New Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42 wins 'Multihull of the Year' Award

The new Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42 has been awarded 2018 Multihull of the Year © Kate Elkington

Fountaine Pajot's latest sailing catamaran, the Astréa 42, has won a major international marine award being voted "Multihull of the Year" by the prestigious French Voile magazine and Le Monde du Multicoque.

The catamaran has burst onto the world stage since its April launch at the Grand La Motte boat show in France earning critical acclaim by industry professionals and setting new sales records.

Multihull Solutions, the exclusive Asia Pacific dealer and importer for Fountaine Pajot Catamarans, has already taken more than ten orders for the Astréa 42 with numerous additional enquiries flooding in.

The new Astréa 42 is distinguished by its abundance of natural light, energetic lines, elegant living spaces and unparalleled comfort, while delivering sheer pleasure underway.

The catamaran features all the elements that contributed to making the shipyard's recent release, the Saona 47, an international success. The Astréa 42 features an inverted bow, which gives the boat an elegant and dynamic line while offering incomparable interior space.

The Astréa 42 was conceived and designed to facilitate free-flowing movement throughout the boat, as well as linking the helm station with the outdoor relaxation and living spaces from coachroof to cockpit.

The coachroof features a double seat at the helmstation and a built-in sun lounger. The spacious cockpit, equipped with an optional integrated plancha grill, is the perfect place to relax and feel at one with the sea, and also offers a Beach Club option that provides an embedded gangway.

The decadent saloon has been designed with expansive panoramic windows that bathe the interior in natural light. Her U-shaped galley transitions seamlessly with the cockpit courtesy of a vast sliding pocket door.

The catamaran is available in two versions – Owner and Quatuor – with 12 bathroom layout options, making it ideal for private or commercial use.

The Astréa 42 is priced from AUD $650,000 ex-factory in France or AUD $900,000 landed in Australia with all taxes paid and essential options included.

Further details on the Astréa 42 can be obtained by contacting Multihull Solutions on 1300 855 338 or +61 7 5452 5164 (within Australia), +64 (0) 9 432 7032 (within New Zealand), +66 (0) 76 238 117 (within Asia), emailing or visiting the website at www.multihullsolutions.com.au.