2026 Fountaine Pajot FP48: Luxury Offshore Catamaran for Sale in France

The 2026 Fountaine Pajot FP48 redefines offshore cruising as a high-performance, spacious luxury catamaran designed for seamless comfort on board. With an overall length of 47.33 feet (14.43m), this 2026 model offers up to 10 guest beddings across 5 cabins, including a full owner’s suite with its own bathroom. Built at Fountaine Pajot’s shipyard in Aigrefeuille, France, the FP48 combines elegant design with robust sailing capabilities.

Standard propulsion features twin 45 HP engines, with an optional upgrade to 80 HP for enhanced performance. The FP48 is equipped with 2,300W solar panels integrated into the roof, delivering clean, sustainable power for extended cruising. Its draft of 5.4 feet and beam of 25.9 feet ensure stability and accessibility in diverse coastal conditions.

Fountaine Pajot FP48 — a new catamaran from Fountaine Pajot (announced for 2026). The FP48 was unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival and replaces the Tanna 47 as Fountaine Pajot's new 48-foot sailing catamaran. It features a 3-meter-wide sliding door system enabling seamless indoor-outdoor flow between saloon and cockpit. The model offers up to five cabin configurations, including the Full Maestro (3 cabins) and Quintet (5 cabins) versions. Standard propulsion is twin 45 HP diesel engines, with an 80 HP upgrade or full electric Odyssey option using lithium batteries and pod drives. Integrated solar power provides 2,300W, and tankage includes 700L fuel and 700L freshwater capacity. Sail area is approximately 10% larger than the Tanna 47, with an 85 m² mainsail and 49 m² genoa.

Key Specifications

• Length Overall: 47.33 ft (14.43 m)
• Beam: 25.91 ft (7.90 m)
• Draft: 5.38 ft (1.64 m)
• Displacement: 36,817 lbs (16,700 kg)
• Cabins: 5 (1 owner’s suite + 2 double cabins + 2 additional)
• Guest Capacity: Up to 10 beddings
• Engines: 2 × 45 hp (standard), optional 2 × 80 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 700 L (154 gal)
• Water Capacity: 700 L (154 gal)
• Solar Power: 2,300W integrated panels

Why Choose the FP48?

The FP48 features a sail area 10% larger than previous models, improving upwind performance with 85 m² (915 ft²) of sail area. Its spacious layout and luxury finishes make it ideal for families or groups seeking comfort and adventure on the French coast.