Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42
Cruising Sailboat
The Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 is a 12.58 m cruising catamaran with a 7.20 m beam, three- or four-cabin layouts, twin fixed keels, 106 sq m upwind sail area, and twin 30 hp diesels. It suits private or charter cruising where cockpit access, cabin count, bridge-deck volume, and engine/sail package matter more than monohull-style pointing ability.
Key Specifications
- LOA
- 12.58 m / 41.3 ft
- Beam
- 7.20 m / 23.6 ft
- Draft
- 1.25 m / 4.1 ft
- Category
- Cruising Sailboat
- Builder
- Fountaine Pajot
- Model years
- 2018-present
- Use cases
- Coastal, Bluewater
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Review highlights
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Easy to handle and comfortable for long weekends.
The standout quality is how balanced the boat feels once conditions build. The deck layout keeps movement calm, the interior has enough practical storage for a real trip, and the systems access is better than expected for routine owner checks. I would still inspect service records, canvas, batteries, and through-hulls carefully, but as a model it feels confidence-inspiring and easy to recommend.