Fountaine Pajot made headlines recently when The Yacht Sales Co. announced the FPY 70, but that vessel turned out to be just the opening move in something considerably more ambitious. Almost without fanfare, the French builder unveiled an entirely new line called Fountaine Pajot Yachts, described by the company itself as a "new signature dedicated to large yachts." The implication was clear: one of the world's best-known production catamaran builders was stepping into superyacht territory.
The move didn't stop at seventy feet. Hot on the heels of that announcement came the FPY 110 and its sailing counterpart, the FPY 110S, a pair of vessels that represent a genuine leap in scale and ambition. Stretching to 35 metres and carrying a beam of 14.8 metres, these are not incremental upgrades. They are an audacious bid to plant Fountaine Pajot's flag at the upper end of the luxury catamaran market.
Fountaine Pajot has framed the FPY 110S in sweeping terms: "The FPY 110S marks the beginning of a new chapter in yachting: a 110' superyacht offering over 600 m² of fluid, open living space. Combining a unique design language with advanced personalization options, this new icon embodies timeless elegance and a vision built to last. The horizon moves with you."
The numbers behind that vision are substantial. With a 35 m (114 ft) LOA, a 14.8 m beam, and a 2.81 m draft, the FPY 110S sits comfortably in bluewater supercat territory. More than 600 m² of usable volume is spread across three decks, united by continuous sightlines, generous glazing, and what the builder describes as a "living architecture" philosophy. Deployable terraces, sweeping glass panels, and fluid transitions between interior and exterior spaces give the design the character of a floating villa rather than a conventional yacht.
The hull form and superstructure were developed in collaboration with Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design, and the results are striking. Distinctive "butterfly" side windows and origami-inspired unfolding terraces give the FPY 110 a sculptural quality that sits as much in the realm of architectural statement as marine engineering.
Where the two variants diverge most sharply is in their propulsion. The sailing version carries a formidable rig, with a 395 m² mainsail and a 262 m² genoa delivering genuine offshore capability under canvas. The motor variant opts instead for twin 1,900 hp engines and adds a sun-deck spa as a signature feature. Both versions are generously appointed for guests and crew. The power model accommodates up to 12 guests alongside 6 to 7 crew, while the sailing version features an owner's duplex suite, multiple guest cabins, and dedicated crew quarters.
Every FPY 110 will be constructed through Fountaine Pajot's Bespoke Programme, giving owners broad latitude to shape layout, materials, and finishes from the ground up. For a builder historically associated with production cruising catamarans, this signals a meaningful shift in both ambition and methodology.
Fountaine Pajot has been selective about what technical data it has released at this stage. Figures for displacement, tank capacities, and expected performance are listed as "version on demand," meaning sea trials will need to happen before range, fuel efficiency, and offshore motion characteristics can be properly assessed. What has filtered through to the market is a starting price reported by one European source at approximately €18 million, placing the FPY 110 firmly within the custom superyacht conversation.
Construction is already under way on the first hull, with delivery pencilled in for 2028. A new build hall in La Rochelle is being prepared specifically to accommodate vessels of this size, a sign of how seriously Fountaine Pajot is committed to this direction. The gap between production-line prestige and genuine custom superyacht has long seemed difficult to bridge. With the FPY 110, Fountaine Pajot is making a clear and considered attempt to do exactly that.
