Fidji 39 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Fountaine Pajot Fidji 39 means looking at a 39-foot Joubert/Nivelt catamaran from the builder's Maldives-generation expansion, a light six-ton platform with twin 36-horsepower Volvo Penta MD2002 diesels and a centerboard hull. Ex-charter examples are common, and the four-cabin charter layout is the more frequent find, though other layouts are available.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin versions dominate the used supply, and many of these carry a prior charter history. The catamaran hull spans 23.33 feet of beam with a 38-foot waterline, giving the platform its living space, while the 210-gallon water and 66-gallon diesel capacities reflect the boat's passagemaking intent rather than a day-sailer's modest needs.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-found used Fidji 39s commonly carry energy and cruising independence gear: watermakers, solar, lithium batteries, and inverters are typical, meaning a buyer can expect self-sufficiency systems already aboard. Canvas and downwind handling usually include spinnaker or asymmetric spinnaker setups, and navigation and safety gear such as radar, chartplotter, EPIRB, and life raft are commonly fitted, with freezers rounding out the liveaboard comforts.
What to Inspect
A buyer's survey should follow normal catamaran practice for a 1989-origin design with solid fiberglass hulls and decks. The reduced freeboard and rounded hull sections are period construction choices worth checking for cosmetic and structural condition, and the saucer-shaped coachroof should be examined for deck-core or gelcoat issues typical of its age.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
No specific regional market is defined for these boats, so buyers should treat the Fidji 39 as a broadly distributed used catamaran rather than a region-specific model. For a purchase checklist: confirm hull and coachroof condition given the age; verify the twin Volvo Penta MD2002 diesels and fuel system; check the centerboard mechanism and 3.5-foot draft limit; confirm the presence and condition of cruising systems such as watermaker, lithium batteries, and inverter; and review the sail inventory including any spinnaker or asymmetric spinnaker.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Fidji 39. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | 1 | $120,000 | — |
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