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 39-foot cruising multihull was designed by Berret-Racoupeau 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, wave-piercing 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.
Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Fountaine Pajot
- Model
- Isla 40
- Builder
- Fountaine Pajot
- Designer
- Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2020 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 3 | $599,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 1 | $569,000 |
| May 2025 | 2 | $605,530 |
| Jul 2025 | 3 | $528,955 |
| Aug 2025 | 3 | $618,489 |
| Sep 2025 | 10 | $569,469 |
| Oct 2025 | 3 | $577,256 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $471,230 |
| Dec 2025 | 3 | $465,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 16 | $494,500 |
| Feb 2026 | 6 | $554,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | $453,559 |
| Apr 2026 | 20 | $451,779 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
10.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 10.3% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagoon 40 | 38.52' | $388,764 | 247 | 107 |
| Robertson and Caine 40 (2005-2009) | 39.27' | $345,932 | 203 | 85 |
| Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 | 38.48' | $399,000 | 107 | 54 |
| Nautitech 40 Open | 39.3' | $388,764 | 93 | 34 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 40 | 39.86' | $138,424 | 87 | 29 |
| Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 | $499,000 | 70 | 31 | |
| Nautitech 40 | 39.67' | $259,176 | 20 | 12 |
| Elan 40 | 39.04' | $94,163 | 19 | 5 |
| Island Spirit 40 | 39.8' | $212,250 | 12 | 7 |
| Manta 40 | 39.67' | $219,900 | 11 | 2 |
| Leopard 40 (2015-2020) | 39.34' | $372,000 | 4 | 2 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | $552,517 | 9 | 1 |
| Croatia | $490,000 | 9 | 3 |
| United States | $529,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Spain | $621,434 | 6 | 2 |
| Greece | $483,010 | 6 | 5 |
| Dominican Republic | $499,000 | 4 | 4 |
| Italy | $342,886 | 4 | 1 |
| Montenegro | $471,230 | 4 | 0 |
| Turkey | $388,764 | 4 | 2 |
| Fiji | $450,000 | 2 | 2 |
| Saint Martin | $524,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Puerto Rico | $579,000 | 2 | 2 |
| British Virgin Islands | $547,500 | 2 | 0 |
| Cyprus | $394,655 | 1 | 1 |
| Germany | $552,517 | 1 | 0 |
| United Kingdom | $534,252 | 1 | 1 |
| Tunisia | $520,000 | 1 | 0 |
| US Virgin Islands | $399,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How 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 $499,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 70 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 31 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Fountaine Pajot Isla 40?
- Italy currently has the lowest median asking price at $342,886, while Spain is the most expensive at $621,434 — a 81% difference.
- Do Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 listings get price reductions?
- About 10% of Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 10.3% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Fountaine Pajot Isla 40?
- Comparable models include the Lagoon 40, Robertson and Caine 40 (2005-2009), Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.