Description

The Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 (1998), with an extensive refit in 2024, is far more than a cruising catamaran; she is a fully autonomous floating home designed for serious liveaboard sailors and long-distance adventurers.

Specifications

Accommodation

The spacious 4-cabin layout is fully air-conditioned and heated, making the yacht equally comfortable in tropical anchorages or colder climates.

INTERIOR & COMFORT
Central air conditioning system:
Saloon + all 4 cabins
Central diesel heating system:
Saloon + all 4 cabins
2-zone induction hob
Combi microwave/convection oven
Large refrigerator
Nespresso coffee machine
Fully equipped galley with crockery and utensils
Hi-Fi audio system:
FM
USB
Bluetooth

Construction

Continuous 230V power throughout the vessel creates a level of onboard comfort rarely found in boats of this size, while the gas-free galley enhances both safety and convenience for global cruising.

A massive inventory of professional tools and spare parts allows owners to handle maintenance independently in remote locations, a major advantage for circumnavigators.

Flag: UK
VAT not paid
LOA: 14.00m
Beam: 7.40m
Draft: 2.33m
Layout: 4 Cabins
Fresh Water Capacity: 700L
Electrical System: 230V/50Hz AC, 12V/48V DC

WATER SYSTEMS
High-output 230V watermaker (100L/hour)
Watermaker NEW in 2025

DECK & EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Besenzoni hydraulic passerelle with remote control
Electric windlass
100m of 13mm anchor chain
Anchor monitoring camera at helm
Spacious cockpit and cruising layout

WORKSHOP & EXTRAS
Extensive inventory of professional tools
Large stock of spare parts:
Plumbing
Electrical
Engine components
3D printer for onboard fabrication of spare parts
Fully turn-key liveaboard and offshore cruising setup

Equipment

Navigation Equipment

With newly replaced standing rigging in 2024, upgraded navigation electronics including B&G radar and chartplotters, and a fully integrated Victron energy management system, she is exceptionally well prepared for immediate bluewater passagemaking.

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
B&G Zeus S 7 chartplotter (2024)
21” high-brightness cockpit multifunction display (2025)
B&G Halo 24 radar (2025)
WideLink B600 SOTDMA AIS Class B (2022)
B&G WS310 wind sensor (2025)
Raymarine ST60+ instrument suite:
Depth
Speed
Wind
P79 depth/fish finder sensor (2024)
P120 speed log (2023)
NMEA2000 precision compass
Full NMEA2000 Monitoring System
Tank level monitoring (fuel and water)
Battery and engine data integration
Raymarine ST6000+ autopilot with linear drive
ICOM IC-M323 VHF radio

Engine(s)

Extensively modernized with a 36kWh lithium energy system, this yacht delivers true silent living, allowing the air conditioning, watermaker, induction galley, and household appliances to run directly from the batteries without relying on a generator.

Reliability and self-sufficiency were clearly at the center of every upgrade. Twin Yanmar 4JH4AE 53hp mechanical diesel engines provide dependable propulsion without the complexity of modern electronic systems, while the saildrive lower legs were renewed in 2022 for additional peace of mind.

ENGINES & PROPULSION
2 x Yanmar 4JH4AE diesel engines
53hp each
Installed in 2009
Approx. 6,100 engine hours
Naturally aspirated mechanical injection engines
Yanmar SD50 Saildrives
Saildrive lower legs replaced in 2022
Major professional engine service completed in 2025
NMEA 2000 engine monitoring integration (2024)

Sails & Spars

SAILS & RIGGING
Standing rigging replaced NEW in 2024
Certificate available
Alpha Sails mainsail (2013)
Alpha Sails genoa (2013)
Electric winch for short-handed sailing
Bimini replaced in 2023
Lazybag replaced in 2023

Electrics

Complete with hydraulic passerelle, offshore liferaft, high-output watermaker, extensive solar array, and a fully equipped galley, this Bahia 46 is a rare turnkey opportunity for sailors seeking true freedom, comfort, and autonomy at sea.

ENERGY & AUTONOMY
36kWh Lithium Battery Bank (Grade A cells, >8000 cycles)
Equivalent to approx. 2,800Ah @ 12V
Triple BMS protection and monitoring system
Victron Multiplus II 48/5000/70 inverter (5kVA continuous output)
1.3kW Solar Array (3x 440W panels)
Victron SmartSolar MPPT controllers
Full Victron monitoring suite:
Cerbo GX MK2
SmartShunt
Touchscreen display
Mase IS12 11kVA generator with Yanmar engine
Generator professionally serviced in 2025
Air conditioning and watermaker operable directly from batteries
Continuous 230V power throughout the vesse

Safety Equipment

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
8-person ISO 9650-1 offshore liferaft (>24h offshore)
Liferaft NEW in 2025

Disclaimer

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