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2023 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42

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Preveza, Greece
$618,771
Year2023
Length41'
TypeSailing
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Overview

Astrea 42 Maestro | Owner Version | Private | Preveza,Greece Highly specified private Astrea 42 with lithium power, generator, and full cruising inventory — ready for the 2026 Mediterranean season. A rare opportunity to acquire a highly specified 2023 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Maestro, still in first private ownership, Australian-owned, and already a winner, having taken first place at the 2025 Fountaine Pajot Owners’ Rendezvous. This privately maintained Comfort Version has been upgraded well beyond factory standard, featuring a Victron-based lithium power system, solar array, generator, air conditioning, and a comprehensive cruising inventory designed for comfortable long-term sailing. With the sought-after Maestro owner’s layout — one hull dedicated to a spacious owner’s suite and two guest cabins in the opposite hull — Migaloo II is perfectly suited to liveaboard life or extended Mediterranean cruising. Clean, thoughtfully equipped, and carefully maintained, she presents an excellent opportunity to step straight aboard a well-specified Astrea 42 without the delays or cost of a new build. Highlights • One-owner 2023 Astrea 42 Maestro – Private owners’ three-cabin version • Victron-based lithium battery bank – 4 × 280 Ah LiFePO₄ (≈14.3 kWh) • 800 W solar array with Victron MPPT controllers • Full remote system monitoring via phone or tablet • 9 kW Onan generator + twin alternators (on both Volvo D2-50s) • Victron Quattro II 3 kW inverter/charger • 6 × Frigomar air-conditioning units (56,000 BTU total) • Aquabase 12 V watermaker (105 L/h)

Additional details

Full Specification CONSTRUCTION • Builder: Fountaine Pajot • Model: Astréa 42 Maestro • Year: 2023 • Hull Number: 208 • HIN: FR-FPA59208A323 • Class: Sailing Catamaran • Hull & Deck: Fibreglass • Keel Type: Mini keels • Last Antifoul: January 2025   DIMENSIONS • LOA: 12.58 m (41 ft 3 in) • Beam: 7.2 m (23 ft 7 in) • Draft: 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in) • Air Draft: 21.65 m (71 ft) • Displacement: 12,695 kg (light)   MECHANICAL • Engines: 2 x Volvo Penta D2-50 (50 HP each) with MDi switches • Hours: 1935 hours (July 2025) • Last Engine Service: July 2025 • Drive Type: Saildrive • Propellers: 3-blade Gori folding with rope cutters & prop speed • Generator: Cummins Onan 9kW 220V/50Hz (serviced Jan 2025) • Reinforced steering system from new PERFORMANCE • Good under sail and power with folding props and lightweight design • Sail inventory includes high-performance sails and electric winches   TANKAGE • Fuel: 470 L (Diesel) • Water: 2 x 350 L • Blackwater: 45 & 90 L (Starboard & Port) • Hot Water: 40 L (Electric – starboard engine bay)   ELECTRICAL • Domestic Batteries: 4 x 280AH Li Time Lithium (House, Mar 2025) • Engine Start Battery: 2 x 50AH 800CCA • Solar: 2 x 400W (800W total) with 2 x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 • Inverter: Victron Quattro II 12/3000 120-50/50 2x120V • Alternator fitted to each engine to charge lithium batteries (standard is only one fitted to starboard engine) • Shore Power: 220V • Watermaker: Aquabase ESW901 12V – 105 L/hr RIGGING • Mast: Aluminium • Standing Rigging: 2023 • Bowsprit: Yes • Furlers: Yes • Main Halyard: Replaced with 10mm Dyneema (upgrade) • Radar reflector fitted   SAILS • Main Sail: 68 m² full batten with 3 reef lines (2023) • Genoa: 41 m² (2023) • Gennaker: 120 m² (2023) • Winches: 3 Lewmar at helm (2 electric), 1 manual in saloon • Lazy Bag reinforced • Navigation Charts: France to Türkiye   NAVIGATION • Garmin Smart Cruising suite with: • 2 x GPSMAP (8412 at helm, 8410 in saloon) • GMR Fantom radar • AIS800 (Send & Receive) • GMI20, GND10, VHF 315 • Autopilot with remote • Starlink and modem, Iridium Go • Hollyland Solidcom C1 2S duplex headsets (2)   DECK • Anchor: Rocna 33kg, 100m 10mm chain (Grade 70) • Spare Anchors: 2 x Delta (16 & 20kgs), 100M rode, 10M chain • Windlass: Quick 1500W (larger than standard 1000K) with chain counter at helm • Synthetic teak in cockpit and transoms • Factory bimini and enclosures (cockpit & helm) • Deck shower (hot & cold) • Fresh & salt water washdown (anchor locker & cockpit) • Weber Baby Q BBQ • Protective strip on transoms • Bow seats (2) • Cockpit, helm, foredeck & salon roof cushions • Gangway/passerelle – wooden   SAFETY • Liferaft: Plastimo 10-person +24 hr • Lifejackets: 12 (6 x 150N & 6 x inflatables), harnesses • PLB3 AIS units, Dan Buoy, Rescue light • EPIRB: GME 406MHZ MT600G • Fire extinguishers: 3 x 1kg, 2 x 4kg, fire blanket, fireballs in engine rooms • Bilge Pumps: 4 electric (1 per hull & engine room), 1 manual • Jackstays, grab rails, wooden plugs, radar reflector, extensive first aid, defibrillator   ACCOMMODATION • Cabins: 3 Queen cabins with fans and curtains • Owner’s Suite: Electric toilet (fresh/salt water), large walk-in shower • Guest Cabins: 2  both with electric toilets (fresh/salt), Jack & Jill shared shower • Beds: Slatted bases, toppers, linens, duvet, blankets, & pillows included • Safe: Sygonix combination • Carpentry modifications to increase storage and safety • 6 x Frigomar 220V 56K BTU air-conditioning units   LAYOUT:  One hull is dedicated to the owner's suite, with generous headroom, walk-in shower, and full privacy. The guest hull has two queen cabins, each with its own head and a shared central shower room – ideal for visitors or family. The saloon is spacious with wrap-around windows, while the cockpit and helm area provide great visibility and lounging space.   DOMESTIC: • Washing Machine: Bosch 7kg • Dishwasher: Bosch • Fridge/Freezer: • Vitrifrigo 144L fridge (salon) • Vitrifrigo 90L freezer (drawer type) • Indel Webasto Isotherm 75L (cockpit) • Galley: • Airlux 3-burner gas stove & oven • Brandt microwave • Full crockery, cutlery, and accessories for 6 • Nespresso Gran Lattissima, sodastream, toaster, blender, kettle • Acuva UV water filter with smart faucet • Circulatory fans • Fusion stereo with Bose speakers • Samsung 32” TV CANVAS • Factory bimini with canvas roof • Winter cockpit & helm clears • Sunshades for salon windows, cockpit, and helm • Foredeck sunshade   TENDER • Highfield Hypalon RIB 3.4m with steering console plus tender cover for winter storage • Engine: Yamaha F20 4-stroke (serviced Jan 2025) • Stainless steel davits • Electric davit lift winch   MISCELLANEOUS • 1 x Inflatable SUP & pump • Folding bicycle • Hookah dive compressor, dive masks, fins, noodles • Extensive tools incl. Bosch drill & grinder, bolt cutter, bosun chair, rope cutter, heat rope cutter, comprehensive tool kit • Karcher vacuum and pressure washer • Printer: HP LaserJet M110 • Charts, courtesy flags, navigation tools • Mooring: 2 x 15M stern lines, 20M spring line, 9 fenders • Mooring reels: 2 x 80M webbing + straps (for Med mooring) • Equipment manuals are on board EXTRA DETAILS • Helm wheel brake, line holders, helm cover (for winter storage) • Barometer, compass dividers, lead lines • Midship cleats, cleat protectors for all cleats, elastic safety lines, motoring & anchor cone   TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX  Listed below are the documents (or copies) that have been seen during the listing process: • Australian Registration • VAT Status: Not Paid • Full Title Documentation • Builder’s Certificate • RCD Certificate of Conformity KNOWN DEFECTS  None     HISTORY Built in 2023 and delivered to her current private owners in La Rochelle, Migaloo II has been maintained to an exceptional standard and has never been chartered. She was the proud winner of the 2025 Fountaine Pajot Owners' Rendezvous and has benefited from continuous upgrades since launch, including lithium batteries, a comprehensive safety inventory, and an impressive suite of cruising equipment.   The yacht is owned by a small syndicate of like-minded individuals who were closely involved in the build process and have maintained her with a generous budget and high attention to detail. Their thoughtful ownership is immediately evident upon stepping aboard, with every aspect of the yacht reflecting careful care and investment. Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Key specifications

BuilderFountaine Pajot
ModelAstrea 42
Year2023
Length overall41 ft
Catamaran typeSailing
ConditionUsed
Cabins3
Heads3
Hull materialFiberglass
Waterline length12.64 meter
Beam7.2 meter
Maximum draft1.25 meter

Accommodations

Cabins3
Heads3
Convertible saloonNo

Engines and performance

Number of engines0

Systems and deck equipment

Trim tabsNo

Price, tax, and warranty

Tax statusNot Paid

Summary

This used 2023 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Catamaran is a 41-foot sailing catamaran located in Preveza, Greece. Its fiberglass hull is paired with mini keels, while the Maestro owner’s configuration provides three cabins and three heads. One hull is dedicated to the owner’s suite, with two guest cabins arranged in the opposite hull. Listed dimensions include a 12.58-meter overall length, 7.2-meter beam, and 1.25-meter maximum draft. The boat is powered by two Volvo Penta D2-50 diesel engines with saildrives and three-blade Gori folding propellers.

Electrical and onboard systems include a 9 kW Cummins Onan generator, four 280 Ah lithium house batteries, an 800-watt solar array, and a Victron Quattro II inverter/charger. Six Frigomar air-conditioning units are listed, along with an Aquabase 12-volt watermaker rated at 105 liters per hour. Cruising equipment includes Garmin electronics, Starlink, Iridium Go, a Highfield Hypalon tender with Yamaha F20 outboard, and 100 meters of chain with a 33-kilogram Rocna anchor. The galley inventory also includes a Bosch dishwasher and washing machine.

Disclaimer

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