Whisper is a like-new Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Maestro version located in Florida (East Coast) behind the seller’s private residence. Owned and operated by an aerospace engineer, "Whisper" is not your run-of-the-mill production build. Thoughtful attention has been given to the design and layout of the systems aboard this vessel. Built for complete off-grid use (Victron Energy systems) with a 48-volt lithium bank, variable-speed air conditioning (AC all night with no generator needed!!), 2000 watts of solar, 34.8 KWH battery capacity, and dual integral generators (one for each engine), "Whisper" is one of the most upgraded vessels in her class, with only 230 hours on her 50 HP engines (an upgrade from the standard 30 HP engines). A unique feature is the ICW-friendly rig from the factory with a large square-top mainsail for added performance. Having access to the ICW allows her owners to navigate calm waters during inclement weather conditions and has increased their ability to find great marinas on the East Coast without being restricted by the mast height. The cherry on the top is the high output water maker (105 liters per hour) that runs directly off the battery bank - No need for that noisy generator to make one of life's most precious resources. Simply put, "Whisper" is a power generating, electrical masterpiece that can provide every need for extensive Blue-Water cruising.
Please read through the below specs carefully to fully understand the inventory, system design and thoughtful upgrades.
A similar spec vessel ordered from the factory would be incredibly costly. She has been priced to sell.
Whisper is U.S. flagged, Florida-registered (including the tender), and is US tax-paid, allowing for a swift and easy transfer with minimal paperwork.
General and selling features
- Never chartered, like new
- Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 – Oceanic version
- 2023 model (hull number 206)
- Flat High Performance Starlink providing high speed roaming internet access
- Inline "Acuva" UV-LED water purifier with smart faucet for drinking/cooking water
- Offshore Cruising (2022 OC330) tender (made in New Zealand); includes beach wheels, 2 detachable seats, side bags, oars, anchor, and anchor locker cover with 15 hp Mercury outboard - $18,000 package
- Maestro layout — 3 cabins; generous owner side with primary bath that includes walk-in shower and separate head. Guest side includes 2 spacious cabins with a "Jack and Jill" bathroom upgrade (2 separate heads, shared central shower)
- Extremely well-maintained. Whisper was lovingly constructed for blue-water off-grid cruising to easily be handled by two people. Many extras, upgrades, and nice-to-haves.
- Recent bottom job completed in September 2024 (Pettit Trinidad XSR)
- Only 230 engine hours
Rigging and Sails
- ICW-compatible mast (requires at least 64-1/2 foot clearance; completed at the FP factory in La Rochelle and not as an "after" modification. The sellers have noticed no difference with a flat-topped main) (upgraded Cost for ICW Friendly Rig - ($6,970 upgrade)
- Mast, boom, CST fully battened mainsail with lazy bag
- Bowsprit and gear for gennaker ($6,745.00 upgrade)
- 10mm Dyneema main halyard for easier raising/lowering of the main
- Ball bearing luff cars
- Automatic mainsail J-hook
- Automatic reef on 1st and 2nd reefs
- Profurl genoa furler
- Jammers for both genoa sheets
- Jammers for 3 reef points
- Spinnaker halyard
Engines
- Volvo D2 engines 50 HP (this is an upgrade from the standard 30 HP)
- S-drives with Ambassador line cutters (upgrade)
- Volvo 3-blade folding propellers
- Raycor fuel filter system
Electrical Power Storage and Distribution
- 5 x 400W Sunpower solar panels on SS mount; total 2000W
- 5 Victron MPPT solar charge controllers
- 2 Victron MPPT solar charge controllers (DC–DC conversion)
- Victron autotransformer (120/240)
- Dual integral system 9KW generators
- Two (2) 5000W Victron Multiplus II inverters – 48V system
- One 2000W Victron Multiplus inverter – 12V system
- Six (6) Victron 200AH 24V lithium batteries arranged in three 48V banks
- Three (3) 150AH 12V AGM batteries
- One 50AH 12V AGM start battery
- Total battery storage 34.8 KWH
- Victron galvanic isolator
Nav/Electronics/Comms
- 12” GARMIN Chartplotter at helm
- 10” GARMIN Chartplotter at Nav Station
- Garmin autopilot
- Garmin Grid 20 – remote controller at helm
- Garmin radar
- VHF at helm and nav stations
- AIS
- 2x Multi GM120
- Stainless-steel VHF antenna
- Garmin Panoptix PS51-TH LiveVU Forward Transducer (starboard hull)
- Airmar DST810 depth transducer (port hull)
- Cerbo GX and Cerbo GX Touch at Nav Station
- Yacht Sentinel NMEA Gateway
- Starlink Flat High-Performance and WiFi router for internet while in remote anchorages or underway (requires Starlink monthly $165 Roam subscription)
Other Mechanicals
- Water maker; Aquabase 12V 105 LPH/27 GPH Autoflush with remote panel in salon
- 20 Micron prefilter for watermaker
- 20 Micton whole boat water filter (in addition to watermaker prefilter)
- On-demand freshwater pump (no accumulator tank)
- Mantus 85 lb anchor with 300 ft 3/8” chain, 3/8 Gypsey and 150 ft rode ($2,736 upgrade)
- 1500W anchor windlass with additional control and counter at helm station
- Fresh and saltwater washdown in anchor locker
- 3 electric winches – 2 electric winches at helm; 1 electric winch at port stern (raising dinghy or spinnaker)
- Blue LED courtesy lights
- Electric davit winch for easy tender lift
- Four (4) underwater stern (fish) lights; Macris flat
- 110V water heater (electric or engine heat exchanger)
- 3 freshwater electric heads with holding black water tank monitors
- Air conditioning – Six (6) Ergon (Frigomar) variable-speed units with upgraded strainer system (2 in salon, 2 in starboard hull, 2 in port hull — ability to section off areas and cool the cabins overnight on battery alone
Starboard Owner Suite Cabin
- Queen-size berth with Froli under-mattress sleep system
- Desk area and plenty of storage space
- Splendid washer/dryer combo in primary bath
- Large walk-in shower
- Separate head closet
Port Side Guest Cabins – 2
- Upgraded "Jack-and-Jill" bathroom in guest cabin port hull (separate heads/sinks with a shared shower; very nice layout that optimizes guest use)
- Queen-size berths in both bow and stern cabins with slatted bases
Galley
- Acuva Arrow 5 UV LED water purification system; under-sink water treatment system with countertop smart faucet to know your drinking/cooking water is safe (owners wouldn’t have another boat without it)
- Induction electric cooktop; 4 burners (Owners did not want to bring gas into the galley and have enjoyed the efficiency of induction cooking, plus there is a wonderful gas plancha in the cockpit)
- Breville Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro, Convection Countertop Oven, Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, BOV900BSS
- 12V 90L freezer
- 12V 140L refrigerator with 2 drawers
- SS split kitchen sink
Salon
- Electric Multifunction Salon table with remote control and additional leaf insert. Table will lower and includes bedding cushion to create an additional sleeping area for guests or while someone is on watch rotation ($6,777.50 upgrade)
- 32” TV with remote
- Fusion audio w/ Bluetooth
- PVC indoor upholstery; ecru PVC (FP Nature)
- Blue Sea dimmers on salon and cockpit lights
Cockpit
- Teak cockpit table (sealed with an epoxy matte finish)
- Gas plancha (US standard gas installation – 2 fiberglass propane tanks)
- Deck shower with hot water
- Cockpit fridge
- Cockpit courtesy lightning
Covers, Canvas & Cushions
- Bimini and full enclosure for helm station; dark grey (FP Grey Anthracite)
- Full cockpit enclosure; dark grey (FP Grey Anthracite)
- Exterior sunshades around salon that really cut the heat transfer and provide "see out, not in" privacy. Sunshades are offset from the windows and mounted under the eyebrow so they will not scratch the windows like other sunshades
- Outdoor cushions for salon, helm, foredeck, and top deck; dark grey PVC (FP Grey Anthracite)
- Bow cushions with adjustable backs (with spare hinges); dark grey PVC (FP Grey Anthracite) (very nice upgrade, makes for perfect sundowners.
Safety
- Modified rose joint on the steering system ($1,900 upgrade)
- Custom Teak Steps in front of mast ($1,680 upgrade)
- 2 carbon monoxide detectors; 1 in each hull
- Life raft Plastimo Transocean ISO 9650 canister; 8-person
- EPIRB/GPS/AIS emergency floating beacon
- AIS
- 3 USCG fire extinguishers
- 8 USCG lifevests
- 1 USCG horseshoe Bouy with rail mount
Miscellaneous
- Extra 110V and USB outlets throughout
- LED lights throughout
- Hull rub rail
- Lifeline gate on starboard side
- Teak bow seats
- Electric multi-function salon table with additional cushion for extra sleeping space (includes a leaf and switch + remote for up/down)
- “Globius 4” black water holding tank monitors (2 total, one for each holding tank in port and starboard hulls)
- Additional coach-top grab rails port and starboard forward side rails
- Additional mooring cleats
- Bowsprit ready for a spinnaker, gennaker or code zero
- Helm wheel lock ($900 upgrade)
- Extensive collection of spare parts and filters
- US Duty Paid
Total Factory options $174,879
Total dealer options $ 220,571
Total options and upgrades excluding after market $ 395,450.00
