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MOONDANCE | 2003 FOUNTAINE PAJOT LAVEZZI 40 MAESTRO
MAESTRO OWNER’S VERSION | FRESHWATER ONLY | OVER $100,000 IN RECENT UPGRADES
Racine, Wisconsin
MOONDANCE may very well be the finest Fountaine Pajot Lavezzi 40 Maestro available anywhere.
This exceptional Maestro Owner’s Version combines comfortable accommodations, impressive sailing performance, an exclusively freshwater history, and more than $100,000 in recent upgrades.
The care and attention given to this yacht are undeniable. From her upgraded sailing systems and electronics to her lithium electrical system, synthetic decking, refreshed interior, galley improvements, tender, and numerous thoughtful customizations, MOONDANCE stands apart from the typical Lavezzi 40.
This two-owner vessel has never been operated in saltwater and is currently located on Lake Michigan at the Racine Yacht Club in Racine, Wisconsin.
For buyers who enjoy sailing as much as the destination, MOONDANCE offers a particularly compelling combination of performance, comfort, simplicity, and cruising capability.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE MAESTRO OWNER’S VERSIONMOONDANCE is the Fountaine Pajot Lavezzi 40 Maestro – Owner’s Version, featuring a dedicated owner’s hull with a spacious and comfortable private cabin, generous accommodations, and excellent storage throughout.
The three-cabin Maestro configuration provides considerably more privacy and owner comfort than the higher-density layouts commonly found in the charter market, making MOONDANCE particularly attractive for private cruising, extended voyages, and liveaboard use.
With a beam of approximately 21′ 4″, the Lavezzi offers remarkable living space for a performance-oriented catamaran in this size range. The adjoining salon and cockpit create inviting spaces for dining, relaxing, and entertaining, while abundant storage is found throughout the vessel.
OVER $100,000 IN RECENT UPGRADESMOONDANCE has benefited from an extensive program of modernization, improvements, and owner customization.
Notable features and recent upgrades include:
New standing and running rigging
New sails
Roller-furling boom
New autopilot
New radar
New Raymarine Axiom 9 electronics
New Alpha display
New 1,200 Ah lithium battery bank
New galley stove
New bottom paint
New synthetic decking
New interior and exterior upholstery
New Highfield console tender
Dinghy davits
68-inch onboard projection screen
Extensive storage and thoughtful owner customizations throughout
A recent underwater cleaning reported the bottom to be in excellent condition.
These are meaningful improvements that allow the next owner to enjoy the vessel without immediately facing the extensive modernization program so often required when purchasing a cruising catamaran of this vintage.
A CATAMARAN BUILT TO SAILThe Lavezzi 40 is a true sailing catamaran—not simply a platform for accommodations.
New standing and running rigging, new sails, and a roller-furling boom update MOONDANCE's sailing equipment while simplifying mainsail handling.
The owner reports that MOONDANCE will sail at 10–11 knots in favorable conditions without being pushed hard.
A broker-calculated Kelsall Sail Performance (KSP) figure of approximately 0.85 further illustrates the performance potential of the Lavezzi design. As a theoretical performance indicator, KSP should not be interpreted as a guaranteed vessel speed; actual performance depends upon wind velocity and angle, sail configuration, sea state, vessel loading, and other operating conditions.
Her shallow draft of approximately 3′ 7″ adds tremendous cruising flexibility when exploring anchorages, coastal cruising grounds, and shallow-water destinations.
TWIN YANMAR DIESEL POWERMOONDANCE is powered by twin 18 HP Yanmar diesel engines with approximately 1,500 hours.
These simple and economical engines provide auxiliary propulsion and excellent maneuverability in close quarters. The owner reports approximately 8–9 knots under power in favorable conditions.
1,200 AH LITHIUM SYSTEM — NO GENERATOR REQUIREDMOONDANCE does not have a generator—and her substantially upgraded electrical system is designed to minimize the need for one during normal cruising.
A massive 1,200 Ah lithium battery bank, inverter, and DC electrical system provide substantial onboard energy storage and can support vessel electrical demands for extended periods away from the dock. The battery system receives recharge from the engine alternators while underway.
The result is a quiet and efficient cruising arrangement without the noise, fuel consumption, weight, and additional maintenance associated with a generator.
This is a particularly attractive arrangement for owners who value quiet anchorages and simple onboard systems.
THOUGHTFULLY UPGRADED GALLEYThe galley has received several practical improvements and features a desirable double sink, new electric stove, and a large-capacity microwave oven.
The current owner removed the original oven and installed the larger microwave in its place, creating a practical arrangement that takes advantage of the vessel’s upgraded electrical system.
Importantly, the original oven has been retained and conveys with the vessel, allowing the next owner to reinstall it if desired.
COMFORT, ENTERTAINMENT & STORAGENew interior and exterior upholstery refreshes the yacht's appearance and onboard comfort, while the new synthetic decking provides an attractive and practical exterior finish.
Entertainment aboard is highlighted by an impressive 68-inch projection screen, creating an unusually large onboard viewing experience for a yacht of this size.
Storage is abundant throughout MOONDANCE. Thoughtful owner modifications and customization make excellent use of the available space while preserving the open, comfortable character for which the Lavezzi 40 is known.
The vessel has two heads, with one freshwater-flush toilet and one raw-water-flush toilet.
A Highfield console tender and dinghy davits provide convenient transportation ashore and make it easy to explore beyond the anchorage.
NOTABLE FEATURES & UPGRADESTwo-owner vessel
Exclusively freshwater use
Fountaine Pajot Maestro Owner’s Version
Three-cabin configuration
More than $100,000 in recent upgrades
New standing and running rigging
New sails
Roller-furling boom
New autopilot
New radar
New Raymarine Axiom 9 electronics
New Alpha display
New 1,200 Ah lithium battery bank
New electric galley stove
Double galley sink
Large-capacity microwave
Original oven retained and included
New bottom paint
Recent underwater cleaning with excellent bottom condition reported
New synthetic decking
New interior and exterior upholstery
68-inch projection screen
Highfield console tender
Dinghy davits
Twin Yanmar 18 HP diesel engines with approximately 1,500 hours
One freshwater-flush and one raw-water-flush toilet
Extensive storage throughout
Numerous thoughtful owner customizations
Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Model: Lavezzi 40 Maestro
Year: 2003
Configuration: Three-Cabin Maestro Owner’s Version
Location: Racine, Wisconsin
Length: 11.90 m / approximately 39′ 1″
Beam: 6.50 m / approximately 21′ 4″
Draft: 1.10 m / approximately 3′ 7″
Factory Light Displacement: approximately 6,200 kg / 13,669 lb
Fuel Capacity: approximately 250 L / 66 US gallons
Freshwater Capacity: approximately 560 L / 148 US gallons
Mainsail: approximately 55 m²
Genoa: approximately 35 m²
Engines: Twin Yanmar diesels
Power: 18 HP each
Engine Hours: approximately 1,500 hours
Reported Cruising Performance: approximately 8–9 knots under power in favorable conditions
MOONDANCE has enjoyed the significant advantage of exclusive freshwater use, and the condition of the vessel reflects attentive private ownership.
From her new rigging and sails to upgraded electronics, substantial lithium electrical system, synthetic decking, refreshed upholstery, galley modifications, entertainment system, tender arrangement, and numerous smaller details, this is clearly a yacht that has been continually improved to be used and enjoyed—not simply maintained to be sold.
For a buyer searching for a well-sorted Fountaine Pajot Lavezzi 40 Maestro Owner’s Version, MOONDANCE deserves serious consideration.
RACINE, WISCONSIN — NO NEED TO WAIT UNTIL SPRINGMOONDANCE is currently located at the Racine Yacht Club in Racine, Wisconsin.
There is no need to wait until spring to secure this exceptional vessel. Winter haul-out, winterization, and storage are available at Racine Yacht Club at remarkably attractive rates.
Winter storage arrangements are negotiable with the purchase, and the location also offers very attractive seasonal dockage pricing.
Purchase her now, secure economical winter storage, and have MOONDANCE ready for the next cruising season—or begin planning her relocation to your next cruising destination.
Over $100,000 in recent upgrades. Maestro Owner’s Version. Exclusively freshwater. Exceptional condition. Proven sailing performance.
This is not an average Lavezzi 40. What an absolute GEM. Don't let this one get away!
Contact the listing broker for additional information or to arrange a private showing.
Dimensions, capacities, displacement, and factory sail areas are nominal manufacturer figures. Engine hours, equipment, replacement sail dimensions, reported vessel speeds, condition, and other vessel particulars are subject to verification. Reported sailing and motoring speeds are owner-reported observations and should not be construed as guaranteed performance.
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