Fountaine Pajot Catamarans
KEY FEATURES  
Ease of Boarding:

All Fountaine Pajot boats are so designed that access is just one step up. This applies from boarding to movements inside the boat. Similarly, the process of securing the dinghy is facilitated by keeping one transom completely "bare" (a stainless steel ladder is mounted on one transom only) thus eliminating the risk of dinghy damage.

Obstruction-Free Decks:

Moving about on board is safe and easy due to the absence of dangerous fittings on the deck (no shrouds, no fittings in the gangways, catwalk etc), keeping the deck clear, convenient and safe. In addition, stanchion bases are incorporated into the edge of the hull.

Easier Manoeuvring in Port:

The twin engines and the position of the steering station make manoeuvring much easier than with a single-hulled craft.

Outstanding Sea Performance:

Designed by sailors, Fountaine-Pajot catamarans are particularly suited to open ocean sailing. Their hulls, with their well-balanced volumes, are at ease at all speeds and in any sea. Their deck layout is carefully thought out and well fitted, guaranteeing efficient movement and ease of sailing for the crew. Their performance is equally remarkable thanks to their excellent power-to-weight ratio, and their generous sail area is evenly distributed between mainsail and genoa. With jib furler and fully battened mainsail on ball-bearing travellers, sail area is easily adapted to weather conditions in order to make fullest use of the potential of the vessel. In regattas, meeting other cruising catamarans on equal terms, Fountaine-Pajot catamarans make their mark. Fountaine Pajot catamarans have over 500 Atlantic crossings to their credit and have been hundreds of times round the world.

Central Anchoring:

The anchor is ready for use at a press of a button. Fountaine Pajot devised this innovative anchoring system on a bridle to bring out several advantages:
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The boat is extremely stable when anchored;
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The system is very quiet, as the noise of chain under tension is eliminated
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The chain is secured by the bridle.

Life on Board

When you go aboard a Fountaine Pajot catamaran, you will find everyday activity goes on in two well-defined spaces: social life on the upper level in the saloon, and privacy in the hulls.
Saloon: The saloon offers 360° panoramic visibility, whatever the model.It is the ideal convivial area for cooking, dining, relaxing in company or taking part in planning a voyage. The famous cap design common to all Fountaine Pajot catamarans is much more than a trademark. It prevents the greenhouse effect and keeps the saloon permanently shaded. The eating and lounging areas are very comfortable with a large and practical saloon table, and a comfortable settee that conceals spacious lockers.
Chart Table: The practical chart table can accommodate the navigation systems.
Galley: the galley is not only user-friendly but also extremely well-equipped. All is on one level for cooking in any sea state, with numerous storage spaces to satisfy the longest-term cruisers. The galley extends into the cockpit, doubling the area available for social activities at anchor.

Cabins:

All Fountaine Pajot catamarans have their cabins at their four extremities. This provides perfect separation and independence of the cabins. Furthermore, height under the beam, width of passageways, isolation from the engine-rooms and ventilation are all points on which Fountaine Pajot makes no concessions.

Separate from one another, the cabins are comfortable and well ventilated. Access to the beds is unobstructed and easy. Each cabin is laid out with enough ergonomic storage space to live permanently on board and undertake lengthy cruises.

Owner’s Suite:  For the entire Sail and Trawler range, we have designed an owner’s version in response to regular demands from our customers, who wish to live on board on extensive cruises or offer their guests a hull all to themselves.