Fountaine Pajot is unveiling its ambitions to go even further in innovation, luxury and habitability with the launch of its 24-meter catamaran whose real name has yet to be revealed.
HIGH STANDARDS AND EXCELLENCE
For a sailing superyacht such as the New 80, there is no compromise. All materials are available with several choices, the layout versions are multiple and cover all possible demands. This is a truly modular luxury catamaran, capable of adapting to your desires and tastes, while maintaining the Fountaine Pajot DNA. The standard inventory of the boat includes equipment such as the genset or the aft platform which are normally optional, and many others.
MULTIPLE SPACES OF CONVIVIALITY OUTSIDE
~ FRONT COCKPIT | The large forward cockpit has its own bar and a vast sunbed in order to balance the aft relaxation area under the sunbed is a Jacuzzi. There is a sea-tight door that connects the forward cockpit directly to the saloon inside. To either side of this huge relaxation area are two vast deck lockers.
~ FLYBRIDGE | On a luxury catamaran of this size, the flybridge takes on the mantle of an extra deck, and the new 80 exploits this possibility to the full. Beneath a hard-top bimini, two fullyequipped helm stations occupy the forward part of the deck. All the control lines come back to a central winch and two lateral sheet winches.
This zone is completely dedicated to sailing manoeuvres. Further aft, the real story is the elegant wrap-around sofa, fridge, and full wet bar, as well as a plancha grill.
~ AFT COCKPIT & BEACH CLUB | Further to the rear is an essential asset for all superyachts: the beach club. Down an elegant flight of steps set into either transom, you reach a platform that stands just above the waterline – ideal for swimmers. In between the two hulls, a large hydraulic bathing platform can be raised or lowered. This can turn the whole aft area into a huge area for swimmers and sunbathers, or serve as a launch pad for divers and watersporters.
This boat has been conceived as a superyacht, with top-of-the-range quality and a very fine selection of materials. Fountaine Pajot has paid particular attention to such details as the fine cabinetry and stylish loose furniture which combine to create the sense of a luxury lounge.
~ THE SALOON | Deep sofas to starboard and free-standing seating to port with cocktail tables both enjoy fantastic views of the sea through the wrap-around windows. Here, a beautiful piece of teak cabinetry is set with hand-stitched leather to conceal a pop-up TV. There’s also an extensive chart table with navigation displays. The boat is conceived with a crew on board – two plus a skipper, each with their own dedicated space aft on the port side.
~ OWNERS SUITE | A true five-star suite including a desk and a sofa, as well as a separate toilet, a shower and two sinks. There is even a bathtub!
GREAT INNOVATIONS
New to this 24-meter yacht, Berret-Racoupeau Yachts Design have integrated a revolutionary way of providing shade on the flybridge, and on the side decks below. Semi-transparent solar panels, elegantly encased in glass, cast a dappled light below while providing enough power in the heat of summer’s day to power the boat’s hotel load.
Two more completely new features stand out on the main deck below. A large 3m-long balcony folds down out of the bulwarks on each side of the cockpit, creating an entirely new dimension to the relaxation options here. While the balcony invites you to dive into the sea alongside, it also creates the opportunity for a sofa, built into the cockpit coaming. In effect, it adds two ‘side cockpits’ to the main cockpit.
As a catamaran with its slender hulls, the boat will be capable of effortless passagemaking at 8-9 knots average. And with a vast 200 square metre mainsail and an even bigger gennaker, she will manage exhilarating top speeds. All seemingly without effort.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Multihull Solutions on 1300 855 338 or emailing info@multihullsolutions.com.au
Published in print January-March 2023
