Astrea 42 Smart Electric

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This catamaran is the second in size in the sailing range from Fountaine Pajot after the Isla 40 and is a model now well-established in the cruising catamaran landscape: it has convinced charter companies and owners alike.

Published 03/06/2024

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 196

Published: july / aug. 2024

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The 42 is a beautiful cruising machine of reasonable size, is comfortable and technically accessible. Ease of use offshore, maneuverability in congested marinas, and attractive interior and exterior features: these are all assets for the Astrea 42, which adopts the latest generation Fountaine design.
This model is now available in a Smart Electric version that you can check out in this video.

Full test in our Multihulls World Special Issue N°22 Forever Green.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 41’3” (12.58m)
Beam: 23’7” (7.2m)
Draft: 4’1” (1.25m)
Light displacement: 28,000 lbs (12.7 t)
Mainsail: 753 sq ft (70m²)
Genoa: 441 sq ft (41m²)
Cabins: 3/4
Water: 2 x 92 US gal (2 x 350 l)
Fuel: 124 US gal (470 l)
Motors: 2 x 30/50 HP or 2 x 25 kW

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