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2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution

New arrival - One Owner

Aruba, Aruba
$445,000
Year2018
Length44'
TypeSailing
ListingBrokerage

Overview

A FAMILY CRUISER EQUIPPED FOR SHORT HANDED SAILING CARBON MAST - FURLING BOOM - NEVER CLOSE TO A HURRICANE - ONE OWNER - 4 CABINS The Hélia 44 Evolution invites you to cruise in harmony with the beauty of your surrounds. Designed for maximum living space and boasting beautiful natural light throughout its interior, this elegant and luxuriously appointed catamaran also delivers a dynamic performance at sea. Immerse yourself in the panoramic 360° views made possible by the expansive saloon windows and integrated mast foot, marvel at the responsive handling in the spacious helmstation, or surrender your cares as you relax in the supremely cockpit or indulgent lounge deck. This cruising catamaran now has new features including an extra cockpit bench seat, and additional davits. Equipped for a family of four to live on board permanently, Katla is the ultimate, safe, catamaran. She comes with this incredible carbon mast and boom, including a furling boom for total security while sailing. She is also equipped with all the electricity you need, with 3,300 watts in solar panels. All induction kitchen, no gas on board.

Additional details

Cockpit • 1 x 8 persons bench seat around the table • 1 Teak cockpit table • Serving hatch to the kitchen by sliding bay • 1 Large storage area on the bench • Natural lighting and ventilation via deck hatches • Lighting by waterproof spotlights Accommodations Saloon  • Saloon access through a sliding Altuglas door  • Panoramic view through picture windows and aft-facing porthole • Natural lighting by 2 roof bays • 1 wooden table • 6 places bench seat. • Large cupboards under bench • Ventilation via 2 large front-opening hatches • Principal lighting by spot LED • Custom made Swedish cupboards • Air-conditioned  Chart Table  • Wooden chart table and storage with flap • Navigation instruments console • Electric panel 12V • One 12V electric outlet • Chart table lighting by reading light All cabins with air-conditioning Aft Cabin  • Access through wooden door in passageway • Double bed (1,60x2,00 m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed) • 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access • Shelving on side of bed • 1 closet • Ventilation though1 deck hatch + via 1 porthole overlooking rear deck • Aft panoramic bay • Large non-opening outward-facing picture window • Curtains on all openings • Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights • Coat hook • Cupboards storage under bed Aft and forward bathrooms  • Access through wooden door • Worktop with sink • Mirror + shelves • Hot and cold water by mixer. • Separate shower with mixer tap with built-in showerhead - temporarily converted to storage • Shower with electrical drainage pump • Large, electric toilet, aft starboard toilet • Large, manual marine toilet, in all 3 others.  • Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop • Coat hook • Ventilation through 1 deck hatch • 2 spotlights. Fore cabin  • Access s through wooden door in passageway • Double bed (1,60/1,3x 2m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed) • 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access s • 1 hanging closet • 1 console with internal shelves. • 1 shelve above bed • Ventilation through 1 deck hatch and 1hull hatch • 1 escape hatch opening • Large non-opening outward-facing picture window • Curtains on all openings • Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights. • Coat hook • Cupboards storage under bed Whirlpool washing machine in Starboard fore bathroom. Galley • No Gaz on board - all electric • Open kitchen to the outside by sliding bay • Sink work top in synthetic resin • 2 stainless steel sinks • Pressurized hot and cold freshwater from mixer faucet • 1 draining board • 1 top accessed trash can, bags removed through separate door • 1 x 4 induction hob • 1 Ninja air fryer and convection oven • 1 cutlery drawer • 3 large cupboards under sinks • 2 storage cupboards.  • 1 double fridge.  • 1 large freezer. • 1 large cupboard in starboard side of the entry door. • LED spotlighting • Ventilation by 1 opening hatch above stove top Engines • 2 motors 55CV Volvo Penta (2018) low hours - 370 on each • 3 foldable blades propellers • Saltwater filter. • Engine cooling by heat exchanger • Complete engine panel and dual controls at helm station • Hour meter Electrical • 6 x 550 w solar panels for a total of 3,300 w • 2 x 115A/12V engine alternators • 1 engine batterie of 200A/h • 2 200A/h Victron lithium 24v (2024) • 3 200A/h lithium 12v (2023) • Complete Vicron system with SmartShunt 500, lynx distributer and CerboGx (2024) • 1 Manual back-up link • 2 inverters: 1 Victron 48v 10k - 1 Victron Multiplus 12v 3k 12V electrical distribution panel • General 12V distribution panel at chart table protected by circuit breakers • Voltmeter for onboard batteries • Spare sockets for extra equipment Mast and Boom • Maelstroem Mast in carbon fiber (2024) • Mainfurl Furling boom (2024) • New main sail (2024) • Kevlar Stays (2024) • Code 0 with bow sprit • Complete standing rigging (2024) • Genoa original with new stays (2024) • Ball bearing mainsail luff cars • 1 tackle on mainsail halyard • 1 topping lift • 1 genoa halyard • 1 spinnaker halyard • clutches on all halyards for genoa, spinnaker and topping lift • clutches on reef pennants at boom exit • 2 flag halyards • Navigation, running and mooring lights • Deck lighting • Mast and boom cameras Deck • Hard, raised, handrails for added security (2024) • Safety lines • Outdoor cushions (2024) • Deck shade (above trampoline, 2025) • Outside saloon windows shades • Upgraded 12mm chain (60 m) + Rocna 35 kg • Upgraded bridle • Original chain and anchor as backup.  • All cleats re-enforced with backing plates • 3D tender Hypalon 340 with 20hp Yamaha 4 strokes Navigation & Security • Garmin central chart plotter and navigation system • Garmin chart plotter at helm (2024)  • Starlink Sea version • 1 autopilot  • Life raft (8 persons) serviced in 11/2024 • Fire extinguishers serviced in 11/2024 Misc. • Water maker: Aquabase (SLCE) 12v 60l/h (new membrane and new pump head 2025) 2023 improvements: • Reinforced rudders with rosejoints kit • Reinforced rudders stocks with fiberglass • New tillers arms • New hydraulic actuator • New steering pump • Seat covers replaced in 2024 Lots of spare parts Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Key specifications

BuilderFountaine Pajot
ModelHelia 44 Evolution
Year2018
Length overall44 ft
Catamaran typeSailing
ConditionUsed
Cabins4
Heads4
Hull materialFiberglass
Beam24.25 feet
Maximum draft3.67 feet
Cabin headroom6.25 feet
Dry weight10800 kilogram
Fuel capacity470 liter
Fuel tanks1
Fresh water capacity375 liter
Fresh water tanks2
Holding tank capacity45 liter
Holding tanks4

Accommodations

Cabins4
Heads4
Convertible saloonNo

Engines and performance

Number of engines2
Fuel typeDiesel
Total engine power110.0 hp
Total engine hours741
Drive typeSail
Cruising speed8 knots
Maximum speed10 knots

Systems and deck equipment

Electrical circuit220 volt
WindlassElectric
Trim tabsNo
Liferaft capacity8

Price, tax, and warranty

Tax statusNot Paid

Summary

This used 2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution is a 44-foot sailing catamaran listed in Aruba, Aruba. The fiberglass multihull has a four-cabin, four-head layout, with air conditioning in all cabins. Interior features include panoramic saloon windows, seating for six around a wooden table, built-in storage, and a dedicated chart table with navigation console. The cockpit provides an eight-person bench around a teak table, a serving hatch to the galley, waterproof lighting, and additional storage beneath the seating.

Sailing equipment includes a carbon mast and a furling boom, supporting the vessel’s short-handed cruising configuration. The electrical setup includes 3,300 watts of solar panels and a 220-volt circuit, while the galley uses induction cooking with no gas aboard. Listed specifications show twin engines producing 110 total horsepower with 741 hours, plus an electric windlass. Tankage comprises 470 liters of fuel, 375 liters of fresh water, and four holding tanks totaling 45 liters. The listed cruising speed is 8 knots, with a maximum speed of 10 knots.

Disclaimer

Catamaran World does not own this vessel and is not the listing broker. Information is presented in good faith from the inventory provider but is not guaranteed. Buyers should verify all material facts and engage qualified marine and legal professionals before making a purchase decision.