Fountaine Pajot Athena 38
Whangaparaoa, New Zealandon the market since 16 days
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Location - Gulf Harbour Marina, Auckland
1995 Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 | Kit
Kit is a proven offshore cruising catamaran now lying in Gulf Harbour, New Zealand, offered for sale as a U.S. tax-paid vessel. Having successfully completed a Pacific passage with her American owners, she stands as a capable and thoughtfully upgraded example of the popular Fountaine Pajot Athena 38.
Her voyage to New Zealand speaks to both her offshore ability and the level of preparation invested by experienced custodians. Since arrival, that commitment has continued with extensive upgrades across navigation, mechanical systems, electrical capacity, rigging and onboard comfort, presenting a genuinely turn-key cruising platform.
Sailing performance and ease of handling have been enhanced with a Raymarine Axiom chartplotter, serviced and upgraded Raymarine autopilot, new asymmetric spinnaker and new jib. Deck presentation is equally impressive with a new sail stack pack, replaced forward trampoline and refreshed non-skid finished in KiwiGrip. Saildrives have been serviced, antifouling renewed and ground tackle upgraded to a 25 kg Rocna anchor with Mantus swivel and substantial new chain.
Mechanical and electrical reliability have been key priorities. The port engine has been refurbished and rewired, complemented by a new wiring harness to starboard and DC-to-DC charging from both engines. Energy management is a standout feature, with 800W of solar, Superwind generation, Victron charge systems, a 400Ah lithium house bank, upgraded inverter/charger capability and galvanic isolation, delivering a modern and robust off-grid power platform.
Liveaboard comfort has not been overlooked. A Schenker Zen 30 watermaker supports extended cruising, while upgraded refrigeration, additional freezer capacity and renewed plumbing systems enhance practicality. The interior has been refreshed with new saloon cushions, updated benchtops and new flooring, creating a clean and contemporary feel.
Now berthed in Gulf Harbour, Kit represents an outstanding opportunity to step aboard a catamaran with proven passagemaking credentials and substantial recent investment. For buyers seeking a capable Pacific cruiser or a self-sufficient liveaboard ready to depart at short notice, she offers an appealing balance of performance, reliability and comfort.
General Specifications
Vessel Name – Kit Make – Fountaine Pajot Model – Athena 38 Year – 1995 Length – 11.58m / 38ft Beam – 6.3m / 20.67ft Draft – 1.07m / 3.51ft Air Height – 18.9m / 62ft Displacement – 5,588 Kg Fuel Capacity – 200 L Water Capacity – 568 L Hull Material – GRP Deck Material – GRP - New KiwiGrip non-skid, 2025 Keel Type – Mini keels - GRP Designer – Joubert-Nivelt Naval Architects Builder – Fountaine Pajot HIN – 251101710005 Place of Registration – Ventura, USA Registration Number – 1340917 Registration Expiry – 21st October 2028 Number of Helms & Position – 1 - Starboard Tax Status & Paid Where – Paid, USA Lying – Gulf Harbour Marina, Auckland Last Antifouling – Bottom painted – 2 coats of Trillux, 2024 General Notes – Significant upgrades in 2023, 2024, 2025
Engines
Number of Engines – 2 Engine Make – Yanmar Engine Model – 2GM20 Horsepower – 36 Hp Engine Year/s – Unknown - Port engine rebuilt “as new” in 2024 1st Engine Number – 27072 1st Engine Hours – 1,012 Hrs 2nd Engine Number – 02485 Last Service – November 2025 Fuel Consumption – ~3.8 L / Hr Fuel Type – Diesel Maximum Speed – 8 Knots Cruise Speed – 6 Knots Propellers – Fixed 2-blade aluminium Drive Type – Saildrives - seals & shafts replaced, 2023 Steering System – Cable Notes – Through-hulls replaced 2024, DC-DC chargers fitted 2024, Port engine refurbished with new wiring 2024, New wiring – starboard 2025
Accommodation
Cabins – 3 Double Berths – 3 Drop Down Saloon – Yes Head Height – 2m / 6.56ft Notes – Fourth cabin converted into workshop
Bathrooms
Showers – 1 Heads – 2 Heads Type – Manual Jabsco Holding Tanks – 1 Hot Water Capacity – 19 L Notes – New plumbing hoses, macerator pump 2024 & freshwater pump with accumulator 2025
Galley
Galley Location – Up Refrigeration – Cool Blue top-loading in saloon Freezer – External in workshop Stove – Force 10, 3-burner Oven – Force 10 Sink – Twin stainless-steel Notes – Extra freezer fitted in workshop; sink includes filtered drinking water tap
Electronics
Depth Sounder – Raymarine i50 Speed & Depth Autopilot – Raymarine EV1 with ACU200 – serviced & upgrade gear kit onboard 2025 Wind Instruments – Raymarine i60 Radar – Raymarine 4 kW 18" radome Chartplotter – Raymarine Axiom, 2023 AIS Auto ID System – Raymarine AIS650 GPS – Raymarine VHF – Cobra Marine submersible TV – Vizio 20" Notes – All electronics fully operational, updated to the latest software and networked via SeaTalk
Batteries
Battery House – 400 Amp/Hr lithium, 2024 Battery Engine – 2 × Lead-acid 100 Amp/Hr Battery Charger – Victron charge controller, 2024 Notes – Victron 120/240V charger, 2024
Electrical Equipment
Watermaker – Schenker Zen 30 L / Hr, 2024 Generator – WEN suitcase generator – 120v / 2000w Wind Generator – Superwind - blades replaced 2024 Solar Panels – 800w solar array 2024 with Victron controller 2024 Air Conditioning – MarineAire 6,000 BTU - 120v Heater – Diesel heater, onboard but not installed Inverter – Outback 3000w inverter/charger – rewired 2024 Alternator – 40A each engine Shore Power – 220v & 110v connections Notes – New Victron galvanic isolator 2024
Sail Inventory
Mast Material – Aluminum Standing Rig Material – Stainless steel wire Standing Rig Age – 2024 Age of Sails – 2023 / 2024 Main Sails – Full-batten, ~50 m² - good condition Headsails – 35 m² jib 2024 Screecher / Gennaker – Asymmetric Spinnaker 2023 Furlers – Profurl Winches – 4 Lewmar 44 Notes – New sail stack pack 2024
Safety Equipment
Bilge Manual – 1 Bilge Electric – 4 Life Raft – Ocean Safety - 4-person, hard case Life Jackets – 6 EPIRB – ACR Flares – Various Fire Extinguisher – 3 Kidde ABC - saloon & both engine rooms Notes – New bilge pumps installed throughout 2025
Ground Tackle
Anchor – Rocna with Mantus swivel 25 Kg, 2023 Chain / Rope – 61m of ⅜" galvanised chain 2024 Spare Anchor – 10 Kg aluminium Danforth - Viking Chain / Rope – 50m, 5/8" three-strand rope Windlass – Maxwell 1200w
Deck Gear & Accessories
Tender – West Marine 3.66m / 12ft - new cover 2024 Tender Outboard – Mercury 8 Hp 2-stroke, outboard 2024 Davits / Platform – Davits Deck Wash – Yes Deck Shower – Yes Bimini – Hard top Enclosures – Half enclosure Mooring Lines / fenders – Yes Notes – Front net replaced 2023. New saloon cushions, countertops & flooring
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.
1995 Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 | Kit
Kit is a proven offshore cruising catamaran now lying in Gulf Harbour, New Zealand, offered for sale as a U.S. tax-paid vessel. Having successfully completed a Pacific passage with her American owners, she stands as a capable and thoughtfully upgraded example of the popular Fountaine Pajot Athena 38.
Her voyage to New Zealand speaks to both her offshore ability and the level of preparation invested by experienced custodians. Since arrival, that commitment has continued with extensive upgrades across navigation, mechanical systems, electrical capacity, rigging and onboard comfort, presenting a genuinely turn-key cruising platform.
Sailing performance and ease of handling have been enhanced with a Raymarine Axiom chartplotter, serviced and upgraded Raymarine autopilot, new asymmetric spinnaker and new jib. Deck presentation is equally impressive with a new sail stack pack, replaced forward trampoline and refreshed non-skid finished in KiwiGrip. Saildrives have been serviced, antifouling renewed and ground tackle upgraded to a 25 kg Rocna anchor with Mantus swivel and substantial new chain.
Mechanical and electrical reliability have been key priorities. The port engine has been refurbished and rewired, complemented by a new wiring harness to starboard and DC-to-DC charging from both engines. Energy management is a standout feature, with 800W of solar, Superwind generation, Victron charge systems, a 400Ah lithium house bank, upgraded inverter/charger capability and galvanic isolation, delivering a modern and robust off-grid power platform.
Liveaboard comfort has not been overlooked. A Schenker Zen 30 watermaker supports extended cruising, while upgraded refrigeration, additional freezer capacity and renewed plumbing systems enhance practicality. The interior has been refreshed with new saloon cushions, updated benchtops and new flooring, creating a clean and contemporary feel.
Now berthed in Gulf Harbour, Kit represents an outstanding opportunity to step aboard a catamaran with proven passagemaking credentials and substantial recent investment. For buyers seeking a capable Pacific cruiser or a self-sufficient liveaboard ready to depart at short notice, she offers an appealing balance of performance, reliability and comfort.
General Specifications
Vessel Name – Kit Make – Fountaine Pajot Model – Athena 38 Year – 1995 Length – 11.58m / 38ft Beam – 6.3m / 20.67ft Draft – 1.07m / 3.51ft Air Height – 18.9m / 62ft Displacement – 5,588 Kg Fuel Capacity – 200 L Water Capacity – 568 L Hull Material – GRP Deck Material – GRP - New KiwiGrip non-skid, 2025 Keel Type – Mini keels - GRP Designer – Joubert-Nivelt Naval Architects Builder – Fountaine Pajot HIN – 251101710005 Place of Registration – Ventura, USA Registration Number – 1340917 Registration Expiry – 21st October 2028 Number of Helms & Position – 1 - Starboard Tax Status & Paid Where – Paid, USA Lying – Gulf Harbour Marina, Auckland Last Antifouling – Bottom painted – 2 coats of Trillux, 2024 General Notes – Significant upgrades in 2023, 2024, 2025
Engines
Number of Engines – 2 Engine Make – Yanmar Engine Model – 2GM20 Horsepower – 36 Hp Engine Year/s – Unknown - Port engine rebuilt “as new” in 2024 1st Engine Number – 27072 1st Engine Hours – 1,012 Hrs 2nd Engine Number – 02485 Last Service – November 2025 Fuel Consumption – ~3.8 L / Hr Fuel Type – Diesel Maximum Speed – 8 Knots Cruise Speed – 6 Knots Propellers – Fixed 2-blade aluminium Drive Type – Saildrives - seals & shafts replaced, 2023 Steering System – Cable Notes – Through-hulls replaced 2024, DC-DC chargers fitted 2024, Port engine refurbished with new wiring 2024, New wiring – starboard 2025
Accommodation
Cabins – 3 Double Berths – 3 Drop Down Saloon – Yes Head Height – 2m / 6.56ft Notes – Fourth cabin converted into workshop
Bathrooms
Showers – 1 Heads – 2 Heads Type – Manual Jabsco Holding Tanks – 1 Hot Water Capacity – 19 L Notes – New plumbing hoses, macerator pump 2024 & freshwater pump with accumulator 2025
Galley
Galley Location – Up Refrigeration – Cool Blue top-loading in saloon Freezer – External in workshop Stove – Force 10, 3-burner Oven – Force 10 Sink – Twin stainless-steel Notes – Extra freezer fitted in workshop; sink includes filtered drinking water tap
Electronics
Depth Sounder – Raymarine i50 Speed & Depth Autopilot – Raymarine EV1 with ACU200 – serviced & upgrade gear kit onboard 2025 Wind Instruments – Raymarine i60 Radar – Raymarine 4 kW 18" radome Chartplotter – Raymarine Axiom, 2023 AIS Auto ID System – Raymarine AIS650 GPS – Raymarine VHF – Cobra Marine submersible TV – Vizio 20" Notes – All electronics fully operational, updated to the latest software and networked via SeaTalk
Batteries
Battery House – 400 Amp/Hr lithium, 2024 Battery Engine – 2 × Lead-acid 100 Amp/Hr Battery Charger – Victron charge controller, 2024 Notes – Victron 120/240V charger, 2024
Electrical Equipment
Watermaker – Schenker Zen 30 L / Hr, 2024 Generator – WEN suitcase generator – 120v / 2000w Wind Generator – Superwind - blades replaced 2024 Solar Panels – 800w solar array 2024 with Victron controller 2024 Air Conditioning – MarineAire 6,000 BTU - 120v Heater – Diesel heater, onboard but not installed Inverter – Outback 3000w inverter/charger – rewired 2024 Alternator – 40A each engine Shore Power – 220v & 110v connections Notes – New Victron galvanic isolator 2024
Sail Inventory
Mast Material – Aluminum Standing Rig Material – Stainless steel wire Standing Rig Age – 2024 Age of Sails – 2023 / 2024 Main Sails – Full-batten, ~50 m² - good condition Headsails – 35 m² jib 2024 Screecher / Gennaker – Asymmetric Spinnaker 2023 Furlers – Profurl Winches – 4 Lewmar 44 Notes – New sail stack pack 2024
Safety Equipment
Bilge Manual – 1 Bilge Electric – 4 Life Raft – Ocean Safety - 4-person, hard case Life Jackets – 6 EPIRB – ACR Flares – Various Fire Extinguisher – 3 Kidde ABC - saloon & both engine rooms Notes – New bilge pumps installed throughout 2025
Ground Tackle
Anchor – Rocna with Mantus swivel 25 Kg, 2023 Chain / Rope – 61m of ⅜" galvanised chain 2024 Spare Anchor – 10 Kg aluminium Danforth - Viking Chain / Rope – 50m, 5/8" three-strand rope Windlass – Maxwell 1200w
Deck Gear & Accessories
Tender – West Marine 3.66m / 12ft - new cover 2024 Tender Outboard – Mercury 8 Hp 2-stroke, outboard 2024 Davits / Platform – Davits Deck Wash – Yes Deck Shower – Yes Bimini – Hard top Enclosures – Half enclosure Mooring Lines / fenders – Yes Notes – Front net replaced 2023. New saloon cushions, countertops & flooring
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.
