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If you are looking for it all in a mid-forty foot catamaran and dont want to compromise - Search no further! You have found it all in Carpe Aura.
Carpe Aura is a 2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44, designed by Berret Racoupeau, and as such is amongst the last of this model to be built, making her one of the newer and more desirable Helia 44s available.
The hulls are constructed of vacuum-bagged solid fiberglass and resin below the waterline and balsa-cored sandwich above the waterline. The hulls flare out above the water line to maximize sailing performance in the water and provide comfortable living space above the waterline.
Carpe Aura is a 4-cabin with 4 ensuite head model with bonus bunks and/or storage in the forepeaks and is a comfortable sailing machine as well as a comfortable living platform.
The cockpit sports a dining area to port that can easily seat eight. To starboard there is a cushioned daybed that is protected under the shade of the hard top coach roof and helm bimini. The helm station is raised providing great visibility and can be accessed from the cockpit and the side deck.
At the helm you will find the instruments to be Raymarine and consist of an Axiom 12 multifunction display/chart plotter, depth sounder, anemometer, radar and a VHF. For comfort in all conditions, Carpe Aura has an Isinglass enclosure.
She is outfitted with two, low hour, Volvo Penta D2 50F engines (50 hp) paired with a Volvo Penta 1305 C sail drives and 3-blade fixed propellers.
Carpe Aura comes with a main, genoa and code zero. The main sail is original and in good condition. The furling genoa is newly refurbished and equipped with a new UV shade. The Code Zero is barely used. From the sails, the running rigging leads to four winches, one of which is electric, making raising the main sail easy.
Anchoring is a breeze with the Quick brand electric windlass that pairs with 200 feet of half inch G4 Steel Chain and a primary 85 lb. Mantus anchor. The secondary anchor is a Fortress FX37 with 40 feet of chain and 150 feet of 5/8 inch nylon rode.
Dockside, Carpe Aura is wired for 110V electricity with 50 amp service. When not using shore power, she is outfitted with an Onan 11.5 KW generator. This vessel also has 450 watts of solar panels in three panels. The 12V system has five 95-amp hour AGM batteries for a total of 475 amp hours (23), paired with a 3000W Victron Inverter/Charger. The present owner has found that while cruising, the solar panels and the batteries power all systems except for the air conditioning. If it is found that air conditioning is desired, simply start the very capable generator.
The creature comforts of Carpe Aura are as you would find on land, as she is equipped with: 6 Dometic air conditioning units; 4 electric flush heads that can be electronically switched between freshwater flush and saltwater flush; hot water provided by a 12-gallon Isotemp hot water heater (rebuilt in November 23); Black and Decker washing machine ('24) and a 12 gallon per hour Sea Water Pro water maker. In the galley you will be treated to Corian counters, an Eno 3 burner cook top, an Eno oven, 2 Isotherm refrigerators,1 Isotherm freezer, a built-in icemaker, a counter top icemaker, microwave oven, and a saltwater pump. If you desire to cook outside, there is a Magma BBQ Grill (21).
The mood on this boat is set by the Fusion stereo, colored LED Lights throughout, and underwater lights.
Carpe Aura conveys with a 2018 12 Zodiac inflatable dinghy and 25 hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard (2021), life raft (last certified in 21), dock lines, fenders, fire extinguishers, flares, life vests, as well as some tools and spares.
Viewings are available by scheduled appointments.
Note: The owners personal items that may be viewed in some photos or during a personal viewing may be excluded from the sale.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Construction
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.
Dimensions
LOA: 44
LWL: 43.5
Beam: 243
Draft: 3 8
Air Draft: 72
Helm Instruments
Raymarine Axiom 12 multifunction display/chart plotter
Raymarine depth sounder
Raymarine anemometer
Raymarine radar
Raymarine VHF
Engines
Volvo Penta D2 50F engines (50 hp)
Volvo Penta 1305 C sail drives
3-blade fixed propellers
Cummins Onan 11.5 KW Generator (5000+ hours)
Sails
Main sail is original and in good condition
Furling genoa is original and newly refurbished and equipped with a new UV shade
Code Zero is barely used
Deck
Raised helm station with access from cockpit or side deck
Helm cover
Bimini over helm station
Isinglass enclosure
Winches (4) – one is electric
Standing rigging (19)
Running rigging (19)
Stack pack with lazy jacks
Bowsprit
Bow pulpit seats
Trampoline
Dinghy davits
Deck shower
Ground Tackle
Windlass: Quick electric
Primary anchor: 85 lb. Mantus with 200 feet of half inch G4 steel chain
Secondary anchor: Fortress FX37 with 40 feet of chain and 150 feet of 5/8 inch nylon rode
Electrical Systems
110V electricity with 50 amp service at dock
Onan 11.5 KW generator when not using shore power
450 watts of solar panels in three panels
The 12V system has five 95-amp hour AGM batteries for a total of 475 amp hours (23), paired with a 3000W Victron Inverter/Charger
Galley
Corian counters
Eno 3 burner cook top
Eno oven
Microwave oven
Isotherm refrigerators (2)
Isotherm freezer
Built-in icemaker
Countertop icemaker
Saltwater pump
Magma BBQ Grill (21)
Accommodations
4 cabins with ensuite dry heads (separate shower area)
2 single cabins in forepeaks
4 electric flush heads that can be electronically switched between freshwater flush and saltwater flush
6 Dometic air conditioning units
12 gallon Isotemp hot water heater (rebuilt in November 23)
Black and Decker washing machine (24)
Sea Water Pro water maker (12 gph)
Fusion stereo with Bose speakers and subwoofer
Colored LED lights throughout
Underwater lights
Tankage
Fuel: 125 gallons in 1 aluminum tank
Water: 200 gallons total in 2 separate 100 gallon plastic tanks
Holding: 48 gallons total in 4 separate 12 gallon plastic tanks
Dinghy
2018 12 Zodiac rigid inflatable dinghy with 25 hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard (2021)
Safety
Emergency Tiller
Life raft (last certified in 21)
Fire extinguishers
Flares
Life vests
Dock lines
Fenders
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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