2023 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42
$668,604Seget Donji, Croatia
Overview
2023, Fountaine Pajot Astrea Quatuor 42" named "Cata del Mar" - The Ultimate Blue Water Cruising Catamaran! The Astrea 42 embodies Fountaine Pajot's signature "Art de Vivre" (Art of Living), offering voluminous living spaces typically found on larger catamarans. The Fountaine Pajot Astrea Quatuor 42 named "Cata del Mar" has earned its reputation as the premier mid-sized cruising catamaran, perfectly blending performance, luxurious comfort, and ease of handling. This exceptionally well-maintained 2023 model is a rare, highly specified, and virtually new vessel that is fully equipped for immediate, autonomous blue-water cruising—without the factory wait. The boat is offered in the Quatuor (Four-Cabin) layout, perfect for charter guests or large families. Manufacturer's Comments: The ergonomically designed raised helm station offers excellent 360-degree visibility, with all lines led aft to a centralized location. Equipped with electric winches and an integrated electronics suite (full Garmin package with multiple plotters, Autopilot), making this catamaran easy to sail single-handed, or manage as a couple. The yacht's inverted bows give her a dynamic and elegant profile, while the living spaces are designed for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Brokers Comments: A large, protected social area featuring comfortable seating, a dining table. Foredeck features a large forward trampoline and a dedicated, adjustable sunbathing/lounge area with cushions - a favourite spot at anchor. The helm station offers a centralized, raised station providing excellent sail sightlines and close proximity to the cockpit, featuring a double helm seat and full enclosure. The…
2023, Fountaine Pajot Astrea Quatuor 42" named "Cata del Mar" - The Ultimate Blue Water Cruising Catamaran! The Astrea 42 embodies Fountaine Pajot's signature "Art de Vivre" (Art of Living), offering voluminous living spaces typically found on larger catamarans. The Fountaine Pajot Astrea Quatuor 42 named "Cata del Mar" has earned its reputation as the premier mid-sized cruising catamaran, perfectly blending performance, luxurious comfort, and ease of handling. This exceptionally well-maintained 2023 model is a rare, highly specified, and virtually new vessel that is fully equipped for immediate, autonomous blue-water cruising—without the factory wait. The boat is offered in the Quatuor (Four-Cabin) layout, perfect for charter guests or large families. Manufacturer's Comments: The ergonomically designed raised helm station offers excellent 360-degree visibility, with all lines led aft to a centralized location. Equipped with electric winches and an integrated electronics suite (full Garmin package with multiple plotters, Autopilot), making this catamaran easy to sail single-handed, or manage as a couple. The yacht's inverted bows give her a dynamic and elegant profile, while the living spaces are designed for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Brokers Comments: A large, protected social area featuring comfortable seating, a dining table. Foredeck features a large forward trampoline and a dedicated, adjustable sunbathing/lounge area with cushions - a favourite spot at anchor. The helm station offers a centralized, raised station providing excellent sail sightlines and close proximity to the cockpit, featuring a double helm seat and full enclosure. The interior saloon is bathed in natural light thanks to the panoramic windows and features a harmonious U-shaped galley with premium appliances (often including a cockpit fridge, dedicated freezer. Comfortable Queen berths in the guest cabins, often with a clever 'Jack-and-Jill' shared shower configuration that maximizes privacy for all. The boat is powered by upgraded Twin Volvo Penta D2-50HP Diesel Engines (an upgrade over the standard engines). This catamaran offers excellent motoring performance and manoeuvrability. Her unique selling features include solar panels, upgraded engines, teak cockpit table extension, upgrade on materials for cockpit, outdoor cushions and Nature PVC indoor upholstery, foredeck cushions, electric davit winch, bow sprit and gear for Code "0" gear for gennaker, additional AGM 150A battery, one electric winch for the mainsail and numerous other upgrades above the standard charter specification. The Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 is not just a boat; It is a meticulously equipped, award-winning cruising platform, ready to take its next owner anywhere in the world in uncompromising comfort. Availability: 31st October 2029 IN FLEET/ OUT OF FLEET There is the opportunity to purchase the vessel outright from October 2026, or for any new owner to take over the existing management contract/ lease. The current owner is willing to sell the shares in his Croatian company for the onward sale of the boat under either option, subject to any future owner's requirements. If sold out of the fleet, take over of the vessel would be from 30/11/2026.
Construction
Vinylester anti osmotic first skin on hulls Hulls build using infusion process with high quality anti osmotic polyester resin on balsa core E glass skins on all GRP parts RTM/Injection molding on PET core for the flybridge and deck Infusion molding on PVC core for the structural bulkheads Grey top coated bilges White gelcoat deck with built in anti skid surface GRP keels bonded into keel boxes, anti flooding system in case of going aground 2 Foam sandwich rudders on stainless steel rudder stock Steering control system by « pull/pull » cables Rudders linked mechanically by stock arm + transversal tube Aluminium stern tubes Self lining upper and lower rudderstock bearings Emergency tiller (starboard engine room)
Sails and Rigging
SAILS Full batten CSR mainsail Roller genoa fuller Genoa with UV strip Bowsprit and gear for Code "0" gennaker Parasailor plus additional block on both bows to sail in great comfort.. RIGGING Mast and boom in anodized aluminium Complete standing rigging Ball bearing mainsail luff cars 1 Tackle on mainsail halyard 1 Topping lift 3 Reef lines with jammers at helm station Automatic reef N°1 1 Genoa halyard on mat 1 Spinnaker halyard Lazy-jacks Clutches on all halyards for genoa, spinnaker and topping lift 2 flag halyards Navigation, running and mooring lights Deck lighting
Hardware
Steering wheel with leather sleave (1) Steering compass (2) Winch handles with their 2 pockets (2) Stainless steel tender davits with (1) 40 winch on port side (max load 100KG) Pulpit and push-pit, stanchions with upper and lower guardrails (1) stern ladder on starboard transom (1) Life-raft support accessible in capsized condition (1) Life-raft storage space under helm station stairs (7) stainless steel mooring cleats (2 foredeck + 2 middle + 2 astern + 1 in anchor well) (6) fenders (4) Long mooring lines (1) 1000W electric windlass with circuit breaker protection (1) Roller fair lead on forward beam Anchor fairlead under bridge deck with built-in bridle Trampoline net on foredeck
Mooring
TBC
Plumbing
FRESHWATER 2 Freshwater tanks in the technical compartment in starboard fore locker (700L total capacity) 1 Electric gauge at chart table 1 Electric pump and pressure accumulator 1 Mixed water heater 40 Litre in starboard engine compartment BILGE SYSTEM 1 electric bilge pump in each engine room 1 electric bilge pump in each hull 1 manual exterior bilge pump GREY WATER AND BLACK WATER 1 Holding tank 90L in each hull Shower drainage via individual shower pump (automatic pump-out).
Deck Layout
HELM STATION Access through staircase from the cockpit Helmsman double seat Instrument console 360° view / All-round visibility Access to the Lounge deck through staircase LOUNGE DECK Access via staircase from wheelhouse Available area for solarium and mattresses Visibility 360° Lounge deck area : 5 m² 1 Mainsheet tackle led aft to coach roof 1 Clutch for mainsail sheet 1 Clutch for the mainsail halyard 3 Clutch for the reef lines 1 Ball bearing mainsheet traveller 2 Tackle on mainsheet traveller clutches with back on roof 2 Genoa tracks with load block 2 Genoa sheets 2 Size 50 Self-tailing winch for genoa sheet and mainsail halyard 1 Size 45 Self-tailing winch for mainsail sheet and traveller COCKPIT The cockpit is fully covered by a rigid bimini. Flush sill between cockpit and saloon Large cockpit: Circulation without threshold towards the saloon Access via the transom platforms Transom platform with swimming ladder (at port) & handrail Hot water shower in the starboard transom GRP Bimini protecting all the cockpit 8 seats sofa around the table Teck cockpit table with a capacity of 8 places 1 Large storage area under the central seat Fainting sofa on starboard side with large storage locker 1 Transom sofa with large storage locker 1 Gas chest for 2 bottles Space on starboard side for a cockpit 75 Litre fridge Additional ventilation and lighting via 1 deck hatch FOREDECK SALOON 1 Forward starboard locker giving access to the anchor locker and freshwater tanks Large locker on starboard side with windlass and equipment as well as fresh water tanks Large waterproof locker on portside (with space for a generator as well as water-maker - not included) Relaxation area with U-shaped sunbed (cushions optional)
Electrical
POWER CIRCUIT (2) 125A/12V engine alternators (TBC) (1) Set on starboard engine room of onboard/engine batteries of 345Ah AGM (3 x 150Ah) (1) Port engine battery of 50A/h/ 800CCA (1) Automatic back-up link and 1 Manual back-up link 12V ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL General 12V distribution panel at chart table protected via circuit breakers Voltmeter for onboard batteries Spare sockets for extra equipment All accommodation lightings LED
Interior
PORT HULL (2) Twin cabins + 2 bathrooms - A companionway forward of the saloon gives access to the port hull COMPANIONWAY Wooden staircase Lighting via 2 spotlights Light switch A-4-2.2 Aft cabin Access from the companionway via a wooden door Queen-size Island Bed (1,55 x 2 m approx.) Drawer below the bed with frontal access Bedside shelves Wardrobe Cupboard with shelves Ventilation via a deck hatch + and 1 hull porthole Rear panoramic window • Large picture-window on hull side • Curtains on all windows 2 Coat hook • General lighting by 2 LED spotlight and 2 bedside reading lights Lining covered ceilings FORE AND AFT BATHROOMS • Access by wooden door from the cabins Washbasin with worktop and mirror Hot and cold water by mixer tap and integrated shower unit Shower with electric drainage pump Manual toilet 2 Coat hooks 1 storage unit under the washbasin Ventilation by 1 deck hatch Lighting by 1 LED spotlight FORE CABIN Access by the wooden door in the passageway Double bed (1,55 x 2 m approx.) 1 Drawer under the bed with front access 1 Ganging cupboard 1 Shelving on side of bed 1 Coat hook Ventilation via 1 hull porthole + deck hatch Large picture-window on hull side Curtains over all the openings General lighting by 1 LED spotlight and 2 bedside reading lights Lining covered ceilings Forepeak: Access from a deck hatch Gel-coat finish Buoyancy tank under half-height shelf
Safety Equipment
(1) HORSESHOE BUOY QUICK RD 142N ORANGE (1) 30M ORANGE FLOATING ROPE DIAM 8 (1) LIFEBUOY LIGHT M.O.B. ( LSA code) (1) RAIL BASE FOR LIFEBUOY LIGHT (1) WOODEN PINS (9 EACH) MAX DIAM50 (1) BUCKET.RUBBER.7 LTR (1) FOG HORN 30CM DIAM 8 (1) ONE HAND DIVIDERS 17.8CM (1) FOG HORN 30CM DIAM 8 (1) ALUMINIUM BOAT HOOK 1.80M (1) HAND BEARING COMPASS SPORTABOUT YELLOW (1) MIRROR SIGNALING. RED DOT.DIAM86MM (1) NAVIGATIONAL PLOTTER.350/130MM (1) PARALLELE RULLER (6) HARNESS.ADJUST. LIFE LINK (6) DOUBLE HARNESS LINK LG185 (1) THERMAL BLANKET (1) BINOCULAR (2) FLASHLIGHT.5 LED. WATERPROOF (1) MOTORING BLACK CONE (1) ANCHOR BLACK BALL (1) FLOATING FLEXIBLE HANDBAILER (3) LIFE JACKET ADULT 150N 50-70 Kg (5) LIFE JACKET ADULT 150N 70-90 Kg (4) LIFE JACKET ADULT 150N >90Kg (5) FIRE EXTINGUISHER 1 KG DRY POWDER ABC 40 WITH BASE (2) OCEAN SOLID FENDER MATCH 60 (1) RADAR REFLECTOR (8) OCEAN FENDER (WHITE) (1) FLARE PACK: (3) HAND (3) PARACHUTE (2) SMOKE
Engines
Volvo Penta D2 50 is an in-line 4 cylinder, 2,2 Litre naturally aspirated diesel engine with a cam driven in-line injection pump, and fresh water cooling system. With low cruising RPM, the engine operates quietly with reduced vibrations. Aspiration: Naturally aspirated High Pressure Fuel Injection: Inline injection pump Control System: Mechanical Diesel Interface Fuel Type: Diesel Crankshaft Power: 37,5 kW/ 50 HP Cooling System: Freshwater cooling system governed by thermostat Tubular heat exchanger with integral expansion tank Easily accessible sea water pump and impeller Exhaust System: Freshwater cooled exhaust manifold and seawater cooled exhaust elbow Engine Mounting: Tuned front and rear cushion-type rubber mounts. Adjustable.
Key specifications
- Builder
- Fountaine Pajot
- Model
- Astrea 42
- Year
- 2023
- Length overall
- 41.27 ft
- Yacht type
- Sail Catamaran
- Condition
- Brokerage
- Cabins
- 6
- Heads
- 4
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Beam
- 23.62 ft
- Draft
- Available on request
- Fuel
- 470 liter
- Water
- 350 liter
Engines
Volvo · D2 50 · 50 horsepower · diesel Volvo · D2 50 · 50 horsepower · diesel
Co-brokerage listing. Confirm availability, specifications, and pricing with Glen.
The 2023 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 for sale is a sailing catamaran located in Seget Donji, Croatia. Listed at 41 feet with a 23.62-foot beam, Cata del Mar has twin Volvo D2-50 diesel engines, each rated at 50 horsepower. Its sail inventory includes a full-batten mainsail, roller-furling genoa and Parasailor, while the bowsprit and associated gear are specified for a Code 0 or gennaker. These details offer a useful starting point for comparing Astrea 42 model yachts for sale.
The listing also specifies a rigid cockpit bimini, an eight-place teak cockpit table and stainless-steel davits with a 40-size winch on the port side. Before proceeding, buyers may want to confirm the equipment included in the sale, review engine and sail records, and clarify any management-contract or company-share arrangements relevant to the transaction. Glen Appelbaum brings offshore cruising, delivery, charter, racing and brokerage experience to Southern Sailor, where he can help buyers assess the listing details and frame next steps.


