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fountaine pajot 1995-Test
Catamaran · 30 ft (9 m) · Episkopi Gonias
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- fountaine pajot
- Modell
- 1995
- Länge
- 30 ft (9 m)
- Gäste
- 10
- Kabinen
- 4
Urteil
A compact 1995 Fountaine Pajot catamaran offers the stability, shallow draft and social space that make older cruising cats appealing, while giving up some speed and modern refinement. Its value depends heavily on survey condition, maintenance history and how much comfort matters versus performance.
Vorteile
- +Stable twin-hull platform with shallow draft
- +Good accommodation density for short cruising
- +Large usable deck and cockpit space for its size
- +Established builder with broad owner/community support
Nachteile
- −Older design may feel dated inside and out
- −Performance is modest compared with newer cruising cats
- −Condition can vary widely on 30-year-old examples
- −Systems and materials may need refurbishment
The 1995 Fountaine Pajot in this size range reflects the builder’s early cruising-cat philosophy: broad beam, easy living spaces and conservative sailing manners. Even when exact factory configuration varies, boats from this era are generally aimed more at comfortable coastal and family cruising than at high-performance passage making.
On the water, expect the usual catamaran advantages of initial stability and reduced heel, plus a shallow draft that helps in anchorages and coastal areas. The trade-off is that older Fountaine Pajot cats are not usually described as especially quick or lively by modern standards, and handling under sail or power will feel more practical than sporty.
For livability, the appeal is clear: a 30-foot catamaran can feel larger than a monohull of similar length, with separate hull spaces and a usable communal area. That said, a 1995 boat may show its age in joinery, fabrics, electrical systems and deck hardware, so comfort depends as much on refit quality as on original design.
As a used-boat purchase, the model can represent solid value if it has been maintained well and priced realistically. Buyers should focus on survey findings, structural condition, engine and saildrives, and the cost of bringing older systems up to current standards.
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