2007 Fountaine Pajot Fountaine Pajot Mahe' 36

What really stands out on this Mahe’ 36 is how easy it is to manage short-handed. All the working lines lead aft, visibility from the helm is excellent, and the light displacement lets you sail in breezes that keep heavier cats motoring. The bridgedeck clearance helps reduce pounding in a chop, and the wide, flat foredeck makes anchoring or handling the ground tackle far less stressful. Inside, the hulls feel surprisingly private for a 36-footer, with good separation between sleeping spaces and the main salon. Ventilation is generous, with opening hatches that keep air moving at anchor so you’re not reliant on systems just to stay comfortable.

This Mahe’ 36 really suits local waters where conditions can swing from light air to punchy squalls in a single day. The cat’s modest size and narrow overall beam for a multihull make finding moorage and slips far easier than with larger cruising cats, while the shallow draft opens up protected coves and quieter anchorages. Twin engines give you confident maneuvering in tight marinas and when docking with current running. The efficient sailplan means you’ll actually sail on those marginal wind days instead of motoring everywhere, and the stable platform makes longer passages, shoulder-season cruising, and exploring more exposed coastlines far more relaxed for crew and guests.