Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 for sale in Charleston, SC United States of America

ICW FRIENDLY - BLUE WATER CRUISING READY - PURE COMFORT
Enjoy both offshore and inshore versatility on this beautiful Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Owner's Version! Starry Night is a fantastic 3 stateroom / 3 head version Fountaine Pajot Helia 44. The Helia is an extremely well laid out boat. It affords comfort, plenty of space, plenty of storage and is still fun to sail. The 38 draft and modified 62.5 bridge clearance allow easy cruising on the East coast and access to many areas in the Bahamas deeper draft boats can't go. The 1500 watts of solar, 1200 amp hours of house batteries and generator allow easy normal daily living. The hardtop helm with enclosure make operating Starry Night in adverse conditions much less stressful or unpleasant. The water maker, 200 gallon water tank and 124 gallon diesel tank make it possible to explore areas without facilities for months. The current owner's have lived aboard full time since November of 2021 and have found her to be a wonderful home and a great vehicle for exploration and adventure. Currently located in Charleston, SC. Reach out to book your private viewing!

Propulsion & Steering

Propulsion: 2 x 40 horsepower 2018 Volvo D2-40 diesel engines

Hours: Port/Starboard: 1,900

Performance:

• Cruising Speed: 6 Knots | Fuel burn rate: 6.5 nmi/gal.
• Maximum Speed: 8.5 Knots

Steering & Drives: Saildrives with hydraulic steering

• 3-blade fixed propellers
• Spare folding propeller

Service Details:

• November 2024
• Saildrive seals and oil
• Fuel filters
• Engine oil

Electrical & Power Management

• House batteries: 4 x 300Ah (1,200 Ah total) lithium ion batteries
• Engine start batteries: 2 x lead acid batteries
• Generator start battery: 1 x 12V start battery
• Battery Charger: 2 x 115A/12V Engine alternators
• DC to DC: 30amp charge controllers for safe lithium house battery charging
• Inverter: Victron Multiplus II 3,000W/120amp charger
• Transformer: Victron
• Power Supply: Northern Lights 9kW generator
• Hours: 3,300
• Solar: 4 x 375 watt (1,500 watt total) solar panels
• Shorepower: 110V / 50Amp

Electronics, Navigation & Entertainment

Raymarine:

• Chartplotter
• GPS
• Radar
• Wind Instruments
• Depth Sounder
• Autopilot
• VHF Radio

Entertainment:

• Hisense Television
• Fusion Stereo
• Starlink

Plumbing & Water Systems

• Fresh water system:
• Tank Capacity: 2 x 100 Gal.
• Watermaker: Rainman 120L/hour
• Grey water system
• 3 x showers
• Hot water Capacity: Isotemp. – 10.5 Gallons
• Hot water off port side engine heat exchanger
• Hot water off shore power/inverter
• Deck shower (hot/cold water) (salt/freshwater)
• Black water system:
• Holding tanks: 3 (for each toilet) (12 Gal. each)
• Toilets: 3 x Electric freshwater toilets
• Bilge pumps system:
• Electric bilge pumps (6 Total)
• 1 in each engine compartment
• 2 in each hull
• Manual bilge pumps

Sails, Rigging & Deck Hardware

Rigging:

• Mast & boom construction: Anodized Aluminum
• Mast is modified for the ICW – 62.5 bridge clearance
• Standing rigging: Stainless Steel
• Running Rigging: Good condition
• Furler: Genoa furler

Sails:

• Incidence Mainsail
• Reefing system: 3 lines routed to the helm
• Sailbag with lazy jacks
• Headsails – Incidence Genoa, Code 0, Spinnaker

Deck Hardware:

• Winches – 5 winches (2 x electric winches)

Exterior Features & Deck Layout

Hull & Deck:

• Construction: Fiberglass
• Bottom paint and exterior wax in November 2024

Mooring & Anchoring:

• Ground Tackle:
• 70 lb Rocna primary anchor
• 175ft Primary chain anchor rode
• Danforth spare anchor
• Windlass last serviced in 2022
• ~200ft spare anchor rode (rope/chain)

Mooring Lines:

• Fenders
• 2 x boat hooks

Aft cockpit/Swim Platforms:

• Hardtop Bimini
• Screen enclosure around cockpit
• Bench seating around a teak table, seats 8
• Chaise lounge seat on starboard side of cockpit
• Swim ladder
• BBQ
• Tender Davit
• Electric winch for raising the dinghy
• Cockpit cushions

Helm Station:

• Hard top over helm with large window overhead for viewing the sails
• LED lights installed in the hardtop
• Full enclosure, with polycarbonate forward panels

Interior Layout & Features

Air Conditioning/Heating:

• 3 x Crusair Units

Galley/Salon/Chart Table:

• Head height: 69
• Salon:
• Shade covering on forward and side windows
• 42 smart TV on swing arm mount

Galley:

• Open kitchen to the outside by sliding bay window
• Sink work top in synthetic resin
• Stainless steel sink 2 basin
• Pressurized hot and cold freshwater from mixer faucet
• 1 draining board
• 3 Burner Stainless Steel Propane stove/oven
• 12V Refrigerator – Isotherm 190 (6.7 cu ft) – 2 drawer
• Replaced in November 2024
• 12V Freezer – Isotherm CR90 – 4 Shelf
• Icemaker
• Appliances
• Microwave
• Standard kitchenware

Chart Table:

• (1) Raymarine display
• (1) Raymarine autopilot control
• Electric panel 12V
• One 12V electric outlet with USB
• One 120V Outlet with USB
• Chart table reading light
• Fuel Gauge
• Water Gauge
• Fusion Stereo with Bluetooth and USB, Sirius capable

Accommodations:

• 3-Cabin (Owners version)
• 4 x Total berths
• 3 x Double berths
• 1 x Single berth
• Head height in cabins: 6.1 – 6.9ft

Starboard Side Interior:

• Starboard Master Cabin:
• Access through sliding wooden door leading in from Saloon
• Queen/Double bed (1.60×2.00 m approximately) with lateral access (island bed)
• 1 large hanging closet
• 1 large closet with shelves inside
• Ventilation through 1 deck hatch + via 1 porthole overlooking rear deck
• Aft panoramic bay
• Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights w/USB port
• 12V wall fan
• Large desk with lift top storage, cabinets, 120v outlet and reading light
• 2 wall cabinets with additional open shelving

Master Bathroom:

• Worktop with sink
• Mirror doors open to large vanity behind
• Hot and cold water by mixer.
• Shower with electrical drainage pump
• Large electric marine toilet, fresh water flush
• Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop
• Full size linen closet
• Large shelves over emergency escape hatch (typically where washing machine is installed)

Starboard Forepeak:

• Access through door in shower and through hatch to deck
• Custom shelving for container storage, hanging storage and asymmetric spinnaker

Port Side Interior:

• Port Side Aft Cabin:
• Queen/Double bed (1.60×2.00 m approximately) with lateral access (island bed)
• Ventilation through 1 deck hatch + via 1 porthole overlooking rear deck
• Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights with USB ports
• Additional LED strip lighting
• 12V Wall Fan
• Wooden lattice for extra bed comfort

Aft and Forward Port Side Bathrooms:

• Hot and cold water by mixer.
• Separate shower with mixer tap with built-in showerhead
• Shower with electrical drainage pump
• Large electric marine toilet, fresh water flush
• Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop

Port Side Forward Cabin:

• Queen/Double bed (1.60/1.3x 2m approximately) with lateral access (island bed)
• 1 hanging closet
• 12V wall fan
• Access to Portside forepeak through door at head of bed

Port Side Forepeak:

• 12V fan
• LED Light

Safety

• Electronic flares
• Life Jackets – 3 x Spinlock Inflatable/tether
• Life Ring
• EPIRB (Expires Jan. 2027)
• Bosun’s chair
• 5 x fire extinguishers
• First aid kit

Accessories

• Tender – 2022 Highfield 310
• Propulsion – 2023 Suzuki 20 horsepower outboard engine
• Battery operated hookah for seamless underwater cleaning/maintenance