French catamaran specialists Fountaine Pajot caused a stir at the Monaco Yacht Show with some extraordinary news. With the FPY110 S, the shipyard, which specialises in production boats, is expanding the range of models in its exclusive yacht line with a 35-metre-long and 14.5-metre-wide twin-hull boat, which will replace the FPY110 S presented just last year. 24-metre model Thira 80 by a whopping eleven metres.
Two model lines with a different focus
The division of the model lines into a "catamaran" and "yacht" line is also new, with the latter currently consisting of four models (Samana 59, FPY70 S, Thira 80 and FPY110 S) with lengths between 59 and 110 feet, some of which are available in sail and motorised versions. The "catamaran" portfolio comprises the five models FP41, 44, 48, Aura 51 and FP 55.
XL cats inspire beginners
The increased focus on larger catamarans is not surprising given that the French company has already sold eight units of its Thira 80 model, which was only launched last year at a base price of EUR 5.9 million. "The interest in our large models is unbroken. At this year's Monaco Yacht Show, we were also able to convince many newcomers to the twin-hull concept with our Thira 80 on display," says Matthias Ebert, who has been a Fountaine Pajot dealer for many years. "The amount of space on these XL cats is incredible and trumps any monohull. This also inspires sailing and yachting beginners."
Owner's suite between the hulls
The interior layout of the FPY110 S promises to be particularly exciting. Below the saloon, there will be an impressively large owner's suite positioned between the hulls. "A sensational solution that has never been seen before," says Matthias Ebert enthusiastically. As is usual in the superyacht segment, owners will be able to choose from a variety of layout options, and the crew quarters have been optimised for seven people.
New shipyard hall for the flagship
The shipyard is investing in a new production hall in La Rochelle, not far from where the Samana 59, FPY70 S and Thira 80 models are produced, for the production of the flagship, which is not due to be launched until 2028. The main shipyard in Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis will continue to produce the series catamarans with lengths between 41 and 55 feet.
To date, the shipyard has been sparse with technical information on the new FPY110S.
Technical data
Length over everything: 35 m
Width: 14,50 m
Depth: 2,81m
Design engineer: Berret-Racoupeau
Material: GRP sandwich on balsa core
Motors: 2 x 1400 kW
Sail area (genoa): 262 m2
Sail area (large): 395 m2
Price: 18 million euros
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
