What the fleet has seen
The Fp 44, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Fp 44 is a Berret-Racoupeau-designed fractional sloop catamaran built by Fountaine Pajot from 2025, replacing the Elba 45. With an LOA of 13.3 meters, a beam of 7.4 meters, and a displacement of 15,200 kg, the Fp 44 is designed for liveaboard comfort and cruising rather than speed.0:54 It features a Catamaran Twin Keel hull and offers optional 2x 57 hp diesel or 2x 25 kW electric engines, with an Odyssey Plus hybrid propulsion system and up to two kilowatts of integrated solar panels available.2:27 Aboard WEsail, the crew sailed their Fp 44 from French Polynesia to the Cook Islands, maintaining 6 to 7 knots in 12 to 16 knots of wind, covering 150 nautical miles in 24 hours.16:32 The cockpit and saloon integrate into a single open space, and all lines lead to the helm for shorthanded sailing.4:03 The Fp 44 is priced significantly lower than many competitors in its size range, with a retail price starting around $600,000.5:33
