Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46

Busselton WA, Australia199714.02m
Asking Price
$470,000 AUD
MakeFountaine Pajot
ModelBahia 46
Year1997
Length14.02m7.4m beam
FuelDiesel400L tank
Cabins48 berths

Overview

About this vessel

Looking for a legendary cruising catamaran with ocean-crossing pedigree and space to spare? This 1997 Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 is your ticket to adventure. Built by one of the most trusted French multihull manufacturers, this model delivers a superb balance of performance, comfort, and durability -- a rare blend that's only improved with time. This Fountaine-Pajot Bahia 46, launched in 1997, is a classic French cruising catamaran designed by the renowned naval architects Joubert-Nivelt and built by Fountaine-Pajot in France. Hasta La Vista is a solid, proven bluewater catamaran with reliable sailing performance, especially for cruising families. It sails efficiently and safely across oceans with a good balance of performance and comfort. Spacious hulls, comfortable living spaces, and a protected single helm station aft of the salon for commanding views and safety. This 1997 Bahia 46 is a thoughtfully crafted blue-water cruiser combining French flair, spacious accommodations, and capable sailing performance. With strong proven offshore capabilities, and enough volume for comfortable liveaboard life, it remains a solid choice for serious cruising couples or families. Under sail it's stable, well-mannered, and suitable for serious offshore passages.

Specifications

The details

Vessel
MakeFountaine Pajot
ModelBahia 46
Year1997
Dimensions
Length overall14.02m
Beam7.4m
Draft1.3m
Accommodation
Cabins4
Berths8
Heads3
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeYanmar
Engine model4JH5E
Engine count2
Drive typeSD Sail Drives
Engine hours1,700
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel tankage400L

Features

On board

Spacious layout ( 4 cabins) is ideal fo family cruising--offers flexibility and privacy
Comfortable living areas with bright open-plan design
Balanced performance, stability, and practical shallow-draft capabilities
The open central salon and cockpit flow seamlessly--great for entertaining
Twin keels allow shallow-water cruising and simplify beaching or grounding
Reliable Twin Yanmar Diesel Engines
Northern Lights Genset
Stella Marine Desal
Raymarine Navigation Electronics
Fully Equipped Galley
Solar Panels
Polycraft Dinghy with Outboard
Rigging Replaced in 2023
Full Survey Completed 2023
Rigging Inspection Report Available 2023 (Replaced November 2023)
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