Fountaine Pajot’s entry into the 70-foot power catamaran market introduces a vessel that fundamentally rethinks what extended power cruising should feel like.
After commissioning hundreds of Fountaine Pajot catamarans, ACY Yachts know the difference between potential and genuine cruising capability.
The FPY 70S delivers the latter, combining the fuel efficiency and stability our clients expect from catamaran design with the range and comfort that serious power cruising demands.
This 22-meter yacht addresses three challenges we hear consistently from experienced power cruisers: the need for genuine long-range capability without fuel anxiety, accommodation layouts that work for both intimate cruising and entertaining, and the independence to explore remote destinations without constant marina dependence.
What sets the FPY 70S apart isn’t just its size. It’s how Fountaine Pajot’s 50 years of catamaran expertise translates into practical advantages during real-world cruising.
From intelligent space planning to energy systems that support weeks of anchor-out living, this yacht reflects an understanding of how people use their vessels during extended voyages.
Range and Efficiency That Expand Your Cruising Horizon
The FPY 70S’s fuel capacity and efficient hull design create genuine long-range capability that changes where you can comfortably cruise.
With standard 221 kW engines and 977 gallons of fuel capacity, this catamaran delivers the range to cross between island groups or coastal regions without the constant fuel stop calculations that plague traditional power yachts.
The optional 441 kW engines serve those prioritizing speed over endurance, but our clients pursuing serious exploration typically find the standard configuration offers the better balance.
Here’s what that means practically: you can depart the Bahamas for the Eastern Caribbean with confidence, cruise from California to Hawaii with appropriate weather windows, or explore the Inside Passage without anxiety about fuel dock availability.
The catamaran hull design provides this range while maintaining the stability that makes extended passages comfortable rather than exhausting.
Fuel efficiency at displacement speeds means extended time between fill-ups translates to extended time in remote anchorages where fuel simply isn’t available.
Our delivery captains consistently report how this capability fundamentally changes cruise planning, opening destinations that would require careful logistics with less efficient vessels.
The 10.03-meter beam delivers exceptional stability that reduces rolling and creates comfortable motion characteristics during passages. This is about more than just staying comfortable during cocktail hour. It’s about arriving at distant anchorages with crew who are rested rather than fatigued from fighting boat motion for days.
Dual Layout Philosophy: Galley Up or Down
The FPY 70S offers two distinct galley configurations, each serving fundamentally different approaches to onboard living and entertaining.
Galley Up positions the kitchen adjacent to the main salon and cockpit, creating continuous flow between cooking, dining, and social areas.
This layout transforms meal preparation from isolated work into shared activity. The chef remains part of conversations while managing dinner service, and the galley’s central position means serving both interior and exterior dining areas happens naturally.
Our clients who prioritize entertaining gravitate toward this configuration. Formal dinner parties, casual family meals, and everything between benefit from the seamless connection between food preparation and social spaces. The design also accommodates one owner suite plus up to six double cabins.
Galley Down relocates the kitchen to the accommodation deck, creating separation between food preparation and living areas. This configuration appeals to those who prefer dedicated social spaces without kitchen activity, and it optimizes the main deck entirely for lounging and entertainment.
With one owner suite plus up to five cabins, this layout serves couples who value distinct zones for different activities or those who prefer their galley positioned for direct access to provisions storage and refuse management. The separated design also means cooking odors and activity don’t intrude on main deck relaxation.
Both configurations include dedicated crew quarters with private heads and separate access, essential for professional service during charter operations or when cruising with captain and crew aboard.
Multi-Level Living That Adapts to Your Day
The FPY 70S’s three-level design creates distinct zones that respond to different moods and activities throughout extended cruising.
The main deck cockpit accommodates formal dining for twelve while providing weather protection when tropical squalls appear. Integrated seating and table configurations serve both intimate family dinners and larger gatherings without requiring furniture shuffling or complicated setup. Direct access to the salon means moving between air-conditioned comfort and al fresco dining happens seamlessly.
The flybridge combines helm command with social entertaining in ways that genuinely enhance the cruising experience. The elevated navigation position provides sight lines that are critical for challenging piloting, with the added benefit of creating a panoramic perspective that makes memorable sunset gatherings.
Forward deck lounging areas provide retreat space for those seeking quieter moments away from main social zones. During extended cruising with family or guests, these distributed relaxation options solve the inevitable need for personal space without anyone feeling exiled to their cabin.
The design acknowledges that successful extended cruising depends on managing personalities and preferences across weeks or months together. Multiple distinct areas provide natural solutions rather than forcing everyone into shared spaces constantly.
Owner Suite Accommodations That Reflect True Luxury
The full-beam owner suite occupying an entire hull establishes accommodation standards rarely found on power catamarans of any size.
Walk-in wardrobe space addresses the reality of cruising where everything you need must come with you. Dedicated head facilities rival land-based luxury, while the suite’s positioning provides privacy from guest areas during social cruising.
Natural light and ventilation throughout create the atmosphere that makes extended time aboard feel expansive rather than confining. The suite’s isolation from engine rooms and social areas means peaceful rest regardless of passage schedules or entertainment activities elsewhere on the yacht.
Additional cabins provide guest accommodations that genuinely honor visitors rather than relegating them to clearly secondary spaces. Each cabin includes private head access, ideal for maintaining comfort and dignity during extended cruising with family or charter guests.
The accommodation deck’s layout serves both intimate couple cruising and full-capacity entertaining without compromise. During solo voyages, the yacht feels appropriately sized for two people. During family gatherings, it expands to accommodate groups while maintaining luxury standards throughout.
Energy Independence for Extended Anchor-Out Living
The FPY 70S’s comprehensive energy systems support the extended remote anchorage time that defines serious exploration cruising.
Standard generator capacity handles all onboard systems simultaneously—air conditioning, water makers, galley appliances, and entertainment systems—without the careful load management that plagues undersized installations. This isn’t about technical specifications. It’s about running your yacht the way you want without constantly calculating amp-hour budgets or prioritizing which systems to sacrifice.
Our clients exploring remote destinations consistently tell us that energy independence determines where they can comfortably cruise and for how long. The FPY 70S’s systems acknowledge this reality, providing the capacity to support weeks at anchor without compromising comfort or requiring generator runtime that disturbs peaceful anchorages.
Water capacity of approximately 317 gallons, supplemented by water-making capability, means extended periods without marina services. Combined with substantial fuel reserves and efficient power generation, this creates genuine autonomy that transforms cruising from a series of marina-to-marina hops into real exploration.
The yacht’s systems integration means managing energy, water, and fuel happens intuitively rather than requiring constant monitoring. During extended cruising, this operational simplicity matters as much as the raw capacity, allowing you to focus on the experience rather than yacht management.
Berret-Racoupeau Design Heritage
The naval architecture comes from Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design, bringing five decades of catamaran expertise to the FPY 70S’s performance characteristics.
This design partnership with Fountaine Pajot has produced some of the most successful cruising catamarans in recent decades. Their approach prioritizes efficient hull forms that deliver comfort and range over maximum speed, exactly the priorities that serve extended cruising.
The 1.25-meter draft opens cruising grounds that deeper-draft vessels simply cannot access. Shallow Bahamian banks, remote Caribbean anchorages, and protected coastal areas become available without the constant depth-sounder anxiety that restricts cruising in traditional deep-draft power yachts.
In our experience commissioning these designs, the Berret-Racoupeau hulls deliver sea-keeping characteristics that exceed what specifications suggest. Their refined underwater profiles create smooth motion through choppy conditions and reduce rolling in beam seas.
Take the Next Step Toward Power Catamaran Cruising
The FPY 70S reflects Fountaine Pajot’s understanding that serious power cruising demands more than impressive specifications. Our team specializing in Fountaine Pajot power catamarans can guide you through layout options, systems configurations, and how the FPY 70S might serve your specific cruising goals.
Whether you’re planning Caribbean exploration, Pacific passages, or coastal cruising with extended family, we’ll discuss how this yacht’s capabilities align with your plans.
To speak to one of our professional yacht consultants, call us at 844.567.3087 to schedule a personalized consultation, or send us a message here. After commissioning hundreds of Fountaine Pajot yachts, ACY Yachts is here to help you determine if the FPY 70S represents the right step in your power cruising journey.
