What the fleet has seen
The Isla 40, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Isla 40 is a 2020-present fractional sloop catamaran designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by Fountaine Pajot, succeeding the Lucia 40. It features a twin keel hull, measures 11.9 meters LOA, 6.6 meters in beam, and has a 1.2-meter draft with a displacement of 9500 kg.3:56 The design includes a redesigned hull that is longer and wider than its predecessor, incorporating a reverse bow.1:47 The Isla 40 is often configured with a three-cabin, two-head layout, intended for owner-operators.4:13 Its aft cockpit provides significant space, and the mid-height helm station offers visibility of all four corners of the vessel, though Sailing Doodles noted issues with engine control placement and chart plotter obstruction.1:17 The mast is positioned forward to clear the interior dinette and balance the sail plan, utilizing a genoa.7:31 The saloon features a wide opening to the cockpit and large roof windows.7:56 Compared to competitors like the Bali Catspace or Lagoon 40, the Isla 40 prioritizes a lower boom height for easier mainsail handling and higher-quality interior finishes.5:57
