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  • The Nextsail certification strengthens buyer confidence by providing: • An independent survey report • A dedicated warranty covering potential hidden defects • Enhanced visibility across Fountaine Pajot and Dufour channels • Support from a Vélite broker before, during, and after the transaction / The Nextsail certification helps future owners better understand the yacht they are considering while enhancing the credibility and appeal of your listing.

  • Thanks to the worldwide Fountaine Pajot and Dufour network, you benefit from a wide selection of yachts available around the world, along with access to local professionals ready to support your project. For eligible yachts, the Nextsail certification provides an additional level of confidence through an independent survey, a dedicated warranty, and standardized inspection criteria. Vélite also supports you throughout every stage of the purchasing process, ensuring a secure, transparent, and professionally managed transaction.

  • Thanks to the worldwide Fountaine Pajot and Dufour network, your yacht benefits from international visibility and access to qualified buyers around the globe. Your listing is featured on leading marketplaces such as YachtWorld, Boat24, YachtMarket, and Rightboat. / Vélite also supports you throughout every stage of the transaction, ensuring a secure, transparent, and professionally managed sales process.

  • To qualify for the Nextsail certification, your yacht must be a Fountaine Pajot or Dufour less than seven years old. For example, in 2026, yachts built from 2019 onwards are eligible, while those built in 2018 are not.

  • Yes. Whatever the brand, model, or age of your yacht, Vélite can assist you with its sale through either the Vélite Comfort or Vélite Essential mandate.

  • Waiting times for a Fountaine Pajot catamaran may vary according to the stage of your project, the model you want or your sailing area. Some Fountaine Pajot dealers have new catamarans ready to sail! Contact your nearest dealer HERE to ask about the availability of the catamaran of your dreams!

  • Visit your nearest Fountaine Pajot boat dealer to buy a new catamaran from our range. You will benefit from personalised advice through the Fountaine Pajot dealer network. Discover our network HERE

  • The price of a Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran varies according to the size of the model chosen and your sailing project. Our dealers are at your disposal to guide you in your choice of fittings, packages and options to best suit your boat purchase project. You can find out the starting price of the catamaran of your choice on this page HERE.

  • Innovative, high-tech composite materials constitute most of the structure of our sailing catamarans: hulls, flybridge, decks, bulkheads and more. Fountaine Pajot has perfected a resin injection and infusion technique, an advanced technology that gives our boats all their robustness. Thanks to this expertise, we can make our catamarans considerably lighter while maintaining consistent quality. Injection also makes it possible to meet the most stringent environmental requirements, in line with the commitments of the Fountaine Pajot Group.

  • Sailing catamarans from 40 to 50 feet are built at the Aigrefeuille headquarters, a few kilometres from La Rochelle. Catamaran yachts from 51 to 80 feet are built in La Rochelle, France, where they benefit from a slipway.

  • It is essential to define your sailing program: define the size of the crew on board, the level of sailing knowledge, the sailing project and the target sailing area. Every project is different. Whether you want to enjoy a large Owner's suite, invite many friends and family on board, or telecommute during your voyage, the Fountaine Pajot cruising catamarans can be adapted to suit your needs. Benefit from reliable, seaworthy and spacious catamarans! Find out more about our Owners' testimonials here

  • The ergonomics of Fountaine Pajot catamarans have been designed to facilitate manoeuvring at the helm, enabling a small crew (2 persons) to manoeuvre the boat easily, both in port and at sea. The unique design of the helm station allows good communication between the aft cockpit and the Fly relaxation areas. Of course, your level of navigation will determine your ability to sail with two or more persons!

  • Our electric catamarans now feature a large surface area of solar panels, up to 2000 WC, perfectly integrated into the design of the coachroof. Combined with equipment such as wind turbines or hydro-generators, they compensate for the energy consumption generated by on-board use during cruising. Discover the benefits of the Smart Electric solution with 4 real-life cruise scenarios

  • The Fountaine Pajot range of electric catamarans is expanding, and now includes 3 ODSea+ models. The Astréa 42, Elba 45 and Aura 51 are now available in this version.

  • With the help of over 70 engineers, Fountaine Pajot has developed an in-house solution, 100% adapted to the use of its catamarans equipped with hybrid electric motors. All on-board production and energy expenditure flows are managed from a single console designed by our teams to offer a simple, designer user experience. The system we have developed enables us to give priority to the use of renewable energies at all times. Find out more here