2016 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 (Caribbean)

S/V Antevasin — a 2016 Fountaine Pajot 44 Helia located in Eastern Caribbean, for sale by owner.

S/V Antevasin is a 2016 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution catamaran, for sale by owner. Antevasin is hull number #126, an Evolution model launched in early 2016. She comes with 3 cabins and 3 heads, an owner’s edition, which is perfect for liveaboards like us. The Helia is a well proven catamaran that is a perfect mix between comfort and performance. Antevasin has so many upgrades that you cannot find on other Helias or similar sized catamarans.

We have been sailing Antevasin since May 2021, up and down the east coast of America and the entire Eastern Caribbean. Fully equipped for comfortable and safe bluewater cruising. This vessel has upgraded engines 55HP, generator 9KW, solar array 2250AMP, and 12v DC lithium batteries 1500AH, and comes with an impressive inventory list of other upgrades. Hauled out with antifoul, hull polished, and engine service just done in October 2024.

This boat is ready for takeover in the Eastern Caribbean from March 2025 with some flexibility. Antevasin is a very well maintained and sought after vessel that is ready to take a new owner on her next adventure. Start your sailing dream in one of the most beautiful vessel’s ever built!

The Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 is one of the most popular cruising catamarans 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. With a generous sail plan, the Helia 44 is built for blue-water cruising providing the ideal balance between sail performance and comfort. All halyards, sheets and reefing lines lead back to the helm station, with an electric winch making it an easy boat to manage while sailing single-handed.

The Evolution model elevated the Helia model to a remarkable new level,with a more luxurious interior, new fittings and contemporary color palette, bigger portholes in the hulls for light-filled cabins, cozy sitting area at the back of the cockpit with soft rounded cushions, improved cabins with separate head and shower areas, built-in sink and dedicated area for the washing machine, new more robust angled dinghy davits and more.

The captain will enjoy the protected steering station on the flybridge. The height provides excellent visibility and is connected directly to the cockpit for easy movement. The helmsman’s seat can accommodate three persons and just a few steps up takes you to the lounge deck. This is the perfect space sunning and enjoying the views. Electric winches at the helm make sailing a breeze. Additionally the spacious cockpit features a large dining table and bench seating for 8-10. Drop down sunshades surround the cockpit to protect your crew. Indoor and outdoor living spaces are well integrated with the galley opening onto the cockpit without a step between the two areas, creating a large space for entertaining. A handy cockpit fridge makes a convenient place to store drinks.

The salon is modern, luminous and airy with wrap around windows offering a panoramic view. The forward facing navigation station is a great place for the captain to do his work. The U-shaped galley is well equipped with a three burner stove, oven, a modern two drawer stainless steel refrigerator, a separate freezer and generous storage. Sliding doors adjoin the galley and cockpit making it easy to pass food an drinks through. Each cabin has a queen size bed with private en-suite head and separate shower compartment. All 3 Cabins have excellent natural light and ventilation, a fan and ample storage space. The voluminous owners stateroom is fit for a king, with a huge shower, and separate head.