August 17, 2026
The Fountaine Pajot FPY120S: When 6,598 Square Feet Meets the Open Ocean
Fountaine Pajot's FPY120S is a 116-ft flagship cat with 6,598 sq ft across three decks, offering superyacht volume, semi-custom layouts, an …
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 116'6" |
| Beam | 48'7" |
| Draft | 9'2" |
| Engines | Twin Diesel (2 x 900 HP) — standard (2 x 1,300 HP optional) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,849 gal |
| Water Capacity | 1,057 gal |
| Cabins / Heads | 4-6 Cabins / 7 Heads + Crew |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Fountaine Pajot.
You want superyacht scale under sail without a superyacht's draft and fuel appetite. The FPY120S is Fountaine Pajot's flagship.
Part of the Fountaine Pajot FP Sailing Yachts series — see how owners step up through the lineup.
Quick Verdict
- 6,598 sq ft of living space and 490 GT of volume under sail—the largest platform Fountaine Pajot builds
- Full-beam 829 sq ft owner's suite opening directly onto the ocean—rare on a production catamaran
- 1,849 gallons of fuel and twin 900 hp diesels (1,300 hp optional) give the sail plan a serious motoring backup
Our Take
Fountaine Pajot has been building catamarans for over 40 years, and the FPY120S represents the top of their range. The build quality is solid—infused composite construction, proven hull design, and systems integration that reflects decades of multihull experience. The optional 1,300 hp upgrade is worth considering if you plan to cover serious distance under power. The standard 900 hp setup is adequate but not thrilling for a boat this size.
This boat is for the owner who has already done the 60- to 80-foot cat and realized the limitations. You want more space, more autonomy, and more control over the layout. You're comfortable with crew but don't want to manage a full superyacht operation. In volume and customization the FPY120S plays above nearly everything else at its length; it's closer to a semi-custom project than a production boat.
Resale is the question mark. The FPY120S is a new model with limited sales history, and the bespoke nature of each build means values will vary with how well your layout suits the next buyer. Buy it to use it, not to flip it—the owners this boat rewards are the ones who put miles and seasons on it while the market for superyacht catamarans matures around them.
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Photos courtesy of Fountaine Pajot.
Fountaine Pajot FPY120S Overview
The FPY120S is Fountaine Pajot's flagship: a 116'6" sailing catamaran on a 48'7" beam, drawing 9'2". Fuel is 1,849 gallons against 1,057 gallons of water. The yard publishes no displacement figure, so that row stays empty.
Living space spreads across three decks, and each build is drawn closely with its owner — nearer a semi-custom project than a production boat.
Performance & Handling
Fountaine Pajot publishes no speed figures for the FPY120S; those rows stay empty rather than estimated. Auxiliary power is twin 900 hp diesels standard, with a 1,300 hp option — serious machinery for the days the rig stays furled.
Under sail, the appeal is the multihull one at maximum scale: form stability instead of ballast, and passage-making without heel.
Interior & Accommodations
The sheet lists 4-6 guest cabins and 7 heads, plus crew accommodation for a full professional program. Layouts are drawn per build, from a private owner's arrangement to charter service.
The full-beam spaces a 48'7" beam allows — owner's suite, main saloon, deck lounges — are the reason buyers cross-shop this against much longer monohulls.
Market Position
Sailing catamarans at 120 feet are nearly all one-off custom builds. The FPY120S offers that scale from a series yard, with the engineering, support network and delivery certainty that implies.
It crowns Fountaine Pajot's range outright; the FPY120 is the same flagship platform under power, and the FPY80S the step below under sail.
Who the FPY120S Is For
Buy the FPY120S if you are commissioning at superyacht scale and want sail, shallower draft and catamaran stability rather than another ballasted monohull — with full crew assumed and a multi-year ownership horizon, since the category's resale market is still young.
The FPY120 is the power alternative on the same platform. The FPY80S delivers the sailing program at a smaller scale and cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the Fountaine Pajot FPY120S?
It is the flagship of the entire range: 116'6" overall on a 48'7" beam, drawing 9'2", with 1,849 gallons of fuel and 1,057 gallons of water. The yard publishes no speed or displacement figures for it, so those rows on our sheet stay empty rather than estimated.
Who is the FPY120S for?
Owners commissioning at superyacht scale who want sail, shallower draft and catamaran stability rather than another ballasted monohull — with full professional crew assumed. Sailing catamarans at 120 feet are nearly all one-off custom builds; the FPY120S offers that scale from a series yard, with the engineering, support network and delivery certainty that implies. The FPY120 is the power alternative on the same platform.