In a few short weeks, JFA Yachts will deliver its fourth catamaran above the megayacht mark. She’s a Long Island 85, further representing the second such model from the French shipyard.
If you’re familiar with JFA Yachts, you may recall that it’s the builder behind a popular mega-cat called WindQuest. Launched in 2014, WindQuest was the first Long Island 85. The second hull, remaining anonymous for now, shares some physical resemblances. The primary difference is an enclosable flying bridge, with a hardtop. When the owners encounter chilly temperatures or rainfall, they can install isinglass panels around the deck.
The semi-custom Long Island 85 series bears naval architecture by Marc Lombard, known for his sailing-yacht work. While WindQuest also featured his interior design, the second hull has a different designer. The owners tapped Darnet Design. As shown in the rendering below, from the master suite through to the common areas, tones are light and bright. The master spans the 39-foot (11.93-meter) beam and benefits from private alfresco space. The 180-degree views through the abundant ports are an additional benefit.
Since this Long Island 85 is a family yacht, one of the staterooms is a kids’ cabin. It contains three bunks, situated in the port-side hull. Another, more traditional guest stateroom is in the same hull. The third guest stateroom goes in the opposite hull, where the captain and two-person crew stay, too.
The crew, and guest complement, will be able to access some shallow waters come delivery. The aluminum-hulled Long Island 85 has a draft just over the seven-foot (2.24-meter) mark. Nearly 3,983 square feet (370 square meters) of upwind sail area and 5,220 square feet (485 square meters) of downwind sail area will come into play, too. Once at an anchorage, the crew can deploy a 16-foot tender, stowed aft of the cockpit.
In other news, JFA Yachts recently received prestigious recognition from the French Economy and Finance Ministry. The builder now has the Enterprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EVP) label. Translated to “Living Heritage Company,” EVP rewards French firms for their expertise in the fields of industry, arts, and gastronomy. Specifically, it rewards “any undertaking that has economic heritage, consisting in particular of rare, renowned, or ancestral skills which draw on a mastery of traditional or technically advanced techniques, and restricted to a particular geographical area.”
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