
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.
Key Features include:-
* 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
A highly maintained 1997 Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 is more than just a sailboat -- it's a proven global cruiser with room for the whole crew and the performance to back it up. Whether you're dreaming of the Meditteranean, the Caribbean, or a Pacific crossing, this catamaran is ready to take you there in comfort and style.
Hasta La Vista is loaded with a full inventory and is on the market ready for new owners to take her on new adventures.
We highly recommend an inspection, call our office and speak with one of our team members to arrange a time.