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Brand: FP 36 Mahe

The exciting new Mahé 36 Evolution features a host of improvements and new features to its predecessor, including a rigid cockpit bimini, redesigned galley, additional refrigeration, improved ventilation and numerous interior upgrades; changes contribute to making the Mahé 36 Evolution the best value 11-metre catamaran on the market, making catamaran sailing accessible to new clients on a reasonable budget, while still offering the superior performance and construction qualities commonly found in larger and more prestigious catamarans.

The Mahé 36 Evolution was designed to meet three stringent objectives: to be affordable while offering excellent value for money, be ergonomic and comfortable, and lastly to possess outstanding sea performance with centralised handling. Also featuring a sheltered open-plan cockpit, a clean and uncluttered deck layout, plus a raised helm station boasting 360-degree vision with centralised commands, the Mahé 36 Evolution’s innovative exterior design complements its outstanding performance.

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Fountaine Pajot Mahé 36

• By Herb McCormick
• Updated: May 12, 2011

Fountiane Pajot Mahe’ 36

Even though it’s the smallest offering in Fountaine Pajot’s line of performance cruising catamarans, there’s a lot going on in the aptly named Mahé 36 Evolution, which replaces the company’s previous 36-footer while introducing a series of evolutionary changes. Fittingly, the most obvious and important ones are above deck and relate to comfort, speed, safety, and sail handling.

Last year, the entire Fountaine Pajot fleet, including the Mahé, upgraded their collective sail plans with the introduction of the square-topped mainsails prevalent aboard big racing multihulls and America’s Cup boats. It increases sail area where it provides the greatest benefit—aloft. In the case of the 36, the mainsail is stashed in a handy dedicated “stowaway” sail bag on the boom when doused or reefed.

But the biggest change to the Mahé 36 is the all-encompassing hard dodger that completely shades the cockpit and addresses several issues at once. Incorporated into the design of the dodger is an innovative molded helmsman’s seat (with room for two) that provides the skipper with a clear view of the sails and surroundings and ready access to all sail controls. In addition to sheets and reefing lines, this includes the optional electric halyard winch and the revamped and at-hand traveler controls and clutches; the key component to mainsail trim on a cat, the wide traveler track is mounted well aft on the trailing edge of the dodger but cleverly led forward to within arm’s length of the driver.

The dual-purpose hardtop thus provides plenty of protection from the elements while at the same time offering a handy, comfortable seat—a neat trick carried out by a skilled design team.

While the hard dodger is certainly the most obvious new feature, there are lots of subtle additions as well. Topside, these include a couple of big hatches and also some lockers forward of the coachroof with enough room for an optional 4.5-kilowatt Panda generator. Down below in the galley, the fridge and oven have been repositioned, opening up a ton of storage space, and a useful island seat has been installed aft of the dining table in the central saloon. All in all, that’s a lot of evolved thinking.

“Go down to Miami and sail this 36-foot cat,” the boss said, pointing to a brochure. I liked the Miami part, but too many cruising cats only live up to the comfort side of the catamaran’s promise of speed and comfort to make me enthusiastic about the sailing. By the time I was finished with Fountaine Pajot’s Mahé 36, I liked the cat part of the assignment, too.

The famous raceboat-design team of Joubert/Nivelt designed the part of the Mahé 36 that goes through the water while O. Flahault Design was responsible for the “look” and the interior design. This combination of talents has led to a very slick little cruiser. The hulls’ waterline beam is narrow-a key factor in getting a cat through the water quickly-but above the water, the hulls flare out for increased living space and buoyancy.

Each hull is equipped with watertight bulkheads fore and aft, and construction is resin-infused fiberglass over a foam core, which makes for a strong, unsinkable structure. The 20-horsepower Volvo diesels with saildrives are located aft of the keels and rudders in their own compartments-keeping noise and fumes out of the living area. They drive the boat along at an easy 6 knots without having to goose the throttle.

There are steps in the back of each hull, with a swim ladder off the starboard one. A stainless-steel life-raft bracket is mounted off the back of the bridgedeck to port. The cockpit is large, with a table and L-shaped seats for four to port and a step up to a two-person helm seat to starboard. Directly in front of the helmsman is a pair of winches for trimming the sails.

The house is fairly high to give headroom within, and there are no attempts to streamline it; the forward windows are almost vertical for interior space and to minimize solar overheating. On deck by the mast, lockers house the anchor windlass and halyard tails. The halyards drop tidily through an aperture in the hatch and are ready when it’s time to drop the sails. A big, comfortable trampoline covers the area between the hulls all the way forward to the crossbeam.

A pair of large sliding doors opens the saloon and galley to the cockpit. Inside, surrounded by light-colored, satin-finished wood, a table for six has a great all-around view and converts to a double for extra guests. Aft to port is a (fiddleless) nav table. When I unscrewed the electric panel there, I found the wiring behind to be messy, but I assume that was because the boat was somewhat rushed to make the show on time. In each hull, there’s a cabin with a queen-sized berth aft and a head and shower with modern design elements (e.g., the sink is shaped like a bowl and sits atop the counter) forward. The alternative layout has three cabins, with an extra berth in place of the head in the port hull.

Off Key Biscayne, with 12 to 15 knots of wind, I got sold on this boat. Once the roachy main was hoisted on the 55-foot aluminum mast and the fractional overlapping jib was unfurled, the boat took off. I’d expected unexceptional performance, but the Mahé went to weather well and topped 9 knots on a close reach-this was on a 36-footer, remember. It handled the chop in the Gulf Stream like a much bigger boat, too. I found myself enjoying the sail in spite of my prejudices, and I was reluctant to head back into the marina at the end of the day. With the Mahé 36, Fountaine-Pajot and its designers have created a fun, comfortable, entry-level cruising cat that’s certain to lure more than a few monohull sailors into the grasp of its claws.

LOA 36′ 2″ (11.0 m.) LWL 36′ 2″ (16.5 m.) Beam 19′ 4″ (3.6 m.) Draft 1′ 1″ (3.6 m.) Sail Area 784 sq. ft. (73 sq. m.) Displacement 11,023 lb. (5,000 kg.) D/L 104 SA/D 25.3 Water 70 gal. (265 l.) Fuel 53 gal. (200 l.) Holding (per tank) 13 gal. (50 l.) Mast Height 55′ 00″ (17 m.) Engine Twin 20-hp. diesels Designer Joubert/Nivelt Price $284,000 Fountaine Pajot email: [email protected] www.fountaine-pajot.com

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SAIL LA VIE | 2007 Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36

Fort pierce, fl, us.

SAIL LA VIE | Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36 36ft

Us $215,000.

This is a great opportunity to purchase a lightly used, updated and maintained Fountaine-Pajot Mahe 36. She is a 3-cabin 1 head version: The Starboard hull is reserved for the master stateroom with spacious and stylish head forward. The port hull accommodates two double cabins. The Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36 is an easy and exciting cat to sail. As with all the FP cats she is quicker than her competitors and is known for her superior styling. “Sail La Vie” has just enjoyed a recent refit including new mainsail and genoa, upgraded canvas and interior upholstery, custom closet doors, new anchor, bottom paint, buff & wax, new props and saildrive seals, mechanical revision and has updated Garmin electronics, making her a turn-key vessel anyone can enjoy. She also has the necessary comforts for southern latitudes including A/C and generator, all with very low hours. While the Mahe 36 has a smaller footprint, she inherits a big cat feel unique in this category with a modern, bright and airy feel, ample headroom and storage. With a sheltered open-plan cockpit, a clean and uncluttered deck layout, new canvas cockpit bimini plus a raised helm station boasting 360- degree vision with centralized commands, the Mahe´ 36 innovative exterior design complements its outstanding performance. The Mahe 36 performance characteristics come from a strong but much lighter weight hull utilizing infusion technology and composite bulkheads. There's much less water slapping as she has a significantly higher bridge deck clearance, as much as 30% higher than her competitors. Lower helm stations enabling lower booms yield a lower center of gravity improving both speed and stability. As to style her superior design is evident to the beholder. Her lines are graceful and sweeping, not abrupt and vertical. Enjoy one level living with the salon on the same level as the cockpit-no climbing down into the "dungeon" as in monohulls. Guests will be together with the helmspeople (2 person helmseat) whether inside or out.

Specifications

• Length: 36ft
• Beam: 19' 3"
• Draft: 3' 6"
• Hull: Fiberglass
• Status: Active

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MEASUREMENTS

• Length Overall: 36.67 ft
• Max Draft: 3' 6"
• Beam Measure: 19' 3"
• Total Power: 40
• Engine Brand: Volvo
• Year Built: 2007
• Engine Model: D1-20
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Hours: 1000
• Engine Power: 20 hp
• Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (55 Gallons)
• Fuel Tanks: 1 (55 Gallons)

Accommodations

• Number of cabins: 3
• Number of heads: 1

Layout & Accommodations

The hulls have narrow footprints in the water and flare out above the waterline, with additional buoyancy on the inside hull creating greater secondary stability when loaded heavily or sailing through rough seas. This also provides roomy cabins over five feet wide. The main salon is a bright, airy and modern design with a beautiful maple wood interior. Large double-opening doors connect the salon with the cockpit creating one large common area. The decks are uncluttered and easily accessible with an integral handrail/sun visor protecting the salon windows from direct sunlight keeping the interior cooler. This catamaran for sale offers centralized operating ability. All halyards sheets and controls are accessible from the double helm seat. The boat can easily be sailed without leaving the safety and comfort of the helm station. Unobstructed visibility of all four corners of the boat aids in maneuvering and docking in difficult situations or in confined marinas and channels. The boat can be easily sailed single-handed or with a limited crew making it ideal for couples, families or for ease of operation on extended cruises. The Mahe has watertight bulkheads for each engine compartment and watertight bulkheads in each bow. Construction process is resin infusion with foam core. She is lightweight and strong.

Salon with large windows and doors create a 360° panoramic view. Spacious dining/lounging with Ultra Leather settee cushions surrounding a beautiful sycamore dining table. Galley up to starboard. Nav station up to port. Immaculate woodwork and joinery throughout the boat Salon accessible through double sliding door with doormat Panoramic view through picture windows and aft bulkhead portlights 1 wooden table seating 6 New cream leatherette seating 2023 Spaces under bench seat Ventilation by 1 deck hatch + 1 porthole at the foot of mast + 2 portholes at the picture window Lighting with LED spotlights Fans Mermaid 2 zone A/C

Master Hull is down to starboard. Master suite berth is aft and exceptionally spacious with queen size bed (nicely accessorized) custom doors on storage cabinets, and under berth storage. Master hallway has large storage cubbies on inboard side also with custom doors. The master head forward has manual head, mirrored vanity, decorator ceramic sink bowl and separate shower area. Ventilation and light is provided by a large side hatch, overhead hatch, fan and portlight. Guest Hull is down to port from the salon. Spacious queen berth aft, hanging locker with storage cubbies and custom doors, storage compartment under the berth, and a hatch, opening port, fan and fixed port for light and ventilation. The forward cabin features a full berth with additional custom doors on storage cabinet and underbed storage. Ventilation and light is provided by a side hatch, overhead hatch, fan and a fixed portlight.

Aft cabin: Access in passageway through wooden door Double bed (1,50 / 1,57 x 2 m approx.) 1 large front-accessed stowage space under bed 1 hanging closet and a stowage with shelves Ventilation by 1 hull portlight and 1 deck hatch Fan 1 non-opening outward-facing picture window Curtains on all openings Main lighting via LED spotlight and 2 bedside reading lights

Bathroom: Access in passageway through wooden door Counter top with washbasin and mirror Hot and cold water by mixer faucet with built-in shower fitting Shower with electric drainage pump Bathroom accessories (toilet tissue holder + towel holder) Ventilation via 1 deck hatch and 1 escape hatch opening Manual toilet 1 neon light

Sink work top solid surface with 1 sink and 1 draining board 1 top accessed trash can, bags removed through separate door Pressurized hot and cold freshwater from mixer faucet 3 burner stove Stainless steel gas oven 12V -130 liter refrigerator Upper stowage lockers, lower stowage locker under sink Lighting with adjustable spotlight

Deck & Equipment

New canvas bimini with Eisenglass over helm 2023 Ground Tackle: new plow type anchor anchor and rode 2023 New electric windlass 2024 with foot controls at helm Textilene window covers in saloon Rigid walkway on enclosure top for boom access Cockpit tables – dining size Magma Propane grill Trampoline in excellent condition Foredeck storage lockers Two salon overhead hatches Forward facing salon opening port Custom Double Helmseat w/ backrest Fenders and docklines Navigation lights

Cockpit is accessed from the salon thru sliding glass doors ample seating abounds. Engines are easily accessed from the swim platforms. 8 person bench seat Cockpit cushions cockpit bench seat locker 2 gas lockers Shower on stern Swim ladder Dinghy davits

Electronics & Navigation

Garmin GPS Map 7608 chartplotter Garmin Wind Garmin Speed/Depth Garmin Autopilot Compass VHF Radio Cockpit Speakers New anemometer 2024

Electrical, Power & Plumbing

Electrics- Power system: Next Gen generator 3.5KW aprox 650 hours 2 x 115A/12V engine alternators Port engine/house batteries 4x group 27 1 starboard engine battery 100Ah – new 2023 Manual back-up link 2x 30A125v shore power inlet 12V electrical distribution panel: General 12V distribution panel at chart table protected by fuses Voltmeter for onboard batteries Spare sockets for extra equipment

Engine & Mechanical

2 x 20 HP Volvo sail drive engines 2 x 2-blade folding propellers Propeller Type: 2 blade – new 2023 Saltwater filter Engine cooling by heat exchanger Complete engine panel and dual controls at helm station Engine hour meter (replaced 2018)

Sails & Rigging

Mainsail and Genoa- New Neil Pryde 2023 Mast and boom in anodized aluminum Complete standing rigging Ball bearing mainsail luff cars 1 tackle on mainsail halyard 1 topping lift 2 reef pennants 1 genoa halyard 1 spinnaker halyard Lazy-jacks Clutches on genoa halyards and spinnaker halyards at bottom of mast Clutches on reef pennants at boom exit 2 flag halyards Removal on reef pennants and halyard mainsail at helm station Navigation, running and mooring lights Deck lighting

Mainsail and Genoa- Full-batten mainsail 527 sq ft Roller genoa furler Genoa 280 sq ft 1 mainsheet tackle led aft to coachroof Ball bearing mainsheet traveler 2 x tackle on mainsheet traveler clutches 2 stand-up blocks for genoa sheets 2 genoa sheets Clutches on reef pennants and halyard mainsail 2 size 40 self-tailing winches for main and genoa sheets Lazy bag

Additional Information

Dinghy-Highfield aluminum RIB & Mercury 20 HP outboard

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Mahe 36 Evolution

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The popular Mahé 36 Evolution is arguably the best value entry-level catamaran on the world market, having three cabins with small groups and families in mind. With a host of technological and design innovations, the Mahé 36 Evolution makes catamaran sailing accessible to those new to chartering. Available on a reasonable budget while still offering the superior performance and construction qualities commonly found in larger and more prestigious catamarans.

Date Added: Nov 11th, 2018   Last Updated: Sep 19th, 2018

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• Regions: Caribbean , South Pacific/Oceania , Indian Ocean
• Destinations: Corsica , Guadaloupe , Seychelles , Tahiti: The Society Islands , Turkey

• Cabins: 3 double
• Length: 11.0m, 36'
• Beam: 5.8m, 19'
• Draft: 1.1m, 4'
• Engine(s): 2 x 20hp
• Fuel Capacity: 200l, 53g
• Water Capacity: 530l, 140g

Equipment Includes: Bimini/spray hood, electric windlass, H & C water, transom shower, 12 volt electrics, dinghy and outboard, bed linen, VHF, CD/FM radio, wind, depth and speed instruments, GPS and chart plotter. Additional equipment may vary. Ask us for equipment available on this boat in your preferred destination.

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Mahe 36 is a 36 ′ 2 ″ / 11 m catamaran sailboat designed by Joubert-Nivelt and Flahault Design & Associates and built by Fountaine Pajot starting in 2004.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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FP Mahe 36 Catamaran

Mahe 36 evolution, mahe 36 dimensions & specifications.

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Length: 36.19 ft Beam: 19.41 ft Draft: 3.62 ft Light displacement: 5 T Main sail area: 505.92 sq ft Genoa area: 279.87 sq ft Standard engines: 2 x 14.914 KW Fuel tank capacity: 55 us gallons Water tank capacity: 1 X 70 us gallons Architects: O. Flahault /Joubert – Nivelt Standard version: 1 owners suite + 1 bathroom / 2 double cabins Maestro version: 2 private suites / 2 bathrooms 

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Mahe 36 – Boat Review by sailmagazine.com

By Bill Springer Fountain Pajot returns to building smaller cruising catamarans. Fountaine Pajot’s new Mahé 36 replaces the popular Athena 38 as the company’s entry-level boat. Since many cat builders have shied away from smaller cruising models, I was eager to see how the Mahé could provide interior headroom and volume without looking top-heavy or sacrificing bridgedeck clearance. I was also interested in learning how or if the shorter waterline would affect performance under sail. Here’s what I found… To read complete story – click here for Mahe 36 – Boat Review on Sail Magazine website

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36' fountaine pajot mahe 36 evolution catamaran.

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We've had a very good year selling new boats.  But consequently we have too many trades.  So we're selling a terrific group of trade-in boats at the same price we pay for them!  Price Reduced $13,255.

Superior styling and exciting performance define this FP Mahe 36.  She is the only Mahe less than 10 years old available in all of North America!  She is clean and near perfect shape with only 450 hours on the engines.  Our trade survey is available.

Just took this Mahé 36 in trade customer moved up to larger Fountaine Pajot Catamaran.

This is a great opportunity to purchased a lightly used and well maintained Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36.

This 2014 Fountaine Pajot Mahe is an exciting cat to sail.  As with all the FP cats she is quicker than her competitors and is known for her superior styling.  In 2011 the successful Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36 was re-introduced as the Mahe "Evolution".  She includes many upgrades, the most dramatic being the attached hard bimini which defines all catamarans today.  She was the smallest boat in the FP line of big cruising cats.  However, she inherits a big cat feel.  When compared to other 35' catamarans you will notice the difference immediately upon stepping aboard. 

The Mahe 36 performance characteristics come from a strong but much lighter weight hull utilizing infusion technology and composite bulkheads.  There's much less water slapping as she has a significantly higher bridge deck clearance, as much as 30% higher than her competitors.  Lower helm stations enabling lower booms yield a lower center of gravity improving both speed and stability.  As to style her superior design is evident to the beholder.  Her lines are graceful and sweeping, not abrupt and vertical.  Enjoy one level living with the salon on the same level as the cockpit-no climbing down into the "dungeon" as in monohulls.  Guests will be together with the helmspeople (2 person helmseat) whether inside or out.

She is a 3-cabin 1 head version: one hull is reserved for the master stateroom with attached lavatory. The other accommodates two double cabins, each with all the comforts needed for a relaxing cruise.

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• Salon accessible through double sliding door with doormat
• Panoramic view through picture windows and aft bulkhead portlights
• 1 wooden table seating 6, 1 bench seat for 4,
• Spaces under bench seat
• Ventilation by 1 deck hatch + 1 porthole at the foot of mast + 2 portholes at the picture window
• Lighting with LED spotlights
• Access in passageway through wooden door
• Double bed (1,50 / 1,57 x 2 m approx.)
• 1 large front-accessed stowage space under bed
• 1 hanging closet and a stowage with shelves
• Ventilation by 1 hull portlight and 1 deck hatch
• 1 non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Curtains on all openings
• Main lighting via LED spotlight and 2 bedside reading lights
• Counter top with washbasin and mirror
• Hot and cold water by mixer faucet with built-in shower fitting
• Shower with electric drainage pump
• Bathroom accessories (toilet tissue holder + towel holder)
• Ventilation via 1 deck hatch and 1 escape hatch opening
• 1 neon light
• 8 person bench seat
• 1 cockpit table
• 1 cockpit bench seat locker
• 2 gas lockers
• Sink work top in granite effect gelcoat with 1 sink and 1 draining board
• 1 top accessed trash can, bags removed through separate door
• Pressurized hot and cold freshwater from mixer faucet
• 1 x 3 burner stove
• 1 stainless steel gas oven
• 1 x 12V 130 liter refrigerator
•  1 90L Freezer
• 110v Microwave oven
• Upper stowage locker, with integrated flatware basket lower stowage locker under sink
• Lighting with adjustable spotlight
• 2 x 30 hp sail drive engines
• 2 x 3-blade folding propellers
• Saltwater filter
• Engine cooling by heat exchanger
• Complete engine panel and dual controls at helm station
• Engine hour meter

Power system

• 2 x 115A/12V engine alternators
• 1 set port onboard/engine batteries of 345Ah
• 1 starboard engine batterie of 100Ah
• Manual back-up link

12V electrical distribution panel

• General 12V distribution panel at chart table protected by fuses
• Voltmeter for onboard batteries
• Spare sockets for extra equipment

Mast and boom

• Mast and boom in anodized aluminum
• Complete standing rigging
• Ball bearing mainsail luff cars
• 1 tackle on mainsail halyard
• 1 topping lift
• 2 reef pennants
• 1 genoa halyard
• 1 spinnaker halyard
• Clutches on genoa halyards and spinnaker halyards at bottom of mast
• Clutches on reef pennants at boom exit
• 2 flag halyards
• Removal on reef pennants and halyard mainsail at helm station
• Navigation, running and mooring lights
• Deck lighting
• Full-batten mainsail with CST in Dacron
• Roller genoa furler

Mainsail and Genoa

• 1 mainsheet tackle led aft to coachroof 
• Ball bearing mainsheet traveler 
• 2 x tackle on mainsheet traveler clutches 
• 2  stand-up blocks for genoa sheets 
• 2 genoa sheets 
• Clutches on reef pennants and halyard mainsail 
• 2 size 40 self-tailing winches for main and genoa sheets

Additional Equipment Included

• Garmin pack 2 Autopilot VHF, AIS,l GPS 5008 2 Multi GM110
• Second VHF AIS Helmstation
• Radar + support + wiring
• Safety equipment
• MP8 container life raft
• Stainless steel support for liferaft
• Cockpit courtesy lighting
• Salon table convertible into berth
• Fly screens in cabins
• 1 Electric head large bowl
• Bimini for helm station
• Automatic reef on the first reef
• Triple clutch for reefs
• Electric winch at starboard
• Cockpit cushions
• Hot water deck shower
• Interior courtesy lighting
• Fabric closing access helm station
• Dralon protective cover for wheel
• 110v main system with charger
• Auto switch for engine bilge pump
• Water heater 110V

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Its spacious cockpit is well-protected from rain and sun. Free of obstacle, the cockpit and deck are also much safer and benefit from the addition of two new aft rails.

Inside, the living-room features exceptional room for a boat of this size. On the port side, the chart table, with its host of state-of-the-art electronics, is easily accessible and ergonomically designed.

The cabins offer queen-size aft cabin beds and large port-holes that provide beautiful natural light.

The bathroom, at the front, is particularly spacious with 2 meters length, and modern decoration.

The Mahe 36 is available in version 3 cabins and 1 toilet/shower or in version 2 cabins and 2 toilet/showers. 3 cabins version:

• 3 double cabins
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2 cabins version:

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If a TYC crew is aboard, one cabin must be reserved for their use.

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This cat is simple, welcoming and the price is sensational… It should therefore be very successful!

An 11-metre catamaran capable of swallowing up the miles at a good speed…

Our test boat was brand new before we left…

Real sugar scoops provide good accessibility aboard - a plus on a catamaran ‘only’ 36 feet long.

The interior is cosy, pleasant and convivial.

An 11-metre catamaran which has everything a big one has…

The anchoring equipment is easily accessible.

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Despite the constant growth in the average size of cruising catamarans, Fountaine Pajot has always kept some small, ‘family’ models amongst their range: the Louisiane created the trend in France, then it was succeeded by the Maldives, the Antigua and the Tobago. The ‘archipelago’ of reasonably-sized boats is now enlarged with the Mahé 36’. We took advantage of the launch of one of the first models delivered in the Mediterranean for a 100-mile test.

Presentation, silhouette

The exercise wasn’t simple: the ‘new addition’ had to fit into a stylistic harmony coherent with the brand label; must not to be left behind in the ‘interior space race’, whilst remaining safe and seaworthy! The challenge was taken up by a multidisciplinary team: Olivier Flahaut for the design, Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt for the chassis and the underwater lines. The Mahé’s silhouette is pleasing and the proportions are well-balanced; the clever design of the windscreen and the hull portholes reduces the perception of the height of both the cabin roof and the freeboard. This catamaran has a pleasant, determined look.

Comfortable both at sea and at anchor, the Mahé 36 is a successful boat!

Construction-architecture

Industrial construction methods are now used intensively at Fountaine Pajot. Thus the Mahé advances along a single assembly line, which includes: the plastic phase, the fitting of the accommodation, and that of the deck. The chassis is built using lamination by infusion, the cabin roof by injection. The build quality is good, but is still made up of numerous added modules; the assembly of certain of them could be more carefull...

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FP Mahe 36 Layout (3 Cabin/1 Head Version)

This is a 3-cabin version, with a stunning amount of space in 36 feet. Comfortable saloon and cockpit areas, with spacious and private cabins in the hulls.

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One is immediately impressed with the Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36’s proportions. The cabintop is not too high or big, and bridgedeck clearance is not too low. The hulls are tall enough to provide excellent interior volume without looking overblown. The two-person helm seat provides good visibility over the coachroof, and several comfortable seats in the cockpit provide excellent views forward through the saloon’s large companionway doors and wrap-around windows. Storage on deck is good. A single locker in the cockpit can accommodate lines and fenders, and a larger foredeck locker will swallow extra deck gear. The traveler, which runs the full width of the stern on the aft crossbeam, provides good main sheet control, and both jib sheets can be trimmed from the helm station.

Accommodation

The owner’s cabin to starboard has a large queen bunk aft and plenty of stowage space in cabinets, drawers, and a hanging locker, plus access to another large storage locker farther forward in the hull. An opening hatch and opening ports provide plenty of ventilation. The entire starboard bow is dedicated to a head that’s bigger than heads I’ve seen on some 60-foot monohulls. The entire accommodation area is accented with stylish light varnished-wood furniture and a parquet cabin sole. The saloon has all the light, space, and seating you’d expect to find on an offshore cruising cat, though it’s a little narrower (fore and aft) than a bigger cat’s saloon would be. The galley and the nav station in the saloon are more than adequate. The chart table has a seat, and the galley has decent counter space plus a handy window for passing drinks up to the helm.

In twelve to 15 knots of wind speeds can be consistently in the 7-knot range, and the Mahe will tack through about 95 degrees. The feedback from the helm was workable, and the boat does not require lots of subtle helm adjustments to keep the telltales flying straight back. The helm station is comfortable, and the ability to trim both jibsheets from the helm station is a plus. Under sail, this is a good little performer that doesn’t feel little when you’re under way.

Under Power

As with any twin-prop boat, performance under power doesn’t provide any surprises. Even in a pretty stiff crosswind, one is able to back into a slip without much difficulty, and the engines don’t have to work hard to push the boat along at an easy 7 knots.

Under sail, the boat performed well. Fountaine-Pajot’s designers achieved excellent headroom and plenty of elbowroom in both the saloon and the cabins without sacrificing proportion or performance.

-review from Sail Magazine, 2008, edited for brevity