The Admiral has decided she wants an even bigger boat than a Lagoon 421 and we have recently put a deposit down on a new 50 foot catamaran. As a result, the Captain has reluctantly put La Mischief on the market, pending the move to our new catamaran. 

If you are after a world cruising catamaran, it would be rare indeed to find a boat better equipped than La Mischief. We purchased her new from the Factory in March 2013 and she has never been chartered. With twin upgraded 75HP engines, twin Autopilots, 2000W of solar and Victron Lithium batteries, you can step on board and head straight out to the Bahamas, the Caribbean or indeed around the world. We have set her up with everything needed to cruise as a couple off the grid with a circumnavigation in mind.
 
The Lagoon 421 is a highly sought after model, with limited stock available. It is a strongly built world cruiser, designed for the liveaboards to sail fulltime, with unbelievable storage for a 42 foot catamaran. She is the popular 3 bedroom version with the port hull totally dedicated to the owners, with a large luxury bathroom and outstanding living areas. She was built just before the catamaran market shifted its focus to the charter market, where the requirements for full time living aboard are largely reduced.
 
As you can read below, La Mischief has a host of aftermarket improvements and additions not typically found on other boats, that add safety, maintainability and comfort to your cruising experience. 

Accommodation

With a spacious cockpit that can comfortably sit 8 around a custom-built mahogany dining table, that also converts into a cocktail table, this boat is the ultimate entertainer. The teak floor adds a nice touch. As well as full all around cockpit enclosure, La Mischief has a full set of sunshades for the cockpit. There’s the obligatory cockpit fridge as well as a custom-made sunbed. Being an Australian boat, there’s a large Galleymate 2000 Gas BBQ with own fiberglass propane tank.

 
The saloon has standing room of 6’ 7” and is extremely well appointed, with special blue leather seating for 8 around a large saloon table. There are a separate set of blue leather Cushions that can be used to convert the Saloon Table to a bed. There is a forward facing Navigation Station, with  a Fusion stereo system with  4 speakers in the saloon, 2 speakers in the cockpit and 2 speakers with separate Fusion amplifier for the front deck.  There is also a Bose Lifestyle V35 Home Cinema with sub woofer and a Bluray DVD Player hooked up to a 37” TV for movie nights.

 
The owners version has the entire port hull dedicated to the owners with a semi – island type berth with front and lateral access, together with its own 22” TV, a leather sofa, two large mirrors and a luxurious bathroom with a walk in shower and fresh water quiet flush electric marine head. There is also a 3kg Washing Machine in its own separate cupboard.
 
Guest accommodation is generous with two large staterooms in the Starboard Hull, each with its own separate shower and separate bathroom with quiet flush electric marine head.

Galley Equipment

The galley is a chef’s delight, with good communication to the cockpit and the helm station via a sliding bay window. There’s a 3 burner stove and a separate oven with grill (broiler), all protected with a propane gas detection and shutoff system.  There’s a 130L (34 US gal) fridge (plus an additional fridge in the cockpit),  a 110L (29US Gal) freezer and a unique 3 sink arrangement, with a dish drainer in the 3rd sink. There’s also an additional storage area designed for a Microwave.

There’s a sea water foot pump, and a fresh water foot pump with a drinking water filter.

Mechanical Equipment

The large 75 HP Yanmar engines are an important safety feature when operating in large adverse sea conditions. Engine hours are 2402 and 2351. The SD50 sail drives have been modified with an optional kit to eliminate the cone clutch slippage problems that typically happen every 600 hours. Folding propellers provide extra speed whilst sailing.  Aftermarket automatic fire extinguishers were added in each engine bay, as were secondary fuel filters with clear bowl water separators.

 
The 100L (26Gal) per Hour Dessalator Watermaker runs both on 12V and 220V and typically runs off the solar panels providing free fresh water.  
 
There are four separate CRUISAIR airconditioning systems that provides separate cooling and heating in all the staterooms as well as the saloon.
 
The electrical system is fed by four 90AH Victron LiFePO4 Batteries together with Victron  BMS, Li-Charge and Li-Load units. Charging these batteries is performed by:

• 3 Sunpower SPR-X22-360 Solar panels on an Aluminum and Stainless Steel Frame connected to a large Victron 150/70 MPPT Solar Panel Controller
• 10 Stick on solar panels on the roof (1000W) connected to separate Victron MPPT Solar Panel Controller
• D400 Wind Generator
• A Victron Quattro 3000VA/120A Invertor Charger providing 230V alternating current,
• Two 40Amp Cristec battery chargers,
• Two Alpha Pro  Smart Charger regulators for each Alternator
• A 9.5Kva Onan Generator (1300 engine hours)

Battery Monitoring is achieved using VICTRON BMV 602 and a Victron Colour Controller.
 
Shore power supply is protected by a 360W 115 / 230 V Galvanic Isolator, that accepts both 110V and 230V and is rated for lightening.

Navigation Systems

La Mischief has a comprehensive set of Navigational equipment, accessable from both the helmstation and the safety of the forward facing Navigation station in the comfort of the Saloon. 

• AIS 650 RAYMARINE TRANSCEIVER WITH ANTENNA
• RAYMARINE REMOTE SMART CONTROL
• RAYMARINE E125W DISPLAY AT HELM STATION
• RAYMARINE E125W DISPLAY AT NAV. STATION
• Raymarine I70 Displays (2 at Helmstation, 1 at Nav Station)
• RAYMARINEHD DIGITAL 18″ 48 NM 4 Kw RADAR
• RAYMARINE 55 E VHF RADIO WITH DSC
• 2nd HANDSET AT HELM STATION FOR VHF RAYMARINE 55E
• Two independent autopilots with full redundancy – one in each engine bay (L&S and Raymarine)

Deck and Hull Equipment

La Mischief has an extensive list of optional, upgraded and aftermarket equipment, and is fully equipped and ready to sail around the world. 

• Lofrans 1500W Windlass new in November 2019.   
• Three Harken 46.2STAEH electric winches at helm station
• Forth Harken Winch on Port Side for Spinnaker and Geneker use. 
• 66m2 Square Top Mainsail
• 36m2 Furling genoa with UV protective band 
• 69 m2 Gennaker (blue / white), together with Genaker rig, including optional bowsprit
• Backing Plates for Parasailor attachment points
• Foldable mast steps to spreaders
• Deck wash pump with both sea water and  fresh water.
• Freshwater dock inlet
• Four Underwater LED lights on Stern (LEDS hybrid Serie 30i 9-32vDC  Midnight Blue)
• Ground Plate for HF Radio
• 4 Stainless steel dive tank holders (new in 2017)
• Aftermarket Stainless steel reinforcing to protect fibreglass during anchor retrieval
• Waterproof loudspeakers under coach roof with additional Fusion amplifier to drive these and provide music for front deck.
• Quick Chain Counter 
• Upgraded 33Kg Rocna Anchor and 100m Chain
• Spare Fortress anchor
• Aftermarket stainless steel handrail on sub and port transoms
• Ultrasonic Antifouling Units in each hull.
• Pirate Lights Security Alarm System with front and rear sensors
• Badboy WiFI Booster (Antenna  plus router)
• Hypalon Ulta Light 340 Dinghy with Honda BF20HP Engine
• Dinghy Davits with Harken 40.2STAEH electric winch.
• OUTBOARD ENGINE BRACKET ON PUSHPIT
• Viking 8 person Rescu You Liferaft  in canister
• Folding Carbon Gangplank 2.6m (8.53ft) with cover and handrail

To give you an idea of the additional value that has been added to La Mischief, here is a list of the optional and after market items that have been added.

1. Upgraded 75HP Engines (an important safety feature)
2. Two independent autopilots with full redundancy – one in each engine bay (L&S and Raymarine). Losing an autopilot mid ocean is not a good scenario and is too common to ignore.
3. Four 90AH Victron LiFePO4 Batteries together with Victron  BMS, Li-Charge and Li-Load units. Lithium batteries are great at keeping the voltage up and the beer cold.
4. Square Top Mainsail (for extra performance)
5. Custom-built mahogany dining table in cockpit (folds into a cocktail table, which also allows easy access to the lockers)
6. Teak floor in cockpit
7. Lofrans 1500W Windlass new in November 2019 (standard Windlass is underpowered).   
8. Three Harken 46.2STAEH electric winches at helm station (makes sailing a big cat easier).
9. 100L (26Gal) per Hour Dessalator Watermaker runs both on 12V and 220V and typically runs off the solar panels providing free fresh water.  
10. There are four separate CRUISAIR airconditioning systems that provides separate cooling and heating in all the staterooms as well as the saloon.
11. AIS 650 RAYMARINE TRANSCEIVER WITH ANTENNA
12. RAYMARINE REMOTE SMART CONTROL (Can hang around your neck and control the boat from anywhere on board).
13. RAYMARINE E125W DISPLAY AT NAV. STATION (great redundancy)
14. RAYMARINE HD DIGITAL 18″ 48 NM 4 Kw RADAR (RADAR is great for night passages, fog and for spotting and avoiding squalls)
15. 2nd HANDSET AT HELM STATION FOR VHF RAYMARINE 55E (where the watch keeper is)
16. VICTRON BMV 602 Battery Monitor and a Victron Colour Controller.
17. Victron Digital Multi Control for remote management of Victron Quattro (no more going under the bed to switch the invertor on and off)
18. 3 Sunpower SPR-X22-360 Solar panels on an Aluminum and Stainless Steel Frame connected to a large Victron 150/70 MPPT Solar Panel Controller (these are the best panels going around and provide an amazing amount of free electricity)
19. 10 Stick on solar panels on the roof (1000W) connected to separate Victron MPPT Solar Panel Controller (not as good as the Sunpower panels, but still provide extra battery charging)
20. D400 Wind Generator (great at night in the trade winds or when the sun doesn’t shine)
21. Victron Quattro 3000VA/120A Inverter/Charger providing 230V alternating current (the Quattro provides a passthrough capability for when the genset or mains is connected. Victron’s high end inverter/charger.
22. Two Alpha Pro Smart Charger regulators for each Alternator (provide more charging capability and better for the batteries)
23. A 9.5Kva Onan Generator (1300 engine hours)
24. 360W 115 / 230V Galvanic Isolator (to protect against faulty shore power)
25. 3kg Washing Machine in its own separate cupboard (we run this off the inverter on sunny days)
26. Special blue leather seating in saloon and master
27. Separate set of blue leather Cushions that can be used to convert the Saloon Table to a bed
28. Owners quiet flush electric marine head converted to fresh water (reduces possibility of odours and blocked pipes).
29. Other two heads upgraded to quiet flush electric.
30. Forth Harken Winch on Port Side for Spinnaker and Geneker use. 
31. 69 m2 Gennaker (blue / white), together with Genaker rig, including optional bowsprit (every Cat needs one of these)
32. Backing Plates for Parasailor attachment points (Parasailor being sold separately)
33. Foldable mast steps to spreaders
34. Deck wash pump with both sea water and  fresh water.
35. Four Underwater LED lights on Stern (LEDS hybrid Serie 30i 9-32vDC  Midnight Blue) – great for diving and showing off the boat at night
36. Ground Plate for HF Radio
37. 4 Stainless steel dive tank holders (new in 2017) – at the back of the boat where they are easily accessed.
38. Very large Galleymate 2000 Gas BBQ with own fiberglass propane tank. Every Australian boat must have a big BBQ.
39. Cockpit fridge
40. Aftermarket Stainless steel reinforcing to protect fibreglass during anchor retrieval – that swinging anchor can make a mess of the fibreglass at the front of a Lagoon 421.
41. Waterproof loudspeakers under coach roof with additional Fusion amplifier to drive these and provide music for front deck.
42. Full all around cockpit enclosure – we hardly used these as we were hardly in any cold weather areas.
43. Full set of sunshades for the cockpit – we used these instead.
44. Fusion stereo system with  4 speakers in the saloon, 2 speakers in the cockpit and 2 speakers with separate Fusion amplifier for the front deck.  
45. Bose Lifestyle V35 Home Cinema with sub woofer and a Bluray DVD Player hooked up to a 37” TV for movie nights.
46. 110L (29US Gal) freezer
47. A unique 3 sink arrangement, with a dish drainer in the 3rd sink – never seen this on any other cat.
48. Quick Chain Counter – can drop the anchor from the helm. More redundancy.  
49. Upgraded 33Kg Rocna Anchor and 100m Chain (standard is 20KG Delta and 70m of chain and this is woefully inadequate)
50. Spare Fortress anchor
51. Aftermarket stainless steel handrail on sub and port transoms
52. Ultrasonic Antifouling Units in each hull.
53. Electric winch for Dinghy Davits
54. Outboard Engine Bracket on Pushpit
55. The SD50 sail drives have been modified with an optional kit to eliminate the cone clutch slippage problems that typically happen every 600 hours.
56. Folding propellers provide extra speed whilst sailing.  
57. Aftermarket automatic fire extinguishers were added in each engine bay,
58. Secondary fuel filters with clear bowl water separators for each Engine, Genset and Dinghy.
59. Viking 8 person Rescu You Liferaft in canister
60. Folding Carbon Gangplank 2.6m (8.53ft) with Cover and Handrail
61. Pirate Lights Security Alarm System with front and rear sensors
62. Badboy WiFI Booster (Antenna plus router)
63. Hypalon Ulta Light 340 Dinghy with Honda BF20HP Engine – our car

You will find other Lagoon 421 Catamarans on the market with some of these items but you won’t find any with all of them.