370.000 €
Asking Price
Atlantic Yacht Brokers
London, United Kingdom
Listed by Ellie-Mae Jones
Ellie
2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40
About This Yacht
Picture yourself at anchor on a sun-drenched morning, the gentle lap of water against the hulls as you sip coffee in the expansive cockpit. SUN 7, a meticulously equipped 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 in the coveted owner's version configuration, represents that rare convergence of bluewater capability and floating home comfort. This isn't simply a yacht—it's a fully realized platform for extended cruising, equipped with everything needed to cast off the dock lines and embrace the cruising lifestyle immediately.
The Lucia 40 has earned its reputation as one of Fountaine Pajot's most successful designs, blending the French builder's signature livability with genuine sailing performance. This particular vessel elevates the model's already impressive credentials with a comprehensive suite of cruising upgrades that transform capability into true autonomy. The owner's version layout maximizes space for a couple or small family, eliminating the charter-oriented compromises found in four-cabin variants.
Every detail aboard speaks to thoughtful preparation for extended cruising. The Flexiteek cockpit sole delivers lasting elegance while providing superior grip and comfort underfoot, complemented by comprehensive canvas protection including bimini and full enclosures for all-season sailing. The sailing package includes a fully battened mainsail for easy handling and longevity, plus a Code 0 on furler that transforms light air passages from frustrating slogs into exhilarating glides. When conditions demand precision, the electric halyard winch and bow thruster make close-quarters maneuvering remarkably stress-free.
What truly distinguishes SUN 7 is her exceptional self-sufficiency. Solar panels and a powerful 3000W inverter provide abundant electrical capacity, while the watermaker ensures unlimited fresh water production—critical capabilities for exploring remote anchorages beyond the reach of marinas. Inside, the accommodation rivals a coastal apartment, complete with washing machine, microwave, and entertainment systems that make extended passages or storm-bound days genuinely comfortable rather than merely tolerable.
The comprehensive Garmin electronics suite—including radar, autopilot, and AIS transceiver—provides the navigational awareness and redundancy serious cruisers demand. With twin 30hp Volvo diesels showing moderate hours and maintained to exacting standards, this Lucia 40 represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a proven bluewater catamaran configured for immediate departure.
Machinery & Systems Propulsion is provided by twin 30hp Volvo D1 diesel engines installed in 2016, driving through reliable sail drive units. The port engine shows 1,711 hours while the starboard records 1,715 hours—moderate use indicating careful maintenance and plenty of life remaining. A powerful 3000W inverter ensures robust electrical capacity for extended anchoring, supported by solar panel arrays that maintain battery banks without running generators. The comprehensive energy system includes shore power integration for marina stays. A watermaker delivers freshwater independence, essential for extended cruising beyond marina infrastructure. The bow thruster dramatically simplifies docking and close-quarters maneuvering, particularly valuable in the crosswinds that challenge multihull handling. An electric halyard winch reduces physical effort and enhances safety when raising and lowering sails, while the electrical system supports modern conveniences including a washing machine and microwave—luxuries that become necessities during extended passages.
Navigation & Electronics The helm station features a complete Garmin electronics package designed for serious offshore navigation. The integrated system includes radar for weather awareness and collision avoidance in reduced visibility, a reliable autopilot that reduces fatigue on long passages, and an AIS transceiver providing both vessel tracking and collision avoidance capabilities through real-time traffic monitoring. Chartplotter functionality delivers intuitive route planning and navigation, while depth and speed instruments provide essential performance data. VHF radio ensures reliable communication with other vessels and shore stations. Entertainment systems include a flat-screen television for relaxing evenings at anchor, integrated with the vessel's electrical system. The electronics are thoughtfully positioned for easy visibility from the helm while remaining protected from the elements, with redundant systems providing the reliability bluewater cruisers require.
Accommodations The owner's version configuration, also known as the Maestro layout, prioritizes spaciousness and comfort for a cruising couple or family rather than charter-oriented cabin count. The expansive master suite occupies the starboard hull, featuring a centerline island berth, generous storage, and a private ensuite head with separate shower. The port hull contains additional guest accommodation with comfortable berths and a second head, providing privacy for visitors while maintaining the owner's sanctuary. The galley is positioned for efficiency with excellent ventilation and natural light, equipped with modern appliances including refrigeration, microwave, and ample counter space for meal preparation underway or at anchor. The salon serves as the social heart of the vessel, with panoramic visibility through large windows, comfortable seating that converts for various configurations, and the entertainment center with flat-screen television. A washing machine—rare on vessels this size—transforms liveaboard practicality, while abundant storage throughout ensures extended cruising without the cramped feeling common to smaller yachts.
Deck & Exterior The cockpit represents the outdoor living room, finished in durable Flexiteek that combines aesthetic appeal with practical benefits of superior grip and cushioned comfort underfoot. Protected by a substantial bimini top and equipped with full enclosures, the cockpit transitions seamlessly from sun-drenched alfresco dining to weather-protected passage making. The helm station is thoughtfully positioned for excellent visibility while remaining integrated with the social space, allowing the helmsperson to remain engaged with crew and guests. Twin sugar scoop transoms provide easy water access for swimming and boarding the tender, while the bridgedeck clearance ensures comfortable passages without excessive slamming. The foredeck offers additional lounging space with trampolines stretched between the bows—the quintessential catamaran feature for dolphin watching and sunbathing. Deck hardware includes quality winches, cleats, and sail handling equipment positioned for efficient short-handed sailing. Stainless steel rails and well-designed walkways ensure safe movement around the deck, while generous storage lockers accommodate fenders, lines, and cruising gear without cluttering living spaces.
Key Features • Owner's version Maestro layout maximizing space and comfort • Comprehensive autonomy package: watermaker, solar panels, 3000W inverter • Full Garmin electronics suite with radar, autopilot, and AIS transceiver • Performance sailing package with fully battened main and Code 0 on furler • Flexiteek cockpit with bimini and full enclosures for all-season cruising • Twin 30hp Volvo diesels with moderate 1,700-hour range • Electric halyard winch and bow thruster for easy handling • Liveaboard amenities including washing machine, microwave, and entertainment systems
4
Cabins
8
Berths
4
Heads
Specifications
Manufacturer
Fountaine Pajot
Model
Lucia 40
Year Built
2016
Length Overall
40 ft
Beam
21.98 ft
Type
Sail Catamaran
Condition
Used
Location
LE GRAU-DU-ROI
Country
France
Listed
13 Jun 2026
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