The New 44 will make a clean sweep of the range, eclipsing the Astrea 42 and Elba 45. This new model, presented by the builder as a particularly convivial cruising catamaran, puts the emphasis on relaxation areas - a 100- square foot (9.2 m²) forward sunlounger, a 115-sq ft (10.7 m²) lounge deck on the flybridge and an additional lounger in the cockpit. While the manufacturer has remained faithful to its dual helm/maneuvering station, a superb Tesla-style control screen is now available.
Inside, the New 44 features wide forward openings, but notably sees the return of the island unit - this had deserted the nacelle of the Saona 47, which became the Tanna 47.
The New 44 was designed from the outset to be available in a hybrid-electric version. In this green spirit, this catamaran can be fitted with 2,400 Wp of solar panels on the coachroof, aft on the bimini, and on the trampolines.
Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Architects: Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design
Length overall: 43’6” (13.26 m)
Beam: 24’5” (7.44 m)
Draft: 4’6” (1.38 m)
Displacement: 33,500lbs (15.2 t)
Mainsail: 840 sq ft (78 m²)
Genoa: 484 sq ft (45 m²)
Motors: 2 x 30 or 2 x 57 HP or hybrid
Fuel: 18 US gal (700 l)
Water: 158.5 US gal (600 l)