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This Nextsail-certified yacht is offered for sale by Vélite Yacht Broker, the brokerage division of the Fountaine-Pajot shipyard, and comes with a 12 month warranty. An expert’s report is available upon request.
Soleil presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an as-new 2023 Fountaine Pajot Aura 51 in the highly sought-after Smart Electric version.
Delivered directly from the shipyard into the heart of the Mediterranean by our expert Montenegro team, Soleil has been meticulously maintained and is fully equipped with every conceivable option and extra. Her standout feature is the cutting-edge electric propulsion system—engineered for ultra-quiet, eco-friendly cruising and built to the highest industry standards.
Whether you're seeking the ultimate long-range family cruiser or a dependable vessel for commercial operations, Soleil offers remarkable efficiency with minimal operating costs, thanks to hydrogeneration and solar technology, while delivering superior reliability and greater range than traditional powered yachts.
She features a spacious six-cabin layout, ideal for large families or groups of friends looking to create unforgettable memories at sea.
Having sold Soleil new and managed all aspects of her maintenance, we know this yacht intimately. There’s nothing to plan or spend—she’s turn-key and ready to set sail.
She comes equipped with a powerful 32 kVA generator, solar panels, two 32 kWh lithium battery modules, two watermakers, a washing machine, dual Garmin chartplotters, Starlink dish, a Miele induction cooktop, and a comprehensive suite of brand-new power tools, SUPs, spares and more.
Soleil has not yet been imported, offering a rare and valuable opportunity for a savvy buyer. Contact our team today to arrange a personal or virtual inspection of this exceptional yacht.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Inventory – Soleil
Vessel Name – Soleil
Make – Fountaine Pajot
Model – Aura 51 (Smart Electric)
Year – 2023
Length – 15.54m / 50.98ft
Beam – 8.08m / 26.51ft
Draft – 1.30m / 4.27ft
Displacement – 18,100 Kg
Fuel Capacity – 900 L – 2 x 450 L
Water Capacity – 900 L
Hull Material – Fibreglass
Deck Material – Fibreglass
Keel Type – Mini Keel
Designer – Architect, Berret Racoupeau, Yacht Design
Builder – Fountaine Pajot
HIN – FRFPA63030C323
Place of Registration – Brisbane, Australia
Registration Number – 863525 – AMSA
Number of Helms & Position – 1 Starboard side
Tax Status & Paid Where – Not Paid
Lying – PortoMontenegro
Last Antifouling – Primary epoxy 2023
Engines
Number of Engines – 2 Fixed electric pods 2 x 25Kw
Engine Year/s – 2023
1st Engine Number – PN000236-01
1st Engine Hours – 250 Hrs
2nd Engine Number – PN000236-02
2nd Engine Hours – 250 Hrs
Propellers – 2 Fixed, 3 blade
Fuel Consumption – 2 Lithium battery packs – 2 x 32 Kw / Hr
Fuel Type – Electric
Notes – Lithium fire suppression system installed port & starboard side. Fully automated energy management, 2 monitoring Screens 7″ helm station and chart table, Hydrogeneration 2 x 1.5 Kw, fast charger
Accommodation
Cabins – 6
Double Berths – 6
Drop Down Saloon – Saloon table convertible into bed with mattress
Notes – 8 12v Fans 1 each cabin & 2 saloon / galley, Teak cockpit table extension / slatted bed bases
Bathrooms
Showers – 6
Heads – 6
Heads Type – Electric large bowl fresh & saltwater flush
Holding Tanks – 900 L – 2 x 450 L Grey water storage tanks Port & Starboard
Hot Water Capacity – 2 Electric hot water storage systems Port & Starboard
Galley
Galley Location – Up Aft in U-Shape
Refrigeration – 130 L 12v + 12v Vitrifrigo – cockpit
Freezer – Isotherm – 90 L 12v
Stove – Miele induction cooktop
Oven – Miele electric
Sink – 2 Stainless steel
Dishwasher – Bosch (SilencePlus) – 6 pax
Electronics
Depth Sounder – Garmin GMI20
Log – Garmin GMI21
Autopilot – GARMIN 3 Smart Cruising
Wind Instruments – Garmin GMI21
Radar – Radar + support + wiring
Chartplotter – Garmin navigational electronic chart cards – W.Europe, W.Med & W.Aust.
AIS Auto ID System – GARMIN 3 Smart Cruising
GPS – 2 Garmin 8412 / 8410
VHF – GARMIN 3 Smart Cruising VHF, mast head antenna prewired, second VHF AIS helm station
TV – Video TV/HIFI pack
Stereo Fusion audio pack Bluetooth 4 speakers, upgrade to Bose in saloon
Sat Phone – Iridium Go external antenna installed to Saloon, Starlink motorized self-orienting
Notes – TV / radio antenna, Starlink dish
Batteries
Battery House – Lithium modules – 2 x 32Kw / Hr
Battery Engine – 3 AGM 150A
Battery Charger – Fast charger 12Kw
Notes – Smart Electric Upgrade Options i.e. Hydrogenation / Fast charger / Lithium battery upgrade
Electrical Equipment
Watermaker – Aquabase ESW601 – 12v 60 L/Hr at low consumption & Aquabase 180 L/Hr 50Hz, Watermaker spares – filters, cleaning/preservation products & pencil anode
Generator – Automatic Kohler (32EKOZD) 32Kw
Genset Hours – 250 Hrs
Solar Panels – Integrated solar system 2000w
Washing Machine – Siemens iSensoric – 5 Kg Washer / dryer 220v
Inverter – Victron – SmartSolar
Shore Power – 220v
Notes – Interior 12v outlet and waterproof exterior 12v outlet, interior courtesy LED lighting, deck & mast lighting, navigation lighting, underwater lighting 2 x 21w, Cockpit courtesy lighting
Sail Inventory
Mast Material – Aluminium
Standing Rig Material – Stainless steel
Standing Rig Age – 2023
Age of Sails – 2023
Main Sails – CST mainsail full batten offshore sails Hydra Net
Headsails – Genoa – Incidence sails
Gennaker – French Blue – Incidence sails
Bowsprit – Bowsprit and gear for gennaker inclusive of sheets
Furlers – Profurl genoa furler
Winches – 1 Electric for mainsail, 1 electric for genoa sheet
Notes – Double clutch for reefs 2 and 3, spare Mainsail Halyard, spare Gennaker Halyard, Parasailor Deck Fittings – includes winches, blocks, sheets etc
Safety Equipment
Bilge Manual – 1
Bilge Electric – 6 Auto
Life Jackets – 6 Crew saver
Life Ring – Life ring & light
EPIRB – EPIRB1 PRO – 406 / 121.5 / GPS MHz Satellite transmitters – float-free, hydrostatic release
Flares – 1 Set Solas C1-2-3, riggers gloves
Fire Extinguisher – 3 x 2 Kg Dry powder & fire blanket
Notes – 1 Dan buoy
Ground Tackle
Anchor – Rocna 40 Kg with stainless steel S3 swivel
Chain / Rope – 100m of 12mm Short link galvanised anchor chain (40 grade)
Spare Anchor – FX37 Fortress
Spare Chain / Rope – 15m of 12mm Galvanised chain with 75m rope
Windlass – Electrical windlass 1700w, control chain counter at helm
Notes – Sea anchor / drogue
Deck Gear & Accessories
Tender – Highfield Hypalon Dingy 3.80m / 12.46ft in Military Grey, side steering console with fixed seat, electric bilge pump & navigational lighting
Tender Outboard – Yamaha 25 Hp outboard with electric start & 12v battery, 20 L fuel tank & spare 20 L fuel container
Davits / Platform – Hydraulic tender lift / swim platform with remote controller – max 200 Kg
Deck Wash – Pressurised seawater system, fresh & saltwater cockpit outlet
Deck Shower – Hot & cold water
Bimini – For helm station with enclosure
Enclosures – Cockpit tent clears enclosure, rear & side roll down mesh screens sunshades for cockpit, exterior window shades for saloon, sun awning on the foredeck
BBQ – Integrated gas plancha hot plate
Mooring Lines / fenders – 4 Mooring lines, 8 fenders including 2 ball type, Inflatable fenders – 6 sausage & 2 round balls with covers
Notes – Outdoor foredeck cushions
Miscellaneous
General Remarks – Various Spares
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.
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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