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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.
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The Multihull Company made the process of buying our boat easy and predictable. Both our agent (Francisco Montaner) and Andrew Holland communicated well and educated/informed us of each step in the process. I highly recommend The Multihull Company for those shopping for a catamaran!
Chuck at The Multihull Company is the real deal.
He helped us find our Lagoon 40 after genuinely listening to what we needed, not just what he had to sell. He let us visit the boat multiple times, answered every question honestly, and helped us make a confident decision on a major purchase.
What impressed us most was the post-sale support. Once the paperwork was signed, Chuck was still picking up the phone, offering referrals, and helping us work through the early stages of liveaboard life. That kind of follow-through is rare.
If you are looking for a multihull and want someone who knows the boats and actually cares about the outcome, Chuck is the person to call.
We just purchased a 2025 Nautitech 44 Open with The Multihull Company. The process of getting here has been great, and we could not have asked for a better agent. We worked with Conor, whom we met at the 2025 Cannes Boat Show. We started our search for a cruising catamaran in Florida at the beginning of the year. We spent a couple of months looking at different boats/models within our price range and quickly narrowed it down to what really mattered to us, in part thanks to the wealth of knowledge and expertise our broker provided. When we found a perfect match in Montenegro, Conor and The Multihull Company did not hesitate to continue supporting us and to lead the efforts from start to finish with great care and transparency. Communication and support have been outstanding throughout this entire process. Conor, in particular, showed great compassion and care, going above and beyond to ensure that no stone was left unturned and that we would be able to safely and happily sail off into our big adventure.
A sale well handled. No inflated expectations and an honest opinion throughout. Highly recommended.
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