2018 Fountaine Pajot Saona 47
$699,000Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Overview
2018 Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 – Owner’s Version| -|- CUSTOM HARD TOP BIMINII Turn-Key • West Coast of Mexico • U.S. Tax Paid • Fully Upgraded Lovelight is Located on the West Coast of Mexico in the beautiful city of Puerto Vallata that has a rich culture and is loved by world cruisers, this Saona 47 is ideally positioned for an easy launch to the South Pacific or for U.S. West Coast buyers looking for a US tax-paid cruising catamaran conveinently located. She is truly turn-key — upgraded, outfitted, and ready to continue cruising. Privately owned since new, never chartered, and thoughtfully upgraded for independent blue-water passagemaking. Continuous electrical, rigging, and comfort improvements make this one of the most outfitted Saona 47s offerings currently on the market. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Owner’s Version — 3 cabins / 3 heads NEW Large Custom Solar Arch (Not pictured) West Coast Mexico — ideal South Pacific staging U.S. Duty Paid Extensive solar and lithium system professionally installed New sails and rigging upgrades Hulls sanded to gelcoat (2023) Bottom paint December 2024 — Petit Trinidad XSR Hydraulic tender platform Turn-key, documented, and cruise-ready OWNER UPGRADES (2022–2025) Power & Electrical -2,380W total solar -4 brand-new Solbian flexible panels (installed Nov 2025) -Victron 800Ah lithium battery bank -Victron 8,000-watt inverter -All lithium and charging upgrades professionally installed by MazOcean -Victron Cerbo GX touchscreen monitor -12V and USB charging added in cockpit -Refrigeration insulated and vented for efficiency Rigging…
2018 Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 – Owner’s Version| -|- CUSTOM HARD TOP BIMINII Turn-Key • West Coast of Mexico • U.S. Tax Paid • Fully Upgraded Lovelight is Located on the West Coast of Mexico in the beautiful city of Puerto Vallata that has a rich culture and is loved by world cruisers, this Saona 47 is ideally positioned for an easy launch to the South Pacific or for U.S. West Coast buyers looking for a US tax-paid cruising catamaran conveinently located. She is truly turn-key — upgraded, outfitted, and ready to continue cruising. Privately owned since new, never chartered, and thoughtfully upgraded for independent blue-water passagemaking. Continuous electrical, rigging, and comfort improvements make this one of the most outfitted Saona 47s offerings currently on the market. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Owner’s Version — 3 cabins / 3 heads NEW Large Custom Solar Arch (Not pictured) West Coast Mexico — ideal South Pacific staging U.S. Duty Paid Extensive solar and lithium system professionally installed New sails and rigging upgrades Hulls sanded to gelcoat (2023) Bottom paint December 2024 — Petit Trinidad XSR Hydraulic tender platform Turn-key, documented, and cruise-ready OWNER UPGRADES (2022–2025) Power & Electrical -2,380W total solar -4 brand-new Solbian flexible panels (installed Nov 2025) -Victron 800Ah lithium battery bank -Victron 8,000-watt inverter -All lithium and charging upgrades professionally installed by MazOcean -Victron Cerbo GX touchscreen monitor -12V and USB charging added in cockpit -Refrigeration insulated and vented for efficiency Rigging & Sailing -New sails (2024) -New headsail with UV cover -New shrouds with Blue Wave mechanical terminals (2024) -Nearly all running rigging replaced -New mainsail bag (to be installed upon delivery) -New trampoline onboard (will be installed for photos) -iPad mount at helm Helm, Deck & Exterior -Custom hard top over helm with integrated lighting -New helm enclosure -Custom stainless outboard hoist -Outboard storage bracket -Scuba rack for four tanks -Starboard forepeak converted to storage (mattress removed) -Mechanical & Structure -Hulls sanded to gelcoat (2023) -Bottom paint December 2024 — Petit Trinidad XSR -PropSpeed applied (2024) -New Quick windlass (2024) -Anchor and chain re-galvanized (2023) -New rudder bearings (2023) -New starter batteries for engines and generator (Dec 2023) Water & Comfort -Watermaker — new low-pressure pump (2024) -Watermaker membrane replaced (Oct 2022) -UV filtered drinking tap at galley -Custom mattress in master cabin (2023) -Interior cushion foam replaced (2022) -Dometic 55L chest freezer Galley / Cockpit -Plancha replaced with Magma grill -Large oven removed (performance related) and replaced with Frigidaire air-fryer system -Includes Ninja blender, Instant Pot, and Instant-Pot/Air-Fryer combo -Includes burr coffee grinder Tender & Deck Gear -Takacat 380 inflatable (2024) -Mercury 9.9 two-stroke (2024) -Two large inflatable fenders -Seven regular fenders ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS -Parasailor -Bowsprit and furling system -Code Zero -Fully-battened mainsail with three reefs -Genoa and gennaker -Electric winches at helm -Garmin navigation suite -Aquabase watermaker -Air conditioning throughout -Washing machine -Hydraulic tender platform -Comprehensive safety equipment ELECTRONICS -Dual Garmin chartplotters (helm and nav station) -Garmin autopilot with linear drive -Garmin radar -AIS 800 -Garmin anemometer -Dual Garmin VHF radios -Victron monitoring systems MOORING & SAFETY -Mantus anchor -Heavy-duty bridle -Electric windlass -EPIRB -Liferaft -Fire extinguishers -Two fishing rod holders SPECIFICATIONS Length Overall: 47 ft Beam: 25 ft 3 in Draft: 4 ft 2 in Engines: Volvo D2-60 Water Capacity: 700 gallons Fuel Capacity: 2 x 470 gallons Layout: 3 cabins / 3 heads LAYOUT Owner’s hull to starboard with full-length master suite and large ensuite bath. Two ensuite guest cabins in the port hull, plus excellent storage. Bright salon, island galley, expansive cockpit, lounge helm deck, and foredeck relaxation area.
Manufacturer Provided Description
THIS SAILING CATAMARAN OFFERS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMFORT, STYLE AND PERFORMANCE, THAT SET A NEW STANDARD IN MODERN CRUISING CATAMARANS. INCOMPARABLE SPACE The Saona 47 boasts expansive living areas for enhanced cruising pleasure. The expansive cockpit is intelligently designed for entertaining and features an extended aft platform to easily facilitate a host of leisure activities. Immerse yourself in your spectacular surroundings on the foredeck’s huge sun lounger, enjoy the water from the hydraulic swim platform for those long days at anchor, or share in the cruising experience at the helmstation as you unwind on the exceptionally large 100 square foot lounge deck. The exquisitely crafted saloon is bathed in bright natural light, and her comprehensively equipped galley has a full size Italian oven, an island counter and an abundance of storage for extended cruising. This is a 3-cabin Owner version featuring a decadent master suite that occupies an entire hull complete with a luxurious ensuite with Italian-style shower, with two generous guest cabins in the port hull that each enjoy their own exclusive ensuites, as well as the crew quarters found in the port forepeak. The exquisitely crafted saloon is bathed in bright natural light, and her comprehensively equipped galley has an island bench and an abundance of storage for extended cruising. Available in two layouts, you can choose a 3-cabin Owner version featuring a decadent master suite that occupies an entire hull complete with a luxurious ensuite with Italian-style shower, with two generous guest cabins in the port hull that each enjoy their own exclusive ensuites. The Saona 47 is also available in a five-cabin charter version with private ensuites to the four double guest cabins as well as to the convenient crew quarters. PERFORMANCE AND AGILITY The Saona 47 cruising catamaran has been meticulously designed to offer intuitive responsiveness at the wheel and unparalleled performance in all conditions. Her optimised weight-to-volume ratio delivers exceptional balance and stability for an unforgettable sailing experience at any speed. The Saona 47 – a dynamic yacht delivering cruising pleasures designed to be shared!
Key specifications
- Builder
- Fountaine Pajot
- Model
- Saona 47
- Year
- 2018
- Length overall
- 47 ft
- Yacht type
- Sail Catamaran
- Condition
- Brokerage
- Cabins
- 3
- Heads
- 3
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Beam
- 25.25 ft
- Draft
- 4.17 ft
- Fuel
- 245 gallon
- Water
- 185 gallon
Engines
Volvo · diesel Volvo · diesel
Co-brokerage listing. Confirm availability, specifications, and pricing with Glen.
The 2018 Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 for sale is a sailing catamaran located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This owner’s-version layout has three cabins and three heads, with the starboard hull arranged as a full-length master suite and two ensuite guest cabins in the port hull. Listing details also identify a custom hard top over the helm and a solar-and-lithium system comprising 2,380 watts of solar and an 800Ah Victron battery bank.
Other listed equipment includes dual Garmin chartplotters, Garmin radar and autopilot, a hydraulic tender platform, and a watermaker. Buyers may want to confirm the present status and operation of these systems, review service records, and clarify which listed projects or installations remain pending. Glen Appelbaum brings offshore cruising, yacht delivery, charter, racing, and brokerage experience to Southern Sailor; he can help buyers frame questions around this Saona 47 and its Puerto Vallarta location.
