Fountaine Pajot Yachts

In 1976, Jean-Fancois Fountaine, a well-known regatta competitor, founded Fountaine Pajot with three partners. He set out to establish himself in the French boat building industry starting with the production of sailboat catamarans. Fountaine Pajot launched its first sail cruising catamaran, Louisiane 37, in 1983. Shortly following, came the launch of Casamance 43, a new model with feature solutions that became trademarks on all Fountaine Pajot vessels, such as fixed fins instead of pivoting centerboards for easier handling when sailing. The hallmark of Fountaine Pajot catamarans, inspired by The Vénézia designed by Joubert Nivelt, was established in 1992. This involved bringing the roof forward over its panoramic windows to eliminate direct sunlight and heat from the cabin area. In 1998, Fountaine Pajot launched its first power cruising catamaran, known as “Trawler Catamarans”. The Maryland 37 and the Greenland 34 quickly gained popularity in the powerboat market. Driven by innovation and efficiency, Fountaine Pajot has launched more than 30 models since 1983, becoming one of the top boat builders of dual sail and power catamarans, ranging from 36 to 80 feet.