Lavezzi 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Builder drawing

Hull type

Catamaran · twin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

39.1' · 11.92 m

Displ.

13,228 lbs · 6,000 kg

First year

2002

Introduced in 2003 as the successor to the Athena 38, the Lavezzi 40 represented a significant leap forward in the design evolution of Fountaine Pajot. Penned by the legendary naval architecture firm JoubertNivelt, this 11.9meter catamaran was designed to offer a more aerodynamic profile and improved performance characteristics compared to its predecessors. One of its most revolutionary contributions to the catamaran market was the "openplan" approach to the cockpit and saloon transition. By placing the galley at the aft end of the saloon, facing the cockpit, Fountaine Pajot effectively blurred the line between indoor and outdoor living—a design language that has since become the industry standard for cruising multihulls. This model remained in production until roughly 2010, eventually making way for the Lipari 41. Unlike modern catamarans that have grown increasingly heavy and highsided, the Lavezzi 40 is often remembered by enthusiasts as one of the last "sailor's cats" from the yard, prioritizing a lower center of gravity and a more responsive hull form.