The Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008 vs Fountaine Pajot MY4.S 2023 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008 measures 45,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 8,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fountaine Pajot MY4.S 2023 at 36,1 feet (2023). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008 tips the scales at 31 306 lbs — 10 363 lbs more than the Fountaine Pajot MY4.S 2023 at 20 943 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Fountaine Pajot MY4.S 2023 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fountaine Pajot MY4.S 2023 carries 316 gallons versus 212 gallons in the Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Fountaine Pajot MY4.S 2023 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008 could be the deciding factor.