Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 means weighing a small, comparatively lightweight cruising catamaran—under 20,000 pounds, from the Berret-Raccoupeau design team—that was produced from 2015 to 2019. It targets family cruisers and carries condo-like interior space in a 38-foot-class hull, so the used fleet rewards buyers who understand both the owner and ex-charter sides of the model.
Layouts on the Used Market
Both the owner three-cabin Maestro and the charter four-cabin Quatuor layouts are well represented, and ex-charter examples are common. The Maestro gives a full starboard-hull master suite with island berth and separate head compartment, while the Quatuor packs four cabins for higher guest counts. Across versions the saloon sits level with a massive cockpit, and bow spaces are dedicated to stowage rather than extra berths, which keeps the living core roomy but limits sleeping expansion.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems are where the used fleet diverges most. Solar, inverters, lithium batteries, and electric winches are commonly fitted, and many boats carry a Northern Light genset option in the port engine bay alongside standard twin 20hp Volvo Penta diesels or the upgraded 30hp pair. Canvas and sail handling usually include a bimini and dinghy davits as common fittings; an optional bowsprit for a gennaker appears on some. Navigation is centered on a chartplotter and autopilot, commonly seen, with AIS and radar often carried. Comfort upgrades such as air conditioning, watermaker, and a cockpit shower are frequent, while heating and a washing machine are less common owner additions.
What to Inspect
Helm visibility is nonexistent to either transom without looking under the bimini, and the electric winch switches sit awkwardly by the throttle handles anchor. The saloon has no opening hatch above despite a skylight, and the horizontal portlight may heat the interior without ventilation. Galley counter space and stowage are limited. The master-suite shower lacks a door to the cabin. Mechanically, confirm the cable steering feel and the 360° engine access through aft hatches, and check the trampoline edges for gaps or strut wear.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets include the United States, Greece, France, Croatia, Spain, and Grenada. For a buyer, the checklist is: confirm layout (Maestro vs Quatuor, owner vs ex-charter), verify engine access and cable steering, check helm sightlines and winch-switch placement, assess galley stowage limits, and review energy upgrades against your cruising style. The Lucia 40 rewards a careful survey with a spacious, wave-minded small cat.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 20 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 3 | $289,000 | — |
| Feb 25 | 3 | $374,900 | +29.7% |
| Mar 25 | 5 | $407,951 | +8.8% |
| Apr 25 | 1 | $477,885 | +17.1% |
| May 25 | 1 | $360,162 | -24.6% |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $262,254 | -27.2% |
| Jul 25 | 2 | $457,000 | +74.3% |
| Aug 25 | 2 | $380,663 | -16.7% |
| Sep 25 | 23 | $389,000 | +2.2% |
| Oct 25 | 5 | $349,672 | -10.1% |
| Nov 25 | 4 | $435,000 | +24.4% |
| Dec 25 | 2 | $318,753 | -26.7% |
| Jan 26 | 8 | $415,036 | +30.2% |
| Feb 26 | 10 | $388,906 | -6.3% |
| Mar 26 | 9 | $420,000 | +8.0% |
| Apr 26 | 56 | $380,624 | -9.4% |
| May 26 | 15 | $439,900 | +15.6% |
| Jun 26 | 23 | $360,000 | -18.2% |
| Jul 26 | 17 | $429,900 | +19.4% |
| Aug 26 | 8 | $405,975 | -5.6% |
Where they're listed
Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 listings appear across 17 countries. United States has the most listings with 68 (39.5%), followed by France and Greece.
Country view
172 listings · 17 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $394,000 | 68 | 24 | 39.5% |
| France | $413,778 | 25 | 5 | 14.5% |
| Greece | $439,080 | 22 | 5 | 12.8% |
| Spain | $378,811 | 12 | 1 | 7.0% |
| Croatia | $386,452 | 12 | 0 | 7.0% |
| Grenada | $440,000 | 9 | 3 | 5.2% |
| Italy | $368,321 | 8 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $349,672 | 3 | 1 | 1.7% |
| British Virgin Islands | $294,000 | 3 | 0 | 1.7% |
| Martinique | $418,926 | 2 | 0 | 1.2% |
| Malta | $477,885 | 2 | 0 | 1.2% |
| Australia | $571,018 | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
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