The Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 (1998), with an extensive refit in 2024, is far more than a cruising catamaran; she is a fully autonomous floating home designed for serious liveaboard sailors and long-distance adventurers.

Extensively modernized with a 36kWh lithium energy system, this yacht delivers true silent living, allowing the air conditioning, watermaker, induction galley, and household appliances to run directly from the batteries without relying on a generator.

Continuous 230V power throughout the vessel creates a level of onboard comfort rarely found in boats of this size, while the gas-free galley enhances both safety and convenience for global cruising.

With newly replaced standing rigging in 2024, upgraded navigation electronics including B&G radar and chartplotters, and a fully integrated Victron energy management system, she is exceptionally well prepared for immediate bluewater passagemaking.

Reliability and self-sufficiency were clearly at the center of every upgrade. Twin Yanmar 4JH4AE 53hp mechanical diesel engines provide dependable propulsion without the complexity of modern electronic systems, while the saildrive lower legs were renewed in 2022 for additional peace of mind.

The spacious 4-cabin layout is fully air-conditioned and heated, making the yacht equally comfortable in tropical anchorages or colder climates.

A massive inventory of professional tools and spare parts allows owners to handle maintenance independently in remote locations, a major advantage for circumnavigators.

Complete with hydraulic passerelle, offshore liferaft, high-output watermaker, extensive solar array, and a fully equipped galley, this Bahia 46 is a rare turnkey opportunity for sailors seeking true freedom, comfort, and autonomy at sea.

Location: Greece

Flag: UK

VAT not paid

LOA 14.00 m

Beam 7.40 m

Draft 1.33 m

• Layout: 4 Cabins
• Fresh Water Capacity: 700L
• Electrical System: 230V/50Hz AC, 12V/48V DC

Energy & Autonomy

• 36kWh Lithium Battery Bank (Grade A cells, >8000 cycles)
• Equivalent to approx. 2,800Ah @ 12V
• Triple BMS protection and monitoring system
• Victron Multiplus II 48/5000/70 inverter (5kVA continuous output)
• 1.3kW Solar Array (3x 440W panels)
• Victron SmartSolar MPPT controllers
• Full Victron monitoring suite:
  • Cerbo GX MK2
  • SmartShunt
  • Touchscreen display
• Mase IS12 11kVA generator with Yanmar engine
• Generator professionally serviced in 2025
• Air conditioning and watermaker operable directly from batteries
• Continuous 230V power throughout the vessel

Engines & Propulsion

• 2 x Yanmar 4JH4AE diesel engines
• 53hp each
• Installed in 2009
• Approx. 6,100 engine hours
• Naturally aspirated mechanical injection engines
• Yanmar SD50 Saildrives
• Saildrive lower legs replaced in 2022
• Major professional engine service completed in 2025
• NMEA 2000 engine monitoring integration (2024)

Sails & Rigging

• Standing rigging replaced NEW in 2024
• Certificate available
• Alpha Sails mainsail (2013)
• Alpha Sails genoa (2013)
• Electric winch for short-handed sailing
• Bimini replaced in 2023
• Lazybag replaced in 2023

Navigation & Electronics

• B&G Zeus S 7 chartplotter (2024)
• 21” high-brightness cockpit multifunction display (2025)
• B&G Halo 24 radar (2025)
• WideLink B600 SOTDMA AIS Class B (2022)
• B&G WS310 wind sensor (2025)
• Raymarine ST60+ instrument suite:
  • Depth
  • Speed
  • Wind
• P79 depth/fish finder sensor (2024)
• P120 speed log (2023)
• NMEA2000 precision compass
• Full NMEA2000 Monitoring System
• Tank level monitoring (fuel and water)
• Battery and engine data integration
• Raymarine ST6000+ autopilot with linear drive
• ICOM IC-M323 VHF radio

Interior & Comfort

• Central air conditioning system:
  • Saloon + all 4 cabins
• Central diesel heating system:
  • Saloon + all 4 cabins
• 2-zone induction hob
• Combi microwave/convection oven
• Large refrigerator
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Fully equipped galley with crockery and utensils
• Hi-Fi audio system:
  • FM
  • USB
  • Bluetooth

Water Systems

• High-output 230V watermaker (100L/hour)
• Watermaker NEW in 2025

Deck & Exterior Equipment

• Besenzoni hydraulic passerelle with remote control
• Electric windlass
• 100m of 13mm anchor chain
• Anchor monitoring camera at helm
• Spacious cockpit and cruising layout

Safety Equipment

• 8-person ISO 9650-1 offshore liferaft (>24h offshore)
• Liferaft NEW in 2025

Workshop & Extras

• Extensive inventory of professional tools
• Large stock of spare parts:
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Engine components
• 3D printer for onboard fabrication of spare parts
• Fully turn-key liveaboard and offshore cruising setup