S/V Misek is a Barrington, Rhode Island based 2018 Fountaine Pajot 44 Helia Catamaran For Sale By Owner. This catamaran owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Discover the ultimate in blue-water cruising with this meticulously maintained 2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution – Owner’s Version, Hull #222, “MISEK.” Offered for sale by her original, private owner, a mechanical engineer, MISEK has been thoughtfully upgraded and equipped for luxurious extended cruising and comfortable liveaboard life. Launched in March 2018, she has always enjoyed professional seasonal care and balanced usage, operating as a day-sailer in Rhode Island and spending four winter seasons exploring the Virgin Islands.
The Helia 44 Evolution is renowned as one of the most popular and respected cruising catamarans in its class. Designed to maximize living space, her light-filled interior is complemented by beautiful panoramic views, while her dynamic hulls and generous sail plan offer outstanding stability and performance at sea. Built with safety and comfort in mind, the Helia 44 delivers strong structural integrity, even in challenging offshore conditions. All sailing lines lead efficiently to the helm station—which is equipped with an electric winch—allowing for effortless single or double-handed operation.
The sought-after Owner’s Version features a spacious 3-cabin, 3-head layout. The starboard hull is dedicated to a private, luxurious owner’s suite, complete with a king-size berth, extensive storage, en-suite head, a separate shower compartment, and a washer/dryer combo for liveaboard practicality. The thoughtful layout continues in the salon, which features panoramic views, a substantial convertible table for additional berthing, and a U-shaped galley that opens directly to the cockpit, seamlessly merging indoor and outdoor living. A full suite of galley amenities includes ample storage, a fridge, freezer, stove, and convection microwave/oven.
This Helia 44 Evolution is packed with highly desirable options and upgrades: upgraded 50 hp Volvo Penta engines with 130S saildrives, rope cutters, and folding propellers; an 11kW Onan generator; a high-capacity 30GPH Cruise RO watermaker; 1,000W of solar; 6 individually controlled AC/heat units; and three electric heads. The Grand Large Package includes dual Garmin chartplotters, a BOSE sound system, Flexiteek decking, and custom sunshades for the stern, saloon windows, and trampoline area, ensuring luxury and comfort at every turn.
Currently lying in Barrington, Rhode Island, MISEK is completely outfitted, turn-key, and truly ready for her next adventure. Schedule your private viewing today and set sail on your own unforgettable journey aboard one of Fountaine Pajot’s flagship catamarans.
Highlights
- Scheduled for bottom paint, sail drive service, polish and wax, and out of water survey July 2025
- Upgrade to new Lithium batteries July 2025
- Onan 11KW 60HZ generator (1,395 hours)
- 2 x 50hp Volvo Penta D250F engines (1,630 hours)
- Starlink internet system
- Bose upgraded sound system (saloon & salon)
- 6 x Dometic air conditioning/heating units
- Cruise RO Watermaker SM30 (30 gal/hr), new membranes 2024)
- 5 x 200W (1,000W) solar panels, new 2024
- Victron MPPT SmartSolar charge controllers with remote monitoring
- AB Lammina 10 AL tender with Tohatsu MFS 15 outboard
- Quick 1500W Dylan DH windlass with remote, serviced 2024
- 85lb Mantus anchor with 225ft 12mm chain
- Loftnet F1515T Black trampoline, replaced 2024
- Garmin GPSMAP 7412 & 7410 touchscreen chartplotters
- Full enclosure for steering station
- Incidence mainsail and furling genoa (original, good condition, new UV strips on genoa)
- Plastimo Transocean 8-person life raft, repacked 2023
- Isotherm 190 refrigerator, replaced 2023
Specifications
| Name | S/V Misek |
| Make | Fountaine Pajot |
| Model | 44 Helia |
| Year | 2018 |
| Builder | Fountaine Pajot |
| Designer | Berret-Raccoupeau |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Heads | 3 |
| Galley | up |
Dimensions
| Loa | 44' 0" (13.3 m.) |
| 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 | 124gal / 470L |
| Water Tanks | 198gal / 750L |
| Holding Tanks | 3 x 12gal |
Performance
| Engines | Volvo Penta D2-50F with 130S-C saildrives |
| Engine Hours | PRT Engine 1633hr, STB Engine 1635hr |
| Displacement | 23,800 lbs. (10,800kg.) |
| Speed | 5 to 10 kts cruise; max 15kts |
| Sails | Fully batten square roach mainsail 743 ft-sq Genoa 495 ft-sq |
Layout Diagram
Catamaran Inventory
Propulsion and Steering
- Propulsion – 2 x 50hp D250F Volvo Penta Engines
- Saildrive - Volvo Penta 130S-C
- 3 blade Volvo Penta folding propellers
- Shaft Shark rope cutters
- Hours - Port/Starboard 1,630
- Hydraulic steering
Service Details
- September 2024
- Saildrives shaft seals and oil
- April 2025
- Engine and generator oil, saildrive oil
- Primary and secondary fuel filters
- Raw water impellers (Engines and Generator)
Electronics and Navigation
- Garmin Navigation
- GPSMAP 7412 touchscreen Chartplotter at the helm
- GPSMAP 7410 touchscreen Chartplotter at the Nav. station
- Depth, Speed, Water temperature transducer
- Autopilot
- HD Radar
- VHF AIS radio
- Upgrade to Bose Sound system
- Saloon TV on a swing arm
- Starlink
Accommodations
- Air Conditioning/Heating
- 6 x Dometic units (2 x STB side, 2 x Salon, 2 x PRT side)
- 3 x Double berths
- Salon table convertible to 4th double berth
Starboard Master Cabin
- Access through sliding wooden door leading in from Saloon
- Queen/Double bed (1.60×2.00 m approximately)
- Wooden lattice for extra bed comfort
- 1 large hanging closet
- 1 large closet with shelves inside
- 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
- Hot and cold water with electrical drainage pump
- Large electric marine toilet, fresh water flush
- Washer dryer combo in the front of the shower
- Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop
- Large shelves over emergency escape hatch
- Cabin Curtains
Port Side Aft Cabin
- Queen/Double bed (1.60×2.00 m approximately)
- Wooden lattice for extra bed comfort
- Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights with USB ports
- Additional LED strip lighting
- 12V Wall Fan
- Aft and Forward Port Side Bathrooms
- Hot and cold water
- Separate shower with with built-in showerhead
- Shower with electrical drainage pump
- Large electric marine toilet, switchable fresh/sea water flush
- Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop
Port Side Forward Cabin
- Queen/Double bed (1.60 x 2.0m approximately)
- Wooden lattice for extra bed comfort
- 1 hanging closet
- 12V wall fan
- Access to Portside forepeak through door at head of bed
Salon
- Full size table convertible to 4th double bed
- Salon Curtains
- Indirect courtesy lighting
- Taupe PVC Indoor upholstery
- Navigation station with chart table and spotlight
- LCD Smart TV on a swing arm
- Upgraded Bose sound system
Galley
- Stainless steel sink 2 basin
- 3 faucets: Hot/Cold Fresh water, Filter water (General Ecology QC2 filter), Sea water pump
- 3 burner Evo stove
- Gas oven replaced with Convection/Microwave combo
- 12V Refrigerator Isotherm 190 (6.7 cu ft) 2 drawer -replaced 2023
- 12 V Freezer Isotherm CR90
- Portable Ice maker
- Corian counters
Plumbing and Water Systems
- Fresh water system
- Additional fresh water pump
- Tank Capacity – 2 x 100Gal.
- Watermaker – Cruise RO Water SM30 30 gal/hr 110V AC
- New membranes 2024
- 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)
- Holding tanks – 3 (for each toilet) (12Gal. each)
- Toilets – 3 x Electric toilets
- Electric bilge pumps (6 Total)
- 1 in each engine compartment
- 2 in each hull
- Manual bilge pumps
Construction, Features
- Designer: Berret Racoupeau
- Builder: Fountaine Pajot
- The hulls are constructed of vacuum-bagged solid fiberglass and resin below the waterline and balsa-cored sandwich above the waterline.
- Bottom paint and exterior wax in September 2024
- Warranty Escape Hatch Replacement
- Loftnet F1515T Black trampoline replaced 2024
- Quick 1500W Dylan DH windlass with remote, service 2024
- 85lb Mantus primary anchor
- 225ft 12mm chain rode
- Mantus 3/4" bridle
- 60 lb spare delta anchor
- 300ft spare nylon rope
- 6 mooring lines
- 8 fenders
- 2 x boat hooks
- Swim ladder
Electrical & Power Managment
- Power Supply
- 11KW 60HZ genset by Onan
- Hours - 1,395
- 2000W Inverter/charger / 110V
- Main grid 110V 60HZ
- House batteries 5 x 150Ah (750Ah total) AGM batteries
- PRT AGM start battery
- Generator AGM start battery
- 2 x 115A 12V Engine Alternators
- Solar 5 x 200W (1000W total) semi-flexible panels top mounted -new 2024
- 2 x Victron MPPT SmartSolar 150/50 Solar Charge Controllers with remote monitoring
- Interior 12V outlet and waterproof exterior 12V outlet
- Galvanic Isolator 110v protection
- Shore Power 110V / 50 A
Rigging
- Mast & boom construction – Anodized Aluminum
- Standing rigging – Stainless Steel
- Running Rigging – Good condition, mostly replaced factory lines
- Furler – upgraded to ProFurl
Sails
- Incidence Mainsail original and in good condition
- 3 reef lines routed to the helm
- Sail bag with lazy jacks
- Furling Genoa is original with new UV shade strips
Deck Hardware
- Winches – 4 winches (1 electric)
Safety
- Plastimo Transocean 8 person life raft
- Fully repacked 2023
- Life ring
- EPRIRB
- Bosuns Chair
- 7 life jackets
- 5 x fire extinguisher
- First Aid kit
Accesories Extras
- Tender AB Lammina 10 AL
- Outboard - Tohatsu MFS 15
- Barbeque Alpha Palncha
- Underwater lights
- Stainless steel roof handrails until the mast
- Stainless steel stern outboard bracket
- Aft sun shades white
- Main salon windows black exterior sun shades
- Bow/trampoline sun shade
- Full enclosure steering station
Exterior Catamaran Photos
