About
This Beautiful Fountaine Pajot Marquises 56 is in excellent condition and has been expertly upgraded and meticulously maintained by its owner, a seasoned marine systems engineer. Aquavit is the 1997 owner's version of the Fountain Pajot Marquises, designed by Jean Beret and built in Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, France. It is hull number 19 in a series that began in 1993 and ended in 2003. It is 17.2 meters (56.4 feet) long, with a beam of 8.15 meters (26.7 feet), and a draft of 1.4 meters (4.6 feet). The fully loaded displacement is estimated to be about 17,800 kg (39,000 lbs).
Aquavit is constructed without a deck-to-hull joint (hull and deck are molded together). The hulls have a sandwiched construction, with closed-cell foam, making the boat unsinkable (hulls below water are solid FRP). There are two full-height watertight bulkheads in each hull - a collision bulkhead, forming the aft limit of the bow/sail locker, and another one forward of the engine compartment, separating it from the livable part of the hull. Should either of these compartments flood, it would barely affect the stability or buoyancy of the vessel. A partial-height watertight bulkhead exists between the engine compartment and the tail, where the rudder shaft tube is located. Flooding in this section is unlikely to affect the engine compartment, except under severe conditions.
Aquavit is equipped with mini keels, strong enough to hold the weight of the fully loaded vessel, yet constructed so they will break away, without damage to the hull, in an extreme impact situation. The rudders are spade type.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Accommodations
The owner’s layout features an expanded master stateroom with a queen bed located in the aft port hull. The large master bath includes a separate shower stall equipped with a European temperature-regulated control.
The guest stateroom, also with a queen bed, is situated in the aft starboard hull. There are two additional smaller staterooms, each with tapered queen beds, located forward in each hull. The starboard hull contains a separate bath without a shower.
The spacious, well-lit saloon includes a large helm and a wet bar with dual sinks. It offers ample storage with numerous cabinets and drawers.
The galley is located midship in the starboard hull. Adjacent to the galley is a large fridge/freezer combo with separate doors powered by 240VAC, and a smaller DC-powered fridge accessible from both the galley and the saloon wet-bar area.
The salon is equipped with a 36,000 BTU reverse-cycle air conditioning system with split evaporators and ducting to each aft stateroom. Currently, this system is wired to operate solely from the generator.
A generous number of deck hatches and portholes provide excellent ventilation throughout the vessel.
Galley
The galley is generously sized and offers plenty of storage. It includes a propane stove top, oven, and is configured for electric cooking with an above-stove microwave and a single induction cooktop. An electric toaster oven can be provided if desired. The galley is fully stocked with pots, pans, glasses, mugs, dishes, and silverware.
Electronics and Navigation Equipment
The main navigation system features a Windows-based industrial 12V computer running OpenCPN, paired with dual 21.5″ touchscreens. It collects data from a Signal K server, which integrates feeds from the NMEA 2000 bus, Victron system, and custom monitoring systems. The setup includes a world chart package and a separate subscription for Mexico charts.
For radar, the system utilizes a Simrad HALO20+ with dual-range feeds to the navigation computer, offering both separate and chart overlay views. The NMEA 2000 network includes a Simrad NAC-3 navigation computer, Simrad OP12, AP44, and WR10 + BT-1 (handheld wireless) autopilot controllers, Simrad Precision-9 compass, Simrad NAC-3 rudder feedback, two Simrad IS42 MFDs, two B&G Triton MFDs (outside helm), a Garmin GPS19x, an Airmar DT800 depth transducer, a Maretron WSO100 ultrasonic wind transducer, and an AMEC Widelink B600 AIS transponder.
Secondary chart plotters are available on Android (using Navionics with Mexico charts) and iPad (Navionics and iSailor). Virtual instrument panels can be accessed on any networked device via HTML, as well as WilhelmSK on the iPad.
An onboard wireless network is connected to a Starlink system thatβs ready for reactivation.
The Standard Horizon GX2000 VHF radio is DSC-enabled and has its own AIS receiver and display.
While there is an Icom M710RT HF radio onboard, equipped with radio modem, its controlled head needs to be reconnected.
Electrical System
The setup includes a 15.5 kWh LiFePO4 battery bank made up of 20 CALB L173F230B prismatic cells (arranged in a 4S5P configuration), housed in a power alcove behind the saloon cabinets. It features triple Victron Phoenix Compact 1600W inverters, 240 VAC, running in parallel and connected to the battery via solid copper busbars. To accommodate systems requiring different voltages, dual autotransformers convert the 240V input into split-phase 120V.
The batteries are recharged by 12 Lensun 100W semi-flexible solar panels mounted on the coach roof, utilizing an efficient, hands-off charging system. Connection for additional panels by the mast.
The Northern Lights 12kW generator, powered by a Lugger engine, has a new stainless mixer elbow with less than 25 hours of use. It provides both 240V and split-phase 120V power.
Engines are equipped with Amptech S125SE high output alternators (currently lacking charge controller).
Designed as a self-sufficient offshore cruiser, this setup does not include a shore power connection.
Mechanical and Engine Detail
The twin engines are Yanmar turbo-charged 4LH-DTE, rated at 170 HP each. Direct-drive via ZF Marine V-drive transmissions (ZF63IV), with a 2:1 ratio.
Both engines had their turbos replaced in late 2017, with fewer than 200 hours of use since then. At the same time, new 316 stainless mixer elbows were installed. In 2021, the exhaust system was overhauled with new hoses and elbows. The stainless mufflers were pressure tested, epoxy coated inside, and polished.
The boat is equipped with 24″ MaxProp feathering propellers (83mm Classic). All anodes have been replaced with aluminum (shaft, prop, strut), and the 40mm stainless shafts feature PSS dripless seals.
A comprehensive parts inventory is maintained to support all standard maintenance for at least 10 years and to address various unexpected scenarios.
Brand new Torqeedo Travel 1103C electric outboard motor.
Additional Mechanical:Β
The freshwater system consists of dual circuits, one in each hull, with crossover ability, based around Whale Watermaster FW1215 self-regulating pumps and pressure tanks. A 300 liter polyethylene freshwater tank is located behind the saloon helm station.
Desalination is provided by an ultra-quiet and efficient 220V unit, based on Spectraβs energy recovery pump, capable of 60 liters per hour.
Each hull features an electric water heater (Isotemp Regular 30 in the starboard hull, Basic 75 in the port hull), with the engine heat exchangers removed.
Raritan toilets were rebuilt and upgraded to Atlantes A512 (Vortex-Vac), starboard unit in November 2019 and port unit in 2024. While a new holding tank exists in the starboard hull, it is not currently plumbed.
Deck Equipment
Each large forward deck locker, located on the port and starboard sides, features a fuel tank, electric control systems, and ample mostly dry storage space. The center forward deck locker contains the windlass, chain, and other ground tackle equipment.
A new Lewmar V5 stainless windlass was installed in 2021, paired with a Spade S140 anchor, mounted on an anchor roller at the forward end of the catwalk, and nearly 300 feet of Ketten WΓ€lder Super Duplex stainless chain.
At the forward end of each hull, accessible through a deck hatch, are stateroom-sized dry storage lockers separated from the rest of the hull by watertight bulkheads. The port locker contains the desalination system along with spare parts, fishing equipment, and more. The starboard locker is used for sails, most of the running rigging spares, and the sea anchor.
A new catwalk was built in 2022, featuring stainless eyebolts for the trampoline, and the trampoline lacing was replaced with 4mm AmSteel Dyneema.
Two aft deck lockers, located behind the cockpit, are designated for items that can withstand wet conditions.
A large propane locker, which also stores paints, resins, solvents, engine oil, and spare line drums, is situated under the seat in the aft cockpit. The storage area beneath the cockpit hatches accommodates four additional fuel tanks and provides ample space for equipment that can handle semi-dry conditions.
Large aft deck hatches provide access to “garages,” which in turn lead to engine compartments and tail storage areas. The tail areas house the exhaust systems and various electrical, refrigeration, and electronic equipment. The generator is in the starboard garage, while the port garage contains all maintenance and spare parts for the engines, as well as the Splendide WDC 7100XC washer/dryer (ventless) combo.
Both sugar scoops are equipped with hot/cold Whale Elegance transom showers
Sails and Rigging
Aquavit features a fractional Solent rig with several diamond stays, swept-back shrouds, dual forestays, and no backstay. The mast stands 21.6 meters (71 feet) tall, reaching 23.8 meters (78 feet) above the waterline, excluding the masthead VHF antenna.
The mainsail, made of durable Dacron, has a moderate roach, is fully battened, and spans over 83 square meters (900 square feet), with three reefing points. Likely original, it remains in excellent condition. It uses a Frederiksen/Ronstan Series 22 captive ball bearing batten car system. The mainsheet traveler is a Lewmar Ocean, size 3, equipped with three stand-up blocks on the car and a 5-to-1 control line ratio.
The inner stay supports a self-tacking jib mounted on a ProFurl NI 52E furler. The jib traveler and car are Lewmar Ocean, size 2. The inventory includes three jib sails, all in excellent condition.
The outer stay features a ProFurl LCI 42E furler, with Lewmar Ocean size 3 genoa travelers (one per hull). There is no genoa in the current sail inventory.
The boat also carries three spinnakersβone symmetric and two asymmetricβall equipped with dousing chutes.
Line handling is managed by seven Lewmar Ocean self-tailing winches: one electric 48ST on the foredeck, mainly for the main halyard; one electric 58ST on each side of the cockpit, accompanied by a manual 48ST; and one 48ST and two 44ST on the mast for additional halyards and reefing.
The standing rigging, replaced in 2010/11, is in excellent condition, with microscopic scans of the swages showing no signs of wear or corrosion.
The running rigging is in good condition, and new halyards are onboard, ready for installation by the new owner. Additionally, several 600-foot spools of various lines (polyester and nylon, twisted and double-braided) are available for other rigging needs.
Safety Equipment
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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.
The Multihull Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel though the vessel may be listed with another brokerage company.
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