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Fountaine Pajot Athena 38
10 current listings in our analysis (as at 02.11.2026).
What the model is suitable for
suitable with restrictions for blue-water sailing and long-distance cruising
Light, hand-laid catamaran with a foam core, a good reputation on forums and documented Atlantic crossings. She is suitable for the trade-wind route with two people, but is weight-sensitive and has low bridgedeck clearance. Spare parts from the shipyard are barely available for this series anymore.
Build period and series
Model ranges: 1994–2006
Shipyard
Fountaine Pajot, France
Shipyard key data
| Length overall | 11,6 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 6,3 m |
| Draft | 1 m |
| Displacement (light) | 5,5 t |
| Upwind sail area | 85 m² |
| Cabins charter version | 4 |
| Water tank | 360 l |
| Diesel tank | 200 l |
| Propulsion | 2 x diesel with saildrive, engines under the aft cabins |
| Design | Joubert/Nivelt, exterior design O. Flahault |
Verified information only: from data sheets, brochures and the shipyard's pages, individual figures from trade press tests. Individual boats may differ depending on version or refit.
More in the pre-purchase review: documented strengths and weaknesses of the model, recalls, our verdict on each model year and the review of a specific boat – costs up to readiness to sail, negotiation range, brief for the surveyor.