The Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008 vs Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 2014 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 Saba 50 2014 measures 49,2 feet overall (2014), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008 at 45,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 2014 tips the scales at 34 600 lbs — 3 294 lbs less than the Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008 at 31 306 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 Saba 50 2014 tops out at 55 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 Saba 50 2014 carries 248 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 Saba 50 2014 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 2014 could be the deciding factor.
The Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 2014 has a documented displacement of 34 600 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 2014 draws 4,1 ft, compared to 3,0 ft for the Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008. That 1,1-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 2014 has a documented auxiliary engine of 55 hp.
Bottom line: The Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 2014 at 49,2 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 46 2008 at 45,0 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.