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2004 Fountaine Pajot Athena 38
One Owner Since New, Turnkey & Upgraded (2025)
A rare find in Pattaya, this one-owner Athena 38 has been lovingly maintained since new and is offered in true turnkey condition. With a meticulous service history, major upgrades including a new offshore-spec furling genoa and storm jib (2023), and her most recent full haul-out and engine/saildrive service completed in 2025, she’s ready to sail away today. Few catamarans of this age present with such care, transparency, and proven reliability.
Broker’s Notes
You wouldn’t guess she’s over 20 years old from a walkthrough, her condition is exceptional. The original and only owner is a long-time Fountaine Pajot customer; this Athena 38 is his second FP, chosen for the brand’s balance of quality, value, and ease of maintenance. He specifically selected the 29 HP Yanmar engines over the standard 19 HP option for additional power and reduced engine load and wear. He has consistently praised her sailing performance and reliability.
Maintenance records have been kept from day one, with Yanmar servicing every 250 hours and major five-year overhauls as part of the owner’s maintenance program. The latest full five-year service was completed in 2025, together with a fresh haul-out and antifouling.
Currently in charter, she is being sold only due to the owner’s health. For serious buyers, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-kept, proven yacht with a transparent ownership history.
Key Highlights
Hauled out with 5 fresh coats of Interswift antifouling applied (protection expected to last ~5 years), 2025.
Engines & Saildrives: Full 5-year service completed, 2025.
Full documented maintenance history available.
New furling genoa & storm jib (Offshore spec), 2023.
Standing rigging inspected, report available, 2021.
Electronics: Raymarine Axiom Pro plotter, AIS, autopilot, multi-displays, JBL cockpit speakers.
New Trojan house batteries & Victron charging system, 2025.
Lofrans windlass, 2024 & new anchor chain, 2023.
Supertramp (mesh) trampoline, 2023.
Full cockpit enclosure (RECASEM fabric) & Sunbrella cushions, 2022.
Solar panels, wind generators, dinghy + outboard, kayak, BBQ included.
4 cabins, 2 heads, spacious saloon - ideal for liveaboard or charter.
Equipment procurement details available.
All equipment manuals and log books available.
Bottom Line
A rare opportunity to secure a turnkey, owner-loved Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 in Southeast Asia. She’s available now in Pattaya, Thailand.
Call Dadae or contact Asiamarine for the walkthrough video, and inspection arrangements.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Principal Specifications
Principal Specifications
Builder / Model: Fountaine Pajot – Athena 38
Year: 2004
Hull Type: Catamaran
Rig Type: Sloop rig
Hull Material: Fiberglass / GRP
Length Overall (LOA): 11.60 m (38 ft 1 in)
Beam: 6.30 m (20 ft 8 in)
Draft: 0.95 m (3 ft 1 in)
Unloaded Displacement (approx.): 5,500 kg (5.5 t)
Max Loaded Displacement (approx.): 7,800 kg (7.8 t)
Keel Type: Fixed mini keels
Fuel Capacity: 1 × 170 L diesel tank + 1 × 85 L diesel tank (total 255 L / 67 gal)
Water Capacity: 2 × 320 L stainless steel tanks (total 640 L / 169 gal)
Upgraded & Inventory
Sails & Rigging
Mainsails
IAN SHORT square-top mainsail, 58 m², 3 reefs, new reefing lines (2017)
Headsails
ROLLY TASKER furling genoa – offshore specification (2023)
ROLLY TASKER furling storm jib – offshore specification (2023)
Light-Air / Downwind
ROLLY TASKER Code 0 (medium weight) on FACNOR continuous-line furler; stored in port forepeak (2010)
INCIDENCE spinnaker, 90 m², undersized; handle with care due to age; stored in starboard forepeak (1984)
Covers, Rigging & Hardware
Lazy bag & lazy jacks (2023)
Standing rig inspected by Blue Seas Marine; fittings replaced (2025)
RECASEM mainsail cover (Dec 2020)
Folding mast steps to top of mast (2018)
Dyneema mainsail halyard; mainsail & genoa sheets (2017)
Combined Code 0 bowsprit & additional anchor roller fitting (2009)
Navigation & Communications
Helm Station
Raymarine Chartplotter Axiom Pro (2019, replacement for eS Series)
Raymarine VHF with Raymic cockpit extension (2019)
Raymarine Autopilot control screen (2018)
Raymarine Tridata Repeater (2018)
Raymarine Wind Instrument (2018)
Chart Table / Navigation Area
Raymarine Pilot control repeater (2018)
Raymarine Log/Depth/Speed transducers (2018)
Raymarine VHF + AIS Class B transceiver (2017)
Raymarine C-Series chartplotter (2009, screen unreadable)
FM/AM receiver (2004)
USB outlets (2019)
Portable & Backup Gear
ICOM waterproof handheld VHF (2018)
Steiner 7×50 binoculars (2018)
Sextant, compass, signaling mirror, rulers/dividers
Audio / Entertainment
JBL waterproof cockpit speakers (2018)
Electrical Systems
Batteries & Charging
Trojan house batteries – 4 × 6V (530Ah total, renewed 2025)
Start Battery with Victron smart solenoid (2024)
Victron Phoenix charger – 30A (2008)
2 × Engine alternators – 50A each (2009)
Solar & Wind Power
Panasonic solar array: 2 × 80W panels (2009) + 1 × 320W panel with Victron controller (2018) — 480W total capacity
2 × Rutland 914i windchargers (2017)
Shorepower & Outlets
220V shorepower system with breaker box (aft cabin)
Multiple outlets throughout cabins, galley, saloon, chart table & cockpit
USB/12V charging outlets at chart table and cockpit (2019)
Lighting
Full LED refit (2023) – interior, navigation, and deck lights
Interior
Saloon
New Perspex main door (2020)
Bright and airy saloon with comfortable seating and dining area
Galley
ENO 3‑burner cooker with electronic ignition (2019)
Isotherm hot water tank (2018)
Pressurized hot/cold water system with pump (2017) + salt water foot pump (2017)
Isotherm fridge box 150L with freezer compartment
Double sink with drip tray and built‑in trash compartment
Plastimo oven (2004)
Cabins
4 cabins with fans
Practical storage in forepeaks
Heads / Bathrooms
Jabsco manual toilets (with spare service kits and pumps)
Hot/cold washbasins and showers
Electric shower tray pumps (double as bilge pumps)
Deck & Exterior
Cockpit & Comfort
Custom hardtop bimini with full enclosure and new RECASEM graphite canvas (2022)
Cockpit cushions and covers
Magma BBQ with electronic ignition (2019)
Swim ladder extended to 5 steps (2019)
Deck shower set (2017)
Anchoring, Deck Hardware & Hatches
Escape hatches resealed/new seals (2018)
Lofrans Cayman windlass 1kW with remote (2024)
New 10mm/55m anchor chain (2023)
Delta 22kg anchor with chain/rope (2017)
Bruce 20kg spare anchor (2017)
Supertramp (mesh) trampoline (2023)
Wichard jacklines (2019)
Stainless Ø5 mm lifelines (2018)
Folding mast steps to top of mast (2018)
Covers & Sun Protection
Trampoline sunshade (2019)
Fenders and dock lines
Heavy‑duty awning covering main cabin & foredeck (2007)
Tender Handling
Dinghy davits
Safety Equipment
Fire extinguishers renewed throughout (2024)
Zodiac 8‑person liferaft, serviced (2019)
8 lifejackets (2019)
First aid kits (2019) and flare box (2024)
3 x Horseshoe & 2 x MOB light (2017); telescopic IOR Dan buoy with light (2018)
Older safety gear retained as backup: 3 Plastimo harnesses (2004)
Pumps & Systems
Manual/automatic bilge pump – port corridor (2025)
Manual/automatic bilge pump – starboard corridor (2018)
Manual/automatic bilge pumps – both engine rooms (2009)
Tender & Toys
Tohatsu 5hp outboard (2024)
Yamaha 8hp Enduro outboard (2012, serviced 2024)
Cholamark 2.7m tender (2006)
2 × rod holders + PENN fishing rod (2018)
One‑person kayak (2006)
Director chair & beach chair (2010)
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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