2015 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 (USVI)

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$399,000 (USD) St. John, Virgin Islands (US) (USVI)

S/V Ohana is a St. John, Virgin Islands (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.

The Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 earned a reputation as one of the most successful cruising catamarans of her generation, combining comfortable accommodations, practical sailing performance, and efficient systems in a manageable 44-foot platform. Ohana is the desirable Maestro owner’s version, offering a dedicated full-length owner’s hull and a layout designed for extended cruising, liveaboard use, or comfortable island hopping throughout the Caribbean.

The starboard hull is devoted entirely to the owner’s suite, featuring an island berth, desk and workstation, generous storage, and a spacious private head with a separate shower. The port hull provides two guest cabins, each with its own private head, giving owners and guests excellent privacy and comfort aboard.

Above deck, the protected helm station offers excellent visibility and easy sail handling, while the wide side decks, forward trampoline, and generous cockpit provide comfortable outdoor living space.

The galley is equipped for extended cruising, and air conditioning throughout the salon and cabins provides comfort in tropical climates. The vessel has reliable onboard power systems for extended time away from the dock.

Navigation and communication systems have been updated, and modern electrical systems support dependable operation both at sea and alongside.

Twin diesel engines provide efficient cruising performance and comfortable cruising speeds. Fuel and water capacities support extended time away from the marina.

Located in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Ohana presents an opportunity to acquire a proven owner’s version cruising catamaran with recent upgrades completed.

Features

  • Maestro Layout
  • Northern Lights Generator
  • Air Conditioning
  • Doyle Sails
  • Garmin Electronics

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Specifications

NameS/V Ohana
MakeFountaine Pajot
ModelHelia 44
Year2015
TypeMultihull Sailboat
BuilderFountaine Pajot
DesignerBerret-Raccoupeau
ConstructionFiberglass
Cabins3
Heads3
GalleyUp

Dimensions

Loa43ft 6in / 13.26m
Lwl42ft 6in / 12.95m
Beam24ft 2in / 7.37m
Headroom185cm (doors) to 210cm (Cabin/Salon = 6,1- 6.9ft)
Draft3ft 7in / 1.09m
Mast Height74ft 0in

Tankage

Fuel Tanks124 gallons
Water Tanks198 gallons
Holding Tanks47

Performance

Engines2 x 55HP Volvo D2-55 2015
Engine Hours3370 / 3429
GeneratorNorthern Lights 9 kW (230V/50Hz)
Displacement23810 lbs
Speed5 to 10 kts cruise; max 15kts
SailsDoyle fully battened mainsail (2025), Doyle furling headsail (2026), StackPack with lazy jacks (2026)

Layout Diagram

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Inventory

Vessel Overview

  • Make/Model: Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Maestro (owner's version)
  • Name: Ohana
  • Type: 44-foot cruising catamaran
  • Location: Tortola, British Virgin Islands
  • Owner layout: Full-length starboard owner's hull, two guest cabins in port hull
  • Recent notable upgrades: Doyle fully battened mainsail (2025), Doyle furling headsail (2026), StackPack with lazy jacks (2026), Garmin chartplotter (2024)

Accommodation

  • Starboard hull: owner’s suite with island berth, desk/workstation, generous storage, private head with separate shower
  • Port hull: two guest cabins, each with private head
  • Dedicated owner’s version layout for extended cruising and liveaboard use

Galley

  • (2) Drawer Refrigerator – 190 L total
  • 12V Drawer Freezer – 90 L
  • Cockpit refrigerator
  • ENO marine propane stove and oven
  • Propane shut-off valve
  • Propane fume detector
  • Vented propane locker
  • Propane tanks
  • Double stainless steel sink with mixer faucet
  • Hot water heater (calorifier)
  • Coffee maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Heads & Sanitary Systems

  • (3) Jabsco Quiet Flush marine toilets
  • Individual 45 L holding tanks for each head (135 L total) — note also listed elsewhere as 47 gallons total holding capacity
  • Separate shower stalls with privacy doors and dedicated drains
  • Holding tank plumbing and fittings

Climate Control & Comfort

  • Multi-zone air conditioning (salon & cabins) – 40,000 BTU total
  • Reading lights / 12V LED berth lights
  • Interior and exterior cushions (exterior cushions replaced 2024)
  • Indirect courtesy lighting

Electronics and Navigation

  • Plastimo compass
  • Garmin VHF at navigation station with remote helm microphone (2024)
  • Garmin chartplotter (2024)
  • (2) Garmin GMI 20 multifunction displays (wind, depth & speed)
  • Garmin GHC 20 autopilot control
  • Fusion audio system with (4) speakers

Electrical Systems

  • AC: 230V / 50Hz
  • DC: 12V
  • (4) 4D house batteries — 640 Ah total capacity
  • Victron Energy BMV-712 smart battery monitor
  • Solar panels with Outback charge controller
  • Sunforce Pro Series 2500W inverter (12V / 110V)
  • ProNautic 12/60P battery charger
  • Northern Lights 9 kW generator (230V / 50Hz)
  • 230V / 50A shore power cord
  • Interior 12V outlets
  • Exterior waterproof outlet

Deck and Hull Equipment

  • Twin bow pulpit seats
  • Hot & cold cockpit shower
  • Gas BBQ grill (2025)
  • Helm station bimini
  • Forward trampoline (2024)
  • Primary anchor: 20 kg Simpson Lawrence with 200' chain
  • Secondary anchor: Fortress FX-37 with 75' rode & chain
  • Wide side decks and forward trampoline for deck access and lounging

Sails and Rigging

  • Doyle fully battened mainsail (2025)
  • Doyle furling headsail (2026)
  • StackPack sail bag with lazy jacks (2026)
  • Triple reefing clutches
  • Electric mainsail winch
  • Furling headstay system

Mechanical Equipment

  • Quick electric windlass
  • (6) Rule 12V submersible bilge pumps with automatic float switches
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Saildrives (Volvo Penta 130S-B)
  • Fixed three-blade alloy propellers

Engine Information

  • Twin Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engines
  • Port engine: 3,370 hours (MDI replaced November 2024)
  • Starboard engine: 3,429 hours (MDI replaced September 2021)
  • Reported cruising speed: approximately 7.5 knots
  • Fuel capacity: 124 gallons total (2 polyethylene tanks)

Dinghy Information

  • 2020 Limin 10' dinghy
  • HIN: CN-LYBHE385G023
  • Yamaha 15FMH outboard
  • Outboard serial number: 1172224

Tankage

  • Fuel: 124 gallons = (2) polyethylene fuel tanks
  • Water: 198 gallons = (2) polyethylene water tanks
  • Holding: 47 gallons = (3) polyethylene holding tanks
  • Heads holding detail: individual 45 L holding tanks for each head (135 L total) noted under heads

Safety Equipment

  • USCG safety package
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Emergency tiller
  • Man overboard (MOB) equipment

Owner's Comments & Boat History

  • Purchased new in 2015 and placed into charter service at acquisition
  • Owners maintained vessel actively with more than 100 days aboard annually
  • Extensive preventative maintenance performed by owners with marine industry experience
  • Routine cleaning, waxing, and polishing regularly performed
  • Offered for sale due to changing family priorities after 11 years of ownership

Disclaimer

  • Details offered in good faith; accuracy and condition not guaranteed
  • Buyer advised to instruct agents or surveyors to validate details
  • Vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice

Exterior Photos

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Deck Photos

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Interior Photos

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