2012 Fountaine Pajot 40 Boat in Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 US
Built in 2012
40
2 Engines (2x Volvo)
40 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
2012 40' Foutaine Pajot Power Catamaran
Introducing "Beach Cat" a turn key and incredibly well taken care of 2012 40' Foutaine Pajot Power Catamaran. She Features amazing space efficiency and comfort and rivals those of substantially larger motor yachts. "Beach Cat" has been completely refit, to include a multitude of enhancements as well as a new engine, new generator, a recently constructed aluminum frame fly bridge top, all new cushions, new galley appliances, all new Garmin electronics on bridge and in salon.
In summary, "Beach Cat" has been meticulously updated and refined recently to provide an absolute "Turn Key" vessel for long range explorations in an easily handled, sea worthy craft.
Below is a Summary of the Brand and specifically the series and model-
Two new models built by the French builder Fountaine Pajot made their world debut at the 2014 Miami Boat Show. Coined as Trawler Catamarans for long cruising, the Summerland 40 LC and Cumberland 47 LC feature exceptional range and stability for buyers interested in a high quality of life while spending extended time on board.
The Summerland 40 LC's interior was designed with contrasting colors and materials, the combination of which yields a contemporary and casual feel. Walnut woodwork highlighted with leather and white glass for work surfaces in the galley give a rich and comfortable feel. A single-seat helm station provides the skipper with nearly an unencumbered 360-degree view thanks to large hull windows that bring the outside in. Below, the owner's expansive and luxurious stateroom with a transverse bed to starboard has its own private bathroom. Two double cabins with a shared bathroom comprise the port hull.
Inside and outside entertaining and living spaces flow easily on the Cumberland 47 LC, with an aft door that slides open two-thirds of the width. An L-shaped settee doubles as an interior dining area, but owners and guests will most certainly prefer alfresco dining on the aft deck with its sensational view.
Both models feature an expansive and user-friendly flybridge where yet a third dining area can be found on the 47 LC, while a spacious sunpad is on the 40 LC.
Design/Build
Designed by the well-known naval architecture firm of Joubert & Nivelt, the Summerland 40 features sharp bow entries, which very effectively penetrate oncoming waves, a slightly rockered bottom profile, wide rounded aft running surfaces and skegs which house the engine shafts and go deep enough to protect the four-blade propellers and the rudders. The skegs and the bottom structure are strong enough to support the boat should it dry out and rest on the bottom in regions where the tides are significant. In the event that a skeg should ever sheer off, there is a dedicated watertight bulkhead to help prevent flooding of the engine compartment.
Trained fiberglass technicians carefully apply a white ISO gelcoat in a carefully controlled thickness to offer high resistance to UV and yellowing for up to 10 years. Multiple layers of high quality fiberglass and resins are used in a barrier coat to help mitigate osmotic blistering. Resin infusion is used for the remaining layers for both deck and hull molds, giving structures that have higher resin to glass ratios for minimal weight and maximum strength. Full-length stringers and multiple bulkheads add rigidity to the hull shapes. Throughout the entire process, ISO 9001 V2000 standards are observed, with thorough lab testing of each layer of the composite construction. All of this information is archived for future reference.
Wide swim platforms at the end of each hull, integral extensions of the bottom, make boarding from either side convenient. Stepping up to the aft deck, you'll find a wide space partially covered by the bridge overhang that is equipped with a comfortable built-in lounge across the transom. Three molded steps up to port or starboard takes you to exceptionally wide side decks that are well protected by thigh-high welded stainless steel handrails, which enclose the entire foredeck for safety. Three pairs of open bollard style cleats, mounted atop the gunwales beneath the safety rails, are positioned well out of the walkway to prevent tripping or toe stubbing. This all combines to create a workable on-deck layout that is easily one of the safest I've ever walked.
Back on the aft deck, I opened the two in-sole hatches over the hulls to examine the storage I suspected to find, and in so doing, found the engines in the forward part of the lockers, enclosed in heavily sound-proofed enclosures. Removing the enclosure tops proved easy enough, and I found that the room around the engines required to perform routine maintenance checks was quite good. Each engine is supplied by its own fuel tank and 100 Amp-hour starting battery, and there are additional house batteries in the starboard hull. Strainers with seacocks were nearby. The storage here is massive, supplementing the storage beneath the aft bench seat and the locker in the molded spiral stairway that led to the flybridge.
The massive sunpad aft includes a removable backrest, and the comfortable cushions wrap around the port side-more than enough room for eight guests. There is a molded bench seat for two abaft of the helm, with the wheel almost on the centerline. The helm console is large enough for a good-sized multi-function display (MFD), plus a full range of performance instruments. Sight lines on the flybridge are unencumbered, and the view down the stairway gave an excellent perspective on the starboard aft quarter, invaluable when backing into a slip.
A sliding glass door on a raised sill provides access to a cozy main saloon, as well as excellent views aft from the lower helm. Inside, straight grained wood, contemporary leather-like upholstery and solid surface counters dominate the décor. Whether sitting at the port side lounge with table or preparing a meal in the starboard side galley, the views were outstanding aft and to each side. Besides improving the view, the second generation Summerland 40 LC has much larger side windows that increase the ambient light in the saloon, a huge improvement over the original design. Lockers flanking the forward end of the saloon, including the one set to port that houses drawer-style refrigerator and freezer compartments, have been lowered physically, a visual change that is as functional as it is aesthetic. The well-equipped galley has storage above and below a good-sized working surface, with twin stainless steel sinks, a four-burner range and an oven, both using liquid petrolium gas.
Sightlines from the helm are much improved by the larger side windows. The forward wraparound window sweeps through what must be about 270 degrees, but the low vertical height takes some getting used to after years of exposure to larger reverse-raked windows found on many trawlers. The helm console is modern and clean with a broad, angled surface to port that is large enough for two MFDs, which most serious cruising boats accommodate these days. Call me cranky, but I like at least one MFD to be dead ahead of the wheel, for easy at-a-glance reference, particularly when I'm entering a new harbor.
Like most catamarans, accommodations are down stairs on either side of the helm, and the Summerland 40 LC is laid out with two cabins in the port side hull and a spacious master stateroom to starboard. The master is worthy of note due to its athwartships double berth, which has a great view through a portlight and hatch on the hull side, a large hanging locker toward the bow, and a human-sized head compartment with separate shower. Interestingly, there is also a door leading into a storage compartment aft of the head.
Performance Matrix
RPM Knots GPH DBA NM
1000 5.0 1.58 62 1.053
1500 7.5 2.11 65 1.184
2000 8.7 3.69 67 785
2500 10.0 6.86 72 485
3000 15.7 10.6 74 495
3500 19.7 15.9 77 414
3800 21.4 19.0 77 375
Specifications
for 40 LC
LOA: 40'
Beam: 17'7"
Draft: 3'5"
Fuel/Water: 2 x 185; 2 x 317
Power: 2 x Volvo D3
ALL NEW:
Entertainment:
- Fusion Apollo Stereo
- Fusion Wired Remote & 2 Wireless Remotes
- Fusion 6 CH 1500 Watt Amplifier and 4CH440W 80A Amplifier supplying bridge as well as salon and cockpit.
- All New JL Audio Interior and Exterior Speakers.
- Fusion System Linked with Garmin Electronics.
- SIRIUS XM Tuner
- Fusion Wake Tower with 6 Speakers
- Led Display Panel MNT Charger (X2)
- New Watermaker
ELECTRONICS and NAVIGATION:
- Garmin GPSMAP 8616XSV 16" Touch MFD
- Garmin GPSMAP 8616 16" Touch MFD
- Garmin GPSMAP 8616 16" on Bridge
- Garmin GPSMAP 8610 10" on Bridge
- GRF 10 Rudder Feedback Sensor
- GARMIN 20 Instrument Display
- Sirius/xm Weather/Audio RCVR
- Garmin Auto Pilot with New Control Head
- Wireless Yacht Controler
- Digital Anchor Rode Monitor
- New Anchor Windlass
- New 15 KW "Mini" Fisher Panda Generator in Sound Shield(Less than 50 hours use)
- New FCI Max Q+ Watermaker, 700-1850 GPH(Has not been used)
Dimensions:
- Length Overall: 12.2m / 40 ft (Summerland 40)
- Beam: 6.0m / 19.8 ft (MY40) or 17'9" (Summerland 40)
- Draft: 1.07m (Summerland 40) or 3'7" (MY40)
Displacement:
- Displacement: 13.5 Tonnes (approx.) (MY40) or 24,000 lbs (Summerland 40)
Engines:
- Volvo Penta D3-220 New Port Engine.
Tank Capacities:
- Fuel: 2 x 600 litres / 2 x 158.5 US gal (MY40) or 370 gal
- Freshwater: 350 litres / 79.25 US gal (MY40)
Accommodation:
- Cabins: 3 guest cabins
- Heads: 2
- Accommodations: Can accommodate up to 8 guests in 3 double cabins and a convertible saloon
(ALL NEW):
- LPG Gas Cooktop and Stainless Steel Gas Oven
- Ice maker – Ice machine 15” B198
- 12v Refrigerator & Freezer Drawer Type
- 700-1850 GPD FCI QMax+ Water Maker
- Lots of storage cabinets below countertop
- Stove Lighting
- Heads and sinks
- Additional Isotherm Refrigerator in Engine Room
- AC Ductwork installed with the addition of 3 Infrared sanitizers installed
- All new bedding
- All new outside cushions throughout
Additional:
- Galley with working top
- 1 vertically-accessed bin
- Hot and cold pressurized water, mixer tap
- 1-130L Fridge
- Cupboard + shelves + drawers
- Ventilation via 1 porthole above cooking hob
- Halogen spotlighting
- Double SS sinks w/draining board
Electrical
Fisher Panda 15 kw “Mini” Diesel Generator(less than 50 hours)
Electrical system w/Paneltronics 4308 breaker panel
(14) 110 electric outlets
50 amp,220v 50 ft shore power cord
12V-power circuit
- 1 set of onboard batteries to starboard, starboard engine 345A/h
- 1 port engine battery 100A/h
- Each set of batteries recharged via engine alternator
- Back-up manual connection between both sets of batteries
- Remote control battery trip switch in saloon
- Electronics
12V-electricity distribution
- Decentralized distribution of 12V functions with switches located at pilot’s seat and saloon entrance
- Voltmeter for the 2 groups of batteries
- Trip switch protections located in difference watertight lockers
- Free sockets for additional equipment
Engines & Mechanical
Upgraded -Performance (2) Volvo D3-220 HP diesel engines
Fisher Panda 15 kw “Mini” Generator(less than 50 hours)
Air Conditioning – Upgrade to 40,000 BTU
- Engines with electrical throttles
- Direct shaft drive behind protecting keels
- 2 four-blade propellers
- Engine cooled via heat exchanger
- Engine compartment ventilation natural intake of air + mechanical extraction of air
- Complete control panels and dual engine controls at helming station and on the flying bridge
110v water heater
HULL and DECK
Electric Windlass
Anchor w/ 200 ft chain
110v water heater
HULL and DECK
Electric Windlass
Anchor w/ 200 ft chain
New Dinghy Davies on Transom
Speed consumption range
Eco cruise speed 7.5 KTS 2 X 5 LTR/HR 1000 miles
Fast cruise sped 13.5 kts 2 x 18 ltr/hr 525 miles
Full speed 21 kts 2 x 42 ltr/hr 350 miles
Flybridge
UPPER HELM STATION
Full Bimini w/ Stainless Steel foldable frame – Dodger and Side Isenglass enclosure
Flybridge cushions
Access via closed staircase with an Altuglass hatch- Area transformable sun bath in seats with backrest
- 1x6 seating bench with cushions
- 2 carry-goblets
- Double helmsman’s seat with backrest
- Watterproof exterior 12 V outlet
- Large instrument panel
- Dralon protective cover for instrument panel
- Flying bridge protected by Altuglass windshield
- 1 steering compass
- Navigation lights
- Fold-down mast with mooring lights
- Flagpole
Lower Helm Station
- Inside levers
- Stainless steel wheel
- Pilot’s seat + separate seat
- 1 Interior 12V outlet / 1 Interior 220V outlet
- Steering compass
- Control panel with navigation instruments and twin engine controls
- LED spotlighting
Unique Operating Efficiency
The Fountaine Pajot’s outstandingly low fuel consumption is a primary attraction for many buyers who recognize the savings represented by the vessels’ long range. The boat offers a minimum of 40 percent reduction in fuel consumption when compared to the performance of a similarly-sized mono-hull.
The reduced drag created by the two hulls plus the efficient wave-piercing action contributes to greatly reduced rates of consumption, and extended range – up to one thousand miles with standard fuel tanks.
The FP Power Cats are renowned for their superior performance in challenging conditions, while maintaining excellent stability and comfort while underway. Higher speeds are achievable in tough conditions due to the boat’s semi-displacement hull design. More of the hull remains in the water at higher speeds, softening the ride and reducing stress on the hull from wave impact.
FP Power Cats offer generous freeboard with reinforced hulls and bows to handle the toughest offshore conditions. The hull design offers an impressively dry deck at sea and a stable ride with minimal bounce and roll in dangerous and uncomfortable conditions.
Unlike many of its competitors, these vessels are pleasantly quiet, with engines housed with their own dedicated access.
Interior Layout
1 owner’s suite + head: 2 Guest cabins + 1 head
MASTER CABIN: Located in the Starbd Hull – the comfortable Owner’s cabin has a transverse berth, with a view of the sea. There is also a private bathroom with head and shower
GUEST CABINS: To Port side are two fine guest cabins separated by a bathroom
Grand Large Package: Cabin Curtains, deck shower, VHF ant. Radio/CD MP3 +IPod connection player, seat cushions, Fly bridge protection, Solarium Mattress, holding tank, Auto Bilge pump, Mooring lines and fenders, Electric Windlass
Salon Table convertible to berth
Sleeping space
- Double bed 1,60 x 2,00 m approx. with access on either side (island bed)
- Stowage space under the bed
- 1 Bookshelf for bed head
- Hanging space + storage volume in fore peak
- 1 wooden corner desk
- 2 coat hooks
- Ventilation via 1 deck hatch and 1 hull porthole
- Big non-opening outer-facing picture window with panoramic view
- Curtains on non-opening picture window and porthole
- Main lighting – LED lights and 2 bedside reading lights
Bathroom area
- Access through wooden door from passageway
- Counter top with built-in washbasin and mirror
- Bathroom accessories (toilet tissue holder + towel rail)
- Stowage shelf
- Hot and cold water, mixer tap, and built-in shower
- Hand-operated marine toilet (large) with holding tank
- Ventilation via 1 porthole
- Main lighting via watertight spotlights
Vessel Walk Through VESSEL WALK THROUGH
EXTERIOR:
The abundant deck space needs to be seen to be appreciated – there is no mono hull vessel in this size range that can compare.
First there is the aft boarding or swim platform that makes it easy to board from s dinghy or from the water. This leads to a wide and spacious aft cockpit with built in seating and access to the upper flybridge or side and forward decks. There is complete walk around access to all parts of the deck and a forward sun deck area.
The Bridge deck is also quite spacious with loads of seating space, an aft sun lounge and forward helm area that seats 2
INTERIOR:
The vessels are entered through wide sliding glass doors that lead to a wide and spacious Salon. To Starbd is the U-shaped Galley, and to Port a seating or dining area.
Storage cabinetry separates the aft part of the Salon from the forward area with the lower steering station.
A stairway on Port side of the steering station leads to a lower level with two guest cabins – Each with double berth and storage closets. A full head w/shower separates these cabins, and also serves as the day head.
A Stairway to Starbd leads to the private owner’s suite with Queen berth facing athwartships and easy access form either side. There is also an owners head w/shower and generous storage closets and lockers
Large windows offer abundant light to all areas.
There is a Cherry wood interior with dark floors and off-white gelcoat. Ultra-leather upholstery.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/26 | Price decreased | $489,900(-5.7%) |
| 2/18/26 | Price decreased | $519,500(-1.9%) |
| 11/27/25 | Price decreased | $529,500(-15.9%) |
| 9/3/25 | Price decreased | $629,500(-13.7%) |
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Overview
The Fontaine Peugeot MY40 is a luxury catamaran designed with an emphasis on spaciousness and volume, characteristics inherent to catamaran hulls. This model features three staterooms, two heads, and ample storage capacity capable of accommodating months of provisions. The yacht is purpose-built for IPS pod propulsion, distinguishing it from traditional sailing catamarans adapted for power, and offers a well-thought-out layout that maximizes both living and entertainment spaces.
Exterior Design and Deck Layout
The exterior of the MY40 showcases the generous open spaces typical of catamarans, beginning with the aft deck which benefits from 34-inch high bulwarks enhancing safety. Life raft storage is conveniently located between the two engine hatches. A long L-shaped bench seat to starboard offers storage beneath and is protected by the extended flying bridge deck overhead, complemented by a drop-down sunshade. The swim platform spans the full beam at 41 inches deep, is hydraulically actuated with a non-skid surface, and features wide side stairs with a reboarding ladder and grab rails for safety. Access to the flying bridge is via 27-inch wide curving stairs leading to a spacious entertainment area. This area includes an L-shaped seating arrangement around a solid wood table with dual pedestals, LED lighting, and a hardtop providing seven feet of overhead clearance with additional LED lights and a manually opening sunroof. Opposite the seating is a refreshment center equipped with a sink, refrigerator, and storage. Forward of this is a double-wide shaded lounge with cushions that convert into seat backs. The bow is accessed by 26-inch wide side decks with 25-inch high rails, leading to two adjustable six-foot eight-inch lounge seats flanking a large storage compartment accessed via a hatch.
Interior Living Spaces
The interior of the MY40 blurs the line between inside and outside through an open layout, high headroom, and abundant natural light from large side windows. Entry into the galley is through a four-foot one-inch wide doorway that can be expanded to nearly seven feet. The galley offers generous counter space and storage both above and below, featuring a two-burner cooktop with a convection oven, a sink positioned aft in an L-shaped configuration, and a full-size refrigerator-freezer opposite. Additional deck storage is accessible via a hatch. Adjacent to the galley is the dining area, elevated by a nine-inch step and transitioning from wood flooring to carpet. This area includes a large bench seat to port with two 29-inch wide tables on fixed pedestals that rotate and extend to nearly six feet in length. Storage is integrated beneath the seating and in leather-upholstered shelving behind the sofa. A sliding window section adds ventilation.
Private Accommodations
The MY40’s interior layout takes full advantage of the catamaran’s dual hulls to provide natural privacy. The master suite occupies the entire port hull and is accessed via floating tread stairs adjacent to the main entry. It features a centrally mounted athwartships berth with access to both sides, large hull-side windows providing panoramic views, shelving, bedside tables, and seating. Headroom throughout the yacht is consistently six feet eight inches. Additional storage is located beneath hull-side windows and in cabinetry, with options for a washer-dryer combo, wine chiller, or refrigerator opposite the berth. The en suite bathroom includes a vanity, an open-concept walk-in shower, and an enclosed water closet with extensive storage. On the starboard side, two guest staterooms are separated by a shared head that also serves as a day head. The VIP stateroom aft features a large berth with ample headroom, overhead fans, and natural light from a large hull-side window with an opening port, complemented by seating and a hanging locker. The forward guest stateroom can be configured with a queen berth or bunk beds, has two overhead hatches for light and ventilation, a bench beneath the window, and a hanging locker. Additional storage is located outside the cabin door.
Design and Functionality
The MY40 is not a modified sailing catamaran but a dedicated power catamaran designed from the ground up for IPS pod propulsion. This approach has allowed the designers to optimize living and entertainment spaces without compromise. The yacht’s volume and layout provide the feel of a much larger vessel, with the master suite alone exemplifying this spaciousness. The design accommodates a variety of uses, including entertaining up to 20 guests, sleeping eight comfortably, and cruising with two to four people in stable comfort. The yacht is also noted for being enjoyable to operate, though detailed performance and handling are covered separately.
Conclusion
The Fontaine Peugeot MY40 is a thoughtfully designed luxury catamaran that leverages its hull form to deliver exceptional volume and comfort. Its dedicated powercat design integrates spacious accommodations, generous storage, and well-appointed living and entertainment areas. The yacht’s features make it suitable for both extended cruising and social gatherings, offering a blend of practicality and style. Further insights into its performance and handling are available in additional reviews.
Overview from around the web 2012 Fountaine Pajot 40
Customers praise the 2012 Fountaine Pajot 40 for its exceptional balance of performance and comfort
Many highlight its spacious and well-designed interior, which offers ample natural light and excellent ventilation, making it ideal for extended cruising. The catamaran’s stability and smooth sailing capabilities receive frequent commendation, providing confidence even in challenging conditions. Owners also appreciate the quality craftsmanship and durable materials used throughout the vessel. Additionally, the 2012 model is noted for its efficient sailing characteristics and easy handling, appealing to both experienced sailors and those newer to catamarans. Overall, feedback emphasizes that the Fountaine Pajot 40 combines style, functionality, and reliability, making it a standout choice in its class.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2012 Fountaine Pajot 40 is a popular cruising catamaran known for its balance of performance, comfort, and style. Here are some of the key pros and cons of this model:
Pros
Spacious Layout: The Fountaine Pajot 40 offers a well-designed interior with ample living space, including multiple cabins and a large saloon, making it comfortable for extended cruising or liveaboard use.
Performance: With a lightweight hull and efficient sail plan, the 40 delivers good sailing performance and stability, suitable for both coastal and offshore passages.
Build Quality: Constructed with quality materials and attention to detail, the 2012 model maintains durability and reliability.
Cockpit and Deck Space: The cockpit is spacious and well-protected, ideal for socializing and relaxing while underway or at anchor.
Ease of Handling: Equipped with user-friendly sailing systems, the catamaran is manageable for short-handed crews or less experienced sailors.
Fuel and Water Capacity: Generous tankage supports longer voyages without frequent stops for refueling or fresh water.
Cons
Age: As a 2012 model, some systems and equipment may be dated and could require upgrades or maintenance.
Price Point: While offering good value, the Fountaine Pajot 40 can be relatively expensive compared to smaller or less equipped catamarans.
Interior Styling: Some owners find the interior design and finishes to be somewhat traditional and might prefer more modern or customized décor.
Storage: Although roomy, storage space can be limited for long-term cruising gear depending on crew size.
Motion at Sea: Like many catamarans of this size, it can be more sensitive to wave action in rough seas compared to larger bluewater models.
Made For
The 2012 Fountaine Pajot 40 is perfect for sailing enthusiasts and families seeking a spacious and comfortable cruising catamaran. It’s ideal for those who value stability, ample living space, and easy handling, whether for coastal cruising or extended offshore adventures. Its design caters to sailors who want a blend of performance and comfort, making it suitable for both seasoned sailors and those new to multihull sailing.
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