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2022 Fountaine Pajot Aura 51

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Annapolis, MD, United States
$1,349,999
Year2022
Length51'
TypeSailing
ListingBrokerage

Overview

Fountaine Pajot Aura 51 “Amajen” Owner’s Version | US Import Duty Paid | Available Now in Annapolis Amajen is a beautifully equipped Fountaine Pajot Aura 51 Owner’s Version designed for serious cruising, extended time aboard, and effortless entertaining. Freshly photographed, and professionally prepared for her next owners, she stands out as one of the most complete and thoughtfully specified Aura 51s currently available in North America. Her Maestro layout features a full private owner’s hull to port, three guest cabins to starboard, and the highly sought-after dual-access owner’s suite with both salon and private transom entry. Built with a strong focus on autonomy and offshore capability, Amajen features an impressive lithium and solar package, extensive downwind sail inventory, upgraded systems throughout, watermaker, custom hardtop enclosure, washer/dryer, tender package, and numerous practical cruising upgrades rarely found together on a brokerage Aura 51. She is also proven offshore, having successfully completed the ARC and finished 3rd overall. Highlights • Full Maestro Owner’s Version layout • US import duty paid • Available now in Annapolis • Fresh survey completed • ARC proven offshore performer • 2,300W solar array • Victron lithium battery system (~1,980Ah) • Dual 3,000W inverter/chargers • Custom hardtop bimini with full enclosure • Aquabase watermaker • Washer / dryer • Highfield CL380 tender with Yamaha 25hp • Extensive upgraded downwind sail inventory • Racor dual fuel filtration system • Line cutters on saildrives • Macris underwater lights Sailing & Offshore

Additional details

Factory Options: Factory Options (2022 Oceanic Version)Layout & Configuration • Full Maestro owner’s version (4 cabin / 4 head layout) • Owner’s hull to port, guest cabins to starboard • Starboard forepeak fitted out • Slatted bed bases in all cabins • Interior safe installed • Convertible saloon table (dining / lounge / berth configuration) Comfort & Living • Air conditioning system (61,000 BTU – 50/60Hz) • Cockpit fridge • Integrated gas plancha (cockpit) • Foredeck lounge cushions • Full cockpit + lounge cushions package • Interior window shades • Additional 12V outlets throughout • 90L cold storage (-5°C / 23°F) Navigation & Electronics (Garmin Package) • 2 × Garmin GPSMAP 8412 / 8410 displays • 2 × GMI20 multifunction displays • Autopilot system • AIS system • Dual VHF radios (including helm station VHF AIS) • Radar system with mast mount • TV / HiFi entertainment package • WiFi amplifier • TV antenna system Deck & Exterior • Electric swim platform (200kg capacity) • Additional mooring cleats • Full rub rail protection • Protective transom strips • Bowsprit + gennaker gear • Profurl genoa furler • Additional windlass control with chain counter Mechanical & Systems • Twin Volvo D2 75HP engines • 4-blade folding propellers • 110V water heater • Additional freshwater pump • US standard gas system • Factory export / import documentation Build & Specification Notes • US-spec 60Hz electrical system • Built under Fountaine Pajot Oceanic specification • Configured for North American delivery Custom/Dealer options Custom & Dealer Upgrades (Revised – Complete)Power & Energy (True Off-Grid Capability) • Advanced lithium battery system (5–6 × 330Ah, ~1,650–1,980Ah total capacity) • Dual Victron 3,000W inverter/chargers with full BMS integration • 5 × 400W SunPower solar panels (~2,000W array) with dedicated MPPT controllers • Galvanic isolator protection • Shore power conversion (EU ↔ US compatibility via transformer)  Built to minimize generator use and support full-time off-grid living Sailing Performance & Downwind Package (Major Upgrade) • ~$55,000 performance sail package • Helix G2 Gennaker • 195’ Wingaker • 250’ Wingaker • Harken Black Magic blocks + upgraded load handling hardware • Additional organizers, padeyes, friction rings, and deck hardware • Electric genoa winches (upgraded) • Electric aft/downwind winches (Lewmar 55 Evo) • Auto-reefing system led to helm • Dyneema topping lift upgrade • Spreader + striker sail protection (leather kit)  This is a serious trade wind / offshore sailing setup — far beyond standard Helm, Cockpit & Protection • Custom hardtop bimini • Full cockpit enclosure (Strataglass + Eisenglass) • Full helm enclosure • Aft transom sunshade system • Port-side cockpit screen • Rear canvas bimini  Transforms usability in heat, rain, and passagemaking conditions Water, Plumbing & Liveaboard Systems • Aquabase watermaker – 105 LPH (12V, autoflush, remote panel) • Freshwater + saltwater selectable washdown system • Additional freshwater plumbing upgrades • Washer / dryer • Dual water heaters connected to inverter with timer system Mechanical & Redundancy (Big Value Here) • Northern Lights 12kW generator • Racor dual fuel filtration system (per engine) • Volvo MDI bypass switches • Spare hydraulic pump onboard • Spare A/C water pump onboard • Fuel transfer pump installed  Redundancy built in — this is long-range cruising thinking Deck Gear, Anchoring & Safety • Mantus 85 upgraded primary anchor w/ 300ft HT chain • Secondary Fortress anchor setup w/ rode + chain • Mantus dinghy anchor package • Upgraded charter anchor package • Additional grab rails throughout (safety underway) • Forepeak access hatches installed • Radar reflector (mast mounted) Electrical & Interior Convenience • Extensive additional 110V outlets throughout • USB A + USB-C upgrades in key areas • Waterproof outlets (anchor locker, cockpit, galley) • Interior lighting upgrades (engine rooms, forepeaks, etc.) • Interior window shades • Cockpit table cover Navigation, Comms & Connectivity • Iridium GO system with external antenna • Spare VHF antenna • WiFi amplification system (from factory + upgrades) Tender & Watersports • Highfield CL380BLT tender • Yamaha 25HP outboard (electric start + tilt) • Reinforced dinghy tie-down system on platform Hull, Protection & Commissioning • Full hull treatment (epoxy barrier + antifouling system) • Saildrive + prop antifouling (Trilux system) • Dealer commissioning in France (full prep + handover) • Prop speed treatment covered by ACY Additional Equipment & Outfitting • ~$60,000 in owner-supplied gear (safety, galley, cruising, dive, fishing equipment, spares) • Clear ice maker (installed cockpit galley area) • Induction cooktop upgrade (gas removed) • Multiple structural and usability enhancements throughout 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. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Key specifications

BuilderFountaine Pajot
ModelAura 51
Year2022
Length overall51 ft
Catamaran typeSailing
ConditionUsed
Cabins4
Heads4
Hull materialFiberglass
Beam26.5 feet
Draft — drive up5.25 feet
Fuel capacity119 gallon
Fuel tanks2
Fresh water capacity238 gallon
Fresh water tanks1

Accommodations

Cabins4
Heads4
Convertible saloonNo

Engines and performance

Number of engines2
Fuel typeDiesel
Total engine power150.0 hp

Systems and deck equipment

Trim tabsNo

Price, tax, and warranty

Tax statusPaid

Summary

Located in Annapolis, MD, United States, this used 2022 Fountaine Pajot Aura 51 Catamaran is a 51-foot sailing catamaran with a fiberglass hull. Its Maestro owner’s layout provides four cabins and four heads, with a private owner’s hull to port and three guest cabins to starboard. The owner’s suite has access from both the salon and the transom. Additional living features include air conditioning, a convertible salon table, interior window shades, cockpit refrigeration, a gas plancha, foredeck lounge cushions, and a washer and dryer.

This Fountaine Pajot Aura 51 is powered by twin Volvo D2 75 hp engines with four-blade folding propellers. Its equipment includes Garmin displays, autopilot, AIS, radar, dual VHF radios, a Wi-Fi amplifier, and an electric swim platform. Cruising systems include a 2,300-watt solar array, a Victron lithium battery bank, dual 3,000-watt inverter/chargers, an Aquabase watermaker, and dual Racor fuel filtration. A custom hardtop bimini with full enclosure, bowsprit and gennaker gear, upgraded downwind sails, and a Highfield CL380 tender with Yamaha 25 hp outboard are also listed.

Disclaimer

Catamaran World does not own this vessel and is not the listing broker. Information is presented in good faith from the inventory provider but is not guaranteed. Buyers should verify all material facts and engage qualified marine and legal professionals before making a purchase decision.