Fountaine Pajot Elba 45

FOUNTAINE PAJOT ELBA 45 FOR SALE, LAUNCHED OCTOBER 2021
This specific yacht is a Maestro (Owner's Version) – 3 cabins, in the sought-after Comfort/Luxury package.
She has been maintained to the highest standards by her owner, a former merchant navy captain, who keeps the vessel in exemplary condition—mechanically, structurally, and cosmetically. Every system is inspected and serviced with professional rigor.
Her equipment level is exceptional, and her overall condition is pristine, as evidenced in the full inventory provided.
Key Premium & High-Value Equipment
- Electric Tenderlift Platform – top-tier convenience for launching the tender

- 1050 W Solar Array – massive power generation for true autonomy

- 800 Ah Lithium Battery Bank (4 × 200 Ah) – long-lasting, high-capacity energy storage

- 5000 W Inverter – powers household appliances with ease

- 2026 50H Upgraded Engines: 2 × Volvo Penta 60 hp – more power & reliability

- ONAN 7 kW Generator – full onboard electricity production

- Aqua-Base 105 L/h Watermaker – excellent freshwater autonomy

- GARMIN Full Navigation Package with dual chartplotters & new autopilot

- Flexiteek Throughout (cockpit, helm, transoms, owner’s shower) – premium comfort & aesthetics

- GALA 340 Hypalon Tender + Suzuki 20 hp – high-quality, durable tender

- Full Cockpit & Helm Enclosures + Sunshades – extended living space & protection

- Spade 40 kg Anchor + Re-galvanized 70 m Chain – top safety & holding power

Additional Information
Engines
- Upgraded engines: 2 x Volvo Penta 60 hp – 1,600 hours
- 2 engine batteries (end of 2024)
- ONAN 7kW generator with stainless steel recovery tray
- Aqua-Base 105 L/h watermaker (new low-pressure pump)
- 40L water heater – new
- A 3-stage water filtration system at the freshwater tank intake, and a second 3-stage filtration system upstream of the galley water supply

Energy & Power
- 1050 W solar panels
- 800 Ah lithium batteries (4 × 200 Ah)
- 5000 W inverter
- Electric tenderlift platform
- Courtesy lights + underwater lights under transoms

Tender
- GALA 340 Hypalon tender with console
- Suzuki 20 hp white engine
- Blue Sunbrella cover

Electronics (GARMIN pack)
- 2 chartplotters, including 1 new at helm
- Autopilot (new April 2025) + original autopilot serviced as spare
- GPS / AIS
- VHF (2 stations, including 1 new at helm)
- Radar
- Carbon steering wheel

Exterior
- Flexiteek on transoms, cockpit, helm station, and owner’s shower
- Cockpit refrigerator
- Plancha grill
- Teak cockpit table with transparent non-slip protective cover
- Full cockpit and helm enclosure + micro-perforated sunshades (aft and sides)
- Sun protection for saloon windows
- Forward sunbathing cushions (new, currently being manufactured)

Interior
- Fusion Hi-Fi pack with 4 speakers (2 cockpit + 2 saloon)
- Chart table with battery management
- Barometer
- Refrigerator & freezer alarm system
- Saloon table on electric pedestal, converts into berth (with mattress)
- Large gas oven
- 3-burner gas stove
- Ice maker
- Kitchen robot
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Pressure cooker
- Frying pans, pots, dishes, cutlery
- Plates and glasses in food-grade methacrylate
- 1 large refrigerator with 2 big drawers
- 1 freezer – 90 L
- Decorative cushions
- 1 fan
- Starlink Mini (25 W/h consumption)
- Handrails for cabin companionways

Port Hull – Owner’s Suite
- Large cabin with Italian-style walk-in shower
- Electric freshwater large model WC
- King-size bed with PVC spring slatted base
- Topper mattress
- Fan at the head of the bed
- Cabin curtains
- Electronic safe with code
- Complete bed linens & towels for all 3 cabins

Starboard Hull – Guest Area
- 2 guest cabins, each with:
- Private bathroom & electric freshwater large model WC
- Fan
- Cabin curtains
- Corridor: 9 kg washer/dryer
- Ceramic portable heaters

Ground Tackle
- Chain 70 m – newly re-galvanized
- SPADE 40 kg anchor

Mechanical

(All work currently in progress; these operations are done every year)
- Full engine service:
- Turbo removal & cleaning
- EGR valve replacement
- Engine oil changes, all filters & impellers
- Saildrive oil change
- Windlass under service
- MAX PROP propellers cleaned + Propspeed applied
- All anodes replaced
- Semi-erodable antifouling before relaunch

Rigging & Sails
- 2 shrouds new in March 2023
- All halyards in Dyneema (regularly replaced)
- Hydranet genoa – December 2023
- Original genoa as spare
- Code D
- Mainsail & lazy bag currently being refitted by sailmaker
- New soft shackles & mainsail car hooks

Deck Gear
- 8 fenders with covers
- 2 ball fenders with covers
- 10 mooring lines
- Bridle with chain hook
- Spare shorter bridle with chain hook
- Karcher K2 high-pressure washer

Tools & Miscellaneous
- Makita toolbox with drill/driver, impact driver, grinder
- Spare parts box (blocks, shackles, etc.)
- Small gangway
- Anti-orca equipment (pingers + deterrent devices)
- Fishing gear: 100 lb trolling rod with lures, hooks, etc.
- Snorkeling equipment + speargun
- New paddleboard with pump
- Original fixed propellers

Safety
- IOR recovery pole
- 6 automatic inflatable lifejackets with tethers
- 1 personal GPS beacon
- 1 IOR beacon
- Horseshoe buoy
- MOB recovery system
- 6-person liferaft
- All nautical guides for the Caribbean
- Caribbean courtesy flags