The Long Island 87 expands the Catamaran service the the French shipyard JFA Yachts. The hulls are made of aluminium, whilst the deck and superstructure are made of GRP. The design is by Marc Lombard, and the interior design is by Darnet Design. A particularly large flybridge, 124 square metres of living space and room for ten guests are intended to make this XL cruiser suitable for extended voyages on the high seas.
The flybridge as a second lounge area
A defining feature of the new catamaran is its particularly spacious flybridge. The upper deck serves not only as a helm station but has been designed as a separate living and lounge area. The layout includes two helm stations, a sheltered bar and a spacious lounge. This means the flybridge can be used both whilst underway and at anchor. From here, there is an unobstructed view across the sea. Solar panels are also fitted to the roof of the flybridge. These supplement the on-board power supply and reduce the need to use the two generators, each with an output of 27 kilowatts.
Space for family, guests and crew
On the main deck, the cockpit, saloon and dining area flow seamlessly into one another. Large windows and openings allow plenty of daylight into the interior and create a close connection to the outdoor areas. At the stern there is a platform which can accommodate a five-metre-long dinghy whilst the boat is underway. When at anchor, this area can be used as a swimming platform.
In total, the catamaran has a living area of 124 square metres. It can accommodate up to ten guests and four crew members. Darnet Design is responsible for the interior design. The studio has previously collaborated with JFA Yachts on earlier projects and developed an interior design for the Long Island 87 tailored to the owners’ wishes.
Planning a round-the-world sailing trip with the family
The owners intend to use the Long Island 87 to sail round the world with their two children. In their view, the yacht offers the right balance between sailing performance and practical living spaces. Safety and comfort for the family were also key factors in their decision.
The 26-metre catamaran has a displacement of 58 tonnes; the shipyard states that the sail area is 360 square metres. Two engines, each producing 400 PS, are available for motorised travel. The draught is 2.24 metres. Following the launch and the raising of the mast, the Long Island 87 is now revealing its full proportions for the first time.
Technical specifications
Overall length: 26.25 metres
Width: 11.93 metres
Draught: 2.24 metres
Displacement: 58 tonnes
Wing area: 360 square metres
Engine power: 2 × 400 PS
Generators: 2 × 27 kilowatts
Design: Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group
Interior design: Darnet Design
Accommodation: ten guests and four crew members
The French shipyard is increasingly establishing itself as a specialist in robust and highly self-sufficient explorer yachts. She released ‘Canoa’ just recently. The 50-metre-long Explorer combines an aluminium hull with GRP superstructure and is fitted with a hybrid propulsion system. With a range of over 5,000 nautical miles and ample stowage and tender capacity, it is designed for long ocean crossings.
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
