Fountaine Pajot 42' Venezia 42
Launched in 1992, the Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 is a 42' cruiser designed by Joubert/Nivelt, becoming a popular, well-constructed choice for both charter and family use. With nearly 200 units built, this model is known for its rigidity and ability to handle heavy loads without loss of performance.
Overview
The Venezia is not a light boat, at least not by multihull standards.
This is a genuine cruising catamaran and can carry a load without immediately immersing the hulls and destroying performance. The hulls have a narrow entry and the bows are nearly plumb, the waterline length is 41 feet. The spacious bridgedeck is just over 27 feet long, giving the boat a feeling of rigidity, and accounting for some of the weight.
That description highlights the exact reasons why the Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 earned its reputation as a rugged, dependable blue-water cruiser. By prioritizing load-carrying capacity and structural rigidity over pure racing performance, it serves as a highly capable platform for long-distance liveaboards.
<<<4 Cabin, Never Chartered>>>
Yanmar 3GM30FC Port/Starb Engines rebuilt with service documentation available upon request….. Jan/Feb 2026
Approx 60 hours on both engines since rebuild.
Synthetic teak decking accents and new gelcoat applied and stamped with custom made nonskid patterns.
Marine air conditioning in all four cabins.
Kubota 7.5KW Generator
Check details below for equipment and more upgrades.
Dinghy and outboard excluded
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Deck/Hull
All winches are 2-speed self-tailing
ProFurl 42 Head Sail Furling System (Lower Drum New 2020)
Mainsheet Traveler (new 2018)
Hull Painted 2016 and waxed every year
Custom Aft Seating Port & Starboard (new 2023)
Underwater Lighting (new 2016)
Bottom anti-fouling paint (Oct 2025)
Sails and Rigging
Standing rigging (new 2017)
Running rigging (new 2022)
Spinnaker sock, no spinnaker
All Clutch Cleats Replaced 2016
Doyle Head Sail, Custom Doyle Main sail w/ Stack Pack / Lazy Jack System (new 2016)
Electrical
650W Solar panels (new 2023)
Kubota 7.5KW Generator....hours unknown...no working hour meter
4 Trojan T-105 Batteries (2026), 2 AGM Engine Batteries (2019)
120V AC outlets - twelve
12V outlets - nine
3000W inverter/charger for 120V outlets
Engines
Engine type: inboard sail drive
Engine make: Yanmar
Engine model: 3GM30....approx 60 hours on both since rebuild
Fuel type: Diesel
Power: 2 x 29 HP
Propeller type: 2-blade folding, plus spare set of props
SailDrive SD20 Drives,Transmission Seal Replacement Port & Starboard 2025/2026 , Oil & Housing seals 2023, Lower bearings 2023
Many new Yanmar 3GM30 engine spare parts
New rudder bearings and races on both rudders 2023
Ground Tackle
Goiot 312 electric windlass
70lb Bruce anchor with 150' of 3/8" chain
40lb Danforth anchor with 25' of 3/8" chain and 200' 3/4" rode
Anchor bridle with snubber (New Feb 2023)
Seawater washdown in anchor locker
Safety and Extra Items
Drogue with 200' rode
Many Life jackets
Flares, safety items, etc
3 inflatable offshore life vests with harnesses for jack lines
2 Bow to Stern jack lines
Lots of spare parts and filters
2 Inflatable SUPS with paddles
Starlink ready with mount, outlet
2 offshore fishing rods with lures
4 West Marine cockpit chairs & pillows
Inflatable 4 person lounger
Kuuma stainless steel BBQ with rail mount
12V Fans throughout
USB chargers in berths
Sony marine FM/AM/CD radio with Bluetooth
Marine speakers in saloon and cockpit
Isotemp water heater, engine heated
Equipped for Water Maker Under Starboard Forward Bunk (Electric & Plumbing)
Shower & fresh water washdown aft at sugar scoop
Galley
SeaFrost 2 Panel Freezer System w/ ETT Controller (New 2020)
12V Isotherm Refrigeration System (New 2018)
Double stainless steel sink with under counter whole-house water filter
3-burner built-in stove with oven
Propane gas shutoff solenoid
120V Espresso Machine
All dishes, pots, pans, knives, and utensils are staying
Cockpit
Large cockpit table with seating for six
Very elegant, custom Hard Top w/LED Color Lights, Nav Monitor Housing (new 2016)
Side Panels & Windshield, sunscreens (new 2016)
Helm Seat Captains Chair (new 2018)
Nav equipment
Raymarine linear drive autopilot with spare drive unit
Wifi network transmitting Raymarine data to phones & tablets, computer
Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot, 60+ wind, depth, speed
AIS receiver
Uniden UM525 VHF Radio with cockpit remote mic
AIS & VHF masthead antennas and mast wiring (new 2024)
Steering compass
Handheld compass
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