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The new Astréa 42 by Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans is distinguished by its abundance of natural light, energetic lines, elegant living spaces and unparalleled comfort, while delivering sheer pleasure underway. A joy to share as a couple or with family and friends, this new catamaran promises every leg of your travels will be memorable.

The Astréa 42 demonstrates the boatyard’s commitment to innovation while preserving the classic identity of the Fountaine Pajot sailing catamarans’ range. She features all the elements that contributed to making our latest new boat, the Saona 47, an international success. Her inverted bow, the new signature mark of the range, gives the boat an elegant and dynamic line while offering incomparable interior space.

Enjoy the Sea to its Fullest

The Astréa 42 was conceived and designed to facilitate free-flowing movement throughout the boat, as well as linking the helm station with the outdoor relaxation and living spaces from coachroof to cockpit. The coachroof features a double seat at the helm station and a built-in sun lounger for enjoying idyllic days together. The spacious cockpit, equipped with an optional integrated plancha grill, is the perfect place to relax and feel at one with the sea, enhanced by the Beach Club option that provides an embedded gangway flush with her line.

The incredibly comfortable lounge has been designed with expansive panoramic windows that bathe the interior in natural light. Her U-shaped galley transitions seamlessly with the cockpit courtesy of a vast sliding pocket door.

Available in two versions – Owner and Quatuor – with 12 bathroom layout options, the New 42 has everything needed to fulfil your casual or extended cruising dreams. This is a catamaran that makes you feel proud to be a member of the Fountaine Pajot family.

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Boat Review: Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42

By Herb McCormick
Updated: July 2, 2019

Based in La Rochelle, the French builder Fountaine Pajot has been crafting good-looking, well-designed, dependable cruising catamarans for over four decades now, and they have the drill down pat. I’ve always found their boats to be well put-together, fun to sail and with all the boxes ticked with regard to comfort, innovation and performance, both underway and with the hook down. Simply put, they’re cool cats. Their new Astréa 42 more than holds her own in the company’s wide range, which now extends from 40 to 67 feet.

It’s probably apparent that I’m a fan of the brand, but I’m not alone. When the company unveiled plans for the Astréa at the Cannes Boat Show two years ago, the following few months they took over 150 orders for the boat…before a single one was launched. By any measure, it was an immediate success.

It’s funny, with monohulls we’ve come to accept so-called “traditional” layouts: owner’s cabin with double berth forward; saloon with dining table centrally located; galley and navigation station to either side, respectively, of the companionway. But over the years, catamaran design has evolved in such a way that cats have established their own traditional accommodations plan as well: double doors connecting the saloon with the spacious cockpit; helm station raised to starboard; galley stationed aside the doors for convenience and entertaining; settee, dining table and nav station forward in the saloon; and sleeping cabins stashed in the hulls (often, with one hull reserved exclusively for the owners with a luxurious bed, small office, lots of storage, and a dedicated head and shower).

That’s the menu here, executed with an extra helping of French style and panache. I loved the arrangement of the raised helm station, with the space split between two compartments, or pods. The forward one contains all the sailing controls—the sheets, traveler and Lewmar winches, including an electric one for raising the hefty, square-topped mainsail. The aft pod is for the helmsman, and includes a bench seat for two, a full suite of Garmin instruments and autopilot, the engine controls, and even the buttons for raising and lowering the Quick windlass, because why not? Hop up a few steps, and there’s access to the sun deck and cushions on the coach roof which, come to think of it, has become another traditional feature for so many cat builders.

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Likewise, the company has done a sensational job with the owner’s cabin that runs the length of the starboard hull and can be closed off into a truly private space. The queen berth aft is terrific, with easy side access. The centralized desk is a place where you could really get some work done. Storage closets and drawers abound. The separated head and gargantuan shower stall all the way forward would be the envy of many a high-end hotel. Once you’re aboard the Astréa, you’d need a really good reason to step off.

Fountaine Pajot is mindful of saving weight in the building process, as heavy cats are not lively ones. The infused hulls employ balsa core in the topsides, to just below the waterline; the injected decks are cored with foam. All the bulkheads are composite laminates, though Alpi wood is used for the furniture and trim. The small keels, which enhance tracking and stability, are sacrificial blades that are glued to the hulls, not bolted, so in the unfortunate event of a hard grounding, they’ll shear off and not compromise the vessel’s integrity. The engine compartments are vast and accessible. All the wiring is clearly labeled—though in French. Attention to detail has been paid throughout.

We test sailed the boat in light fall weather on Chesapeake Bay, when the breeze failed to rise above 6 knots. Still we had a nice sail, nearly notching 4 knots of boat speed both upwind and on a reach. The twin headsails provide some versatility in shifting gears in relation to wind speed and angle. My notes were simple: “Tight steering. Fun to drive.”

The Astréa we sailed, nicely equipped, came in at $645,000 . Many new owners take delivery in France and initially explore Europe and the Med, sampling plenty of local cuisine, before sailing on. In so many ways, it’d be one tasty trip.

Herb McCormick is CW’s executive editor.

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Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42

Encompassing the finest signature features of the Fountaine Pajot shipyard, the Astréa 42 is based upon the highly popular design of the Saona 47, and her distinctive design, strong lines and timeless elegance under sail or at anchor. The Astréa 42 is expertly designed with voluminous living space and outstanding performance while remaining easy to handle.

The expansive cockpit is intelligently designed for entertaining and features a spacious aft platform to easily facilitate a host of leisure activities. Immerse yourself in your spectacular surroundings on the foredeck’s huge sun lounge or share in the cruising experience at the helm station as you unwind and enjoy the panoramic views of the stunning waters around you.

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Dynamic design.

Available in two layouts, you can choose a 3-cabin Maestro version featuring a decadent master suite that occupies an entire hull complete with a luxurious en-suite with a walk-in shower, with two generous guest cabins in the port hull that each enjoys their own exclusive en-suites. The Quatuor version of the 42 features four identical cabins, each with its own ensuite with 9 layout possibilities possible to satisfy every taste.

The Astréa 42 cruising catamaran has been meticulously designed to offer intuitive responsiveness at the wheel and unparalleled performance in all conditions. Her optimized weight-to-volume ratio delivers exceptional balance and stability for an unforgettable sailing experience at any speed.

The 42 is an exceptional catamaran that incorporates elegance and performance in every aspect of its dynamic design.

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The boat has been moored in Sandefjord, Norway , which is 15 min. in taxi from airport ‘Oslo Torp ‘. The marina is located 5 min. walk from city center. From this port in southern Norway, a transfer as far as Germany or France and then UK, is easy (via the Kiel canal?). The port offers safe exit to open waters, for a quick crossing towards the continent. Our prevailing SW-wind, will, during an afternoon/night take you to Marstrand/Gothenburg (Sw) or Skagen (Dk) on a single tack. Advice and help can be provided.

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Details from interior, deck & cockpit later to be seen on subpages. The boat was recently on land for reg. zink/hull maintenance. See images and videos.

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Yanmar 3YM30 – 30/28 HP new 2009 [engine hours: starboard: 1316 port: 2444 (ch.earlier)]
SD 20 Saildrives [new diaphragms, after 2018]
2-blade, fixed propellers – 16/10
Raymarine radar & plotter
Navtex receiver 2009
Solar panels 2 x100+ W
Solar charge unit (renewed 2023)
Sterling power/charge management w/ shunts
Isolation transformer [skilletrafo] new 2022
All 5 batteries changed 2022 [service batt. 3 x 140 AH]
Main sail 60 sqm + halyard Genoa 40 sqm + halyard – new 2010 – including all rope clutches [original main&genoa included, as spares]
Spinnaker – symmetrical [with snuffer] perfect condition
Storm jib [almost untouched
New net/trampoline 2023
All pillows, couches mattresses renewed
Dickinson (Newport) diesel heater (not installed)

LOA: 42″ -12,9 mtr Width: 6,9 m Height: 19,x m Draft: 1,20 m Water: 2x 250 L Fuel: 300 L Septic – Autohelm, VHF, EPIRB, windlass CQR anchor + Danforth anc. (details to be updated)

Our sailing catamaran is a 4 cabin version (i.e. 4 doubles 2x singles). Since 2009, only sailed by owner, after installing new engines, sails, radar, ch.plotter, teak decking, etc. Zink, impeller, eng.oil/filter and all diesel filters changed every year (zink/gear oil, every 1,5 year.) Sail drive diaphragms were changed 2018 Main halyard and boom-lift access, rebuilt – now run from cockpit. Soon, standing rigging will be renewed. – Boat was on land, spring 2023, for regular, hull maintenance. See images and videos.

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