Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Just Listed

Boat Overview

Sowilo is a 2020 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Owners Version, available for sale from her third private owner and has never been chartered. She is immaculately maintained and fully equipped for serious bluewater or off-grid cruising, featuring a thoughtfully upgraded systems suite including solar, lithium batteries, dual watermakers, and more. The layout is the highly sought-after "Maestro" version, featuring a spacious owner's hull to starboard with a king-size bed, generous storage, a walk-in shower, and a private head. The port hull includes two queen-size guest cabins, each with en-suite bathrooms - one featuring a separate shower and the other a combined wet head.


Interior Features

The saloon offers 360° views, ample natural light, and a full nav station with integrated systems monitoring. A U-shaped galley is well-appointed with:

Large countertop

Three independent fridge/freezer units

Gas oven

Stovetop

Additional cooking appliances including a pizza oven, plancha grill, and air fryer


The cockpit is shaded and spacious, with wraparound seating, a cockpit table, and access to both the helm and top deck, which offers dual sunloungers and panoramic views. A forward cockpit and large trampolines complete the exterior lounging areas.


Energy and Comfort Systems

Sowilo is equipped for energy independence and comfort, with:

1,300 watts of solar

Victron lithium house bank

Victron Multiplus inverter/charger

Cerbo GX monitoring system

13.5kW Onan generator


Electrical systems are based around 240V/50Hz AC and 12V DC, and include a shore transformer for worldwide compatibility. The vessel has air conditioning throughout, a small washing machine, and a full suite of Victron and Garmin electronics including autopilot, radar, AIS, and multiple MFDs.


Propulsion

Propulsion comes from twin Volvo D2-50 diesel engines with saildrives, complemented by a new Yamaha 25HP outboard on the tender. Recent upgrades include:

New anchor chain

Trampoline

Various system services (generator, watermakers, engines)


A wide array of tools, spares, safety gear, galleyware, and cruising equipment are included, making this a truly turn-key vessel.


Current Status and Price

Sowilo is currently stored on the hard in Antigua and is priced at $584,000. She is ideal for a couple or family seeking an immediately available, ocean-ready cruising catamaran. For more information, to request a detailed inventory, or to schedule a viewing, please contact listing broker Devon Norris. Co-brokerage inquiries are welcome.


Additional Information


Accommodation


(3) cabin, (3) head owners suite Maestro version

Sleeps six, king-sized bed in starboard aft main cabin with full sized bathroom and walk-in shower, separate head

Queen-sized bed port forward cabin, with small en-suite bathroom with toilet and basin

Queen-sized bed port aft cabin, with en-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and separate shower

(3) heads

Saloon with coffee table seating

Interior nav station/chart table

U-shaped galley with double drawer refrigerators and 1 front opening freezer

Spacious cockpit with large dining table and benches along port side with centre-line bench that houses connection for possible dive compressor

Cockpit cover shades on all sides to protect from elements

Stairs leading up to helm station with large helm bench seating three people and soft top Bimini

Another smaller staircase leads up to top deck with 2 sun loungers beneath the boom

Lovely spacious front seating area above trampoline

Interior Comforts and Amenities


U-shaped galley with Vitrifrigo DW180.2RF two drawer refrigerator unit

(1) front opening under-counter Isotherm CR90F freezer, 1 front-opening Vitrifrigo C75LX bar fridge in cockpit

Above counter oven and 3-burner Eno cooktop running off propane gas cylinder

Coffee maker

Airfyer

Soda stream

Kettle

Toaster

Plancha grill in cockpit - factory installed

Extra pizza oven and salamander grill

(2) Water makers, (1) Aquabase 60l/h 12V; (1) portable Rainman 120l/h 110V

Small washing machine in port forward bathroom; for a bigger washing machine the connection is available in main bathroom

(6) Dometic airconditioners cooling & heating

Smoke and co2 detectors

(6) Fire extinguishers checked 8/24

Electronics and Navigation

Located at the raised helm position:

Garmin GPSMap 1222xsv (12") multi-function Plotter with Fantom 18 radar

Plastimo Contest Magnetic Bulkhead Compass

(2) Garmin GMI 20 multifunction Instruments

Garmin GND10 Autopilot Control Head

(2) Volvo Engine Panels

(2) Volvo ECU for engines and (1) set twin morse levers

(1) Quick Chain Counter and Anchor Remote


Located at the chart table are:

Garmin GHS 11i DSC/VHF Radio

Garmin AIS800 transceiver

Garmin GPSMap 1224xsv 12" multi-function Plotter with Fantom 18 radar

Cerbo GX7 Color Control Display

Victron BMV-712

Fusion MS-RA70NSX audio/video system

Water Gauge

Fuel Gauge

Electrical Systems


ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - 240V/50Hz AC

AC power can be supplied via the Onan-Cummins 6MDKBN diesel generator located within the port bridge deck locker or by the Victron Energy Multiplus Compact 12/3000/120 inverter charger which is mounted in the starboard engine room


Shore Power Socket:

Shore power socket is a Marinco 125/250V socket with screw on cover

3600W isolation transformer fitted to the vessel with 120V/240V auto sensing to connect the shore power to the vessel's internal 120V system

125V/250V distribution and breakers located within the port engine room on the forward bulkhead

House batteries

Inverter charger

Solar Controller

230V/110V breakers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - 12V DC


Batteries:

House batteries are located within the starboard engine room and were noted to be four (4) Victron Energy 12.8V/200AHr Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries which are secured in place.

System uses two (2) external Victron Energy BMS 12-200 battery management units with Victron Cerbo GX and a GX7 color display for system monitoring and control

Four (4) rigid solar panels (1,300W total) on the hardtop

Controlled by two (2) Victron Energy Smartsolar 100/50 MPPT charge controllers

115A high output alternators on each engine

Victron Energy Multiplus Compact 12/3000/120 inverter charger

Deck and Hull Equipment


Primary anchor is a 33kg galvanized Rocna Vulcan anchor with a new 300ft chain of 10mm galvanized steel

Second anchor is a Fortress FX-23 aluminum anchor with a bucket of West Marine chain/rode (for vessels up to 40ft)

Third anchor, which is the original Lewmar Delta anchor shipped as standard with the vessel at new

Windlass is a Quick 12V/1000W windlass with rope drum on top and is operated by a wired remote control

Vessel's lifelines or guardrails run along the side of the vessel from a short pushpit at the aft end of either side and continue forward to the pulpits. The guardrails are a 2-course system with clear 5mm stainless-steel wire and tapered pass-through stanchions

Across the transom is a 1-inch diameter stainless-steel rail system which is also used for the rear support when sitting on the cross-deck benches

DAVITS/DINGHY LIFTING ARRANGEMENT

Dinghy is raised, lowered and stored on a dinghy lift platform, which is raised and lowered using a remote wireless fob

Sails and Rigging

RUNNING RIGGING

Reefing of the mainsail (when rigged) is by single line reefing with all lines led back to the helm position


SAILS
The working sails consist of:

Genoa - constructed out of white Dacron by Incidences Sails, France, around 9.6 Oz weight cloth and is furled around the forestay extrusion

Mainsail - constructed out of similar material to the Genoa by the same loft and is stowed on the boom, inside the stack pack and lazy jacks with the stack pack zipped closed to protect the Dacron from UV


STANDING RIGGING

Mast is supported by a single set of shrouds and single forestay with a double set of swept spreaders and forward struts with diamond stays to set the prebend in the mast

Mechanical Equipment


12kva Cummins Onan generator 3950 hours

Aquabase watermaker 60l/h

Rainman watermaker 120l/h

Small washing machine

Engine Info


Engine hours are similar but previous owner replaced engine counter at 500h for Starboard side as it was faulty

Tankage


Stainless steel diesel tank, 400L capacity

(2) Fresh water tank blue polyform, total capacity 700L

Blackwater system (2) polyform holding tanks

Owners Comments and Boat History

Having sailed on an older Fountaine Pajot in previous seasons, we fell in love with the design and decided to treat ourselves with a newer model for the 24/25 Caribbean season. The Astrea 42 owners version fitted all our criteria for living onboard as a small family in a compact yet spacious design.
Sowilo comes set up with all the amenities to live off-grid in style and comfort, including full solar power set up, large generator 11kva perfect for charging batteries on cloudy rainy days and to run aircons when needed; plenty fridge/freezer space for easy provisioning to spend extended time in remote and quiet anchorages; 2x water makers for glorious long showers, Starlink for online schooling and staying connected, ample space and headroom in saloon and cockpit for comfortable relaxed living and entertaining. The additional forward seating area is perfect to catch the cooling breeze while sipping sundowners. And the top-deck sun-loungers are great for relaxing and sunbathing in ones own space.
The swim platform (dinghy lift) is a convenient feature for easy access between boat and water while on anchor, perfect for diving, snorkelling and other water sports. It also makes loading goods in and off the dingy a breeze.
Sowilo is very easy to sail single handed if needed or great fun for two, with all lines leading to the spacious helm which comfortably accommodates 2-3 people under sail.
Sowilo comes fully set up with an easily accessed tool and spares cupboard containing everything needed for all running repairs and maintenance.
The galley has plenty of storage space and comes fully set-up with all cooking ware.
Sowilo is perfectly set-up for coastal cruising or long-term blue water cruising.
We are the third owners from new, never been chartered. We cruised the Caribbean chain for 2 seasons. Boat is currently stored on the hard in North Sound Marine, Antigua.


Maintenance and Upgrades


New trampoline in black flat netting 4/25 (stored onboard, just needs to be installed)

Life-raft serviced 8/24

Aquabase watermaker changed membrane & salinometer 10/24

Last haul out 11/24

New anti-fowling bottom paint 11/24

Replaced anchor chain with 300ft length of G43/10mm/P30 11/24

Engine serviced: oil, filters, impellers 11/24 (at Prt 1280h, Str 780h)

Generator serviced: oil, filters, impeller, belts at 4300h

Replaced throttle cables and throttle control box 12/24

Upgraded to new Yamaha 25hp dingy motor 10/24

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.