Hailed at its launch as “the ultimate combination of big-boat features with a small boat price tag” the Mahé 36 catamaran sailing yacht continues to live up to its billing with the launch of the brand new Mahé 36 Evolution from Fountaine Pajot.
Fountaine Pajot France 2010 Mahe 36 Evolution Catamara
After only three years in production, Fountaine Pajot has sold over 120 of its original Mahé 36 catamaran model, the smallest sailing cat in the company’s fleet. For 2010 the boat has been re-designed with the addition of even more big-boat features, the most obvious being the addition of a full-length integrated hard top, making the Mahé 36 Evolution the first cat in its class with such a feature.
The rigid bimini houses all the sailing controls, including the mainsheet track and an integrated double helm seat for a commanding 360-degree view, just like its larger sibling the Lipari 41. This frees-up the entire cockpit for relaxing and entertaining. The result is a vast open living area protected from the sun and rain all the way from the spacious 160 sq ft saloon back to the aft guard-rails.
Inside there are also some design developments inspired by the newer, larger sailing cats in Fountaine Pajot’s range. The galley is equipped with better storage, two stainless steel sinks and a larger 130-litre capacity front-opening fridge, which is situated closer to the cockpit. The saloon table and main seating area has also been joined by a built-in bench seat that faces forward and doubles as another storage area.
Saloon comfort and ventilation have also been enhanced with the addition of two hatches either side of the mast in the wrap-around front screen. Throughout the boat the cabinetry is finished in cherry wood and upholstered with chocolate-coloured fabrics.
“The original design set a new standard in the 36-foot catamaran class and the new Evolution model takes the Mahé 36 to the next level,” says Carl Livett of M.i.Cats in Chichester, the UK’s sole importer of Fountaine Pajot catamarans. “The yard has taken a great design and made it even better – a real leader in its class.”
Available in two different versions, the ‘Trio’ will firstly appeal as a family yacht with a spacious three-cabin layout. But, in the ‘Duo’ two-suite set up (one suite per hull), the Mahé 36 is the envy of any 36-foot cruiser – an unbeatable package of space, comfort and privacy. All this combined with the quality that comes with buying from the world’s most experienced cruising catamaran builder.
Here are the catamarans available for charter which are under 50 foot in length.
