Fountaine Pajot Yachts for Sale

Fountaine Pajot

Fountaine Pajot builds sailing catamarans for long-distance cruising, with interiors ranging from comfortable to luxurious. The French shipyard has earned its place in the scene with well-thought-out, luxuriously equipped cruising cats that offer plenty of living space – which is exactly what makes them so appealing for longer passages, family crews and relaxed blue-water sailing.

French catamaran pioneers

Fountaine Pajot was founded in 1976 and is one of the defining French names in catamaran building. The yard emerged from the world of regatta and Olympic sailing; its official history page explicitly refers to the years around the 1976 Olympic Games and the founders' early pioneering spirit. That period gave rise to an important aspect of the brand identity: Fountaine Pajot never simply wanted to put a lot of volume on two hulls, but to build comfortable cruising catamarans with "nautical credibility".

Half a century of experience

Today the yard describes itself as a global reference in the construction of sailing catamarans. According to the yard, more than 4,000 Fountaine Pajot cruising catamarans are sailing worldwide – and it is rightly proud of some 50 years of history and a team of around 800 employees.

Plenty of living comfort – without losing sailing ambition

The boats are aimed at coastal and long-distance cruisers who value space, visibility and easy handling under sail. Accordingly, the yard highlights the combination of comfort, innovation, seaworthiness and performance on its boats. Recent tests confirm this: the new FP 41, for example, was described as a "very comfort-oriented cruising yacht" focused on "relaxation zones and sheltered living areas". With the Elba 45 catamaran, specialist media praised the successful mix of a well thought-out layout, solid behavior at sea and a high level of living comfort. The result is that typical Fountaine Pajot signature that appeals to many buyers on the used market: easy, fast sailing, everyday practicality and relaxed life on board during long passages.

From the family cat to the 80-foot yacht

Today the official sailing catamaran range at Fountaine Pajot runs from 40 to 80 feet. The yard's website currently lists models such as the FP 41, FP 44, FP 48, FP 51, FP 55, Samana 59, FPY 70s and Thira 80. Fountaine Pajot therefore covers a broad spectrum: from a family-friendly entry into the world of cruising cats to the large luxury yacht that is most likely sailed by professional crews. Incidentally, Fountaine Pajot today stands not only for sailing catamarans, but explicitly also for motor yachts, or power cats – so the yard has a broader line-up than the purely sailing perspective might initially suggest.

Innovative when it comes to "energy"

The brand is now further sharpening its profile with more sustainable on-board concepts. On its corporate web page, Fountaine Pajot points to the ODSea Lab platform, the Odyssea 24 program and smart electric solutions, all intended to contribute to more autonomous cruising with lower emissions.

Explore the world under sail

Today, Fountaine Pajot stands primarily for comfort-oriented cruising catamarans from 40 to 80 feet. The "smaller" models appeal to crews looking for plenty of space and easy handling; with the Samana 59, FPY 70s or Thira 80, the focus shifts clearly toward the luxurious blue-water yacht. Anyone looking for a catamaran that offers plenty of living comfort, light, good all-round visibility and long-distance capability will quickly find the right course with this French shipyard.