Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Flahault/Nivelt·1994 – 2001·~211 hulls·Fountaine Pajot
Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
38.05' · 11.6 m
Displ.
12,320 lbs · 5,588 kg
First year
1994

The Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 represents a significant milestone in the evolution of cruising catamarans, serving as the bridge between the shipyard's early performanceoriented racing roots and the modern era of "lifestyle" multihulls. Launched in 1994 and designed by the prolific naval architecture team of Joubert/Nivelt, the Athena 38 was built during a period when the La Rochelle yard was refining its vacuumbagged, foamcore construction techniques. This model quickly became a staple of global charter fleets and a favorite for entrylevel blue water cruisers, primarily due to its balance of manageable size, fourcabin utility, and a displacement that remained light enough to offer genuine sailing sensations—a trait that many modern, heavier catamarans have since traded for interior volume.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 145,000
Ask, not sold · 29 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
15
29 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-4.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
9
United States (38.5%) · Greece (11.5%) · Martinique (11.5%)

Recent Listings

23 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 listings span 9 countries. United States leads with 10 listings (38.5%), followed by Greece and Martinique.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

26 listings · 9 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 114,50010638.5%
Greece$ 142,5273211.5%
Martinique$ 150,0903211.5%
Thailand$ 165,2153011.5%
France$ 165,215207.7%
New Zealand$ 190,000217.7%
Antigua and Barbuda$ 139,000113.8%
Aruba$ 168,705103.8%
countries.Florida$ 95,000113.8%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 3838.08'$ 35,0006323
Robertson and Caine 3837.5'$ 238,0003719
FP Belize 43$ 242,116349
Fountaine Pajot Athena 38You are here$ 145,0002915
Seawind 100032.81'$ 121,1212913
Catana Catamarans 4241.27'$ 488,664177
Prout 3838'$ 138,4551512
Fountaine Pajot 4342.65'$ 239,9001514
Nautitech 4747.42'$ 406,0561411
Fountaine Pajot Antigua 37$ 142,527116
Fountaine Pajot 4846.9'$ 465,0001111

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 over the past 12 months is $145,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 sailboats are for sale?+
15 Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 29 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 has decreased by 4.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 listings over the past 12 months are United States (38.5%), Greece (11.5%), Martinique (11.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Fountaine Pajot Athena 38?+
Comparable models include Catalina 38, Robertson and Caine 38, FP Belize 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.