Recent Survey Report Available
S/V Desert Loon is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US based 2015 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Welcome to “Desert Loon”, a 2015 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44, now available for sale in sunny South Florida. The current owners are the second owners who purchased her with the intention of cruising the islands for a couple of years, and now it’s time to go back to being landlocked.
She is a rare find for this size, owner’s version, to have an ICW-friendly mast.
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Specifications
| Name | S/V Desert Loon |
| Make | Fountaine Pajot |
| Model | Helia 44 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| Builder | Fountaine Pajot |
| Designer | Berret-Raccoupeau |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Heads | 3 |
| Galley | Up |
Dimensions
| Loa | 44 ft |
| Lwl | 44' 0" (13.3 m.) |
| Beam | 24' 6" (7.4 m.) |
| Headroom | 185cm (doors) to 210cm (Cabin/Salon = 6,1- 6.9ft) |
| Draft | 3' 10" (1.20 m.) |
| Mast Height | 70' 0" (21.4 m.) |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 450 Liters / 119 Gallons |
| Water Tanks | 700 Liters /185 Gallons |
| Holding Tanks | 80 Liters |
Performance
| Engines | 2 x Volvo Penta Inboard 40 HP Diesel |
| Engine Hours | 820 / 1020 |
| Generator | Northern Lights 9 kW diesel |
| Displacement | 23,800 lbs. (10,800kg.) |
| Speed | 5 to 10 kts cruise; max 15kts |
| Sails | In-mast furled mainsail, new headsail, asymmetrical spinnaker (never used) |
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Inventory
Vessel Overview
- Desert Loon, 2015 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44
- Maestro 3-cabin owner's version
- Located in South Florida
- US import duty paid
- ICW friendly mast height with in-mast furling main
Rigging and Sails
- Standing rigging replaced in 2020, recent rigging survey available
- In-mast furled mainsail
- New headsail
- Never used asymmetrical spinnaker (needs rigging)
- Bow sprit (no code zero sail or rig)
- New lifelines
- Dyneema running lines
- Twisted nylon traveler lines
- Assorted blocks (2026)
Engines and Propulsion
- Twin Volvo D2 40 hp diesel engines (starboard 1020 hrs, port 820 hrs)
- Brunton self-pitching propellers
- American Power high output 275 alternator and Wake Speed 500 Pro Plus on starboard engine
- Saildrive service November 2025
Electrical and Power
- 3 x 130 W walk-on solar panels with Victron charge controller (390 W total)
- 1200 Ah lithium house bank (4 x 300 Ah)
- 2 x 3 kW Victron MultiPlus inverters (6 kW total) with Cerbo display
- 9 kW Northern Lights diesel generator
Water and Plumbing
- Spectra Newport 400 watermaker
- Washer/dryer combo
Climate Control and Ventilation
- 6 dual cycle air conditioners
- 2 x Scirocco adjustable fans for salon
Electronics and Navigation
- Garmin electronics suite installed 2023
- Cerbo display (system monitoring)
Anchoring and Ground Tackle
- Upgraded Mantus 85 lb anchor
Deck and Exterior Equipment
- Cockpit sunshades
- Added exterior outlet plug under cockpit table
- Fiberglassed-in escape hatches
- Underwater lights - Lunatic LED 6000 K x 4
Dinghy and Tender
- 2024 Highfield 360 dinghy
- Tohatsu 30 hp outboard with power tiller, tilt, and electric start
Interior and Comfort
- Custom owner's mattress
Maintenance and Spares
- Fresh bottom paint November 2025
- Extensive spare parts collection















































































































