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46' Fountaine Pajot Bahia Multi-Hulls

Location: San Diego CA United States
46' Fountaine Pajot Bahia
Listing Number: 100729353
Was Listed At: $ 299,999
LOA:
46'
Beam:
24.08'
Draft:
Max. 4.25'
Year:
1998
Model:
Bahia

This is a rare offering on the West coast for this extremely clean, two owner, never chartered Fountaine Pajot Bahia. This Bahia is the roomy owner's version. Maintenance has been meticulous, and all manuals, and documentation are included.

Aboard the decidedly sophisticated Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46, the quality workmanship, layout and use of space are impressive. The engines are well isolated, reducing noise and smell. If one engine fails, a "spare" stands by.

The Bahia 46 is big enough to maintain reasonable bridgedeck clearance. In smaller cats, designers often skimp on wing clearance to reduce profile height; in addition to that, 2,000 pounds of cruising gear on a smaller boat pushes the wing down proportionally more. The hulls of the 46 are broader than those of many cats, allowing a wider passageway, facilitating passing by the heads. Also, each pound of cruising gear will immerse the hulls less.

The Bahia 46 is big enough for serious offshore cruising. Catamarans under, say, 35 feet are less suitable because, to maintain headroom, small catamarans become disproportionally tall with a corresponding high center of gravity for their beam and length. Also, when the biggest wave of the day comes through, the bigger boat will be bigger relative to that wave.

Cruising-cat aficionados should put the Bahia 46 on their "must-see" list. The rig is more generous than on most cruising cats, giving reasonable performance. The six-post Bimini is clean in appearance yet strong and functional. The dinghy davit arrangement is excellent. Finally, sculpted hull and deck lines add a touch of elegance. I would go cruising on her anytime. Boat delivery available.

LOA (ft):
46'
Beam (ft):
24.08
Max. Draft (ft):
4.25'
Model Year:
1998
Model Name:
Bahia
Hull Material:
Fiberglass
No. of Engines:
2

31ms.