Take A Video Tour of SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL, 72′ Fountaine Pajot 2016

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June 10, 2026 2:05 pm

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL is now available to explore on video. Denison broker Bret van Roden has released a full walkthrough of this custom 72-foot Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran asking $1,445,000, currently located in Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands. She was originally commissioned on the Victoria 67 hull design and extended five feet, increasing waterline length and forward buoyancy for superior offshore sailing performance.

The five-foot extension is not the only performance distinction. SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL was purpose-built with a carbon fiber mast and boom and Kevlar standing rigging, upgrades that reduce weight aloft and improve sailing dynamics in a meaningful way compared to a stock production catamaran. Her FRP hulls span a 31-foot 2-inch beam and she draws 7 feet, displacing 67,461 pounds with 370 gallons of fuel and 278 gallons of fresh water. Volvo Penta diesel auxiliary power and a Garmin electronics suite including a 12-inch GPS/chart plotter/radar, GHC 50 autopilot control, GMI 20 wind and speed instruments, GMI 20 depth sounder, and GHS 11 VHF handle navigation and motoring. She accommodates 10 guests across 5 staterooms, all ensuite with independent climate control: a king master suite, three queen guest staterooms, and a forward twin stateroom. A 2024 refit brought her to a turnkey standard, with a proven pedigree in the luxury charter market.

SEE WALKTHROUGH

The walkthrough covers the full catamaran from the cockpit aft through the interior bridgedeck salon and galley, down into each hull for the stateroom and head configurations, and forward through the trampoline and deck areas. The open-plan salon is designed for seamless indoor-outdoor flow, with the expansive 31-foot beam translating directly into social spaces and guest accommodations that are spacious by any measure. All five staterooms have ensuite heads and independent AC, a standard that supports serious charter operations where multiple guests need genuine privacy and comfort.

For buyers considering a large sailing catamaran in the $1.2–$1.8 million range, SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL occupies a strong position: a custom performance build in a charter-proven cruising ground, refitted in 2024, and already positioned in the USVI where the sailing calendar runs year-round. Bret van Roden is a licensed broker, professional captain, and certified scuba instructor who descended from US Naval Captain Elbert Stannard, captained a 41-foot ketch around the world over three and a half years including a double-handed Pacific crossing without engine or autopilot, and has logged over a decade captaining catamarans from 40 to 80 feet across the Caribbean, New England, and Mediterranean. He serves as an executive board member of the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association. To schedule a showing, contact Bret at bret@DenisonYachting.com or (717) 449-8647. The full listing can be viewed HERE.

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL 72′ Fountaine Pajot FAQ

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL is listed at $1,445,000. She is a 72-foot custom Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran built in 2016, currently located in Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands. Contact Denison broker Bret van Roden for current availability and to schedule a showing.

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL measures 72 feet LOA with a 31-foot 2-inch beam and a 7-foot draft. She has an FRP hull and displaces 67,461 pounds. Fuel capacity is 370 gallons and freshwater capacity is 278 gallons. She accommodates 10 guests across 5 staterooms and 6 heads, all ensuite with independent climate control. She features a carbon fiber mast and boom and Kevlar standing rigging.

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL was built on the Fountaine Pajot Victoria 67 hull design but extended five feet to 72 feet overall, increasing the waterline length and forward buoyancy for superior sailing performance and comfort underway. She was also purpose-built with a carbon fiber mast and boom and Kevlar standing rigging rather than the standard aluminum rig, reducing weight aloft and improving sailing dynamics. These upgrades make her a meaningfully different boat from a production Victoria 67.

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL accommodates 10 guests across 5 staterooms: a king master suite, three queen guest staterooms, and a forward twin stateroom. All five staterooms have ensuite heads and independent climate control, a configuration that supports charter operations where multiple parties require genuine privacy and temperature management.

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL is equipped with a Garmin 12-inch multifunction display with GPS, chart plotter, and radar integration; a Garmin GHC 50 autopilot marine instrument; Garmin GMI 20 wind and speed displays; a Garmin GMI 20 depth sounder; a Garmin GHS 11 VHF radio; and a Plastimo Offshore 135 magnetic compass. Volvo Penta diesel auxiliary engines provide motoring power for harbor maneuvering and passages in light air.

Yes. SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL has a proven history in the luxury charter market and was purpose-built with charter operations in mind. The five-stateroom, ten-guest layout with all ensuite heads and independent climate control in each cabin meets the standard requirements for commercial charter operations. She received a 2024 refit and is described as immediately turnkey for either private enjoyment or revenue generation. Her location in Charlotte Amalie, USVI places her in one of the Caribbean’s most active charter markets.

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL underwent a significant refit in 2024, following which the listing describes the vessel as presenting to an exceptionally high standard with updated systems. The specific scope of the 2024 refit is not detailed in the listing. Contact broker Bret van Roden for a full account of work completed.

The combination of the five-foot hull extension for increased waterline length, carbon fiber mast and boom, Kevlar standing rigging, and the extended forward buoyancy of the custom hull makes SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL a more capable offshore platform than a standard production catamaran in her class. The listing describes her as ideal for owners seeking serious passage-making capability without sacrificing luxury or ease of operation. Her USVI base and 31-foot 2-inch beam give her exceptional stability and living space on long passages.

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL is currently located in Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands. The USVI sits at the center of some of the Caribbean’s most sought-after cruising grounds, with the British Virgin Islands, St. Barths, St. Martin, and the Leeward Islands all within easy sailing range. For a buyer interested in both private cruising and charter revenue, the location eliminates the cost and logistics of repositioning from a mainland US base.

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL is listed with Bret van Roden at Denison Yacht Sales. Bret is a licensed broker, professional captain, and certified scuba instructor who has captained catamarans from 40 to 80 feet throughout the Caribbean, New England, and Mediterranean for over a decade, and circumnavigated the globe in a 41-foot ketch over three and a half years. He serves as an executive board member of the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association. He can be reached at (717) 449-8647 or bret@DenisonYachting.com.

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