The Lagoon 560 2012 vs Lagoon 620 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lagoon 620 2009 measures 62,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lagoon 560 2012 at 56,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lagoon 620 2009 tips the scales at 71 077 lbs — 4 265 lbs less than the Lagoon 560 2012 at 66 812 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 110 hp, the Lagoon 620 2009 has a 35-hp advantage over the Lagoon 560 2012's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 344 gal and 343 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lagoon 620 2009 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Lagoon 560 2012 caps at 17. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lagoon 620 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Lagoon 620 2009 displaces 71 077 lbs — a 4 265-lb difference over the Lagoon 560 2012 at 66 812 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 4,1 ft and 5,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Lagoon 560 2012 is rigged as a Sloop while the Lagoon 620 2009 carries Fractional Sloop rigging — a meaningful difference in sail handling complexity, upwind performance, and the size of crew you'll need to work the boat comfortably. For auxiliary power the Lagoon 620 2009 carries a 110-hp engine against 75 hp on the Lagoon 560 2012. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.
Bottom line: The Lagoon 620 2009 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 71 077 lbs displacement and 62 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Lagoon 560 2012 at 66 812 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.