Athéna 38

Brand:

Fountaine Pajot

Designed by:

Flahault Design & Associés, Joubert/Nivelt Yacht Design

Yard(s):

Fountaine Pajot

Description:

The Athéna 38 cruiser, introduced 1995, typifies the sculpted exterior form and 'designer' interior layout pioneered by Fountaine Pajot. Softly curved topsides enclose a voluminous cabin with standing headroom while keeping the boat looking sleek, low and in proportion. The bridgedeck cabin incorporates a galley, lounge and dining area and nav station in a sweeping arc similar to several other Fountaine Pajot models.
The catamaran, built mostly for charter work, has four double cabins, one in the end of each hull. Sailing performance is good and handling easy.

Type:

Cruiser

Multihull type:

Catamaran

Construction:

GRP-foam sandwich

Sails and rigging:

• Fractional sloop rig
• Fully battened, roached main
• Furling genoa

Deck layout and gear:

Large cockpit with wrap-around seating and a table

Keels, boards and rudders:

Fixed, low aspect ratio keels

Accommodation:

Port hull: stateroom aft; head midships; stateroom forward
Saloon: large lounge and dining; galley; nav station
Starboard hull: stateroom aft; head midships; stateroom forward

LOA (length overall):

11.6 m (38 ft 1 in)

Beam:

6.3 m (20 ft 8 in)

Draft minimum:

0.95 m (3 ft 1 in)

Windward sail area:

85.0 m² (915 ft²)

Mainsail area:

50.0 m² (538 ft²)

Genoa area:

35.0 m² (377 ft²)

Mast height above water:

17.23 m (56 ft 6 in)

Displacement, lightship (empty):

5830 kg (5.74 tons)

Displacement, maximum:

7800 kg (7.68 tons)

Number of berths:

8

Inboard engines:

2

Typical total engine HP:

36

Fuel type:

Diesel

Fuel capacity:

40 US gallons (151 ltr)

Water capacity:

80 US gallons (303 ltr)

First introduced:

1995

In production:

Yes

Reviews:

• Athéna 38 review on boats.com

Other useful links:

• Athéna 38 inventory

Used boats for sale:

494 boats of this brand currently available!

Boat agents & brokers:

• Multihull International Ltd (UK)
• Aeroyacht Ltd. (USA)
• Bay Yacht Agency Group (USA)

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