Excessive! That's the impression given by the Thira 80 as you approach it from the pontoon. Today, 80-foot catamarans are almost legion. But this Thira 80 is the first from the Fountaine Pajot yard. It's the first step for this builder of "classic" catamarans into the world of yachts. Indeed, this is no longer a cruising or charter yacht. No, we're entering a new world of incredible comfort and luxury.
Distinctive volumes for comfortable relaxation
The most striking feature of a visit to the Thira 80 is the variety of relaxation areas cleverly distributed throughout the boat. In the center is the immense saloon, with its panoramic view from the sofas. This 40 m2 saloon already boasts 2 spaces.
Immediately behind, the cockpit (70 m2 in all) accommodates a table for guests and other sofas for reclining.
Mini lounges on each side are very comfortable at sea, as they are well ventilated. The planks can also be lowered, like wings, to create additional space at anchor.
The wide gangways lead to the 30 m2 forward cockpit, ideal for an evening at anchor. A whirlpool bath with bubbles, not to say Jacuzzi, occupies the starboard bow.
And if that's not enough, the 50 m2 flybridge completes the tour. This is where you'll find the 2 helm stations, as well as the winches at the foot of the mast.
From 4 to 6 cabins, the size of a bedroom...
I'll let you calculate the number of square meters of living space, and then I'll show you the cabins, or rather the bedrooms! The owner's bedroom is truly voluminous and luxurious, with a large bathroom and dressing room. The guest bedrooms are also sure to please. The layout is designed for between 4 and 6 double cabins.
You'll notice that we haven't yet mentioned the galley. On the version we visited, the galley occupies the rear of the port hull, along with 2 crew cabins and a small saloon for staff meals.
Towards energy autonomy
Among the many refinements are semi-transparent solar panels that provide clarity underneath, while protecting from the sun. This Thira 80 is equipped with 8.2 kW of solar panels and 45 kWh of lithium batteries. Two 2 x 20 kW generators complete this energy autonomy.
In terms of production, following the launch of this first unit, which is due to be shipped to Greece, the shipyard expects to produce 5 Thira 80s per year. They will be built on the company's premises in La Rochelle, opposite the Port des Minimes. The advertised base price is ?5.8 million excluding VAT, but an equipped Thira 80 will cost around ?7 million excluding VAT.
