Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution

Extensively updated in 2022 Turnkey / Bluewater ready 2016 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution catamaran ASPE is hull number #140, an Evolution model launched in 2016. She comes with with 4 cabins and 4 heads. The Helia design is well proven with several circumnavigations and a well thought out layout. This Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution is turn-key and ready for her new owners and she is equipped for comfortable and safe bluewater cruising. This boat has been upgraded extensively by the owner and comes with an impressive inventory list. Antifouling and polishing done in May 2024. Engines serviced (Feb 2024). The Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution offers great comfort aboard without compromising sailing performance. With infused GRP deck that saves on weight while giving structure. ASPE performs better than most catamarans in her category.   This is the later Evolution model with higher and better davits and newer windows (30% more light). ASPE has been offshore cruising since March 2022. Easy to stay of the grid for months without any need to go to port. With extra solar, generator, powerful watermaker, big freezer and fridge she is equipped for your dream adventure.   The two large Yanmar 57 HP diesel engines delivers an economical cruise speed of 6-7 knots with a max of extra power available, if required. The vessel can be sailed singlehanded as all lines are led back to the helm. The steering helm, which is fully enclosed, probably has the best design in this category, excellent visibility and great size seating area. The cockpit has a lovely spacious feeling with saloon sliding windows that open to integrate the saloon and galley into the cockpit area. The floor is the same level inside as outside that makes it feel like one big room. The galley is very large and has a smart U-shaped form for cooking even in rough conditions. Inside the saloon, the table can be lowered to form a big bed. The cockpit area outside has a table for 8 people and the area is also large enough to project movies on a large screen. For the warmer days, sit upstairs in the spectacular open lounge area on the rooftop for a sundowner or laze back on the double sunbed. The 4 double cabins are spacious with large double beds (160*200) and have several opening hatches, so ventilation is also excellent, even without air-con. There is a rectangular opening window over the large island bed, plus an opening porthole for breeze at anchor. The 4 heads are spacious enough for both shower and storage of personal items.   This is a very well maintained and sought-after vessel that is ready to take a new owner on her next adventure. The boat can be delivered in Marquesas or Tahiti which offer the most fantastic sailing in spectacular scenery. There is a survey report from the last haul out in September 2023 we can share for interested buyers. If of interest to the new owner, the current owners have offerred the possibility to sail with them for some days to learn all the tips of this great boat. Highlights & recent upgrades Full original canvas enclosure for cockpit (2022), steering helm (2022) and lazy bag (2022)

Mesh sunscreens for saloon windows (2022)

Added 540 W of solar (2022), total 940 W

Strengthened rudder setup by bigger bolt and aluminum enforcement of rudder arms (2022)

Engines and saildrives large maintenance in 2022 by Yanmar certified team: new saildrive membranes, engine mounts, heat exchangers, axels shaft and seals new belts, new control box and cables.

Northern Lights Generator 5,5 KW

New Flexofold 3 blade folding props (2022)

New Rochna 33 kg anchor with 100 m of chain (2022)

New genoa and mainsail from Incidence (2022).

New membranes for watermaker (180 L/h) (2022)

New 6 kg washing machine (2023)

Many spares onboard, 2 sets of diving gear (BCD and tanks) and 3 sets of professional fishing gear can be included.