Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 for sale in Galena, Maryland United States of America

The Athena is typical of the cats designed and built in the 1990s by Fountaine Pajot – mainly for the charter market, although a fair proportion were bought for private use.

A spacious but simple interior is bright and airy, and above all easy to maintain. There are four double cabins and two heads, plus a spacious saloon, which included the galley and vestigial chart table.

Boat Overview

The Athena is typical of the cats designed and built in the 1990s by Fountaine Pajot – mainly for the charter market, although a fair proportion were bought for private use.

A spacious but simple interior is bright and airy, and above all easy to maintain. There are four double cabins and two heads, plus a spacious saloon, which included the galley and vestigial chart table. Despite the fact that most were bought for charter, the accommodation is entirely adequate for private family sailing, although stowage is largely in open lockers and the décor could be more interesting.

The Athena is one of the better performing of the charter-oriented cats, being comparatively light with fine-sectioned hulls. Bridgedeck clearance is good. Sail handling is straightforward from the large cockpit and there is plenty of sunbathing space forward of the saloon.

A long production run means prices vary a lot. Many are located overseas, particularly in the Med and Caribbean, which must be factored into the price.

Specifications

LOA: 11.58m (38ft)
Beam: 6.30m (20ft 8in)
Draught: 0.95m (3ft 1in)
Displacement: 5,500kg (12,100lb)
Price Guide: £100,000 to £140,000
YM Test Report: April 1996

Review Summary

The Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 is designed for the rookie skipper. The catamaran was made to be a favorite for a rookie skipper thanks to its simple handling.

Fountaine Pajot cats are known for their well-thought-out designs and innovative tech and this particular one is no different.

Accommodation

The stern is 10 feet wide with a layout that makes it all seem like one big cockpit. The whole area is rimmed with comfortable bench seating which can accommodate at least 12 people. At the port corner, you also have the six-person table which makes for even more comfortable cruising while you enjoy the cockpit.

The hull and deck intersection is arguably the most eye-catching part of the whole boat’s design. The Athena is not a typical cat since most of them go for a large freeboard, which almost always makes the topsides snobbish. For this boat, the sheerline is tucked due to a large radius that allows it to rise to deck level again.

The 38-footer has enough space to accommodate the owner couple and 3 more couples effortlessly. Though four double berth staterooms might feel like a little too much for a boat this size, the cabin placement makes the design workable.

Each cabin is placed on one end of the hull. Cabins are separated by the head-shower. This symmetrical layout allows occupants all the privacy they need thus the boat never feels crowded.

Interior

The Athena 38 has a low maintenance interior that charter companies can make into whatever they like in as little as a couple of hours and another group of cruising fans can get on board.

The cast surfaces give the boat a delicate look which is just pacifying when you are in the waters enjoying a cruise.

The boat uses the little space it has excellently so that the salon seems like an extension of the cockpit. At mid-salon, you have a large table surrounded by a deep lounge that is semi-circular. The navigation station stands off one end.

On the other end lays the galley with a 3-burner oven, twin sinks and a huge fridge fit to store enough beer for everyone.

Exterior

The exterior of the Athena 38 is curvaceous and part of the reason the boat is so inviting. Molded fiberglass for the exterior lines makes the transition from the outdoor to indoor areas seamless. The thoughtful plan makes it easy to enjoy al fresco dining and still remain comfortable when you have to eat indoors due to foul weather.

The headsail is a ProFurl furling system. A loose-footed mainsail is hoisted and drops down through lazy jacks. When the mainsail is up the cover stows firmly roll around the internal battens.

The covers remain fastened to the boom boltrope groove of the boom. Keeping the mainsail down and flanked is quite straightforward since all it takes is tying the integral bungees and closing the zipper all the way to the end.

Undersail

The Athena 38 is not only about beautiful design. It also packs a punch when it comes to functionality. The two Yanmar saildrive diesel engines have 18 horsepower which is enough to turn Athena’s length yet purr quietly with minimal vibration when the RPMs reach maximum.

The engines power the Athena at 7.5 knots on flat waters giving out 2,600rpms. When the boat hits such rpm with double-blade props and fixed turning the auxiliaries consume around 0.4 gallons.

With a fuel tank of 40 gallons, the Athena can take you on your choice of a cruise with no worries. You can easily access the engines by removing the cabin berth cushion at the back and the underlying panel.

Comfort

O. Flahault Design proves that the boat was conceived to give the best when it comes to catamaran cruising. All the creature comforts you might think of on water are catered for. The cabins have the headspace to make them as comfortable as can be. This, accompanied by the interior that boasts exquisite materials, will have you feeling lost in a capsule-like paradise devised for two.

Why Charter the Athena?

Thanks to the ingenious design that steps away from the norm in pleasant ways, the boat is perfect for your sailing holiday expeditions no matter what kind of cruise you have planned for yourself.

The Athena 38 outdoes itself both in terms of functionality and comfort. Each bit of the attractive boat is meant to maximize on your enjoyment once you get on board.

When a boat tracks, as well as the Athena, does even at 40 degrees, you will surely enjoy sailing. Under chute, the Athena 38 remains well-mannered even when the winds reach gusts of 25 to 30. At times you may even feel like she is slightly overcanvassed.

In Conclusion

In Athena 38, Fountaine Pajot has come up with an undemanding cruising cat that even the least experienced sailor can enjoy. The boat lacks nothing in the way of privacy or comfort and the performance is commendable as well. At anchor, the boat is like a raft where you can enjoy some sun or dive. You can count on the Athena to attract holidaymakers no matter where it is chartered. Simple handling makes it about the adventure, which is a well-earned bonus. All you have to do is sit back and watch the water drift by.

Contact Information

For more information on the Athena 38 contact:

Boatbookings.com
USA +
Email: charter@boatbookings.com

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Fountaine Pajot
• Length: 11.6m (39.8 feet)
• Cabins: 4
• Bathrooms: 2
• Berths: 8
• Beam: 6.3m
• Draft: 0.95 m
• Fuel Capacity: 180L
• Water Capacity: 360-520L
• Engine number: 2

Details:
LOA: 11.58m (38ft) Draught: 0.95m (3ft 1in) Displacement: 5,500kg (12,100lb) Beam: 20ft 8"

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.

Equipment

Baltic Breeze Equipment List

• Dinghy Newport-Del Mar model 9ft 6 inches (2019) with cover (little use) including pump and tool set
• Tohatsu outboard 6 HP (4 stroke) appr. 4 hours use
• Fortress anchor with rode
• Delta anchor with chain and rode
• Spinnaker (asymmetric with a set of sheets and blocks)
• Windlass
• Raymarine chart plotter A60 with RS12 Display & GPS
• Garmin GPS
• Life raft -Viking 6 person (needs recertification)
• Life jackets Type 4 (10)
• Epirb Globalfix Pro 14298
• Propane tanks (2)
• Marine radio
• Radio with CD player and outside speakers
• Set of plates and cups
• Outside shower