Nautic de Paris 2019, what to see in the "department" of the sailboat?

First Yacht 53 by Bénéteau
First Yacht 53 by Bénéteau © Gilles Martin Raget

The Paris Boat Show will open its doors from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 December 2019. Here are the sailboats to discover or rediscover for those who have not been able to travel to the Cannes and La Rochelle shows, organized in September.

Django 8s

Carbon mast, horn mainsail, deck layout optimized for racing, lightweight layout and high-performance rig, 2-meter keel: the D8s of Marée Haute the Django 7.70-inspired hull has been designed for the IRC circuit, both single-handed and short-handed.

Discover Django 8s

Dufour 390 and 430

The Dufour 390 is an 11.93 m sailing yacht that has gained in finish by taking its inspiration from the large yachts in the Exclusive range. It features a new insert in the planking that highlights the hull portholes. There's also a front porthole in the forward cabin, providing light and forward vision. The Dufour 390 is aimed at the charter and owner's market, offering up to three cabins and three bathrooms.

See the Dufour 390

First Yacht 53

With a hull length of 15.98 m (17.16 m at the waterline), the Vendée-based shipyard is moving upmarket and tickling the fancy of the big luxury yacht manufacturers. The First Yacht 53 had its world premiere at Cannes and impressed with the quality of its finishes.

gilles Martin-Raget Photo Video

Find out more about the First Yacht 53

L30 OneDesign

This 9.58 m monohull has been chosen by the International Sailing Federation as the support for the first Offshore Racing World Championship in 2020 in Malta. This ocean-racing yacht is a candidate to become the sailing support for the 2024 Olympic Games. The keelboat has two steering wheels and was developed by Rodion Luka, Ukrainian Olympic medalist and competitor in the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009.

Loustic

La Gazelle des Sables shipyard launches the Loustic a 25 kg rigid dinghy that's elegant and, above all, versatile. Paddle, electric motor, scull, row or sail, the choice is yours... or all of the above!

Find out more about Le Loustic

Lowrider L12

The Lowrider L12 from AST Yachts and Composites is a non-flying foiling dinghy based on the Foiling Dinghy design. Simple and easy to use, it should offer great downwind sensations with its planing hull, and maintain its stability on fast upwind tacks.

New World 1100

After the Small World and the New World 900 olbia presents the New Monde 1100, which retains the main features of its little brother, while offering greater volume and comfort. Also designed by Jean-Pierre Brouns, it is intended for the same sailing program: long-distance cruising on all the seas of the globe, thanks to its thick Strongall hull and composite deck, which provide good insulation.

Video test drive of the New World 900

UFO 400

To replace the 395, Vendée-based Alubat is bringing out uFO 400 a radical departure from the Ovni aesthetic tradition. This 12.90 m cruiser remains faithful to the concept of the integral aluminum dinghy, but many aspects have been modernized.

Find out more about Ovni 400

Sun Fast 3300

Le Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300 is a highly innovative new IRC racing yacht, replacing the Sun Fast 3200 with its impressive track record. The shipyard took a singular approach, calling on two architects, Andrieu and Verdier. In addition to the boat's voluminous bow, its visual distinctive feature is the inversion of the hull curves forward and aft of the keel.

Architect Daniel Andrieu explains the Sun Fast 3300

Sun Loft 47

This 13-meter boat, described as a monohull, puts its foot in catamaran territory by offering a number of berths previously reserved for multihulls, and at a much lower price. The huge cockpit and saloon are on the same level, and form a single unit. In the cockpit extension, still outside, we discover a vast open galley.

Discover Sun Loft 47

Sun Odyssey 410

This lifting keel version of the Sun Odyssey 410 should enable users of shallow anchorages or harbors to enjoy the benefits of a 40-foot sailboat.

Discover the Sun Odyssey 410

Tofinou 9.7

Whether for cruising, coastal cruising or racing, the Tofinou 9.7 adapts to all types of water surface thanks to its three different keel systems, combined with a single or twin-safran steering system.

Tofinou 9.7 test drive

X4 6 and X4

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X4.0 is the smallest model in the X-Yacht range. This 40-footer (11.50 m hull length) is still designed for short-handed cruising. It is designed to offer its crew the pleasures of sailing (ease of maneuvering, touch of the helm...), without forgetting the comfort appreciated when cruising.

For the launch, the boat will be available in a 2-cabin version (one aft on the port side, the second forward), but a 3-cabin version is planned at a later date.

Read the X4 test drive

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