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1996 Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42

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1996 Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42

Kemah, Texas

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About This Yacht

>>> Experience true bluewater freedom aboard this Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42. Known for its stability, spacious four-cabin layout, and exceptional ocean-cruising performance, this iconic catamaran is fully equipped and ready to take you on your next unforgettable adventure.

Specification

The Numbers

Length overall
42'
Year
1996
Builder
Fountaine Pajot
Model
Venezia 42
Beam
22' 6"
Draft (max)
3' 10"
Cabins
4
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel capacity
100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
Fresh water
200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)
Displacement
18740
Hull material
Fiberglass
Hull type
Sail
Condition
Used
HIN / IMO
DLZ09066B602

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In detail

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Deck/Hull

All winches are 2-speed self-tailing

ProFurl 42 Head Sail Furling System (Lower Drum New 2020)

Mainsheet Traveler (new 2018)

Hull Painted 2016 and waxed every year

Custom Aft Seating Port & Starboard (new 2023)

Underwater Lighting (new 2016)

Bottom anti-fouling paint (Oct 2025)

Sails and Rigging

Standing rigging (new 2017)

Running rigging (new 2022)

Spinnaker sock, no spinnaker

All Clutch Cleats Replaced 2016

Doyle Head Sail, Custom Doyle Main sail w/ Stack Pack / Lazy Jack System (new 2016)

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Electrical

650W Solar panels (new 2023)

Kubota 7.5KW Generator....hours unknown...no working hour meter

4 Trojan T-105 Batteries (2026), 2 AGM Engine Batteries (2019)

120V AC outlets - twelve

12V outlets - nine

3000W inverter/charger for 120V outlets

Engines

Engine type: inboard sail drive

Engine make: Yanmar

Engine model: 3GM30....approx 60 hours on both since rebuild

Fuel type: Diesel

Power: 2 x 29 HP

Propeller type: 2-blade folding, plus spare set of props

SailDrive SD20 Drives,Transmission Seal Replacement Port & Starboard 2025/2026, Oil & Housing seals 2023, Lower bearings 2023

Many new Yanmar 3GM30 engine spare parts

New rudder bearings and races on both rudders 2023

Ground Tackle

Goiot 312 electric windlass

70lb Bruce anchor with 150' of 3/8" chain

40lb Danforth anchor with 25' of 3/8" chain and 200' 3/4" rode

Anchor bridle with snubber (New Feb 2023)

Seawater washdown in anchor locker

Safety and Extra Items

Drogue with 200' rode

Many Life jackets

Flares, safety items, etc

3 inflatable offshore life vests with harnesses for jack lines

2 Bow to Stern jack lines

Lots of spare parts and filters

2 Inflatable SUPS with paddles

Starlink ready with mount, outlet

2 offshore fishing rods with lures

4 West Marine cockpit chairs & pillows

Inflatable 4 person lounger

Kuuma stainless steel BBQ with rail mount

12V Fans throughout

USB chargers in berths

Sony marine FM/AM/CD radio with Bluetooth

Marine speakers in saloon and cockpit

Isotemp water heater, engine heated

Equipped for Water Maker Under Starboard Forward Bunk (Electric & Plumbing)

Shower & fresh water washdown aft at sugar scoop

Galley

SeaFrost 2 Panel Freezer System w/ ETT Controller (New 2020)

12V Isotherm Refrigeration System (New 2018)

Double stainless steel sink with under counter whole-house water filter

3-burner built-in stove with oven

Propane gas shutoff solenoid

120V Espresso Machine

All dishes, pots, pans, knives, and utensils are staying

Cockpit

Large cockpit table with seating for six

Very elegant, custom Hard Top w/LED Color Lights, Nav Monitor Housing (new 2016)

Side Panels & Windshield, sunscreens (new 2016)

Helm Seat Captains Chair (new 2018)

Nav equipment

Raymarine linear drive autopilot with spare drive unit

Wifi network transmitting Raymarine data to phones & tablets, computer

Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot, 60+ wind, depth, speed

AIS receiver

Uniden UM525 VHF Radio with cockpit remote mic

AIS & VHF masthead antennas and mast wiring (new 2024)

Steering compass

Handheld compass

Machinery

Engine 1
Yanmar 3GM30, 30 hp, Diesel, 60 hours
Engine 2
Yanmar 3GM30, 30 hp, Diesel, 60 hours
Generator
Kubota 7.5KW 7.5KW

Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Little Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel.