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Fountaine Pajot Isla 40
38 current listings in our analysis (as at 02.11.2026).
What the model is suitable for
conditionally suitable for blue-water sailing and long-distance cruising
Compact cruising catamaran, very spacious for 40 feet, with galley up and open saloon. Against long ocean passages with two people speak the low payload of 2,9 t, the balsa core, weak running rigging as delivered and the lack of blue-water experience. Multihulls World issue 200 (2025) praises the structure but confirms moderate sailing performance, only 20 hp standard engines and marginal deck fittings.
Build period and series
Model ranges: 2020–2022 · 2023–2025
Shipyard
Fountaine Pajot
Shipyard key data
| Length overall | 11,93 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 6,63 m |
| Draft | 1,21 m |
| Displacement (light) | 9,5 t |
| Upwind sail area | 95 m² |
| Cabins owner's version | 3 |
| Cabins charter version | 4 |
| Heads | 4 |
| Berths (max.) | 8 |
| Water tank | 530 l |
| Diesel tank | 300 l |
| Design | Berret-Racoupeau |
| 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.
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