Fountaine Pajot Corneel 26 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Catamaran · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

25.59' · 7.8 m

Disp.

1,984 lbs · 900 kg

First year

1985

The Fountaine Pajot Corneel 26 stands as a significant milestone in the evolution of cruising multihulls, representing the moment when the French shipyard successfully distilled the exhilaration of beach catamarans into a vessel capable of coastal trekking. Launched in 1986, the Corneel 26 was designed by the acclaimed naval architecture firm JoubertNivelt, arriving shortly after Fountaine Pajot had established its reputation with the larger Louisiane 37 and Casamance 43. Unlike its larger siblings, which prioritized voluminous bridgedeck salons, the Corneel 26 was conceived as an "open" catamaran, featuring a vast trampoline area between the hulls and a minimalist central beam structure. This design choice earned it the "Boat of the Year" title in France upon its debut, marking it as a pioneer in the "coastal raid" category of sailboats that prioritize speed and simplicity over luxury.