2020 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42

The 2020 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 is a cruising catamaran designed for owner-operators who value sailing performance and onboard comfort. This particular boat, Cloud Nine, has a history: it was demasted in 2020 but repaired professionally, with invoices available. It's now located in Hitchcock, Texas, and comes with a quote for new sails and rigging. The owner's version layout with three cabins and two bathrooms makes it ideal for extended cruising.
 

This catamaran suits a family or couple planning to cruise the Gulf Coast or beyond. The three-cabin layout provides space for guests, while the owner's version gives privacy. It's also a good option for someone who wants a turnkey boat with recent repairs and a known history. For those looking for a yacht for sale that can handle coastal sailing and occasional offshore passages, this Astrea 42 is worth considering.
 

Is the 2020 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Cloud Nine for Sale?

Yes, this 2020 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Cloud Nine is currently offered for sale through its listing broker. The yacht is located in Hitchcock, Texas, and was demasted in 2020 but repaired professionally, with invoices available. Because the documented repairs mitigate concerns, availability of a comparable example may be limited.
 

For buyers, availability is less important than reviewing the repair history. The repair invoices, rigging condition, and the quote for new sails and rigging should all be reviewed before making an offer. A professionally repaired example with documented invoices can have a very different ownership profile from another Astrea 42 without that history.
 

2020 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Cloud Nine Price

The asking price for this 2020 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Cloud Nine is $450,000. The boat's value is supported by the Fountaine Pajot brand and the owner's version layout, which is popular in the used market, and the documented repairs mitigate concerns about the hurricane history, which supports the asking price. Asking prices are subject to change and should not be treated as confirmed transaction values.
 

The purchase price is only part of the budget for a 42-foot catamaran. Owning a catamaran of this size involves costs beyond the purchase price. Annual maintenance, marina fees, and insurance are typical. Fuel consumption is modest with the Volvo engines, but the sails and rigging will eventually need replacement; a quote is available. Keep in mind that the hurricane history may affect resale, but the documented repairs mitigate concerns. Buyers should also account for a professional survey, sea trial, and general upkeep.
 

Performance and Propulsion

This Astrea 42 is powered by two Volvo 50HP D2 engines with low hours on starboard (113h) and 878h on port. The Volvo D2 engines provide reliable auxiliary power, and the low starboard hours and moderate port hours reflect the boat's history. Fuel consumption is modest with the Volvo engines.
 

The catamaran platform is designed for coastal sailing and occasional offshore passages, and the comprehensive electronics include a Garmin smart cruising pack with autopilot, VHF, AIS, radar, and two GPS units. Actual sailing performance and fuel consumption depend on load, sea conditions, sail trim, and hull maintenance, so a sea trial should be used to verify performance. The sails and rigging will eventually need replacement; a quote is available.
 

Exterior Design and Construction

This 2020 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Cloud Nine features an electric platform (150kg capacity), gas barbecue, foredeck cushions, and cockpit fridge that support outdoor living. The boat was demasted in 2020 but repaired professionally, with invoices available, and the current owner has maintained the interior well. The exterior layout is designed for coastal sailing and extended cruising.
 

Buyers should inspect the hulls, deck, bulkheads, rigging, mast, sails, through-hulls, and steering system, with special attention to the repaired areas. The electric platform, gas barbecue, foredeck cushions, cockpit fridge, deck hardware, and railings should also be reviewed. A thorough survey, especially of the rigging and repaired areas, is recommended, and the repair invoices should be reviewed before making an offer.
 

Interior and Accommodation

This 2020 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Cloud Nine offers an owner's version layout with three cabins and two bathrooms plus a central shower. Comfort features include air conditioning, a watermaker, generator, washing machine, and upgraded batteries with solar panels. The owner's version layout gives the owner privacy while providing space for guests.
 

Individual boats may have different upholstery, appliances, flooring, and interior finishes depending on specification. Buyers should inspect the owner's suite, guest cabins, bathrooms, central shower, saloon, galley, refrigeration, air-conditioning, watermaker, generator, washing machine, plumbing, and bilge systems for condition. The three-cabin owner's layout should be reviewed against your extended cruising plans.
 

What to Check Before Buying a 2020 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Cloud Nine

Before making an offer, review the repair invoices and the sail and rigging quote. A thorough survey, especially of the rigging and repaired areas, is recommended. The survey should cover the hulls, deck, bulkheads, rigging, mast, sails, through-hulls, steering system, electrical equipment, watermaker, generator, air-conditioning, plumbing, and bilge systems.
 

The two Volvo 50HP D2 engines should be inspected individually, including the 113h starboard and 878h port engine hours, service records, and cooling systems. Buyers should also test the Garmin smart cruising pack with autopilot, VHF, AIS, radar, and two GPS units, along with air conditioning, watermaker, generator, washing machine, upgraded batteries, solar panels, and other onboard systems. Contact the broker to schedule a showing and discuss the sail and rigging quote. This is an opportunity to own a well-equipped catamaran with a clear history.