2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution62 photos

2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution

$463,400

Annapolis, MD, United States

Year2018
Length44′
TypeSail Catamaran
ListingBrokerage

Overview

2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia Evolution Catamaran – Luxury, Performance & Capability Step aboard this beautifully maintained 2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia Evolution, a perfect blend of luxurious comfort and performance sailing. Designed for serious cruisers and liveaboards alike, this award-winning catamaran offers exceptional space, stability, and efficiency for extended voyages or weekend escapes. Key Features: Length Overall: 44 ft (13.3 m) Beam: 24 ft (7.4 m) – expansive deck and interior space Draft: 3 ft 8 in – ideal for shallow anchorages Cabins/Berths: 4 spacious cabins, 1 captain’s berth Heads: 4 private bathrooms with separate showers Performance & Handling: The Helia Evolution is renowned for its excellent sailing performance, responsive helm, and efficient hull design. Whether you’re island-hopping or crossing seas, this catamaran delivers smooth, stable sailing with impressive speed. Interior Comfort: Bright, open-plan salon with panoramic windows Fully equipped galley with modern appliances Premium finishes and abundant natural light Generous storage throughout Outdoor Living: Large cockpit perfect for entertaining Upper lounge and sunbathing areas Elevated helm station with excellent visibility Easy access to swim platform Equipment & Upgrades: Main Diesel Engines (saildrive) x2: Volvo Penta D2-50F   (Starboard: 2,300 hours, Port: 2,000 hours) 2023 Onan/Cummins Generator 11.5kw (973 hours) Outside refrigerator Solar Panels x3 6x ACs/Thermostats Microwave Oven Propane Stove Propane Oven Isotherm Freezer Isotherm Refrigerator 2 Drawer Raymarine Axiom Chartplotter with 3 repeaters Autohelm with Remote Control Starlink Satellite/Router Flat Panel TV VHF Electric Heads Propane BBQ Grill (2024) Glomex…

Cockpit

 1 x 8 person bench seat around the table 1 teak cockpit table Serving hatch to the galley via sliding window 1 chaise lounge 1 Large storage area under the bench 1 Large storage area under the chaise lounge 1 Gas locker for 2 bottles Natural lighting and ventilation via deck hatches Lighting by waterproof spotlights

Accommodations

Saloon  Saloon access through a sliding Altuglas door – 1 with entrance carpet Panoramic view through picture windows and aft-facing porthole Natural lighting by 2 roof windows 1 wooden table 6-person bench seat. Large cupboards under bench Ventilation via 2 large front-opening hatches Main lighting by LED spotlights Chart Table  Wooden chart table and storage with flap High navigation instruments console Electric panel 12V One 12V electrical outlet Chart table lighting by reading light Aft Cabin  Access through wooden door in passageway Double bed (1,60x2,00 m approximately) with lateral access (island bed) 1 drawer under bed with front access Shelving beside bed 1 hanging locker 1 console with shelves inside Ventilation through 1 deck hatch + via 1 porthole overlooking aft deck Aft panoramic window Large non-opening outward-facing picture window Curtains on all openings Main lighting via LED spotlights and 2 bedside reading lights Coat hook Storage cupboards under bed Aft and forward bathrooms  Access through wooden door Worktop with sink Mirror + shelves Hot and cold water via mixer tap. Separate shower with mixer tap and built-in showerhead Shower with electric drainage pump Large manual marine toilet. Storage cupboard with internal shelves under worktop Coat hook Ventilation through 1 deck hatch 2 spotlights. Fore cabin  Access through wooden door in passageway Double bed (1,60/1,3x 2m approximately) with lateral access (island bed) 1 drawer under bed with front access 1 hanging locker 1 console with internal shelves. 1 shelf above bed Ventilation through 1 deck hatch and 1 hull hatch 1 opening escape hatch Large non-opening outward-facing picture window Curtains on all openings Main lighting via LED spotlights and 2 bedside reading lights. Coat hook Storage cupboards under bed

Galley

Open galley to the outside via sliding window Synthetic resin sink countertop 2 stainless steel sinks Pressurized hot and cold fresh water from mixer faucet 1 draining board 1 top-access trash can, bags removed through separate door 1 x 3 burner stove with pan holder 1 stainless steel gas oven 1 cutlery drawer 3 large cupboards under sinks accommodating dishwasher (optional) 2 storage cupboards. One can accommodate a refrigerator (optional) 190L cold storage volume 1 large cupboard on starboard side of the entry door. LED spotlights Ventilation via 1 opening hatch above stovetop

Engines

2 engines 40CV 2 fixed-blade propeller Saltwater filter. Engine cooling by heat exchanger Complete engine panel and dual controls at helm station Hour meter

Electrical

2 x 115A/12V engine alternators 1 set of starboard onboard/engine batteries of 600A/h 1 port engine battery of 100A/h/ 800CCA 1 manual backup link 12V electrical distribution panel General 12V distribution panel at chart table protected by circuit breakers Voltmeter for onboard batteries Spare outlets for additional equipment

Mast and Boom

Mast and boom in anodized aluminum Complete standing rigging Ball-bearing mainsail luff cars 1 tackle on mainsail halyard 1 topping lift 3 reef pennants 1 genoa halyard 1 spinnaker halyard lazy jack Clutches on all halyards for genoa, spinnaker and topping lift Clutches on reef pennants at boom exit 2 flag halyards Navigation, running and mooring lights Deck lighting

Equipment & Upgrades

  Main Diesel Engines (saildrive) x2: Volvo Penta D2-50F   (Starboard: 2,300 hours, Port: 2,000 hours) 2023 Onan/Cummins Generator 11.5kw (973 hours) Outside refrigerator Solar Panels x3 6x ACs/Thermostats Microwave Oven Propane Stove Propane Oven Isotherm Freezer Isotherm Refrigerator 2 Drawer Raymarine Axiom Chartplotter with 3 repeaters Autohelm with Remote Control Starlink Satellite/Router Flat Panel TV VHF Electric Heads Propane BBQ Grill (2024) Glomex Marine TV Antenna Zodiac 10-Person Liferaft Fusion Stereo and Speakers AIS Parker Village Marine LTM-500 Watermaker (2021) Seawater Washdown Pump 2 Manual Self-tailing Winches and 1 Power Self-tailing Winch Log Speedometer Windspeed and Direction Tabletop Icemaker House Battery Bank (2024) Bimini/Canvas (2024) New Exterior Cushions (2023) New Trampoline (2023) New Stackpack (2023) EPIRB (2024) Water Heater (2025) Diesel Tank: 124 gallons Water Tank: 198 gallons Aft sun shade/cover for cockpit Mainsail w/3 Reefing Points and Furling Genoa Blue Underwater Lights Blue Courtesy Lights Under Canopy 2022 AB 12VS rigid bottom inflatable (RIB) dinghy with fiberglass hull 15-hp Yamaha 15FMH 2-stroke outboard motor

Key specifications

Builder
Fountaine Pajot
Model
Helia 44 Evolution
Year
2018
Length overall
43.42 ft
Yacht type
Sail Catamaran
Condition
Brokerage
Cabins
Available on request
Heads
Available on request
Hull material
Fiberglass
Beam
24.25 ft
Draft
3.67 ft
Fuel
470 liter
Water
700 liter

Engines

Volvo · D2-50F · 50 horsepower · 2300 hours Volvo · D2-50F · 50 horsepower · 2200 hours

Co-brokerage listing. Confirm availability, specifications, and pricing with Glen.

The 2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution for sale is a 44-foot sailing catamaran located in Annapolis, Maryland. This boat has twin Volvo D2-50F engines, a 24.25-foot beam and a Raymarine Axiom chartplotter with three repeaters. The listed equipment also includes a 2023 Onan/Cummins generator, three solar panels and a Parker Village Marine watermaker. For buyers comparing Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution yachts for sale, this Annapolis listing brings together navigation, power-generation and water-production equipment worth reviewing alongside the layout.

The equipment list also names six air-conditioning units, a 2024 house battery bank, a 2025 water heater and a 2022 AB 12VS rigid-inflatable dinghy with a 15-horsepower Yamaha outboard. Buyers may wish to confirm engine hours, service records, system operation and the included sails and safety equipment during due diligence. Glen Appelbaum brings experience in offshore cruising, yacht deliveries, charter, racing and brokerage to Southern Sailor, supported by Atlas Yacht Sales; he can help buyers assess which questions matter for this particular boat.

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