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French shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FC Cube (Company)">FC Cube</a> has sold a 38-metre catamaran sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad VII38.0m (124'8&quot;)FC Cube2026">Nomad VII</a>. The all-carbon sailing catamaran is due to be launched in 2026. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FC Cube (Company)">FC Cube</a> 125 sailing yacht features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3022" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Finot-Conq Architectes Navals (Company)">Finot-Conq</a>, who are reputed for designing fast monohull yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312767/image/large-659c5bfc37073abac5d12a4150802191.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312767"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad VII38.0m (124'8&quot;)FC Cube2026">Nomad VII</a> has allegedly been acquired by a French sailing enthusiast and is capable of accommodating guests across an owner’s suite, four guest staterooms, as well as two crew cabins. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312764/image/large-e55fffea434f8d9389fa3215f1806fb1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312764">The yacht has been developed to sail at speeds of up to around 30 knots. She will feature two curved daggerboards, while sailing manoeuvres will be controllable from the comfort of the flybridge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312765/image/large-670e0ccee48ea48d593ca1031c37d414.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312765">With ecological consciousness at the forefront, designers are reportedly cutting down on the amount of disposable moulds used and largely opting for flat sections free of moulds instead.Furthermore, recycled decommissioned aeronautical prepreg carbon will be utilised, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad VII38.0m (124'8&quot;)FC Cube2026">Nomad VII</a> is also expected to be decked out in 140 square-metres worth of solar panels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312763/image/large-c41f1bd09d6fd0eedffea98474e71a78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312763">The yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad VII38.0m (124'8&quot;)FC Cube2026">Nomad VII</a>, which is composed of a carbon fibre hull and superstructure, has a beam of 14.5-metres and a volume of 199 GT, leaving plenty of space for guests to enjoy. According to Ouest France, the dedicated build hall in Lorient will measure 44 by 33-metres and should be ready for actual construction of the catamaran to commence in early 2025, with delivery of the yacht foreseen in 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312766/image/large-0ca0fb528032a5801b18b7206a2c2ced.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312766">

38m FC Cube catamaran sailing yacht Nomad VII

FC Cube has sold a 38m catamaran sailing yacht Nomad VII, which is due to be launched in 2026.