The success of catamarans in our seas

In recent years, the propensity to buy a multi-hull has increased a market until recently considered a niche.

This evolutionary trend on the part of shipowners to consider yachts with such original shapes has certainly been facilitated by policies aimed at eliminating prejudices that are now part of the past.

The work in this direction carried out in recent years by the company Euro Sail Yacht has undoubtedly contributed to the growth of catamarans, both sailing and motorboats, in our seas.

The peculiar characteristics that unite this type of boat, taking advantage of the two side semi-hulls, are found in comfort and stability both in navigation and at anchor with low rolling phenomena compared to single-hulled hulls.

Precisely because of the particular shape of the living structure, the open areas have, as a consequence, comfortable sunbathing areas and decking surfaces with above-average surfaces while the internal partitions have important and exploitable volumes.

The design philosophy that until a few years ago could appear to be brave has, in light of the facts, met with unexpected performance and living conditions.

Euro Sail Yacht has been shaped over the years to meet the needs of many fans who do not have the time necessary to justify the possession of a boat by opening the base in the low Tyrrhenian dedicated to high-level charter. It is also offered to customers the opportunity to rent the boat for a long time and eventually, with experience, to proceed with the purchase by scaling the cost of the rental. The company is also able to reduce waiting times for the boat to be delivered to the shipowner relying on yachts previously purchased directly from the shipyard.
Euro Sail Yacht represents an important point of reference in Italy for the catamarans of the French shipyard Fountaine Pajot. The company has the dealership for the Adriatic basin for sailing and motor catamarans while covering the areas of Liguria and Tuscany for what concerns only sailing catamarans.

Fountaine Pajot is the first manufacturer in the world of cruising catamarans
The French shipyard, since its foundation in 1976, has progressively developed aiming at obtaining high quality standards to conquer market shares in the nautical sector of excellence. Over the years the Fountaine Pajot catamarans have gained international fame thanks to their innovative design, the maneuverability of the boats combined with remarkable qualities of sea keeping and comfort.
The site is spread over two important sites on the French territory, one of 8,000 m² in La Rochelle and the other of 26,000 m² in Aigrefeuille. In 2016, Fountaine Pajot exceeded the considerable milestone of 2700 catamarans made in 40 years of activity. A result so far incomparable when compared to the numbers of any other multihull shipyard at international level.
The building site is continuing its constant updating policy, exploiting the new potential offered by technology, for example on materials and sailmaking techniques. All Fountaine Pajot sailing catamarans and motoryachts have a certificate of conformity in line with the current European directive 94/25 EC.
The shipyard is the first French boat manufacturer to have obtained the "ISO 9002 Quality" certification for the entire production cycle and has recently also obtained the ISO 9001 v2000 quality mark confirming the company's policy projected towards quality research, necessary condition to win the trust of customers.
The Fountaine Pajot team is constantly expanding and today the company can count on a workforce of more than 650 people divided into two production sites. As a testimony
of the very prolific design strength, since 1983, the shipyard designers have created 20 different models, increasing the already wide range of boats produced.
The Fountaine Pajot catamarans stand out for the two different production lines, namely motoryachts and sailing catamarans.
They are particularly suitable for long and demanding navigations even in poor weather conditions. Their hulls, designed by a team of expert designers, including the presence of real seafarers, can count on well balanced volumes, ideal for long stays on the cruise.
The line of sail and motor catamarans includes checks at every stage of production. Glass fiber fabrics are checked before use and each lamination step is followed by an inspection. The company has developed and perfected sandwich construction technology and all catamarans in the range are characterized by a core of vacuum laminated PVC foam and external leathers made of a laminate of glass fiber fabrics treated with isophthalic polyester resins. The vacuum pressure during the gluing operations is continuously measured and the quality of the workpiece is checked systematically. The hardness of the composite is weighted on each element at the exit from the mold and the samples taken from each vessel are tested in order to verify the resistance to hydrolysis of gelcoat and laminates. To guarantee the protection of boats, only isophthalic gelcoats are used that are applied in an extremely uniform manner using spray guns. In addition, the resistance to wear and weathering of adhesives used for coatings and floors is tested. The Fountaine Pajot engineering team uses advanced design technologies with "stress testing" capabilities to identify any areas of structural weakness in the skeleton of each catamaran. 3D computer software simulate the tensions and stresses of the hull in extreme marine conditions. Through the use of these software engineers are able to verify the points of the hull more sensitive to stress so as to strengthen the bulkheads through the use of additional layers of glass fiber. The choice and composition of the materials and fibers to be used during construction is then performed according to the mechanical stresses. For areas subjected to lower stresses, lighter fabrics are used than those used for structural parts of the hull, subjected to higher stresses.
The strength of the structures and the bulkheads are key elements to make these yachts unaffordable. The unsinkability is also guaranteed by volumes of foam positioned in the front and back ends of the hulls. The watertight bulkheads inside each hull provide total isolation that guarantees seaworthiness even after a leak caused by an accidental collision. Once completed, the boat reaches the test basin where all its equipment is tested as well as the tightness of the entire structure. Every single unit is cataloged so as to memorize the details and the equipment installed on each piece that leaves the production line in specific computer files.
The drawings of some specific components of the hull as well as samples of the composite are also stored. There is a total traceability of each unit leaving the site: a rigorous but essential system for subsequent maintenance. The company's technical department and engine manufacturers carry out sea trials on all catamarans to ensure delivery in perfect condition.

 

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