Fountaine Pajot FP55

The Fountaine Pajot FP55 is a sailing catamaran by Fountaine Pajot, part of the builder’s current range.

Key figures: length overall 17.35 m, beam 8.8 m, draft 1.85 m, light displacement about 27.7 t, upwind sail area about 176 m², 2 × 80 HP, 1220 l fuel, 800 l water, 4–6 cabins.

About the Fountaine Pajot FP55

At 17.35 m the Fountaine Pajot FP55 is a large cruising catamaran with room for guests and extended voyages. Boats of this size often have electric winches and more systems aboard. Her beam of 8.8 m is typical for a cruising catamaran of this length. With a draft of 1.85 m she draws more than most cruising catamarans, so check depths in shallow cruising grounds.

Fountaine Pajot is one of the largest catamaran builders in the world, founded in 1976 near La Rochelle on France’s Atlantic coast. Its cruising catamarans are popular with private owners and charter companies alike.

Buying a used Fountaine Pajot FP55

• As a current model she can be ordered new; demo boats and nearly-new boats with remaining warranty are worth looking for.
• Inspect both hulls, keels and rudders for grounding damage and check the bridgedeck for cracks.
• Many Fountaine Pajot boats come out of charter fleets. Ask for the full maintenance log and read our guide Ex-charter or owner’s version?.
• Always commission an independent survey with a haul-out – see our buying checklist.

Similar sailing catamarans

• Bali 5.8 – 17.4 m, beam 9.04 m
• Leopard 58 – 17.61 m, beam 8.43 m
• Outremer 5X – 17.65 m, beam 8.2 m
• Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58 – 17.3 m, beam 9 m

Compare all models in our catamaran specs database A–Z.

Fountaine Pajot FP55 for sale

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FAQ

Specifications from the builder’s website (Fountaine Pajot), retrieved October 2026. Figures can vary with version and options.