Two new models from Fountaine-Pajot for 2007

Fountaine Pajot launch two new sailing catamaran models for 2007 taking the total number in the range to 7 from 36 to 60 feet. The 48 Saline will replace the Bahia 46 which sold 170 models over 10 years, and the new Orana 44, which will replace the Belize 43 over time

Pricing currently is put at £320,000 excluding VAT for the Orana 44, and £420,000 excluding VAT for the larger Saline 48. With similar models including the Dean 440 Espace from South Africa and the 440 Lagoon both at around the £280,000 excluding VAT. Moving up the scale even further, there is the Outremer 45, ideal for serious quick cruising at around £340,000 excluding VAT

Like all boats in the range the new Orana 44 is manufactured using Fountaine-Pajot's RTM Eco technology. All materials for the entire hull are laid-up and tacked into position dry, then enclosed in an airtight bag. Resin is then introduced under vacuum conditions filling the plug. The system ensures a very strong, uniform finish that eliminates voids in the lay-up process and provides an extremely rigid platform for the rig.

It's quite an achievement but the factory has produced two exciting new designs that outperform the competition in terms of size, performance, features and cost
Carl Livett, Director M.i.Cats in Chichester

However, unlike the Mahe 36, which will feature prominently in UK marinas, the majority of UK orders for the new Salina 48 and Orana 44 will be for owners to use abroad.