NO BRAINER II | 2022 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Catamaran

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US

NO BRAINER II | Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Catamaran 42ft

US $534,995

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US

About

Welcome aboard NO BRAINER, a never-chartered privately sailed 2022 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 3-cabin/3-head Maestro layout.

Delivered new to her owners in France, NO BRAINER has since done exactly what she was designed and built to do - cruised extensively throughout the Mediterranean, crossed the Atlantic on her own bottom, and gone on to explore some of the most beautiful and historic parts of the Caribbean and the U.S. East Coast, including Florida, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, The Chesapeake Bay, and as far north as Boston. Despite that impressive cruising resume, NO BRAINER shows remarkably little wear, which is a clear reflection of attentive ownership, thoughtful maintenance, and pride of care by her owners.

NO BRAINER strikes a rare balance that cruisers look for: a catamaran that has been properly exercised and proven offshore, yet still feels fresh, clean, and dialed in. Her condition speaks for itself the moment you step aboard. With well-chosen upgrades and practical cruising additions already in place, NO BRAINER is turnkey and ready to continue on her adventure without the delays, uncertainty, or the premium price of a new build.

NO BRAINER is currently located just south of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, and is available for showings by appointment.

Below are just a few of NO BRAINER’s most notable features:

  • Maestro 3 cabin/3 head layout w/Jack & Jill shower in the port hull
  • 110V and 220V shore power inlets
  • Full Garmin Navigation and Electronics Package
  • Never chartered
  • Onboard Washing Machine and Freshwater Maker
See below for additional features...

GALLEY, ENTERTAINMENT & COMFORT
  • Vitrifrigo OCX Stainless Mini Fridge with Built-In Freezer Model C75 LX OCX
  • Vitrifrigo OCX Stainless Steel Double Drawer Refrigerator Model DW180.2RF
  • Isotherm Clean Touch Stainless 90-liter freezer
  • Airlux F6TF21R LPG Oven
  • Eno 3-burner LPG stove
  • Fusion MS-RA70N multi-zone AM/FM Bluetooth stereo
  • Fusion exterior speakers in the cockpit
  • Bose speakers in the salon
  • Exterior Weber 8500 BTU LPG grill in the cockpit Model Q 1000 TTNM
  • Frigidaire 26 lb. 12v Countertop Self Cleaning Ice Maker Model EFIC120-SS-SC
  • De’Longhi 12v Indoor Grill & Panini Maker Model CGH800-U
  • Hamilton Beach 12v 1L Electric Kettle
  • Gourmet 12v Digital Air Fryer w/7 quart basket

ELECTRONICS, NAVIGATION, & COMMUNICATIONS
  • Garmin GPSMAP 8410 Chart plotter
  • Garmin GHC20 Marine Autopilot Control Display
  • Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot
  • Garmin GMI 20 Marine Instrument Display (x2)
  • Garmin Fantom 18 Dome Radar
  • Garmin AIS 800 Transceiver
  • Garmin GHS 11 Wired VHF Handset at the navigation desk
  • Garmin GND 10 Black Box Bridge
  • Garmin GPS 19x NMEA 2000 position receiver/antenna
  • Starlink internet
  • Plastimo Contest Magnetic Compass
  • Plastimo aneroid barometer

ELECTRICAL
  • 110V + 220V shore power options (U.S. and EU charging)
  • 60hz onboard power system (U.S. standard)
  • 11.5kW Cummins Onan generator w/875 hours Model 11.5MDKDM-8138A
  • 1200W rigid/hard solar panels (400W x 3)
  • 600Ah AGM batteries (150Ah x 4)
  • Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100 | 30 Charge Controller (x3)
  • Victron MultiPlus 12V 80 Amp 120V Inverter Charger
  • Victron Galvanic Isolator Model VDI-64 A
  • Victron Blue Power inverter-charger Multi Control unit in the salon

MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, & OTHER APPLIANCES
  • LG ThinQ Washing Machine
  • SeaWater Pro 180 L/Hour watermaker
  • Air Conditioning (56,000 BTU) w/digital thermostat in each cabin and the salon
  • Fresh/Seawater electric heads (x3)
  • Par-Max 3 GPM 12v fresh water pump Model Q301J-115S-3A
  • Par-Max 2.9 GPM 12v fresh water pump Model 31395-0392 (x2)
  • Varem freshwater pressure accumulator tank Model S2008361CS015000
  • Sirocco II 12v fans throughout the vessel

SAILS & ON-DECK
  • Full batten Dacron square-top mainsail
  • Dacron Genoa on a ProFurl C420 curler
  • Code Zero on a factory-installed bowsprit with a continuous line furling system
  • Lewmar 40 Self-tailing electric winch on the port transom for the tender
  • Lewmar 45 Self-tailing manual winch port aft cockpit for the Code Zero
  • Lewmar 45 Self-tailing electric winch at the helm
  • Lewmar 50 Self-tailing electric winch at the helm
  • Lewmar 50 Self-tailing manual winch at the helm
  • Antal V-Cam 814 and Cam 611 clutches at the helm station (8 total clutches)
  • Antal V-Cam 814 clutch on the factory-installed bowsprit
  • Whale hot/cold fresh water deck shower at the starboard sugar scoop

ENGINES & PROPULSION
  • Volvo 50HP diesel engines w/130S saildrives:  Port 1,584 hours Starboard 1,590 hours
  • 3-blade folding props with Ambassador Stripper model line cutters

TENDER (additional equipment/not registered)
  • 2022 Highfield CL340 hypalon tender w/steering console and aluminum bottom
  • Honda 20HP Power Tilt outboard w/integrated throttle at the steering console

GROUND TACKLE
  • Quick Aleph AL3 12V/1000W windless w/wired remote
  • Mantus 65 lbs. galvanized anchor w/200 feet 3/8 inch anchor chain
  • Mantus anchor swivel

SAFETY, REGULATORY, & MISCELLANEOUS
  • U.S. Importation Duties not paid; vessel not available to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters
  • Transocean+ Type 1 10-person life raft
  • Jon Buoy Danbuoy marker and horseshoe in a solid case
  • ACR GlobalFix V4 EPIRB
  • LifeSling2 USCG-approved overboard rescue system
  • Whale manual bilge pump
  • Europe fire blanket
  • FireAngel smoke and fire alarm (battery operated)
  • Honeywell XC70 Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Trident LPG remote solenoid with button panel in the galley

RECENT MAINTENANCE
  • Sailbag annual maintenance (Jan. 2026)
  • Bottom paint (Jan. 2026)
  • Saildrive service and new zinc anodes (Jan. 2026)
  • Volvo engines scheduled oil and filter service (Dec 2025)

Specifications

  • Length: 42ft
  • Beam: 23' 6"
  • Draft: 4' 0"
  • Year: 2022
  • Hull: Fiberglass
  • Speed: 8
  • Status: Active

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SPECS

  • Designer: Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design
  • Keel: Other

MEASUREMENTS

  • Length Overall: 42 ft
  • Max Draft: 4' 0"
  • Bridge Clearance Measure: 67' 9"
  • Beam Measure: 23' 6"

ENGINE(S)

  • Total Power: 100
  • Engine Brand: Volvo Penta
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Engine Model: D2-50F
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Hours: 1584
  • Engine Power: 50 hp

  • Total Power: 100
  • Engine Brand: Volvo Penta
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Engine Model: D2-50F
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Hours: 1590
  • Engine Power: 50 hp

TANKS

  • Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (124 Gallons)
  • Fuel Tanks: 1 (124 Gallons)

Accommodations

  • Number of cabins: 3
  • Number of heads: 3

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.

The Multihull Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel though the vessel may be listed with another brokerage company.

 

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