Astra Mare was exceptionally well specified from the factory and has since been professionally upgraded into a truly self-sufficient offshore cruising catamaran. The result is one of the most comprehensively equipped Fountaine Pajot Isla 40s currently available.

Highlights

• Professionally upgraded for true offshore cruising with an investment in premium systems and equipment rarely found on a 40-foot production catamaran.

• 27 kWh Victron lithium battery system utilizing dedicated 48V and 12V battery banks with redundant cross-charging capability.

• Victron 8kVA inverter/charger capable of powering all onboard AC systems simultaneously.

• Dual APS 48V high-output alternators providing exceptional charging capacity while underway.

• Four Maxeon high-efficiency solar panels (approximately 1,880 watts) mounted on a custom stainless-steel arch with independent Victron MPPT charge controllers.

• Schenker 50 DC-powered watermaker with upgraded electrical control panel, allowing extended cruising without reliance on shore water.

• Custom hard-top cockpit enclosure with new Sunbrella enclosure panels providing excellent weather protection and comfort.

• Starlink High Performance internet with direct DC wiring, complemented by a Peplink 5G onboard Wi-Fi network.

• Precision Sails custom Code Zero and Asymmetrical Spinnaker, expanding the sail plan for light-air performance and offshore passagemaking.

• Garmin premium navigation suite including dual chartplotters, Fantom radar, AIS, FrontVu forward-looking sonar, and Reactor 40 autopilot.

• Flexofold three-blade folding propellers for improved sailing performance and efficient propulsion under power.

• Highfield CL310 RIB tender with 20 HP Tohatsu outboard included.

• Fuel polishing system, upgraded Racor filtration, BilgeBuddy remote monitoring, and extensive Dyneema running rigging upgrades provide additional confidence for extended cruising.

• U.S. import duties and tariffs paid, allowing the next owner to begin cruising immediately without additional import expense.

• Professionally maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, making Astra Mare one of the most comprehensively equipped and turnkey Fountaine Pajot Isla 40s currently available.

Electrical & Energy Systems

• 27 kWh Victron lithium battery system utilizing dedicated 48V and 12V battery banks with redundant cross-charging capability (2025)

• Victron 8kVA inverter/charger powering all onboard AC systems

• Victron Cerbo GX with Touch 70 monitoring and control system

• Dual APS 48V high-output alternators

• Victron Isolation Transformer and Autotransformer

• Soft-start modules installed on all air conditioning systems

• Secondary shore power connection at the starboard transom

• Engine battery cutoff switches conveniently located inside the salon

• Four Maxeon high-efficiency solar panels (approximately 1,880 watts total output)

• Independent Victron MPPT solar charge controllers

• Custom stainless-steel solar arch with integrated cable routing

• Additional 12V outlets

• Cockpit courtesy lighting

Offshore Cruising & Systems

• Schenker 50 DC-powered watermaker with upgraded electrical control panel (2026)

• Keenan KTI fuel polishing system

• Upgraded Racor PM500 fuel filters

• BilgeBuddy remote bilge monitoring system

• Starlink High Performance internet system with direct DC wiring

• Peplink B One 5G onboard Wi-Fi router and wireless access point

Navigation & Electronics

• Garmin 8412 chartplotter at helm

• Garmin 8410 chartplotter at navigation station

• Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot with GHC50 control head

• Garmin Fantom radar

• Garmin AIS 800 transceiver

• Garmin FrontVu forward-looking sonar

• Garmin GMI20 instrument displays

• Garmin autopilot remote

• Garmin wind instrumentation

• Second VHF station with AIS capability

• Actisense wireless NMEA gateway

• Fusion marine stereo system

Sail Handling & Performance

• Full-batten square-top mainsail with Karver mainsail hook system

• Roller furling genoa

• Precision Sails custom Code Zero with integrated torsion line (2025)

• Precision Sails custom asymmetrical spinnaker (2025)

• Bowsprit with Karver continuous-line furler

• PROFURL genoa furler

• Flexofold three-blade folding propellers

• Dyneema running rigging upgrades, including:

  • Main halyard

  • Genoa sheets

  • Downwind sheets

• Electric Lewmar primary winch

• Additional manual winch for downwind sails and dinghy handling

• Automatic mainsail hook system

• Additional windlass control with chain counter

• Primary epoxy antifouling system

• Micron CSC antifouling applied (2025)

Comfort & Interior

• Air conditioning (110V / 60Hz) with soft-start upgrades

• Custom hard-top bimini enclosure with new Sunbrella enclosure panels (2026)

• Full helm station enclosure

• Cockpit tent

• Outdoor cockpit cushions

• Forward lounge cushions

• Two molded bow seats

• Convertible salon table

• Slatted berth bases in all cabins

• Two electric freshwater-flush heads

• Additional freshwater pressure pump

• Five cabin fans

• 63L 12V refrigerator/freezer

• 110V convection microwave/oven

• 110V water heater

• Pre-plumbing for washing machine

Deck Equipment

• Custom stainless-steel solar arch

• Additional mooring cleats

• Rub rail

• Saltwater deck wash

• Hot and cold cockpit shower

• Full mooring package

• Davits

Tender Package

• Highfield CL310 RIB with bow step

• Tohatsu 20HP outboard

Ground Tackle

• Quick electric windlass connected directly to house battery bank

• Rocna 20kg anchor with 40 meters of 10mm galvanized chain

• Backup anchor

• Anchor bridle

• 100-meter shoreline

Safety Equipment

• Six-person Plastimo offshore life raft

• Lifesling and throwable life ring

• Offshore flare pack

• Fire blanket

• Four fire extinguishers

• Manual bilge pump with four pickup locations

• Four electric bilge pumps

• Second anchor, chain, and rode

U.S. Specification

• U.S. import duty and tariffs paid

• 110V / 60Hz electrical system

• U.S. gas system

• VHF programmed for U.S. channels

• Pre-installation for generator

Factory Finish & Upholstery

• Blue/Black Elios Vichy exterior upholstery

• Sunt Flanelle exterior canvas