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2022 Fountaine Pajot Aura 51
Description
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 Capability
Amajen was equipped with real-world cruising and passagemaking in mind.
Her upgraded sail inventory includes:
- Helix G2 Gennaker
- 195’ Wingaker
- 250’ Wingaker
Combined with her power generation, water capacity, lithium system, and overall specification, she offers the capability for comfortable long-range cruising well beyond typical coastal use.
Comfort & Liveaboard Features
The Aura 51 has become one of Fountaine Pajot’s most successful models thanks to its exceptional balance of performance, comfort, visibility, and onboard living space.
Amajen takes that platform further with upgrades and features that make extended ownership significantly easier and more enjoyable, including:
- Full cockpit enclosure
- Washer / dryer
- Clear ice maker
- Watermaker
- Underwater lighting
- Large solar capacity
- Extensive inverter power
- Thoughtful systems upgrades throughout
The Opportunity
For buyers considering a new Aura 51 or comparing brokerage options currently on the market, Amajen presents a rare opportunity to purchase a highly upgraded, fully commissioned, owner-focused example that is available immediately in the United States.
Recently refreshed with new professional photography and video, surveyed, and prepared for sale, she is ready for immediate cruising this season.
Other Details
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 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
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.
