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Fountaine Pajot Elba 45
56 current listings in our analysis (as at 02.11.2026).
What the model is suitable for
suitable with restrictions for blue-water sailing and long-distance cruising
A good-sailing, value-stable 45-foot catamaran with several documented ocean crossings and plenty of calculated payload. The biggest weak point is the rudder blades: there was a recall, and replacement rudders and later boats are also affected. Core material and forward base are thinly documented.
Build period and series
Model ranges: 2019–2020 · 2021–2022 · 2023–2025
Shipyard
Fountaine Pajot, Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, France
Shipyard key data
| Length overall | 13,45 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 7,55 m |
| Draft | 1,2 m |
| Displacement (light) | 14,01 t |
| Upwind sail area | 124 m² |
| Cabins owner's version | 3 |
| Cabins charter version | 4 |
| Berths (max.) | 8 |
| Water tank | 700 l |
| Diesel tank | 470 l |
| Design | Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design (hull), Isabelle Racoupeau (interior) |
| CE category | A |
Verified information only: from data sheets, brochures and the shipyard's pages, individual figures from trade press tests. Individual boats may differ depending on version or refit.
More in the pre-purchase review: documented strengths and weaknesses of the model, recalls, our verdict on each model year and the review of a specific boat – costs up to readiness to sail, negotiation range, brief for the surveyor.