S/V Rainbow Rider — a 2002 Fountaine Pajot 46 Bahia located in TOBY Yard, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part), for sale by broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary.
“Rainbow Rider” offers sleek lines, incredible interior space, and great performance. Well equipped for cruising, she is ready for comfortable sailing and comes with upgraded SD60 saildrives, a new forestay, and a fresh bottom job.
Rainbow Rider is a popular Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46, offering a balance of performance, comfort, and reliability for extended cruising or liveaboard adventures. With a spacious layout, excellent sailing capabilities, and recent upgrades, she is ready to set sail.
Whether you’re planning island-hopping excursions or bluewater crossings, Rainbow Rider is a strong choice for sailors seeking a well-equipped and well-loved cruising catamaran.
Available for co-brokerage.
Features
- Engine 2009
- SD60 Sail drive 2023
- Mainsail 2021
- Electric winch
- Popular Model
Specifications
| Name | S/V Rainbow Rider |
| Make | Fountaine Pajot |
| Model | 46 Bahia |
| Year | 2002 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| Builder | Fountaine Pajot |
| Designer | Joubert-Nivelt |
| Cabins | 4 |
| Heads | 4 |
| Galley | Up |
Dimensions
| Loa | 46' 0" (14.0 m.) |
| Lwl | 44' 0" (13.7 m.) |
| Beam | (max): 24' 0" (7.35 m.) |
| Headroom | 6 ft 7 in (2 m) to 6 ft 2 in |
| Draft | 4' 3" (1.30 m.) |
| Mast Height | 66' 6" (20.3 m.) |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 359.61 liters |
| Water Tanks | 794.94 liters |
| Holding Tanks | 151.42 |
Performance
| Engines | 2 x 40HP Yanmar 3JH3E 2009 |
| Engine Hours | 3000 / 3000 |
| Generator | Honda 2000 |
| Wiring | 220V AC and 12V DC |
| Displacement | (light): 19,000 lbs. (9,652 kgs.) dry |
| Speed | Cruising 7 knots; Max speed 9 knots |
| Sails | Full battened mainsail 2021 Furling North genoa |
Layout Diagram
Inventory
Key features & recent upgrades
- Bottom paint (Jan 2025)
- Gelcoat touch-ups (2025) – Keeping the exterior in top shape
- New forestay (being installed)
- Main sail (2021)
- SD60 saildrives (2023)
- New autopilot arm (2023)
Engines
- Make/Model: Yanmar Diesel 3JH3E
- Power: 40 HP each
- Quantity: 2
- Sail drive: SD60
- Engine hours approx 3000
Tankage (approximate)
- Fuel: 106 gallons (1 aluminum tank)
- Water: 227 gallons (2 aluminum tanks)
- Holding: 11 gallons (4 tanks)
Performance (approximate)
- Cruising speed: 7 knots @ 2500 RPM
- Maximum speed: 8 knots @ 3500 RPM
Interior layout
- Cabins:
- Sleeping cabins in each hull, arranged as mirror images.
- Forward cabins feature:
- Small forepeak single berth
- Double berth (fore and aft layout)
- Ensuite head and shower
- Passageways:
- Single berth (inboard side)
- Hanging locker (outboard side)
- Aft cabins feature:
- Double berth (athwartships layout)
- Ensuite head
- Salon:
- Semi-circular settee with triangular dining table
- Navigation station aft of the dining area
- Galley:
- U-shaped design with:
- Double stainless-steel sinks
- Built-in dish drainer
- Large top-opening refrigerator/freezer
- Eno 3-burner propane stove with oven and broiler
Galley & water systems
- Features:
- Stainless steel sink, Corian, and aluminum countertops
- Alder/Barbor 12v refrigerator/freezer (2008)
- Pressurized fresh water system
- Water heater and dockside fresh water
Deck & hull
- Anchoring system:
- 55 lb Delta primary anchor with 150 ft chain
- 35 lb Delta secondary anchor with chain
- Features:
- Dinghy davits, bimini top, dodger/sprayhood
- Swim boarding ladder, life jackets, cockpit table
Electronics & navigation
- Systems:
- Raymarine ST7002 autopilot with new control arm 2023
- Garmin 126 GPS
- Raytheon 420 chart plotter
- Raymarine ST60 depth sounder, speed & logs
- Raytheon ST60 wind speed & direction indicator
Electrical systems
- Power sources:
- (3) AGM 4D & 8D house batteries
- (2) Optima engine batteries
- 220V AC and 12V DC power
- Additional:
- 700W Chicago inverter
- Xantrax 40A battery charger (2008)
- Honda generator
Sails & rigging
- Rig type: Sloop with deck-stepped Z-Spar mast
- Sails:
- Full battened mainsail 2021
- Furling North genoa
- Winches: Electic winch for halyard
- Multiple Lewmar self-tailing winches
- Forstay new 2025
Mechanical equipment
- Bilge pumps: (4) Whale electric, (1) manual
- Steering: Solimar manual steering wheel
- Safety: Propane shut-off valve, fire extinguishers
Disclaimer
- The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
- Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
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