Showing posts with label berret racoupeau yacht design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label berret racoupeau yacht design. Show all posts

December 10, 2012

VICTORIA 67 BY FOUNTAINE PAJOT

Fountaine Pajot is launching a new project : the Victoria 67.


Elegant and entirely contemporary, this large cruising catamaran represents the excellence of the Fountaine Pajot yard. Our staff and the Berret Racoupeau naval architect partnership teams have used all their talent to ensure that this new FLAGSHIP is a success.

Her size has allowed us to incorporate a magnificent flydeck which can be easily accessed from the cockpit.


This genuinely warm and inviting meeting space blends perfectly into the aesthetics of this boat, with features worthy of the comfort provided by the very best hotels.

September 4, 2012

PANAMA 62 A BEAUTIFUL LONG RANGE MOTOR CATAMARAN BY ALUMARINE

Alumarine and Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design worked together on this beautiful long range motor catamaran named Panama 62.



With modern and strong hull lines, the Panama 62’ is the ultimate combination of power, elegance and space. She offers both the refined design of a large yacht and the extreme comfort of a catamaran.
With customized layouts, she is versatile and perfectly adapted to cruising programs as well as charter.


Long distances are no object; the Panama 62’ offers the opportunity to explore the world in the best conditions of comfort and safety. She provides high range, excellent seaworthiness and great maneuverability. 

Built in aluminum according to high professional standards, she ensures the essential robustness and reliability for serene long distance cruising. The hull shape and engines have been optimized to reach good speed while maintaining a reasonable fuel consumption.


When entering the Panama 62’ saloon, the feeling is one of extraordinary space and light. The delightful balance of line design, styling and color tones create a refined and friendly atmosphere. The large panoramic windows off er a spectacular sea view. The functional layouts provide exceptional comfort and huge living areas.

As for the semi custom finish, the Panama 62’ layout can be customized according to her owners’ wishes and navigation program.

January 4, 2011

ALU MARINE AT THE 2011 BOOT DUSSELDORF

The Dusseldörf Boat Show will be early this year from the 22 sd to the 30 th of January. Alu Marine will exhibit the Noah and Havana range at the show.



Alu Marine stand will be located in the Hall 7A Stand B 11. The builder has extended it sHavana range with two new models for 2011, a 60 and a 53 footer.

The Havana 60 is the little brother of the Havana 72 which I already have introduced in the blog.

June 25, 2010

THE HAVANA 72 BY ALUMARINE ET BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN

Alumarine and Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design joined forces to create the Havana 72, a beautiful and luxurious ocean sailing catamaran.


A successful partnership

ALU MARINE shipyard has specialized in the construction of aluminum boats for more than 20 years with a long experience of large luxury yachts. Douce France, the biggest sailing catamaran in the world, at 138 feet is the symbolic icon of the shipyard. It already featured at the time some very advanced styles of accommodation and modern and timeless hull lines.
Reputed also for the construction of industrial units, ALU MARINE build each model to high professional standards and therefore guarantee every unit is produced to the highest quality of construction.
The ALU MARINE experience and know-ho
w combined with the passion of their staff for sailing, ensures the company maintains close contact with their customers and responds to their expectations in the best possible way.
BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHTS DESIGN
have been drawing up plans and designing innovative boats with fines lines and excellent sea-keeping qualities for 30 years. Their design and layout development skills for large luxury catamarans have been well proven. With many achievements and an excellent reputation, the company is now one of the leading French design offices.
These combined skills have resulted in the creation of the Havana. BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN design the interior and exterior and ALU MARINE, build the boats. The Havanas are sailing catamarans made for long distance cruising in comfort, luxury and at speed. The Havana 72 is the first model of the series.


The advantages of an aluminum catamaran …
Construction
The Havana 72 is extremely stable, strong and seaworthy. The hull, deck and structural bulkheads are purpose-built in aluminum for its superior strength and unrivalled longevity.
Accommodation
The aluminum construction also has the advantage of allowing a greater flexibility for customization. The interior layout can be personalized to the customer’s needs and requirements. The Havana 72 is available in 3 versions. Each owner will find the configuration best adapted for his navigation schedule.
Navigation
Designed for coastal and blue water cruising, the Havana 72 features a shallow draft to reach the most inaccessible places and moor in remote and peaceful anchorages.
It is also a “long distance runner” with a range suited to ocean crossing, perfect to sail around the world. With the excellent quality of construction and a very solid hull, the Havana 72 gives total confidence and peace of mind while cruising on the high seas.

Outdoor advantages…

Performance
The fine hull lines of the Havana 72 reduce the wetted surface and provide a smooth glide through the water. With an upwind sail area close to 300 m², this catamaran guarantees a good performance and a great feeling.
The flybridge seats, the large steering wheel and the location of the navigation instruments ensure the helmsman’s comfort. Visibility from the helm station is excellent. The centralized controls lines are brought back to 4 winches and particularly easy to use.

Comfort and conviviality
The hull and deck lines are modern, clean and in keeping with the interior design. The quality of the furniture and exterior lighting provide a warm and elegant ambience. The living space is vast with two seating areas, in the cockpit and on the flybridge.
The wide side decks and flush hatches make it easy and safe to move around the deck.
Spacious, the flybridge is also a friendly and comfortable living space with large sunbeds and a coffee table - the perfect place to relax with family and friends.
A raising platform can be fitted aft between the transoms for bathing and for stowing the tender.


Comfortable accommodation…

Light and modularity of spaces
The saloon, which can be adapted to the owner’s choice, is very light and opens widely onto the outside. The telescopic tables allow this spacious and friendly dining area to be converted into a comfortable lounge with a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
The size of the portholes has been optimized to offer excellent natural light and fantastic views over the ocean wherever you are in the boat.
The galley is extremely functional and well located in the port side hull with easy access from the saloon.
The cabins are spacious and impressive with luxurious and versatile accommodation. In
the aft portside cabin, the double bed is easily convertible into twin beds.
Design
Created by Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design interior designers, the interior has been carefully designed with elegant lines and refined materials.
The rich woodwork, indirect lighting and comfortable sofas create a serene and calm atmosphere, perfect for a blissful relaxation.
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April 2, 2010

2 WEEKS TO THE FIRST ATLANTIC MULTIHULL SHOW - THE LIST OF EXHIBITORS INVOLVED IN LUXURY MULTIHULL BUILDING AND DESIGNING


In two weeks from now will start the first Atlantic Multihull Show in Lorient (France).


The size of the multihulls is ranging from 20 feet to the largest one 74, which is the Privilege 745 from Alliaura Marine.

In the world of luxury catamarans several exhibitors are present (by alphabetical order) :

  • Alumarine, the builder of Douce France and of the Noah range.
  • Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design the designer of la "sella del diabolo", code e, the yapluka 65, the Fountaine Pajot Galathea
  • Couedel Hugon Design, the interior designer of the Lagoon 620
  • Franck Darnet Design : the interior designer of the NAHEMA 120 and of the new interior of Magic Cat
  • JFA the builder of Sun Tenareze and of the VPLP 110
  • Marsaudon Composite who just launched an amazing, fast 60 feet trimaran, exhibited at the show.
  • VPLP the world leader in Multihull design including such multihulls as Douce France, Ciliam, VPLP 110, Hemisphere (ex gemini)....
If you haven't booked your ticket it is time to do so.

The list of all the exhibitors is on line - follow the link.

January 4, 2010

ENSO 140 WING SAIL BY ZACK STEPHANCHICK

Zach Stephanchick is a designed student in third year transportation design at the college for creative studies in Detroit. He designed this eco friendly 140 foot wing sail catamaran named ENSO.


This design is really futuristic but I have a hard time figuring out how the wings could work even from the drawings especially in strong wings.


The transoms are really nice with a lot of space. The cockpit and the salon must feature extensive light and views on the sea, which is quite nice.

You can find ZacStephanchick k portfolio on coroflot with the 16 different 3ds from Enso, including his drawing, very nice.

He is looking for a job, so if any one is interested check his contact page.

September 24, 2009

FOUNTAINE PAJOT GALATHEA ENTERS THE LUXURY CATAMARAN BLOG


I was invited to the launching of the Fountaine Pajot new flagship the GALATHEA 65 and I have to admit I was really impressed. Nothing to compare with previous Fountaine Pajot in terms of design and finish. The GALATHEA 65 trully is a luxury catamaran and deserves to be in this blog.

From left to right : Olivier Racoupeau, Jean Jacques Coste, the lady in charge of the Galathea project and Jean François Fountaine, founder et CEO of Fountaine Pajot.

The Galathea is designed by Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design with an interior by Jean Jacques Coste. It boosts really a great pedigree. Always built using the infusion process like the rest of the Fountaine Pajot range and with square top sails, it performs well at sea according to JF Fountaine (he is not going to tell me the contrary). Berret Racoupeau have introduced some innovations like a two part flybridge, with all the sails controls at starboard side and a private salon at port side.The Galathea offers numerous places to relax including a very large sunbathing area above the tender which also protects the tender from the rain and water. There are numerous layout available including on with a whole hull for a huge owner suite and one with 6 doubles bedrooms for extensive chartering. Various level of customization are also available, this is a first for Fountaine Pajot. I am sure the Galathea 65 will have a great success on the market. All ready two units have been launched an a few other are being built at the yard.

Charter GALATHEA catamaran with Windward Islands.

June 29, 2009

MONACO YACHT SHOW SPECIAL

After Cannes lets take a look at the Monaco Yacht Show which will take place in Monaco from the 23 rd to the 26 th of September. Who will be there ? (most of the information is already in the blog so click on the links to know more about each project).

BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN



Olivier and his team will introduce their latest designs including a 90 footer aluminium luxury catamaran "LA SELLA DEL DIAVOLO" which has just been launched in Italy and of course their eco-smart 100 foot CODE [E]. Olivier has developed within his design office a special research and development department to study the most innovative eco-friendly solutions for luxury sailboats.


JFA


JFA is actually building the largest all composite catamaran a 110 foot on VPLP drawings. I am really waiting to hear more about this beautiful catamaran but very little information is coming out of the shipyard.

SUNREEF



The new SUNREEF 90 DD

SUNREEF is actually building a SUNREEF 102 DD which will be launched this winter and SUNREEF 114 which will be launched next January. To late for this year yacht show but hopefully we can see one of them for Monaco in 2010. SUNREEF will also introduced the new SUNREEF 90 Double Deck with an innovative mezzanine in the saloon and the breathtaking 150 by SUNREEF. I would really like SUNREEF to find a buyer for this concept which is really different from the other designs. If there is one place to find a rich and new design attracted client it is Monaco indeed.


VPLP

The VPLP design office has created the largest sailing catamaran to date with DOUCE FRANCE a 138 footer and HEMISPHERE, the largest ever catamaran which is still at the DERECKTOR shipyard due to legal issues between the owner and the yard. Too bad, this catamaran was really expected. The design office has drawn many other project for very large catamaran which they will introduce during the show.

March 24, 2009

MULTIHULLS WORLD - LATEST ISSUE ONLINE


The latest issue of Multihulls World (may-june) is already online. In this issue you will find an interview of Olivier Racoupeau discribing his project of Code [e], an eco-smart luxury catamaran and own he views his job as a yacht designer.
Of course as usual, you'll find lots of interesting information about the world of multihulls.