ASTREA 42
548 000 €
NEXTSAIL
Certified pre-owned. Worldwide Reliability.
Nextsail is the certification label exclusively dedicated to pre-owned used Fountaine Pajot catamarans and Dufour second hand sail boats, applying one strict and non-negotiable standard worldwide.
Every certified yacht meets predefined criteria, is inspected under a controlled process, and is backed by a dedicated warranty covering hidden defects. Wherever the boat is located, the rules are the same.
Nextsail offers a secure alternative to buying new by replacing uncertainty with structure and shared standards.
Rigorous Inspection
Conducted by an independent marine surveyor, this assessment verifies the yacht’s compliance with the Nextsail certification requirements. From the vessel’s overall condition to its essential equipment, every inspection point provides future owners with a clear and objective understanding of the yacht.
As a result, Nextsail guarantees the same standards, the same criteria, and the same level of quality in every port around the world.
“Every catamaran deserves a resale experience that reflects its heritage and performance. Vélite and Nextsail bring the transparency, visibility, and confidence that sailors around the world expect to the pre-owned market.”
This warranty complements the Nextsail inspection process and helps secure the new owner’s first months of ownership.
Because confidence should not end with the signature, every certified yacht benefits from additional protection designed to let you sail with complete peace of mind.
Worldwide Reliability
Thanks to a unique reference framework and standardized eligibility criteria, every Nextsail-certified yacht meets the same requirements, regardless of its home port.
Backed by an international network of more than 150 dealers, the Nextsail certification guarantees the same inspection criteria, the same warranty coverage, and the same level of quality worldwide.
The Nextsail certification strengthens buyer confidence by providing: • An independent survey report • A dedicated warranty covering potential hidden defects • Enhanced visibility across Fountaine Pajot and Dufour channels • Support from a Vélite broker before, during, and after the transaction / The Nextsail certification helps future owners better understand the yacht they are considering while enhancing the credibility and appeal of your listing.
Thanks to the worldwide Fountaine Pajot and Dufour network, you benefit from a wide selection of yachts available around the world, along with access to local professionals ready to support your project. For eligible yachts, the Nextsail certification provides an additional level of confidence through an independent survey, a dedicated warranty, and standardized inspection criteria. Vélite also supports you throughout every stage of the purchasing process, ensuring a secure, transparent, and professionally managed transaction.
Thanks to the worldwide Fountaine Pajot and Dufour network, your yacht benefits from international visibility and access to qualified buyers around the globe. Your listing is featured on leading marketplaces such as YachtWorld, Boat24, YachtMarket, and Rightboat. / Vélite also supports you throughout every stage of the transaction, ensuring a secure, transparent, and professionally managed sales process.
To qualify for the Nextsail certification, your yacht must be a Fountaine Pajot or Dufour less than seven years old. For example, in 2026, yachts built from 2019 onwards are eligible, while those built in 2018 are not.
Yes. Whatever the brand, model, or age of your yacht, Vélite can assist you with its sale through either the Vélite Comfort or Vélite Essential mandate.