Infusion: the smart choice:

This new technology is the result of several years of upstream research to advance manufacturing techniques and improve working conditions. The whole structure of the boat will be coated with different layers of dry-glued material. Resin will easily fill the gaps in one go. The advantages of this approach are :
a perfectly homogenous composite protection from the environment and consideration of future changes in legislation governing solvents better working conditions. reduced weight compared with manual injection.

CHECKS AT EACH STAGE OF THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND CERTIFICATION FOR THE WHOLE COMPANY

Construction of a Fountaine-Pajot catamaran includes checks at each stage of the manufacturing process, in line with ISO 9001 V2000. The strength of the composite is measured on each part after removal from the mould, using the Barcol process, and a heat test is then used on samples of each boat to check gel-coats and laminates’ resistance to hydrolysis. Resistance of deck and panel glue to wear and tear and bad weather is also tested.
Once complete, the boat is placed in the workshop pool for tests and checks :

All equipment is tried out and a system of soaking ensures that the unit is completely watertight.
In anticipation of future developments, the boatyard’s technical department keeps an extensive file on each vessel: it references all materials and products used, as well as all equipment installed. The exact position of certain specific items is also archived, along with composite samples.
There is complete traceability for each unit leaving the workshop: an essential aid to future maintenance. Perfectly equipped and tested, our catamarans are then ready to sail. Once in the water, they will take to the sea to join their new home. Many cross the Atlantic or even the Pacific, guaranteed to be reliable and seaworthy.

I.C.N.N product certification :

All Fountaine-Pajot catamarans and trawler catamarans have EC certification in accordance with EU directive 94/25.
ISO 9001 V2000 CERTIFICATION for the whole company Fountaine-Pajot is the first French shipbuilder to have obtained ISO 9001 standard version 2000 for the entire manufacturing process of its boats. This certification is an international standard that aims to increase customer satisfaction, thus forcing the company to constantly improve its products and management processes.
ISO 9001 V2000 breaks down into several test levels :
Product quality: from design to launch. Traceability: knowing components and the conditions under which items are manufactured throughout the production chain.

Quality control :
- During manufacture, team leaders carry out informal checks throughout production,
- At the end of the composite manufacture, the quality control department carries out aesthetic and structural checks, etc.
- After assembly, the quality control department carries out checks on the completed vessel (aesthetic and functional),
- Before delivery/use.