Astrea 42

Ne quid nimis?

In 2009, the Lipari 41 took the place of the Lavezzi, condemned by its canvas bimini and mainsheet traveler in the cockpit. An effective restyling in 2013 extended the career of this popular catamaran (nearly 200 were built), but the arrival of the new style (with the Helia 44) sounded the death knell of this previous generation. Between the future Lucia and Helia, the Lipari was no match, especially in terms of the interior design. The Astrea 42 now occupies a pivotal place within a completely renewed range from going from 40 to 67 feet. Has the builder’s flagship yard at Aigrefeuille hit the bull’s eye?

A sleek and powerful sailplan for a 42 footer which is designed for comfort
The design work on the hulls (slight sheer, rounded bow, rib in the topsides, sculpted portlights) and on the coachroof gives the Astrea a seductive look
Under gennaker, the 42 shows great power, and the passage through the water is fluid and agile
A silhouette that will allow the Astrea to sail throughout the years without going out of style
The outdoor areas have been particularly well designed
The helm station is a success, allowing the trimmer and helmsman to act effectively without hindering each other or even solo for intervening quickly without needing to call a crew
The lounge-cockpit at the bow would benefit from a shade-sail at anchor
There are still new spaces to conquer: the coachroof sundeck is nice and its accessibility well thought-out
The new upholstery designed with Serge Ferrari renews the level of comfort in the cockpit
An "urban-chic" style deftly transposed on board. The layouts on catamarans are going through a revolutionary change
The Alpi furniture is pretty, and the carpentry neat: Great design!
The interior-exterior connections as well as the functional ergonomics were the object of much attention, and the results are remarkable
Neat decor, with carefully studied light and volumes and access to attractive beds. Note the large sliding drawer under the bed for your travel bags!
Astrea by Fountaine Pajot! An pleasant atmosphere in only 42 feet
For a 42 footer, it’s an amazing shower room!
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Infos pratiques

A new boat put into perspective It’s easy to praise the exterior design of the Astrea because the Berret-Racoupeau design team seems to have pulled out all the stops to achieve their goal: to make a desirable new 42’ catamaran! In terms of architecture, modern catamarans were first inspired by their ancestors in the Pacific before conquering a form of British-inspired western independence. In the 1980s, France, the new "Multihull melting pot" really fired things up, breathing life into the emerging world of multihull racing taking foreign influences and propelling more modern, faster and trend…

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MM233 - octobre-novembre 2025

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