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Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC

A photographic tour of the Summerland 40 LC
  • By PMY Editors
  • November 10, 2014

The Summerland 40 LC from Fountaine Pajot is a power catamaran with a three-stateroom layout that brings substantial volume to the coastal cruising equation.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

The lower helm of the Summerland 40 LC has a simple dashboard surrounded
by plenty of flat surfaces for paper chartwork.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

The saloon and galley on the Summerland 40 LC are laid out with social interaction
in mind—even the skipper need not miss out on the fun.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

The open galley is equipped to feed the whole crew without missing out on the fun on the Summerland 40 LC.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

The dinette is positioned aft, with a view of the cockpit.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

The engine spaces at the aft end of each sponson are insulated for sound
to allow the Summerland 40 LC quiet ooperation.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

The forward guest stateroom has some natural light through hullside windows and overhead hatches.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

The Summerland 40 LC also has a substantial flying bridge,
where cruisers will want to spend most of their time underway.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

Guests can gather to enjoy the seabreeze beneath the fixed canvas top
on the flying bridge of Summerland 40 LC.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

The flying-bridge helm is a clean layout, though we have to admit the binnacle placement caught us off guard.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

The water is mere steps away from the afterdeck of the Summerland 40 LC.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

Engines can also be accessed through deck hatches.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

Need a dance floor in the sun?
The Summerland 40 LC splits the area between a sunpad and some open deck space.

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

What coastal adventures would you enjoy on the Summerland 40 LC?

Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

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