Follow our Track @ Hull No.: FR-FPA18019C808
Luna Blu. Italian for Blue Moon. It is a nod to the village I grew up in. More specifically, it references a little hardware store that carried the same name. Sadly, with the onset of the mega-store concept, The Blue Moon has long since closed its doors.
The Italian translation carries no specific relevance, other than I thought it sounded more “exotic” at the time!
Built in 2008 by Fountaine Pajot in shipyards located in the Charente-Maritime region of France. She is a cruising catamaran known for its stability, safety and spaciousness, and designed for blue-water sailing.
Some key characteristics and features are listed below.
Construction and performance
- Hull: Catamaran twin keel
- Length: 14.3m (46′ 11′′)
- Beam: 7.7m (25′ 3′′)
- Draft: 1.11m (3′ 7′′)
- Displacement: Approximately 10,841 – 11,000kg (23,900 – 24,250 lbs)
- Sail area: Around 130 − 136m²
- Engines: 2 X Volvo Penta D2 60HP (Diesel)
- Steering: Raised or “mezzanine” helm station with easy access to the cockpit
Accommodations and features
- Cabins: 4 double cabin layout, with the fwd-stbd cabin since converted into a workshop/services room.
- Domestic Washing Machine
- Heads: 2 electric heads (His and Hers!)
- Galley: Full-size, well-equipped galley with features like a gas stove, electric combo oven, domestic ridge/freezer.
- Salon: Spacious, with large windows and a dining area that can convert into a bed
- Cockpit: Integrated with the salon, and features a large aft sundeck area
- Additional: Workshop, bar area, and good ventilation
- Water maker: DC Powered RO (Reverse Osmosis ) water maker, producing 80ltr/hr
- House Power: 5 x 445w Solar array feeding a bank of 1,000aH LiFePO4 batteries. 6kw Inverter feeding the 230v system. 2 x 120Amp alternators. (No Generator)
- Highfield “310 Classic” Dinghy with 15hp Suzuki
Tanks
- Fuel: 480L (Plus abt 300lts in Barrels)
- Freshwater: 350L (plus water maker)
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