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Fountaine Pajot Elba 45
56 current listings in our analysis (as of 03.11.2026).
What distinguishes the model
- The Elba 45 sails briskly even in light wind and points faster upwind than many production boats.
- Bonded stub keels and only 1,20 m draft open up shallow anchorages and are meant to forgive groundings.
- Large tanks, ample solar area and good parts supply make long cruises and self-sufficient voyages pleasant.
Build period and series
Model ranges: 2019–2020 · 2021–2022 · 2023–2025
Shipyard
Fountaine Pajot, Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, France
In the listing
56 boats, model years 2020 to 2026.
Key data
| Length overall | 13,45 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 7,55 m |
| Draft | 1,2 m |
| Displacement (light) | 14,01 t |
| Upwind sail area | 124 m² |
| Cabins owner's version | 3 |
| Cabins charter version | 4 |
| Heads | 3–4* |
| Berths (max.) | 8 |
| Water tank | 700 l |
| Diesel tank | 470 l |
| Propulsion | Saildrive* |
| Design | Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design (hull), Isabelle Racoupeau (interior) |
| CE category | A |
Details from data sheets, brochures and shipyard websites, individual values from tests in the specialist press. Values marked with * come from the providers' details in the current listings (median or most frequent value). Individual boats may differ due to version or refit.
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