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Lamela (crewed) WEDNESDAY review
Catamaran · 49 ft (15 m) · SCT Marina Trogir
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Key specs
- Builder
- Fountaine Pajot
- Model
- Saba 50
- Length
- 49 ft (15 m)
- Guests
- 15
- Cabins
- 7
Verdict
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
Pros
- +Large, social deck and saloon areas
- +Stable cruising platform with shallow draft advantages
- +Strong comfort features for charter use
- +Good equipment list, including generator and air conditioning
- +Established Fountaine Pajot design with broad market support
Cons
- −Listed 7-cabin/15-guest configuration conflicts with standard specs
- −Not a performance-focused catamaran
- −Handling can be less nimble than on smaller yachts
- −Higher upkeep than simpler sailboats
- −Exact crew/layout details for this boat are not publicly confirmed
The Saba 50 is a proven cruising catamaran from Fountaine Pajot, known for generous interior volume and a layout that works well for charter groups. At about 49.1 ft, it sits in the sweet spot for guests who want substantial living space without moving into superyacht complexity. The verified standard platform is a 6-cabin, 12-berth boat, so the listed 7-cabin, 15-guest arrangement should be viewed as a custom charter setup rather than a confirmed factory spec.
On the water, the Saba 50 is designed more for easy passage-making and stability than for high-speed sailing. The twin-engine, twin-hull format helps with low-speed maneuvering and docking, though it will not feel as agile as a monohull or more performance-oriented catamaran. Equipment such as autopilot, GPS, AIS, chart plotter, electric winch, and solar panels supports straightforward operation and extended cruising.
Comfort is a major strength. The model’s appeal lies in its open living areas, strong natural light, and charter-friendly amenities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, generator, desalination, and full galley equipment. For family groups or crewed charter guests, that makes it easy to live aboard for longer periods with minimal compromise.
In value terms, the Saba 50 remains competitive because it is a popular, recognizable platform with broad support in the charter market. The trade-off is that buyers and charterers are paying for space and ease of use more than pure sailing performance, and any listing with unusually high guest numbers should be checked carefully against the actual registered layout.
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