Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46


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.

Region
Western Australia
Location
Bunbury Area Busselton WA
Reference
Y1643
Usage
Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1997
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Joubert & Nivelt
Builder
Fountaine Pajot
Length
46' - 14.02m
Beam
7.4 m
Draft
1.3 m
Displacement
9700 kg
Keel / Ballast
Mini Keels
Deck Material
Fibreglass
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Twin Yanmar 4JH5E Diesel Engines
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
2 x 54 Hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Approx. 1700 hrs as @ July 2025
2nd Engine Hrs
Approx. 1700 hrs as @ July 2025
Max Speed
Approx. 10 Knots
Cruise Speed
Approx. 7-8 Knots
Propulsion
SD Sail Drives, Sea Hawk Auto Stream 3 Blade Feathering Props
Genset
9 kva Northern Lights
Fuel
400 l
Water
780 l
Accommodation
4 x Double Berth Cabins
Cabins
4 x Cabins
Galley
Sink
Oven
Pressure Water
Microwave
Refrigeration
Full Size Fridge in Galley
Eva Cool Fridge/Freezer Draw
Freezer
Yes
Stove
3 x Burner Gas Cooktop
Water Maker
Stella 75 lph
Hotwater System
Yes
Shower
4 x Internal Bathrooms plus deck shower
Toilet
3 x Heads
Entertainment
Digital TV
Stereo
Star Link Internet
Air Conditioning
Portable Air Conditioner
Dinghy
3m Polycraft Dinghy
Outboard
15 hp 4 stroke Evinrude
Covers
Main Sail Cover
Ground Tackle
Lewmar Winch
2 x Lewmar Delta Plough Anchors plus 2 x spares
100m Galvanised 10mm chain
Safety Gear
Navigation Lights
First Aid Kit
Gas Detector
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Blanket
Horseshoe Lifebuoy with light
Lifeline and Railing
Safety Harness
Dan Buoy
Bilge Pumps
Auto Bilges with Alarms
Life Raft
2 x Life Rafts
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Electrics
12/240 V
Shore Power
4 x 120Ah AGM Batteries & Wiring (new)
Victron Battery Charger
Battery Management System
Victron Inverter
3000 W Sinewave Inverter for Washing Machine/Dryer
Icom VHF Radio
Washing Machine/Dryer
Electronics
Raymarine Auto Pilot, Wind Speed/Direction, Sounder, AIS, GPS/Chartplotter
Garmin Radar
Sail Inventory
Doyle Main
Furling Genoa
Asymmetrical Spinnaker
Mast / Rigging
Fractional Rigging
Aluminium Mast and Boom (Z Spars)
Stainless Steel Wire Stays
Double Diamond Spreader
Deck Gear
830 W Solar Panels (new) with Victron Regulator
Wind Generator
Davit
Lewmar Deck Winches
Cockpit Table
2 x Ladders
Fenders
Remarks
NOTE:
1. The particulars and specifications have been supplied by the seller. Such particulars and specifications have not been verified by Ben Lexcen Marine Brokers. It is the purchaser's responsibility to verify the accuracy of such particulars and specifications.
2. All items listed above are expected to be in working order unless otherwise noted


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