Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 - 6 Things I LOVE and 6 Things I Don't Like

We were fortunate enough to spend almost a week sailing a Fountaine Pajot Saona 47. We had an absolute blast onboard the boat. There were so many things we loved about the boat, and a couple of things I wish they would do slightly different.
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[@farashay4587]

It's very good to know both pros and cons. Thank you very much Wiley.

[@catamarancentral]

Thanks for taking the time watch!

[@waouwpassion1887]

I've been the onwer of a Saona for 3 years and I'm agree with all the mentionned points. Well done ! It's really a good boat.

[@catamarancentral]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Where do you sail your Saona out of?

[@danbauhaus9571]

Agree with you. Also if your mooring lines are shortish, because the forward cleats are a bit back than usual, the lines ride up and put pressure on the seat support. Needs a fair lead at the bow tip. We had no condensate on ours! Great boat!

[@frankoconnor7309]

Great clear detail thanks for your efforts Wiley

[@ReefRunner1]

Love the new format. Feels like keepin it real!

[@catamarancentral]

This was a fun one to make.

[@danr6617]

You pretty much nailed it Wiley! As a Saona owner, I can take no issue with any of your observations. We have lived aboard for over a year now and it is a very comfortable boat for a couple. She sails well, for the type of boat she is, and the addition of down wind sails makes it better. We agree that the plancha is basically worthless. We just put a cover over to keep the water out and set a Weber q2000 on top of it. As for the shower, they all soak the floor during a shower…..

[@peterbrown2336]

Good afternoon Dan, was going to hammer Wiley because whilst I really love his content his 6 cons were a bit "1st World" issues, i.e. I would be more worried if the electrics look like they were installed badly or without the thought for subsequent maintenance than an iffy BBQ! Still great to hear from a owner and liveaboard that cons must be relatively inconsequential as you haven't raised anything. I'm looking at a newish FP as an option to buy 2nd hand in the next two years, albeit cannot stretch to a Saona, so hope your experience reads across to her smaller brethren. Fair winds.

[@catamarancentral]

Good to hear Dan. Where are you guys sailing this winter?

[@catamarancentral]

Peter, let me know when you are ready to buy, and I'd be more than happy to help. My email is [e-mail]

[@andreistirbu865]

Rare to find an honest review these days. Please do more videos like this one!

[@catamarancentral]

I'd love to keep doing reviews like this. A bit of challenge and costly since I have to charter one to make a video like this one.

[@rayalvarez5172]

Well done Wiley, I am planning to purchase an FP Cat when I retire and appreciate knowing some of the intricacies and issues surrounding the build. we also love to grill so that portion of your review was especially helpful to me.

[@catamarancentral]

Ray, glad you liked it. Shoot me an email if there is anything I can do to help when you are ready to buy. My email is [e-mail]

[@rayalvarez5172]

@@catamarancentral 'Will do, hey Wiley I wanted to echo a comment from Terry Mclean and ask what sailing certifications will I require to own and sail an FP the size of an Elba 45 or Saona 47?

[@bt3811]

Wonderful review as usual.

[@catamarancentral]

Thanks Brian.

[@sailorsam6494]

👍nicely said Wiley

[@catamarancentral]

Thank Terry.

[@tksamac]

Awesome! Would be nice to show how you provision this. What ASA certs are needed/preferred? How do you accommodate Scuba divers into this? And if I have 7 how does that work?

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

Thanks for sharing !

[@catamarancentral]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackdickerson2031]

Well done Wiley. What is the average new cost of a boat like this?

[@debbieturner6346]

Now that's how you review a catamaran!

[@catamarancentral]

We had fun sailing her for a few days.

[@robweiss748]

I liked the F-P 40 we chartered but wouldn’t buy one. 1. Seems like helm and sight line were set up for a 5’ 7” person. I'm 6' and the bimini frame was always getting in the way of me seeing the sails. The overhead clear panel was useless, and yeah it should be a hard fiberglass cover. It sailed very slowly, but I hear F-P has fixed that on the Isla and Elba. I don't need a racing boat, but don't want a bathtub either. I have an issue with the circuit breakers being in the port engine bay. And then there's the jinky rudder linkage. Nice charter boat though.

[@catamarancentral]

Rob, thanks for taking the time to reply. What did you end up buying?

[@robweiss748]

@@catamarancentral still researching. Will probably charter a Lagoon 42 next winter, then move on to my Top 3 (Leopard 45, Balance 442, Seawind 1370). Wife really likes the L45 and its forward cockpit. Want to save that one for last so the others get a fair shake. I know how she is....😆

[@naakatube]

HI CAN YOU REVIEW POWER CAT?

[@catamarancentral]

I'd love to.

[@vokstar]

Really nice idea for a vid, sometimes can think that all that is said about a boat is positive, but they most likely haven't spent much time on it so haven't found out the little minor niggles. It might be nice to end with a positive though, just to keep the manufacturers happy. Cheers.

[@catamarancentral]

Great feedback.

[@simonattwood6100]

I think Maestro is pronounced "My Stroh", Wiley 😁

[@catamarancentral]

Thanks for the correction

[@simonattwood6100]

Makes me wonder what you were getting up to in the shower 😄

[@catamarancentral]

You'll have to use your imagination

[@zootsootful]

Really, really... Really?