Alegria 67
The Alegria 67 is a French sailing catamaran that was designed by Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design as a cruiser and first built in 2018.[1][2][3]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design |
| Location | France |
| Year | 2018 |
| Builder(s) | Fountaine-Pajot |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 77,162 lb (35,000 kg) |
| Draft | 5.58 ft (1.70 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | catamaran |
| Construction | fibreglass |
| LOA | 66.80 ft (20.36 m) |
| Beam | 32.28 ft (9.84 m) |
| Engine type | twin 110 hp (82 kW) diesel engines |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | skeg keel |
| Ballast | none |
| Rudder(s) | twin internally-mounted spade-type rudders |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig, with a staysail |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | fractional rigged sloop |
| Mainsail area | 1,399 sq ft (130.0 m2) |
| Gennaker area | 1,076 sq ft (100.0 m2) |
| Upwind sail area | 2,476 sq ft (230.0 m2) |
Production
The design is built by Fountaine-Pajot in France. First produced in 2018, it remains in production.[1][4]
By 2019 more than 40 boats had been ordered by customers.[5]
Design
The Alegria 67 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim. The hull is a vacuum infusion PVC polyester fibreglass sandwich, while the deck is a vacuum infusion balsa polyester fibreglass sandwich. It has a fractional sloop rig, with a staysail, a square-topped mainsail, aluminum spars, a deck-stepped mast, wire standing rigging and a two sets of swept spreaders. The twin hulls have reveres raked stems, reverse transoms, twin internally mounted spade-type rudders controlled by a dual wheels and a fixed skeg keels. It has a light displacement (empty weight) of 77,162 lb (35,000 kg) and carries no ballast.[1]
The boat has a draft of 5.58 ft (1.70 m) with the standard skeg keels.[1]
The boat is fitted with dual diesel engines of 110 hp (82 kW), or optionally 150 hp (112 kW), with bow thrusters for docking and manoeuvring. The fuel tank holds 317 U.S. gallons (1,200 L; 264 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 304 U.S. gallons (1,150 L; 253 imp gal).[1][6]
The design has numerous possible layouts for private owner or charter use, which allow a maximum sleeping accommodation for 16 people in eight cabins with double berths, with one private head with a shower per cabin. The galley may be located on the main deck or below decks in place of one cabin. The design has a front deck, outdoor Jacuzzi and a flying bridge on the top level.[1][3][6]
Operational history
The design has won several awards, including Best Multihull Sailing Yacht in Asia at the Christofle Yacht Style Awards Ceremony in Thailand, organized by Yacht Style Magazine in January 2019; the 2019 Asia Boating Award and the Best Sailing Multihull at the Singapore Yacht Show in April 2019 and the Best Multihull of the Year 2019 in the 50 feet and over category at the International Multihull Boat Show in La Grande-Motte, France in April 2019.[7]
In a March 2019 review for The International Yachting Media, Marco Pinetti noted the sailing qualities, ability to sail close to the wind, the ease of handling due to the electric winches, the hydraulically-raised tender platform on the transom and the surprising inclusion of a Jacuzzi tub. In the sailing tests he noted that the jib required electrically roller furling to allow the boat to tack. He concluded that it is "a really extraordinary catamaran. Fast under sail and meticulously designed to fully enjoy the sea, she can only be considered as practically perfect.[8]
A review in Katamarans praised the flying bridge on the top level but noted that it would create windage. It also noted that while the boat can be owner-sailed shorthanded, a professional crew would be the norm. The risk of significant depreciation on a new catamaran selling for €2M was also noted, stating "there are some very nice second hand boats out there for less money".[6]
References
- "Alegria 67". Boat-Specs.com. 2020. Archived from the original on 16 December 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- "Berret Racoupeau Yachts Design". Boat-Specs.com. 2020. Archived from the original on 16 December 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- Fountaine Pajot (2020). "Catamaran Alegria 67". catamarans-fountaine-pajot.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- "Fountaine Pajot". Boat-Specs.com. 2020. Archived from the original on 16 December 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- "Test - Alegria 67 - Uncompromising luxury". Multihulls World. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- "Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67". www.katamarans.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- Caribbean Multihulls (2020). "Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67". www.caribbean-multihulls.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- Pinetti, Marco (16 March 2019). "Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67: Sea Trial Of An Extraordinary Sailing Catamaran". The International Yachting Media. Archived from the original on 17 December 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2020.