Basic Information
- Builder:
- ALUMARINE
- Category:
- Catamaran
- Sub Category:
- Schooner
- Model Year:
- 1998
- Year Built:
- 1998
- Country:
- French Polynesia
- Fly Bridge:
- Yes
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 138' 6" (42.20m)
- Beam:
- 50' 7" (15.40m)
- Min Draft:
- 8' 11" (2.70m)
- Max Draft:
- 8' 11" (2.70m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Cruise Speed:
- 11 Kts. (13 MPH)
- Cruise Speed Range:
- 3500
- Max Speed:
- 13 Kts. (15 MPH)
- Displacement:
- 264555 Pounds
- Gross Tonnage:
- 218 Pounds
- Water Capacity:
- 528 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity:
- 5548 Gallons
- Fuel Consumption:
- 16 Gallons
Accommodations
- Total Berths:
- 6
- Sleeps:
- 12
- Total Heads:
- 9
- Crew Cabin:
- 4
- Crew Berths:
- 7
- Crew Sleeps:
- 7
- Crew Heads:
- 4
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Aluminum
- Deck Material:
- Aluminum
- Hull Configuration:
- Catamaran
- Hull Color:
- White
- Hull Finish:
- Aluminum
- Hull Designer:
- VPLP - Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 2
- Manufacturer:
- Cummings
- Model:
- QSB6,7M 305MCD
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
Douce France is a 138 feet luxury sailing catamaran designed by VPLP and built by Alumarine in Brittany. At its launch in 1998, she was the largest sailing cat ever built and won most innovative Sailing Yacht 1999 at the Showboats Design Awards.