JFA Yachts launch 24m Long Island 78 Power catamaran

The French shipyard JFA Yachts has launched its first Long Island 78 Power catamaran before taking her out for sea trials. The 23.72-metre yacht is built for long voyages with an aluminium hull and composite superstructure to the design of Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group.Photo: JFA Yachts Photo: JFA YachtsPhoto: JFA YachtsThe interior layout by Darnet Design includes plenty of social spaces on the main deck such as a galley, saloon, dining room, navigation station and outdoor foredeck area with seawater swimming pool. Guests can stay overnight in the five staterooms in the hulls, with the owner given a dedicated suite.Photo: JFA YachtsPhoto: JFA YachtsOn the flybridge, the wheelhouse can be used for navigation and socialising as well as the sky lounge with its dining area and kitchenette. Powered by two 500hp Cummins main engines, the cruising speed of the new fuel-efficient yacht is predicted to be 12 knots with a maximum speed of 15 knots.