Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design·2020·Fountaine Pajot
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.14' · 11.93 m
Displ.
20,944 lbs · 9,500 kg
First year
2020

The Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 serves as the gateway to the French builder's sailing catamaran range, succeeding the highly successful Lucia 40. Launched in late 2020, this 39foot cruising multihull was designed by BerretRacoupeau Yacht Design to maximize living volume and ease of handling for families and the charter market. While it utilizes the same primary hull mold as its predecessor, the Isla 40 introduced several significant updates, most notably the transition to inverted bows. These vertical, wavepiercing stems are not merely aesthetic; they increase the effective waterline length and reduce pitching in a seaway, a refinement detailed in the manufacturer's technical specifications on the official Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 page. By modernizing the Lucia platform, the shipyard managed to maintain the structural reliability of a proven hull while updating the ergonomics and performance profile to match their larger flagship models like the Astréa 42 and Elba 45.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 475,000
Ask, not sold · 87 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
42
87 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-5.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
19
Croatia (12.8%) · France (9.3%) · Greece (9.3%)

Recent Listings

57 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 listings span 19 countries. Croatia leads with 11 listings (12.8%), followed by France and Greece.

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

Country breakdown

86 listings · 19 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$ 451,68111412.8%
France$ 534,621819.3%
Greece$ 413,037879.3%
United States$ 482,500829.3%
Bahamas$ 489,000647.0%
Spain$ 610,829627.0%
Turkey$ 384,110647.0%
Italy$ 226,944525.8%
British Virgin Islands$ 459,000535.8%
United Kingdom$ 451,074444.7%
Montenegro$ 465,394404.7%
Cyprus$ 389,767333.5%

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
Robertson and Caine 40 (2005-2009)39.27'$ 336,247297171
FP Lucia 4038.48'$ 399,00014583
Beneteau Oceanis 4039.86'$ 127,92511652
Nautitech 40 Open39.3'$ 383,95011555
FP Isla 40You are here$ 475,0008742
Elan 4039.04'$ 89,1032813
Nautitech 4039.67'$ 250,1492716
Manta 4039.67'$ 199,500189
Island Spirit 4039.8'$ 225,000157
Beneteau 4039.83'$ 150,506155
Islander 4039.54'$ 34,99998

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 over the past 12 months is $475,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 sailboats are for sale?+
42 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 87 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 has decreased by 5.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 listings over the past 12 months are Croatia (12.8%), France (9.3%), Greece (9.3%).
05Do Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Fountaine Pajot Isla 40?+
Comparable models include Robertson and Caine 40 (2005-2009), FP Lucia 40, Beneteau Oceanis 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.