La Prairie Exocet Sailboat Review, Specs, and Listings

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Catamaran · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

16.83' · 5.13 m

Disp.

309 lbs · 140 kg

First year

1961

The Exocet, a compact 16-foot catamaran, represents an early and significant entry into the recreational multihull market, designed primarily as a nimble day-sailer and a spirited weekender. Conceived by the naval architect Lucien Gourmez and built by the French shipyard La Prairie, the Exocet emerged during a period of burgeoning interest in accessible sailing. Its design emphasized speed, simplicity, and the unique performance characteristics inherent in a catamaran, setting it apart in the sailing landscape of the early 1960s.