Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fountaine Pajot Highland 35 Pilot 2008 vs Fountaine Pajot MY5 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fountaine Pajot Highland 35 Pilot 2008 vs Fountaine Pajot MY5 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.
The Fountaine Pajot MY5 2023 tops out at 440 hp. Engine specs for the Fountaine Pajot Highland 35 Pilot 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fountaine Pajot MY5 2023 carries 372 gallons versus 106 gallons in the Fountaine Pajot Highland 35 Pilot 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 MY5 2023 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Fountaine Pajot Highland 35 Pilot 2008 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fountaine Pajot MY5 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fountaine Pajot MY5 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 42,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fountaine Pajot Highland 35 Pilot 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFountaine Pajot
Makenot available
ModelHighland 35 Pilot
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 4 in. (4.4 m)
Beam19.80 ft
Beam - Meters4.37
Beam - Meters6.04
Beam - Inches172
Beam - Inches238
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 8 in. (3.6 m) with console 10 ft. 7 in. (3.25 m) with console and windshield removed
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.56
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches14
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.95 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.70 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.13
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches44
Length - Meters10.35
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet42.4
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 0 in. (10.35 m)
Length overall - Detail42.40 ft
Length overall - Meters10.36
Length overall - Meters12.92
Length overall - Inches408
Length overall - Inches509
Displacementnot available
Displacement34171.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard(2) 75 hp (56 kW) each
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 105.7 gal. (400 l) each
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1408.17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal372
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower440 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower440 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity79.3 gal. (300 l)
Water capacity119
Water heater capacity6.3 gal. (24 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity1
Cabinsnot available
Cabins4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower