The Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 is one of the most celebrated performance cruising catamarans ever built, and this 2013 example represents a rare opportunity to step aboard a proven blue-water passage-maker in the heart of Auckland. Stretching 13.3 metres with a generous 7.4-metre beam, the Helia 44 delivers the kind of living space that leaves monohull sailors speechless — wide-open saloon, panoramic windows, and a cockpit built for sunsets and serious sailing alike. Three well-appointed cabins make her ideal for liveaboard couples, extended family adventures, or charter operations.
Draft of just 1.15 metres opens up anchorages that deeper-keeled vessels simply cannot reach. Fountaine Pajot's reputation for building light, stiff, fast hulls is well earned — the Helia 44 is no exception, combining responsive sail handling with genuinely comfortable offshore capability. Built in France to exacting standards, these hulls age gracefully and hold their value strongly in the New Zealand market.
Whether you're planning a circumnavigation, a summer in the Pacific Islands, or simply want the finest cruising platform in the Hauraki Gulf, the Helia 44 delivers without compromise. Priced at NZD $585,000, this is blue-water freedom at a compelling price point. Inspection strongly recommended.
