Sowilo is a 2020 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Owners Version, offered for sale by her third private owner and never chartered. She is immaculately maintained and fully equipped for serious bluewater or off-grid cruising, with a thoughtfully upgraded systems suite including solar, lithium batteries, dual watermakers, and more. The layout is the highly sought-after “Maestro” version featuring a spacious owner’s hull to starboard with a king-size bed, generous storage, a walk-in shower, and a private head. The port hull includes two queen-size guest cabins, each with en-suite bathrooms — one featuring a separate shower and the other a combined wet head.
The saloon offers 360° views, ample natural light, and a full nav station with integrated systems monitoring. A U-shaped galley is well-appointed with a large countertop, three independent fridge/freezer units, gas oven, stovetop, and additional cooking appliances including a pizza oven, plancha grill, and air fryer. The cockpit is shaded and spacious, with wraparound seating, a cockpit table, and access to both the helm and top deck, which offers dual sunloungers and panoramic views. A forward cockpit and large trampolines complete the exterior lounging areas.
Sowilo is equipped for energy independence and comfort, with 1,300 watts of solar, a Victron lithium house bank, a Victron Multiplus inverter/charger, Cerbo GX monitoring system, and a 13.5kW Onan generator. Electrical systems are based around 240V/50Hz AC and 12V DC, and include a shore transformer for worldwide compatibility. The vessel has air conditioning throughout, a small washing machine, and a full suite of Victron and Garmin electronics including autopilot, radar, AIS, and multiple MFDs.
Propulsion comes from twin Volvo D2-50 diesel engines with saildrives, complemented by a new Yamaha 25HP outboard on the tender. Recent upgrades include new anchor chain, trampoline, and various system services (generator, watermakers, engines). A wide array of tools, spares, safety gear, galleyware, and cruising equipment are included, making this a truly turn-key vessel.
Sowilo is currently stored on the hard in Antigua and is priced at $575,000. She is ideal for a couple or family seeking an immediately available, ocean-ready cruising catamaran. For more information, to request a detailed inventory, or to schedule a viewing, please contact listing broker Devon Norris. Co-brokerage inquiries are welcome.
Additional Information
Accommodation
- (3) cabin, (3) head owners suite Maestro version
- Sleeps six, king-sized bed in starboard aft main cabin with full sized bathroom and walk-in shower, separate head
- Queen-sized bed port forward cabin, with small en-suite bathroom with toilet and basin
- Queen-sized bed port aft cabin, with en-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and separate shower
- (3) heads
- Saloon with coffee table seating
- Interior nav station/chart table
- U-shaped galley with double drawer refrigerators and 1 front opening freezer
- Spacious cockpit with large dining table and benches along port side with centre-line bench that houses connection for possible dive compressor
- Cockpit cover shades on all sides to protect from elements
- Stairs leading up to helm station with large helm bench seating three people and soft top Bimini
- Another smaller staircase leads up to top deck with 2 sun loungers beneath the boom
- Lovely spacious front seating area above trampoline
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- U-shaped galley with Vitrifrigo DW180.2RF two drawer refrigerator unit
- (1) front opening under-counter Isotherm CR90F freezer, 1 front-opening Vitrifrigo C75LX bar fridge in cockpit
- Above counter oven and 3-burner Eno cooktop running off propane gas cylinder
- Coffee maker
- Airfyer
- Soda stream
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Plancha grill in cockpit - factory installed
- Extra pizza oven and salamander grill
- (2) Water makers, (1) Aquabase 60l/h 12V; (1) portable Rainman 120l/h 110V
- Small washing machine in port forward bathroom; for a bigger washing machine the connection is available in main bathroom
- (6) Dometic airconditioners cooling & heating
- Smoke and co2 detectors
- (6) Fire extinguishers checked 8/24
Electronics and Navigation
Located at the raised helm position:
- Garmin GPSMap 1222xsv (12”) multi-function Plotter with Fantom 18 radar
- Plastimo Contest Magnetic Bulkhead Compass
- (2) Garmin GMI 20 multifunction Instruments
- Garmin GND10 Autopilot Control Head
- (2) Volvo Engine Panels
- (2) Volvo ECU for engines and (1) set twin morse levers
- (1) Quick Chain Counter and Anchor Remote
Located at the chart table are:
- Garmin GHS 11i DSC/VHF Radio
- Garmin AIS800 transceiver
- Garmin GPSMap 1224xsv 12” multi-function Plotter with Fantom 18 radar
- Cerbo GX7 Color Control Display
- Victron BMV-712
- Fusion MS-RA70NSX audio/video system
- Water Gauge
- Fuel Gauge
Electrical Systems
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 240V/50Hz AC
- AC power can be supplied via the Onan-Cummins 6MDKBN diesel generator located within the port bridge deck locker or by the Victron Energy Multiplus Compact 12/3000/120 inverter charger which is mounted in the starboard engine room
Shore Power Socket:
- Shore power socket is a Marinco 125/250V socket with screw on cover
- 3600W isolation transformer fitted to the vessel with 120V/240V auto sensing to connect the shore power to the vessel’s internal 120V system
- 125V/250V distribution and breakers located within the port engine room on the forward bulkhead
- House batteries
- Inverter charger
- Solar Controller
- 230V/110V breakers
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 12V DC
Batteries:
- House batteries are located within the starboard engine room and were noted to be four (4) Victron Energy 12.8V/200AHr Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries which are secured in place.
- System uses two (2) external Victron Energy BMS 12-200 battery management units with Victron Cerbo GX and a GX7 color display for system monitoring and control
- Four (4) rigid solar panels (1,300W total) on the hardtop
- Controlled by two (2) Victron Energy Smartsolar 100/50 MPPT charge controllers
- 115A high output alternators on each engine
- Victron Energy Multiplus Compact 12/3000/120 inverter charger
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Primary anchor is a 33kg galvanized Rocna Vulcan anchor with a new 300ft chain of 10mm galvanized steel
- Second anchor is a Fortress FX-23 aluminum anchor with a bucket of West Marine chain/rode (for vessels up to 40ft)
- Third anchor, which is the original Lewmar Delta anchor shipped as standard with the vessel at new
- Windlass is a Quick 12V/1000W windlass with rope drum on top and is operated by a wired remote control
- Vessel's lifelines or guardrails run along the side of the vessel from a short pushpit at the aft end of either side and continue forward to the pulpits. The guardrails are a 2-course system with clear 5mm stainless-steel wire and tapered pass-through stanchions
- Across the transom is a 1-inch diameter stainless-steel rail system which is also used for the rear support when sitting on the cross-deck benches
- DAVITS/DINGHY LIFTING ARRANGEMENT
- Dinghy is raised, lowered and stored on a dinghy lift platform, which is raised and lowered using a remote wireless fob
Sails and Rigging
RUNNING RIGGING
- Reefing of the mainsail (when rigged) is by single line reefing with all lines led back to the helm position
SAILS
The working sails consist of:
- Genoa – constructed out of white Dacron by Incidences Sails, France, around 9.6 Oz weight cloth and is furled around the forestay extrusion
- Mainsail – constructed out of similar material to the Genoa by the same loft and is stowed on the boom, inside the stack pack and lazy jacks with the stack pack zipped closed to protect the Dacron from UV
STANDING RIGGING
- Mast is supported by a single set of shrouds and single forestay with a double set of swept spreaders and forward struts with diamond stays to set the prebend in the mast
Mechanical Equipment
- 12kva Cummins Onan generator 3950 hours
- Aquabase watermaker 60l/h
- Rainman watermaker 120l/h
- Small washing machine
Engine Info
- Engine hours are similar but previous owner replaced engine counter at 500h for Starboard side as it was faulty
Tankage
- Stainless steel diesel tank, 400L capacity
- (2) Fresh water tank blue polyform, total capacity 700L
- Blackwater system (2) polyform holding tanks
Owners Comments and Boat History
Having sailed on an older Fountaine Pajot in previous seasons, we fell in love with the design and decided to treat ourselves with a newer model for the 24/25 Caribbean season. The Astrea 42 owners version fitted all our criteria for living onboard as a small family in a compact yet spacious design.
Sowilo comes set up with all the amenities to live off-grid in style and comfort, including full solar power set up, large generator 11kva perfect for charging batteries on cloudy rainy days and to run aircons when needed; plenty fridge/freezer space for easy provisioning to spend extended time in remote and quiet anchorages; 2x water makers for glorious long showers, Starlink for online schooling and staying connected, ample space and headroom in saloon and cockpit for comfortable relaxed living and entertaining. The additional forward seating area is perfect to catch the cooling breeze while sipping sundowners. And the top-deck sun-loungers are great for relaxing and sunbathing in ones own space.
The swim platform (dinghy lift) is a convenient feature for easy access between boat and water while on anchor, perfect for diving, snorkelling and other water sports. It also makes loading goods in and off the dingy a breeze.
Sowilo is very easy to sail single handed if needed or great fun for two, with all lines leading to the spacious helm which comfortably accommodates 2-3 people under sail.
Sowilo comes fully set up with an easily accessed tool and spares cupboard containing everything needed for all running repairs and maintenance.
The galley has plenty of storage space and comes fully set-up with all cooking ware.
Sowilo is perfectly set-up for coastal cruising or long-term blue water cruising.
We are the third owners from new, never been chartered. We cruised the Caribbean chain for 2 seasons. Boat is currently stored on the hard in North Sound Marine, Antigua.
Maintenance and upgrades:
- New trampoline in black flat netting 4/25 (stored onboard, just needs to be installed)
- Life-raft serviced 8/24
- Aquabase watermaker changed membrane & salinometer 10/24
- Last haul out 11/24
- New anti-fowling bottom paint 11/24
- Replaced anchor chain with 300ft length of G43/10mm/P30 11/24
- Engine serviced: oil, filters, impellers 11/24 (at Prt 1280h, Str 780h)
- Generator serviced: oil, filters, impeller, belts at 4300h
- Replaced throttle cables and throttle control box 12/24
- Upgraded to new Yamaha 25hp dingy motor 10/24
Disclaimer
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.