The Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 is a renowned cruising catamaran known for its comfort, performance, and ability to navigate with a reduced crew. The 2013 model (2014 vintage) is available in Martinique, in the Quatuor version with four cabins and four bathrooms, particularly suited for large families, ideal for Caribbean sailing or a world tour.
French flag, TVA French West Indies, and harbor dues paid.
The Helia 44 is recognized for its interior brightness, generous living space, and ease of maneuvering. Its design by Berret-Racoupeau makes it a popular choice for sailors seeking to combine comfort and performance.
Technical Sheet – Helia 44 (2013) in Martinique
Overall length: 13.30 m
Beam: 7.40 m
Draft: 1.15 m
Displacement: 10.8 tons
Engine power: 2 x Volvo D2-40 (40 HP each) – engines reconditioned in January 2025
Fuel capacity: 400 L
Fresh water capacity: 1,000 L
Desalinator: 200 L/h (installed in 2021)
Cabins: four double + two fore cabins converted
Bathrooms: four with separate showers
Energy: six solar panels (900 W), Victron batteries, Victron charger, 12V/220V 2000 W inverter
Sails: main sail with boom (2020), genoa on furling (2020), lazy bag and lazy jacks (2022)
Electronics: Raymarine central unit, autopilot, GPS, VHF, radar
Additional equipment: Bimini, cockpit cover, trampoline (2023), new 2025 Caribe hypalon dinghy 3.10 m with Yamaha 15 HP motor, eight-person life raft, snorkeling gear
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Layout:
Four double cabins
Starboard hull:
A double berth aft
A double cabin forward
Two bathrooms with separate showers, sinks, and heads with holding tank
Forepeak cabin with bed only
Port hull:
A double berth aft
A double cabin forward
Two bathrooms with showers, sinks, and heads
Forepeak cabin with bed only
Central salon with convertible dining table and bench
Chart table on port side
Galley port side overlooking the cockpit
Water tank: 1000 L
Pressurized hot and cold water
New 2021 Desalinator 200 l/h attached to engine
Kitchen:
Double sink
Fresh and saltwater
Three-burner Eno cooktop
Stainless steel Eno oven
200L double-door refrigerator
100L freezer
Sails and rigging:
New 2021 Distributed rig (mast, shrouds, stays, spreader)
Certified rig inspection in October 2025
New 2020 Full batten main sail with three reefs and roller furling system
New 2022 Lazy bag and lazy jacks
2020 Genoa Incidences (revised 2025) on roller furler
Four Harken winches including one electric
Electronics:
Raymarine navigation center, speed/depth/wind sensors (new sensors 2025)
Raymarine VHF
New 2021 Bluetooth stereo, USB, waterproof internal and external speakers
Raymarine autopilot
Electricity:
Main AC 220V system
One shore socket
Victron Energy Centaur 12 V / 60A battery charger
New April 2025 AGM service batteries 3 x 220 A 12V
Engine starting battery 1 x 115A port engine
2021 six solar panels 900W (three on davits, three on bimini) with Blue Solar MPPT controller
Victron Energy inverter 12V/220V/2000W
Victron Energy Battery Monitor
LED interior lighting
Deck:
New 2021 Lofrans Tigre 1500 W 12V electric windlass
Main anchor Delta 25 kg with 50 m 12 mm chain (new December 2025)
Dinghy davits
Rigid cockpit bimini
Sun covers at the stern
Bimini with stainless steel frame at helm station
Cockpit cushions and sun mats
Triple helm seat with backrest
Cockpit shower and each hull equipped with a shower
Swim ladder
Two Swedish seats
All deck panels covered with sun protection film
Miscellaneous:
January 2025 reconditioned Volvo D2 40 engines
New 2025 mooring tubes
New January 2025 membranes and collars
Complete sail drive overhaul
New January 2025 all rudder bushes
Reactivation and touch-up of Copper Coat
New January 2025 with electric winch motor
New January 2025 windlass remote control
New January 2025 windlass, wind vane, and depth sounder
Varnished cockpit table
Main sail track overhaul
Safety equipment for twelve persons
Life jackets and harnesses
Eight-person Zodiac survival raft
Fenders and mooring lines
New April 2025 Caribe semi-rigid dinghy with Hypalon hull, polyester bottom 3.10 m
New 2021 Yamaha 15 HP Enduro 2-stroke engine, last serviced January 2025
Two 13 kg gas bottles
New 2022 hull treated with Copper Coat instead of antifouling (no hull lifting needed)
New December 2023 trampoline
Complete bedding for all cabins
Tableware and cookware for ten people
Fins, masks, and snorkels for eight people
Fishing gear
Numerous spare parts
Private mooring at Le Marin