Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Joubert & Nivelt·1992 – 2000·~200 hulls·Fountaine Pajot
Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
42.33' · 12.9 m
Displ.
13,600 lbs · 6,169 kg
First year
1992

The Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 represents a milestone in the evolution of the cruising multihull, marking the moment when the French shipyard transitioned from niche builder to global market leader. Launched in 1992 and designed by the prolific naval architecture firm Joubert/Nivelt, the Venezia 42 was one of the first production catamarans to successfully balance significant interior volume with a hull shape that remained efficient under sail. With approximately 126 units produced during its decadelong production run, it served as the predecessor to the highly successful Belize 43 and introduced the signature "cap" or "eyebrow" coachroof design that would define the brand’s aesthetic for thirty years.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 173,359
Ask, not sold · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United States (30.0%) · France (20.0%) · Italy (20.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 listings span 5 countries. United States leads with 3 listings (30.0%), followed by France and Italy.

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 165,0003030.0%
France$ 211,7542120.0%
Italy$ 184,8182220.0%
New Caledonia$ 157,5352020.0%
Guatemala$ 217,0001110.0%

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
Fountaine Pajot Astréa 4241.27'$ 574,829197100
Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 4200 (2001-2004)41.4'$ 593,50012086
FP Belize 43$ 242,116349
Fountaine Pajot Athena 3838.05'$ 145,0002915
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 80,310299
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Catana Catamarans 4241.27'$ 488,664177
Leopard Catamarans 4746.83'$ 290,000179
Fountaine Pajot 4342.65'$ 239,9001514
Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42You are here$ 173,359124
Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 420041.57'$ 650,388115

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 over the past 12 months is $173,359. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 has increased by 6.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (30.0%), France (20.0%), Italy (20.0%).
05Do Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.8% 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 Venezia 42?+
Comparable models include Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42, Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 4200 (2001-2004), FP Belize 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.