K-35

## Lagoon 40 "K-35" — Phuket, Thailand Phuket rewards those who arrive by sea. The sheltered bays, the beaches you reach only by dinghy, the water that turns from jade to deep blue as the depth drops away — this Lagoon 40 is built for exactly that kind of week. Lagoon's reputation rests on volume, and the 40 makes the case plainly. The main deck saloon and galley flow into the cockpit without a step change in atmosphere, so the group stays together whether someone is cooking, navigating or simply stretched out with a book. Wood veneers and leather-look panelling warm the interior; large windows wrap the saloon, filling it with daylight and framing the coastline from wherever you happen to be sitting. Accommodation Four cabins sleep up to twelve guests. Two cabins are fitted with a double bed and share a head with a generous stall shower. Two further cabins, set in the bow compartments, each have a single bed. Life aboard The galley is properly equipped for real cooking rather than reheating: a three-burner stove, an under-counter front-loading refrigerator and dedicated cookware storage. A second refrigerator and overhead lockers to starboard mean provisions for a full charter party don't have to be rationed by shelf space. The foredeck is where most days end. Sun-lounging cushions cover the deck hatches, giving a soft, uninterrupted platform for the long afternoons, the sunset, and — once Phuket's lights drop behind the headland — the stars. Handling and layout Like all Lagoon catamarans, K-35 is straightforward to manage. A compact navigation desk sits in the forward port corner with a multifunction display and instruments to hand. The standard L-shaped sofa keeps the saloon circulation clear. From the cockpit, steps lead up to the starboard helm, well integrated so the person driving is separate from the group without being cut off from it; the station opens directly onto the starboard side deck for lines and anchoring. Aft, the squared transom and two low steps up from the swim platforms make boarding easy — including alongside a pontoon when moored side-to. Crew and service Chartered with crew, K-35 is run by professionals who know these waters and the rhythm of a Phuket itinerary: which anchorage to take at which hour, where the swimming is best before the day boats arrive, and how to keep a group of twelve fed, comfortable and unhurried. Gather family or friends and let this Lagoon 40 open up the Andaman Sea at its own pace.