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Marquises 56

Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · 1992–2003

An extended 17-meter fractional sloop catamaran designed by Berret-Racoupeau for high-performance cruising

Designed by Jean Beret, Olivier Racoupeau & Berret-Racoupeau, built by Fountaine Pajot.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LightHeavy

85 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 85
EasygoingPowered-up

30.8 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 30.8

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
30.8
Displacement / length
84.5
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1992–2003
Designer
Jean Beret, Olivier Racoupeau, Berret-Racoupeau
Builder
Fountaine Pajot

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