Prometa Banana 43


Location - Whangarei, New Zealand

2009 Prometa Banana 43 - L'Argo

L'Argo is a 2009 Prometa Banana 43, a robust aluminium blue-water cruising catamaran designed for serious offshore passagemaking and long-range, self-sufficient exploration. French-built and measuring 12.98 metres with a generous 6.5 metre beam, she offers an exceptional balance of strength, space and comfort rarely found in this class.

Constructed in aluminium, L'Argo delivers outstanding durability and confidence at sea, making her ideally suited to demanding ocean conditions. This sought-after construction, combined with a practical and well-proven design, ensures both safety and longevity for extended cruising.

Powered by twin Volvo Penta D2-55 engines with feathering propellers, she offers efficient and reliable propulsion. Under sail, she benefits from new standing rigging (2025), a well-maintained sail wardrobe and a new gennaker for enhanced light-wind performance. Navigation is supported by a modern B&G and Simrad electronics suite, complemented by Starlink connectivity.

Her onboard systems are designed for complete independence. A comprehensive Victron Energy lithium setup, substantial solar array and backup generator provide reliable energy for extended time off-grid. The vessel is fully modernised for liveaboard comfort, featuring induction cooking, watermaker and upgraded domestic systems throughout.

Below deck, L'Argo offers a practical and comfortable layout with a dedicated owner's hull to port and guest accommodation to starboard, alongside a bright saloon, spacious cockpit and well-equipped galley designed for life at sea.

Well maintained and extensively upgraded, L'Argo represents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven aluminium cruising catamaran that is turn-key and ready for immediate offshore adventure.

Contact our team for more information or to arrange a viewing.

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Region
Europe
Location
Whangarei, New Zealand
Reference
L Argo
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
2009
Hull
Aluminium
HIN
FR-PBS43002-F909
Rego
SSR199338
Rego Expiry
20/10/2029
Designer
Marc Fazilleau
Builder
Prometa Boat Building Systems
Length
42' 7" - 12.98m
Beam
6.50m / 21' 4"
Draft
1.40m / 4' 7"
Displacement
13,000 Kg
Keel / Ballast
Mini keels and spade rudders
Deck Material
Aluminium
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
55 Hp
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
55 Hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2,769.9 Hrs @18-10-26
2nd Engine Hrs
2,424.9 Hrs @18-10-25 - new ECU, hours not on tacho
Fuel Consumption
1 L/Nm with one engine running at Cruise
Max Speed
10 Knots
Cruise Speed
6 Knots
Propulsion
3-blade feathering
Genset
Generator - Mastervolt Whisper 3.5 kVA - starboard engine room Genset Hours - Unknown, runs well
Fuel
800 L
Water
600 L
Accommodation
3 Cabins
Cabins
Single Berths - 1 Large single - Starboard Aft
King Berths - 2
Drop Down Saloon - Yes
Head Height - 1.96m / 6.50ft varies
Berths
5-7
Galley
Galley Location - Bridge - port rear
Oven - GN Espace Levante 2, fan-assisted with grill - December 2024
Sink - Large stainless double
Refrigeration
Galley - 12V, front-opening, freezer tray 125 L; Port Hull - Dometic, front-opening, 390 L
Freezer
Port Hull - Dometic Front opening - 390L
Stove
GN Espace Levante 2,2-hob induction - December 2024
Water Maker
Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper Mini 350 - 70 L/Hr, 240v
Hotwater System
Hot Water Capacity - 25 L - Heated by starboard engine, batteries, or shore power
Shower
2
Toilet
1 Manual & 1 Electric
Dinghy
Highfield CL340 - 01/2025
Outboard
Torqeedo - Cruise 4 kW (2 x 50Amp/Hr batteries) - 04/2025
Covers
Bimini - Helm - solid coach roof to cockpit
Enclosures - New Clears - 01/2025
Ground Tackle
Anchor - Rocnar 40 Kg
Chain / Rope - 80 m galvanized chain
Chain / Rope - Warp 60-80 m
Windlass - Lofrans Project
Safety Gear
Life Ring - Yes
Notes - Fire Blanket
Bilge Pumps
1 Manual, 4 Electric
Life Raft
8-person - service due 2026
Epirb
Ocean Signal EPIRB3 - 10/2024
Flares
Yes, in date as of 18-10-2025
Fire Protection
Fire Extinguisher - 6 - Check dates
Electrics
Batteries
Battery House - Victron Lithium Smart 12v, 4 x 330 Amp/Hr = 1,320 Amp/Hr - new 2025
Battery Engine - AGM - starboard charged by house, emergency parallel to port
Battery Charger - Victron Lynx BMS with Cerbo GX - 01/2025

Electrical Equipment
Solar Panels - 4 panels 1.49 kW - 01/2025
Washing Machine - Camec 4 kg - drains overboard - 01/2025
Heater - Ducting and wiring installed, no heater
Transformer - Solar control units, Victron - 01/2025
Inverter - 2 Victron Multiplus II, 12v / 3000w - parallel for 6 kW
Alternator - High-output Arco Zeus A275L, starboard engine - 01/2025
Shore Power - 220v, Spare plug not in use
Notes - 500Amp shunt installed for winch and windlass
Electronics
Depth Sounder - B&G Triton DST810, port hull (starboard redundant) - 01/2025
Log - Precision-9 - 01/2025
Autopilot - Triton2 - NAC-3 computer, Precision-9 compass, RF-25N feedback - 01/2025
Wind Instruments - B&G WS310 wired sensor - 01/2025
Radar - Simrad 20+ HALO - 01/2025
Chartplotter - B&G Zeus3 S-12, Wi-Fi connected, can link to PredictWind - 01/2025
AIS Auto ID System - B&G - transponding and receiving - 01/2025
GPS - B&G - ZG100 - 01/2025
VHF - B&G V60-B with built-in AIS - 01/2025
Sat Phone - Starlink - powered via dedicated 12v inverter - 10/2024
Sail Inventory
Age of Sails - Original except Gennaker (All Serviced 2016)
Main Sails - Heavy and good condition 2010
Headsails - Dacron, good condition; UV strip slightly worn 2011
Screecher / Gennaker - Gennaker ~18 months old 2011
Bowsprit - Yes
Furlers - Manual
Winches - 1 Anderson 52ST electric at helm, others manual; 2 Anderson 40ST on mast
Notes - Running rigging in good condition
Mast / Rigging
Mast Material - Aluminum - spar and boom (original)
Standing Rig Material - Stainless Rod to Diamonds and Stainless Flat wire to shrouds
Standing Rig Age - New Jan 2025 - (NZ Yacht Services)
Deck Gear
Davits / Platform - Davit on superstructure
Deck Wash - Freshwater, cold - transom
Deck Shower - Freshwater, hot & cold
Air Compressor - Air Buddy - breathing system for 2 diver setup - 01/2025
Mooring Lines / fenders - Various
Notes - 2.70m / 8.86ft Kayak included - 2024
Remarks
Beautifully maintained and extensively upgraded across 2024-2025, Prometa Banana 43 represents an exceptional opportunity to secure a proven, self-reliant aluminium ocean cruiser ready to roam far and wide. Contact our team for more information or to arrange a viewing.


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