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TypeSailing Yacht

Make/modelFountain Pajot Astrea 42

Length13 metres

Berth7

Sailing from Italy , Messina -Sardinia

Sailing to Montenegro , Kotor

Language spoke aboardEnglish

Boat descriptionThis is a 2024 hull, with all of the current up to date safety equipment. Liferaft, flares, epirbs, PLB's, self inflating life jackets, Internet etc. The vessel has already done some Atlantic passages and been through some heavy weather. it has two upgraded D2-50 engines so has power into weather. In general we reef early and follow the sail plan. The vessel handels well up to 35deg to wind, but is not fast. In 20 knots on a beam reach with two reefs will sit at about 7 to 8 knots. The sail plan has a large main and first reef is done at helm reef 2 and 3 are at the mast. We carry a 95sqm code zero, which is the right conditions will sit the vessel at between 10 to 12 knots The vessel is equipped with AIS, Radar, autopilot and the usual other equipment. There are four cabins each with there own head and two shared showers.