About This Vessel
This 1996 Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42, measures 42 ft, and is located in Kemah, Texas, powered by 2x Yanmar 3GM30 30.00HP.
The Venezia is not a light boat, at least not by multihull standards.This is a genuine cruising catamaran and can carry a load without immediately immersing the hulls and destroying performance. The hulls have a narrow entry and the bows are nearly plumb, the waterline length is 41 feet. The spacious bridgedeck is just over 27 feet long, giving the boat a feeling of rigidity, and accounting for some of the weight.That description highlights the exact reasons why the Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 earned its reputation as a rugged, dependable blue-water cruiser. By prioritizing load-carrying capacity and structural rigidity over pure racing performance, it serves as a highly capable platform for long-distance liveaboards.<<<4 Cabin, Never Chartered>>>Yanmar 3GM30FC Port/Starb Engines rebuilt with service documentation available upon request….. Jan/Feb 2026Approx 60 hours on both engines since rebuild.Synthetic teak decking accents and new gelcoat applied and stamped with custom made nonskid patterns.Marine air conditioning in all four cabins.Kubota 7.5KW GeneratorCheck details below for equipment and more upgrades. Dinghy and outboard excluded It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Deck/Hull
All winches are 2-speed self-tailingProFurl 42 Head Sail Furling System (Lower Drum New 2020)Mainsheet Traveler (new 2018)Hull Painted 2016 and waxed every yearCustom Aft Seating Port & Starboard (new 2023)Underwater Lighting (new 2016)Bottom anti-fouling paint (Oct 2025)
Sails and Rigging
Standing rigging (new 2017)Running rigging (new 2022)Spinnaker sock, no spinnakerAll Clutch Cleats Replaced 2016Doyle Head Sail, Custom Doyle Main sail w/ Stack Pack / Lazy Jack System (new 2016)
Electrical
650W Solar panels (new 2023)Kubota 7.5KW Generator....hours unknown...no working hour meter4 Trojan T-105 Batteries (2026), 2 AGM Engine Batteries (2019)120V AC outlets - twelve12V outlets - nine3000W inverter/charger for 120V outlets
Engines
Engine type: inboard sail driveEngine make: YanmarEngine model: 3GM30....approx 60 hours on both since rebuildFuel type: DieselPower: 2 x 29 HPPropeller type: 2-blade folding, plus spare set of propsSailDrive SD20 Drives,Transmission Seal Replacement Port & Starboard 2025/2026 , Oil & Housing seals 2023, Lower bearings 2023Many new Yanmar 3GM30 engine spare partsNew rudder bearings and races on both rudders 2023
Ground Tackle
Goiot 312 electric windlass70lb Bruce anchor with 150' of 3/8" chain40lb Danforth anchor with 25' of 3/8" chain and 200' 3/4" rodeAnchor bridle with snubber (New Feb 2023)Seawater washdown in anchor locker
Safety and Extra Items
Drogue with 200' rodeMany Life jacketsFlares, safety items, etc3 inflatable offshore life vests with harnesses for jack lines2 Bow to Stern jack linesLots of spare parts and filters2 Inflatable SUPS with paddlesStarlink ready with mount, outlet2 offshore fishing rods with lures4 West Marine cockpit chairs & pillowsInflatable 4 person loungerKuuma stainless steel BBQ with rail mount12V Fans throughoutUSB chargers in berthsSony marine FM/AM/CD radio with BluetoothMarine speakers in saloon and cockpitIsotemp water heater, engine heatedEquipped for Water Maker Under Starboard Forward Bunk (Electric & Plumbing)Shower & fresh water washdown aft at sugar scoop
Galley
SeaFrost 2 Panel Freezer System w/ ETT Controller (New 2020)12V Isotherm Refrigeration System (New 2018)Double stainless steel sink with under counter whole-house water filter3-burner built-in stove with ovenPropane gas shutoff solenoid120V Espresso MachineAll dishes, pots, pans, knives, and utensils are staying
Cockpit
Large cockpit table with seating for sixVery elegant, custom Hard Top w/LED Color Lights, Nav Monitor Housing (new 2016)Side Panels & Windshield, sunscreens (new 2016)Helm Seat Captains Chair (new 2018)
Nav equipment
Raymarine linear drive autopilot with spare drive unitWifi network transmitting Raymarine data to phones & tablets, computerRaymarine ST6002 Autopilot, 60+ wind, depth, speedAIS receiverUniden UM525 VHF Radio with cockpit remote micAIS & VHF masthead antennas and mast wiring (new 2024)Steering compassHandheld compass
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated.
