S/V Nyango is a Kemah, TX based 1996 Fountaine Pajot 42 Venezia For Sale By Owner. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
26 May, 2026: BIG improvements this year, same price! Both main engines have been rebuilt, installed, and tested from Guatemala to Belize to Mexico and up to Kemah TX. The synthetic teak decking was looking “tired”, so most of it was removed and new gelcoat applied and stamped with custom made nonskid patterns, making the boat look much newer.
This Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 has been refit and upgraded to a very high standard and looks more modern than any other Venezia out there. The exterior of the boat is elegant, with new hard bimini, gorgeous new decking, newer sails and rigging. The boat has cockpit and underwater lighting.
Nyango has a brand new deck, including non-skid and gelcoat; newer sails (2018); 4 Cabin Air Conditioning; interior upholstery & cushions (2024); and many, many more upgrades. She is truly turnkey and ready to go and has been cruising the Western Caribbean for the past 2 years.
The boat has only had 3 owners, and was never chartered. The interior of the boat is clean and well taken care of and in great condition.
The Venezia is not a light boat, at least not by multihull standards. The dry displacement is nearly 15,000 pounds. This is a genuine cruising catamaran and can carry a bit of 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.
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Specifications
| Name | S/V Nyango |
| Make | Fountaine Pajot |
| Model | 42 Venezia |
| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| Builder | Fountaine Pajot |
| Designer | Joubert Nivelt |
| Construction | Fiberglass sandwich construction with vacuum bagged PVC foam cores |
| Cabins | 4 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Galley | Up |
Dimensions
| Loa | 41' 4"/ 12.60m |
| Lwl | 41' 4"/ 12.60m |
| Beam | 22' 10"/ 6.95m |
| Headroom | 6 ft 7 in (2 m) |
| Draft | 4' 0"/ 1.20m |
| Mast Height | 65' 0"(19.8 m.) |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 100gal |
| Water Tanks | 200gal |
| Holding Tanks | 10gal |
Performance
| Engines | 2 x Yanmar 3GM30 |
| Engine Hours | 1573, 1327 |
| Displacement | 18,740lbs / 8,500kgs |
| Speed | Cruising 6 knots; Max speed 11 knots. |
| Sails | Doyle Head Sail, Custom Doyle Main sail w/ Stack Pack / Lazy Jack System new 2016 |
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Inventory
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 filter
- 3-burner built-in stove with oven
- Propane gas shutoff solenoid
- 110V Espresso Machine
- All dishes, pots, pans, knives, and utensils are staying
Cockpit
- Large cockpit table with seating for 6
- Very 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
Navigational equipment
- Raymarine linear drive autopilot with spare drive unit
- Wifi network transmitting Raymarine data to phones & tablets, computer
- Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot, 60+ wind, depth, speed
- AIS receiver
- Uniden UM525 VHF Radio with cockpit remote mic
- AIS & VHF masthead antennas and mast wiring replaced 2024
- Steering compass
- Handheld compass
Electrical
- 650W Solar panels new 2023
- Kubota 7500w Generator
- 6 New AGM 31 Batteries (4 House) 1 Port &1 Starboard Engines 2019
- 12 AC outlets
- 9x 12V outlets
- 3000W charger inverter for 110V outlets
Deck/Hull
- All winches are 2-speed self-tailing
- ProFurl 42 Head Sail Furling System Lower Drum New 2020
- Boom Track Enhancement Foot Traveler 2018
- Hull Painted 2016 and waxed every year
- Custom Aft Seating Port & Starboard new 2023
- Underwater Lighting 2016
- Entire deck was replaced with new non-skid & gelcoat Jan 2026
- Bottom Anti-fouling paint Oct 2025
Sails and Rigging
- Running rigging new 2022
- Spinnaker sock, no spinnaker
- All Clutch Cleats Replaced 2016
- Standing rigging new 2017
- Doyle Head Sail, Custom Doyle Main sail w/ Stack Pack / Lazy Jack System new 2016
Engines
- Engine type: inboard sail drive
- Engine make: Yanmar
- Engine model: 3GM30
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Power: 2 x 29 HP
- Propeller type: 2-blade folding, spare set of props
- Engine hours: Port 1573, Starboard 1327
- Both Engines had a full rebuild 1/2026
- SailDrive SD20 Drives, Transmission Seal Replacement Port 2019, Oil & Housing seals 2023, Lower bearings 2023
- Many new Yanmar 3GM30 engine spare parts
- New rudder bearings and races on both rudders 2023
Capacities
- Diesel tank 100 Gal
- Freshwater 2x100 Gal
- Blackwater holding tank 10 Gal
Anchoring
- Goiot 312 electric windlass - Rebuilt 10/2025 & New Solenoid
- 70lb Bruce anchor with 150' of 3/8" chain
- 40lb Danforth anchor with 25' of 3/8" chain and 200' 3/4" rode
- Anchor bridle with snubber (New Feb 2023)
- Seawater washdown in anchor locker
Safety
- Drogue with 200' rode
- Many Life jackets
- Flares, safety items, etc
- 3 inflatable offshore life vests with harnesses for jack lines
- 2 Bow to Stern jack lines
Lighting
- LED lights throughout
- LED anchor light with daylight sensor
- Steaming and deck light combo
- Stern underwater lighting with remote control
- Cockpit blue/white lighting
Features
- 4 Cabin and Main Saloon AC System
- Interior Saloon and cabin seating cushions & upholstery new 2024
- Chart storage inside saloon table
- Kuuma stainless steel BBQ with rail mount
- 12V Fans throughout
- USB chargers in berths
- Sony marine FM/AM/CD radio with Bluetooth
- Marine speakers in saloon and cockpit
- Isotemp water heater, engine heated
- Equipped for Water Maker Under Starboard Forward Bunk (Electric & Plumbing)
- Rear Shower & fresh water washdown off Sugar Scoop
- Custom Rugs for All Cabins and Companion Ways 2015
Tender
- 2017 Highfield 11.6 Dingy w/aluminum hull & storage compartments
- 2023 Full sun cover for dinghy
- 2017 20hp Yamaha Outboard, new carburetor 2024
- Dinghy anchor & rode, repair kits, foot pump, locks, etc
Extras
- Lots of spare parts and filters
- 2 Inflatable SUPS with paddles
- Starlink ready with mount, outlet
- 2 offshore fishing rods with lures
- 4 West Marine cockpit chairs & pillows
- Towable inflatable tube for dinghy
- Inflatable 4 person lounger
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