Let’s start by announcing the new designation of FP, which will be used for the entire new sailing range, and then introduce the FP48, which, according to the Deputy CEO, Romain Motteau, should quickly become the brand’s next best-seller. Gone is the Saona 47, now replaced by the Tanna 47, making way for a more luxurious and comfortable catamaran - it is 19 inches (49 cm) longer and 8 in. (20 cm) more in the beam, with an additional weight of just over 8,100 lbs (3.68 t) - compensated for by a sail area that increases from 1,388 square feet (129 m²) to 1,442 sq ft (134 m²). Hydraulic platform, dual helm/control stations, central island: the manufacturer’s standard features are clearly evident. While the freeboard seems to be more generous, the waterlines have been carefully designed, with the keels plunging 5’5” (1.64 m) below the surface - compared to 3’11” (1.2 m) for the Tanna.
Technical specifications
Manufacturer: Fountaine Pajot
Architect: Berret/Racoupeau Yacht Design
Length: 47’4” (14.43 m)
Beam: 25’11” (7.9 m)
Draft: 5’5” (1.64 m)
Light displacement: 40,570 lbs (18.4 t)
Mainsail: 915 sq ft (85 m²)
Genoa: 527 sq ft (49 m²)
Engine: 2 x 45 HP or hybrid
Fuel: 2 x 92 US gal (2 x 350 l)
Fresh water: 185 US gal (700 l)
CE category: A12/B14/C18/D22
Price: €664,000 ex-tax
