The first hull of the Long Island 78 Power series
4Ever is the first example of the Long Island 78 Power series by JFA Yachts (Concarneau), a 23.72 m semi-custom motor catamaran delivered in February 2021. Naval architecture Marc Lombard Design Group, interior design and exterior styling Franck Darnet Design. Intended use: extended offshore cruising (Mediterranean, Antilles, Pacific for the maiden voyage).
Construction
Hybrid construction: aluminum hulls, deck and superstructure in composite — light displacement kept at 54 tonnes for a 24 m vessel.
Specifications
- Overall length: 23.72 m
- Waterline length: 23.06 m
- Beam: 11.17 m
- Draft: 1.24 m
- Displacement (light): 54 tonnes
- Capacity: 8 guests + 2 crew
Propulsion and range
- Engines: 2 × Cummins diesel 500 hp
- Generators: 2 × Onan 17.5 kW
- Cruising speed: 12 knots
- Maximum speed: 18 knots (light displacement)
- Range: 3,200 nautical miles at 8 knots
Accommodation
Five cabins split between the two hulls: owner’s suite of 20 m² and a guest cabin to port, three guest cabins to starboard. The central nacelle houses the saloon, dining area and galley; forward saloon with sea-bath, extended aft cockpit, flybridge saloon with interior helm station.
