In October, Fountaine Pajot interviewed the Cruising World Jury on board the Tanna 47 at the Annapolis SailboatShow. At this moment, the jury was testing the Boat on Dock, and then during a sea trial… The winners of the well renowed and expected « Boat of The Year » Awards decerded by the Cruising World Magazine has just been unveiled! The brand-new Tanna 47 catamaran was running for the most pretigious recognition in the multihulls category. Fountaine Pajot is very proud to announce that the Tanna 47 brilliantly passed her exam…

‘’The trend toward cruising multihulls continues unabated, and perhaps has even come full circle. The popularity of boats with more than one hull, especially catamarans, is more evident with each passing year in charter fleets, on boat-show docks, and in far-flung anchorages the world over. The multihull genie is out of the bottle, and there’s no evidence it will ever return. That reality was once again underlined in the 2023 Boat of the Year trials, where the Cruising Multihull class, with five legitimate contenders, was certainly among the strongest categories’’.

The Cruising World Magazine highlights the dominance of the french Shipyards in this competition and particulrly the leading brand Fountaine Pajot, as mentionned in their Winner’s release: « It’s fitting that one of those pioneering firms topped the field for 2023: Well done, Fountaine Pajot!».

Why the sailing catamaran Tanna 47 is the « Best catamaran of the Year 2023» ?

It seems that both the dockside inspections and under sail, the Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 rang a bell for our panelists… “I believe this is my favorite Fountaine Pajot model of all time,” judge Herb McCormick says. “The size and dimensions are ideal: It’s a big cat but not overwhelming. A big reason is the helm station, with dedicated pods for driving, and the sailhandling. And, holy cow, it really sailed well.”

Judge Mark Pillsbury also appreciates on the Tanna 47 catamaran:

~ The smart deck layout

~ The corresponding systems: “With plenty of solar panels, a watermaker and more-than-ample refrigeration space, the Tanna 47 was set up really well for cruising and living aboard.

~ The ease of handling: “On a beam reach in 13 knots of breeze, we scooted along at 7 to 8 knots, and I liked the setup of the helm, with the wheel being separated slightly from the winches. The boat was easy to sail solo, but there was room for the crew to jump in and help when they wanted to.”

A 40-FOOT SAILING CATAMARAN IDEAL FOR FAMILY CRUISING

Isla 40: The gateway to a mythical and inescapable brand… Alone in the world if that’s your desire, in harmony with nature, with sea views, like an island, Fountaine Pajot catamarans can also be a shared source of pleasure and emotions.

This is why we’ve always given our new models the name of an island or a name that evokes islands.

The Isla 40 is the access model to the Fountaine Pajot range: like a flagship, she is our standard bearer. Her name is a self-evident and she sets the benchmark for sailing catamarans of this size.

Isla 40
Fountaine Pajot

Her inverted bows, her innovative saloon where the chart table adjacent to the entrance gives way to a “total relaxation” lounger, her performances and her habitability (3 or 4 double cabins + an optional crew cabin) combine to make this new model an exceptional catamaran.

The Isla 40 stands out, like her big sisters, with elegant and invigorating lines, recognizable among all the rest.

Positive energy catamarans:

A pioneer and conscious of the ecological footprint of boats on their natural environment,

FOUNTAINE PAJOT has been committed to an environmentally friendly approach for 15 years and has been a precursor with their ECOCRUISING concept released in 2008 with a wide range of products and options dedicated to “renewable” electricity and freshwater production, fitting low fuel-consumption equipment limiting the use of fossil fuels (OIL).

In 2017, FOUNTAINE PAJOT took a step further, integrating the ECOCRUISING concept into the SMARTCRUISING concept. So, in addition to all the functions developed into the ECOCRUISING offer, FOUNTAINE PAJOT offered to Owners new unique experience for their boats to manage energy efficiency, Safety and remote Boat Control.

The Smart Cruising Concept developed by Fountaine Pajot provides today, a solution to stay connected with the boat constantly even when the Owner is not on board. They can see that everything is fine on board at any time: Geofence, level of tanks, safety, winds…

In pursuit of its commitment to respecting the environment and answering a request of Owners more and more concerned by the alternative solutions in term of energy, Fountaine Pajot Group has comitted to developp an innovative electric solution with VOLVO PENTA.

With this intention of creating greater onboard convenience and to reduce ecological footprint, Fountaine-Pajot will assist in describing the needs of the market, in the installation, trials and demonstration of Volvo Penta’s pioneering electromobility technology.

With more than 600 units built per year, the group has its own research and development department, where it has developed several innovative processes, including the ability to make boat hulls by injection molding system.

Volvo Penta’s new electromobility technology will be installed in a Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 sailing catamaran, which will then act as the first demonstration boat fitted with the system. The installation and subsequent sea trials will be held over the coming months, where the system’s performance and durability will be fine-tuned.

I’m concerned, we are concerned together!

“This collaboration with Fountaine-Pajot is a strong endorsement of the faith in the market for this type of new technology and our ability to deliver a viable solution,” says Johan INDEN President of Europe at Volvo Penta. “Fountaine-Pajot’s wealth of knowledge, closeness to its customers and data regarding how boat owners use their vessels is proving invaluable in helping to deliver a real-world proof-of-concept, and in delivering an electric solution that gives significant benefits to customers. We are going to be learning how to maximize the benefits of this new technology in real-world situations together.”

“We also see significant benefits in this alliance,” agrees Vincent Laigo, Design Office at Fountaine Pajot. “There is a significant and growing proportion of our customer base that is looking for greater on-board living convenience, lower maintenance, increased sustainability and a more natural sailing experience. We believe that the new electric technology will answer many of these customer aspirations. We are also confident that this technical solution will be well supported around the world.”

A more in-depth review of the new technology will be published in the coming months, as Volvo Penta moves to lift the lid on the latest innovation during fall 2019.

Discover below the testimonial of:

Anna Lindgren, Director Product Planning / Volvo Penta with Romain Motteau, Deputy CEO / Fountaine Pajot Group

BRIGHTNESS – SPACE- DESIGN

Climb aboard the NEW 45 and behold the boldly modern, luminous and spacious world of Fountaine Pajot. The New 45 boasts energetic lines and inverted bows, and the incredible interior living spaces make her truly astonishing.

This elegant catamaran also has a newly designed helmstation to improve handling and promise incomparable performance…

The New 45
Fountaine Pajot

AN OPTIMAL COMFORT

The New 45 delivers all-embracing harmony with an abundance of light, an extensive cockpit opening onto an innovative saloon, and the largest lounge space of her category, plus extensive storage discreetly hidden from view…

A STUNNING OWNERS’ SUITE

The Owner suite and guest cabins are also bathed in natural light and offer a quiet, stylish haven in which to relax, each with ensuites…

LIGHT, SPACE, ELEGANT DESIGN

Climb aboard the NEW 45 and enter the boldly modern, bright, spacious world of a cruising catamaran signed by Fountaine Pajot.

The New 45 delivers all-embracing harmony, with an abundance of light, an extensive cockpit opening onto an innovative saloon, together with the largest lounge space of her category, and lots of invisible storage.

The Owner suite and guest cabins are also bathed in light and offer a quiet, comfortable place in which to relax, with en-suite shower rooms depending on the version. The New 45 by Fountaine Pajot is enhanced with incredibly generous relaxation spaces, on the foredeck, lounge deck, and in the cockpit, not to mention the Beach Club electric platform available on option.

11 – 16 September 2018

The very awaited Cannes Yachting Festival opens its doors on Tuesday 11th! A great opportunity to discover the Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans range new models, without forgetting the exclusive launch, in a World Premiere, of our new Flagship model, The New 67.

New 67 official launch – CANNES 2018

SAVE THE DATE – DISCOVER IN FEW DAYS THE IMPRESSIVE SHOOTING OF THE NEW FLAGSHIP MODEL SIGNED BY FOUNTAINE PAJOT SAILING CATAMARANS…

The show will be the occasion to unveil her name!

And come onboard the Sailing Catamarans range too

THE LUCIA 40 , ASTRÉA 42 AND THE SAONA 47 WILL ALSO BE ON DISPLAY AT THE CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL – STAND MULTI002 FOUNTAINE PAJOT SAILING CATAMARANS.

DISCOVER THE NEW MY 40 3D VIDEO

Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts continues to break new grounds on the Motor Yachts market with the upcoming launch of the new MY 40. Following the MY 44 international success, this new 40 feet Yacht has been built on Daniel Andrieu and Designer Pierrangelo Andreani plans. Classy and Powerful, she combines high performances and seaworthiness with incomparable living spaces.

Discover the 3D presentation movie before visiting the MY 40 during her official launch – Düsseldorf Boat Show – January 2019.

A PREMIUM 40 ft MOTOR YACHT… WITHOUT ANY COMPROMISES

The MY 40 has been designed to provide an amazing amount of natural light throughout the boat and numerous high quality equipment without any concessions. Enjoy the 360° panoramic view, the large saloon accompanied by the electrical table (optional) and of course, the spacious galley facing the cockpit and opened on the saloon.

DEDICATED TO SPACE & COMFORT

As for the MY 44, Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts has paid particular attention in combining refined design and premium materials with wide open living spaces. The exceptional Owner’s suite offers a high standing service with a total area of 11,5 ft², comparable to a 50ft Monohull Master Cabin. You will fully appreciate the Island Queen Sized Bed facing the sea with her large panoramic porthole.

THE ASTRÉA 42, WINNER !!

The new Astréa 42, revealed at the La Grande Motte Multihull Boat Show in May, has been rewarded for the “Multihull of the Year Awards” by Le Monde du Multi and the famous french magazine: Voile Magazine. The Jury composed by professionals have spent at least 2 days on each boat nominated for this Award. A great first gratitude for this new model that promises to be a great success.

IN PREVIEW: DISCOVER SOME PICTURES OF THE ASTRÉA 42, SAVE THE DATE TO SEE THE FULL SHOOTING IN JULY!!

ASTRÉA 42 – Her name, a goddess, bright like a constellation…

EXCLUSIVELY, HER NAME REVEALED AT LA GRANDE MOTTE

As usual, Fountaine Pajot has unveilled unveil the latest catamaran’s name during the first On water exhibition. The “La Grande Motte International Multihull Boat Show” is the perfect occasion to reveal the name of this new Saling Catamaran, before the International Launch at the Yachting Cannes Festival, next September.

SAVE THE DATE!

WHY ASTRÉA ?

Astrée, both a mythological goddess and a constellation, beautifully symbolized this new innovative and bright cruising catamaran, Astréa 42… Discover the Astréa 42 in a World Preview at the Grande Motte Boat Show, 18th to 22nd April 2018 and during the next Spring Exhibition.

The Astréa 42 by Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans is distinguished by its abundance of natural light, energetic lines, elegant living spaces and unparalleled comfort, while delivering sheer pleasure underway. A joy to share as a couple or with family and friends, this new catamaran promises every leg of your travels will be memorable.

The Astréa 42 demonstrates the boatyard’s commitment to innovation while preserving the classic identity of the Fountaine Pajot sailing catamarans’ range. She features all the elements that contributed to making our latest new boat, the Saona 47, an international success. Her inverted bow, the new signature mark of the range, gives the boat an elegant and dynamic line while offering incomparable interior space.

Enjoy the Sea to its Fullest

The Astréa 42 was conceived and designed to facilitate free-flowing movement throughout the boat, as well as linking the helm station with the outdoor relaxation and living spaces from coachroof to cockpit.

The coachroof features a double seat at the helm station and a built-in sun lounger for enjoying idyllic days together.

The spacious cockpit, equipped with an optional integrated plancha grill, is the perfect place to relax and feel at one with the sea, enhanced by the Beach Club option that provides an embedded gangway flush with her line.

The incredibly comfortable lounge has been designed with expansive panoramic windows that bathe the interior in natural light. Her U-shaped galley transitions seamlessly with the cockpit courtesy of a vast sliding pocket door.

Available in two versions – Owner and Quatuor – with 12 bathroom layout options, the Astréa 42 has everything needed to fulfill your casual or extended cruising dreams. This is a catamaran that makes you feel proud to be a member of the Fountaine Pajot family.

DESIRE – Saba 50

The Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 has elevated performance cruising to an entirely new level of style and affordability. The Saba 50 replaces the successful Salina 48 and has been designed to optimise living space while delivering outstanding performance at sea. The catamaran shares the elegant lines of the shipyard’s Hélia 44 catamaran and has upgraded features including additional panoramic portholes to enhance the natural light and ventilation.

The Saba 50 has enormous living areas making it ideal for extended cruising ventures and entertaining family and friends. The spacious saloon is accessed via an extra-wide entry door that seamlessly integrates the indoor and outdoor spaces, and features new skylights plus a spectacular panoramic window that encases the saloon and provides exceptional views and natural light. The L-shaped galley overlooks the saloon and cockpit, and boasts an abundance of storage space, a 190 liter fridge with draws, and is adjacent to the convenient forward facing chart table.

The Saba 50 has been designed with multiple relaxation areas including a luxurious 12.4 m² upper lounge deck that is equipped with a chaise lounge and two sunbathing decks. The generous cockpit features a large lounge, extra sofa, dining table for 12 guests, and there is also an option for a huge sunbathing lounge on the fore deck.

The 75hp engines running on average 1900-2000 rpm giving us 7.5 knots are burning almost dead on 3L a side (3.089L). The Generator is 1.89L per hour.

Owners of a Saba 50

The helm station enjoys 360 degree visibility and excellent protection from the elements, and has easy access to the cockpit and upper lounge deck. All lines are ergonomically controlled for ease of handling, and embedded solar panels are conveniently located on the upper aft deck.

The Saba 50 is a well-thought-out boat that feels substantially bigger than its LOA. The thing that struck me most, however, was that a cruising cat of these dimensions can actually sail to weather, and quite impressively at that.

SAIL Magazine – June 17, 2015

The catamaran has remarkable volumes in each of its cabins, with the master suite in the Owner’s version taking its inspiration from chic city hotels. It features a queen size island bed, a sleek open-plan en suite with separate shower, desk and ample storage. The master suite is a beautifully light courtesy of the revolutionary large new porthole, panoramic aft windows and skylights.