Design and Construction
The Alegria 67 is a twin-keel catamaran with solid fiberglass hulls and deck, iron ballast, and spade rudders. It is built on the Berret Racoupeau platform that Fountaine Pajot has used since the early 1990s.
Its broad beam and 1.7-meter draft give it the footprint of a large cruising catamaran. A capsize ratio of 3.03 and a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 21.85 place it among reasonably proportioned big cats in its displacement class.
Large bay windows in the hulls bring plenty of light into the interior, while the living spaces are arranged entirely on one level. That layout reinforces the boat’s resort-like intent rather than presenting it as a stripped-back voyager.
Rig, Sailing Performance, and Handling
The Alegria 67 carries a fractional sloop rig with a 130-square-meter mainsail and 100-square-meter genoa. Testers found it unexpectedly lively for a boat displacing 35 tonnes.
In roughly 10 knots of true wind, a Yachting News sea trial recorded 8.7 knots on a close reach at 50 degrees to the apparent wind. The boat also surprised its test sailor by making 7.3 knots at 40 degrees apparent and more than 6 knots when close-winded at 35 degrees in the same breeze. At 45 degrees apparent, it made 8 knots; at 70 degrees, 7.2 knots. Even on a broad reach at 80 degrees, using only the genoa, it logged 6.7 knots. These figures support the builder’s claim of exceptional performance under sail.
Four electric winches are grouped near the helm, while the mainsheet runs to its own electric winch. An electrically operated Antal traveler system allows the crew to trim from the console, and the electric-furler control sits beside the steering station. A lazy bag on the V-boom simplifies dousing the mainsail. Together, these features make the boat manageable with a short crew.
Engines, Tankage, and Cruising Range
Standard propulsion comes from two Yanmar 110-horsepower diesels, with 150-horsepower engines available as an option. During the trial, the boat delivered an economical 7.6 knots at 1,800 rpm and a fast cruising speed of 9.4 knots at 2,400 rpm.
Tankage comprises 1,200 liters of fuel and 1,050 liters of water, supporting long passages. The economical motoring speed of 7.6 knots also provides a predictable basis for estimating range during passage planning.
Accommodations and Deck Spaces
Fountaine Pajot offered several interior plans. In the Maestro version, the kitchen is on the upper deck; the Lounge Maestro moves it below. A six-cabin layout was also available, while the tested boat had five guest cabins and two crew cabins.
The entire central section of the starboard hull is devoted to the master cabin, which includes a huge bathroom and two separate entrances. It creates a private enclave that is rare even at this scale.
Above, the ocean-facing flybridge provides a 360-degree panorama. A jacuzzi sized for two is built into the cockpit, adding a substantial deck-side leisure feature. At the transom, a hydraulically operated tender platform can be raised or lowered into the water, simplifying dinghy handling without a separate crane.
The Verdict
The Alegria 67 is a large, well-equipped luxury catamaran that sails with more verve than its displacement suggests. Its thoughtful deck plan centers sail controls around the helm for short-handed operation, while the accommodations emphasize full-beam comfort. It is best understood as a flagship cruiser for owners who want volume and autonomy rather than a minimal voyaging platform.
Pros
- Strong light-air performance for a 35-tonne catamaran, including more than 6 knots when close-winded at 35 degrees
- Control lines and electric winches grouped at the helm for short-handed sailing
- Several cabin layouts, including a full-beam master suite with two entrances
- Hydraulic tender platform and integrated cockpit jacuzzi
Cons
- Substantial beam and freeboard imply high windage when maneuvering in close quarters
- Heavy displacement and extensive luxury systems demand disciplined power management
