Fountaine Pajot launched five new catamaran models in the last 12 months, including the FP41, FP44, FP48, FP55, and FPY70S, with the FP44 and FP41 premiering at Cannes and Genoa 2024. The brand also introduced the new MY4.S motor catamaran and renamed its existing motor range to MY5 and MY6.
FP41 — premiered at Cannes and Genoa 2024
FP44 — world premiere starting September 2024 at Cannes, Genoa, Southampton, Grand Pavois, Barcelona, Annapolis
FP48 — announced for 2026
FP55 — announced for 2026
FPY70S — announced for 2026
MY4.S — launched by Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts
Frequently asked questions
Where are Fountaine Pajot catamarans built?
Fountaine Pajot builds its catamarans in western France, at Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis in Charente-Maritime and at a second factory in nearby La Rochelle. The company has been based in the area since its founding in 1976.
Does Fountaine Pajot own Dufour?
Yes. Fountaine Pajot became the majority shareholder of Dufour Yachts in May 2018, in a transaction valued at 22.6 million euros. Both builders work around La Rochelle, and the combined group employs about 1,200 people.
What sizes do Fountaine Pajot catamarans come in?
The current sailing range runs from the FP41, about 40 feet, up to the FPY 120S at roughly 115 feet, with the FP44, FP48, FP51, FP55, Samana 59 and Thira 80 in between. Motor catamarans reach 80 feet.
Catamaran specialist Fountaine Pajot builds sailing and motor multihulls near La Rochelle in western France, a business it has run since 1976. The company counts about 4,000 of its catamarans cruising worldwide and has been the majority owner of monohull builder Dufour Yachts since 2018.
Founded in 1976 in Charente-Maritime
Jean-François Fountaine and Yves Pajot established the yard in the town of Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, a short drive inland from La Rochelle; a second factory later opened in La Rochelle itself. About 800 people work on the catamaran side alone. The Dufour deal, closed in May 2018 at a value of 22.6 million euros, joined two neighbors into a group of about 1,200 employees with some 14,500 boats afloat across both brands.
The sailing range: FP41 to the FPY 120S
Current sailing catamarans start with the FP41 at about 40 feet and step up through the FP44, FP48, FP51 and FP55 to the Samana 59. Above those sit the yacht models, including the Thira 80 and the FPY 120S, which reaches roughly 115 feet. A separate motor line covers power catamarans up to 80 feet. The company has set itself the target of offering hybrid powertrains across its entire sailing fleet by 2030.
Fountaine Pajot in charter fleets
Models from earlier generations, such as the Lavezzi 40, Orana 44, Lipari 41 and Salina, remain common in charter fleets and on the brokerage market. On GetBoat, Fountaine Pajot catamarans for charter and sale appear alongside monohulls from sister brand Dufour.
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★ 4.3Lamela (crewed) WEDNESDAY The Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 is a well-regarded cruising catamaran that balances space, stability, and charter-friendly layout. This 2018 example should appeal most to guests prioritizing comfort and deck living, while performance remains solid rather than sporty, and the listed cabin/capacity figures should be treated Read review →
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