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FPY 59S, when a catamaran becomes a place to live

The FPY 59S interprets sailing cruising through 59 square metres on the main deck, flexible layouts and the option of hybrid propulsion

The Fountaine Pajot FPY 59S combines generous living areas, a panoramic flybridge, extensive customisation and a new approach to onboard energy management

The Fountaine Pajot FPY 59S measures 18.78 metres in hull length and 9.46 metres across the beam, but the project is better understood by looking at how those dimensions are used. Rather than focusing exclusively on sailing, the French catamaran creates a sequence of spaces designed to be enjoyed throughout the day and over extended periods, with a natural transition between interiors and outdoor areas.

It is an approach that brings the FPY 59S close to the idea of a residence on the water without losing its identity as a sailing yacht. The shipyard states a total of 1,238 square feet, approximately 115 square metres, of living space distributed across its indoor and outdoor areas.

A 59-footer that turns beam into an asset

The 9.46-metre beam allows much of the onboard experience to develop across the full width of the yacht. Taking together the aft cockpit, forward cockpit and saloon, the main deck provides a declared 59 square metres of usable area.

The aft cockpit accounts for approximately 27 square metres, while a further 9 square metres are available forward. These are more than figures to be added together. The connection between the different areas gives those on board the freedom to choose where to dine, relax, spend time together or simply watch the sea as the day evolves.

The flybridge becomes part of everyday life

One of the defining areas of the FPY 59S is its panoramic flybridge. Offering 29.4 square metres of living space, it combines navigation, relaxation and social life on a deck open to the horizon.

On a catamaran designed for cruising, the flybridge can therefore move beyond its role as a helm station. It becomes a second major outdoor living area, particularly appealing in the Mediterranean, where climate and cruising habits encourage spending much of the day outside.

Circulation between the various areas is designed to be straightforward, including direct access to the forward lounge and routes that can help maintain privacy between guests and the more private sections of the yacht.

Three layouts for different ways of cruising

Fountaine Pajot does not impose a single interior arrangement. The FPY 59S is available with three different layouts, allowing the yacht to be configured around private ownership or greater guest capacity.

The Lounge Maestro version places the galley on the lower deck while giving priority to the owner’s suite. Another Maestro configuration moves the galley to the main deck, creating a stronger connection with the aft living area. A six-cabin Charter version is also available.

The owner’s suite offers a declared living area of approximately 17 square metres. Depending on the chosen arrangement, the catamaran can accommodate up to 12 guests in addition to two crew members.

Personalisation without losing the character of the yacht

Choosing the interior layout is only part of the customisation programme. Woods, flooring, leathers, fabrics and finishes can be combined in numerous ways, with the shipyard indicating more than 180 possible design harmonies.

This allows owners to shape the atmosphere of the interiors while preserving the underlying architecture of the yacht. On a vessel intended for extended stays, materials, colours and the organisation of each room inevitably influence the way the spaces are experienced.

Sailing remains central to the project

The FPY 59S has a declared upwind sail area of 204 square metres for mainsail and genoa, complemented by a 170-square-metre gennaker or spinnaker.

Unloaded displacement is 28.2 tonnes and draft is 1.65 metres. These figures place the FPY 59S firmly within the world of large cruising catamarans, where sailing ability has to coexist with generous volumes and a level of comfort suited to longer periods on board.

For manoeuvring under power, the standard configuration uses two 110 hp engines, with twin 150 hp units available as an option.

A different approach to silence on board

Alongside conventional propulsion, Fountaine Pajot also offers the FPY 59S with hybrid propulsion. The concept becomes especially relevant during those periods when generator noise, vibration and engine use can have the greatest impact on life on board.

The energy architecture can include a lithium battery bank of up to 42 kWh, a 14 kW generator and solar generation of up to 4 kW. According to the shipyard, the system is intended to reduce reliance on the generator and provide greater flexibility in producing, storing and using energy while at anchor.

This does not turn the catamaran into an energy-independent vessel. Rather, it combines different technologies to make certain phases of life on board quieter and less dependent on continuously running engines or generators.

Designed for the time spent at anchor as well

Tank capacities include 1,150 litres of fresh water and 1,200 litres of diesel. Yet more than any individual specification, it is the combination of these features that reveals the kind of experience Fountaine Pajot is seeking to create.

The FPY 59S appears designed not only to travel from one destination to another, but also to make the time spent after arrival an important part of the cruise. Generous outdoor areas, adaptable accommodation, extensive personalisation and more flexible energy management become particularly relevant when the yacht spends several days moving between anchorages, islands and ports.

This philosophy feels especially natural in the Mediterranean. The passage itself remains part of the pleasure of sailing, but the place where the yacht stops can become every bit as important as the route taken to reach it.

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Fountaine Pajot Yachts, FPY 59S

26 August 2026
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FPY 59S, when a catamaran becomes a place to live
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