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Better than new, Aratui is a luxury Fountaine Pajot catamaran with a proven pedigree of exceptional cruising and blue water comfort.
She boasts the highly desirable and luxurious comfort version with three staterooms, and three separate bathrooms. The entire Port side hull is an expansive master suite devoted to owner comfort and space, complete with generous queen bed, office, huge bathroom shower, vanity, and separate head. Starboard, the spacious guest staterooms include generous beds, ample storage, clever lighting, and private, well-appointed showers and heads. All heads are fresh water, electric flush. Both hulls include factory fitted carpets and block- out curtains.
The spacious saloon is furnished with tasteful fabrics, light modern wood grained furniture, a Bose and Fusion sound system, and Samsung TV. Generous soft seating wrapped around a coffee table with storage underneath. A computer charging and storage station is next to an integrated wine rack, and pre-wired space for a microwave oven. Along with large picture windows, a huge forward-facing window ensures plenty of ventilation and connection with the foredeck.
The galley is seamlessly connected to the cockpit by large sliding windows and doors. Two generous Corian benchtops make entertaining a pleasure, along with a three-burner cooktop, Airlux gas oven, double stainless sinks, eight place dishwasher, freezer, and a double drawer refrigerator.
The generous cockpit includes an eight-seater teak table, drinks refrigerator, BBQ, extra lounging areas, external speakers, and storage.
Along with relaxing areas around the forward trampoline, the upstairs sunlounge includes generous wraparound seating and double sun beds.
The well-designed helm station has excellent visibility, is nicely linked to the cockpit and sun lounge, is weather protected, and includes comfortable seating for three. This uncluttered, safe space, brings sheets, halyards, and reefing lines back to three winches, and nine clutches. The clearly set out navigation instruments and compass include a chain counter and windlass remote control.
Aratui has been fastidiously maintained by its one and only owners, she has never been chartered and includes a long list of factory fitted upgrades and ongoing improvements.
The owners are motivated sellers and continue to look after Aratui with pride and care.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Manufacturer Provided Description
Cockpit
Helm Station:
3 Lewmar 50 winches (one electric). 9 clutches. Rope tidy bag and straps.
Bimini and all-round weather and sun protection.
Garmin navigation instruments; VHF; Quick high quality CHC 1203 chain counter and remote for Quick DH4 windlass; and Plastimo compass.
Steering, autohelm, and engine throttle controls. 12v outlet for spotlight.
Galley
In the Galley:
190 litre Isotherm two drawer refrigerator.
Isotherm freezer
Eight place Bosch dishwasher.
Airlux oven and three burner hob.
Twin stainless sinks with fresh and saltwater taps.
Two generous Corian benchtops.
Excellent ventilation, and exterior visibility. Sirocco fan and storage for everything.
Soda stream, kettle, toaster, electric coffee grinder and everything youll need to easily step aboard and go. Cutlery, crockery, French cookware etc.
Accommodations
In the Saloon:
Dometic12,000 BTU Air conditioning.
Bose Acoustimass 3 series and Fusion MS-UD AV 650 sound system, swing mounted Samsung 32 inch flat-screen Series 5/4 TV.
WiFi linked to Starlink modem and dish. Peplink Max Series router.
Under floor and under seating storage, Karcher wet and dry vacuum. All windows with anti-glare/heat screens. Stainless handrails to downstairs suites.
Navigation consol with slide-top desk, Ocean Signal AIS Alarm unit, VHF, VHF speaker, Chart plotter, 12v outlet, USB Aux input, USB and HDMI inputs, 24v outlet and barometer.
Siemens iQ 500 washing machine (Starboard hull).
Saloon
Chart Table
In the Staterooms:
LED, mood, and bedside lighting each with two integrated USB charging ports.
Caframo 12/24v three speed silent Sirocco ll fans.
Queen beds, side ventilation and roof hatches with built in insect screens and block out blinds and block out curtains.
Generous underbed and cupboard storage, slatted bed base, comfort plus mattresses, and semi walk-around beds.
Maestro Version – Owner’s Cabin
Aft Cabin
Aft and forward bathrooms
Fore cabin
Electrical and Mechanical
Electrical:
1050 watts solar
3 x MPPT Blue Solar 100/30 controllers
5 x 150 Ah AGM house batteries, 1 x 50Ah AGM start battery
2 x Victron Multiplus Compact 2000 inverters
Fischer Pander NEO 5000i generator with separate start battery
Electronics
Navigation Equipment and electronics:
GPS Chart Plotters: Two12-inch linked Garmin GPSMAP 8400/8600 series chart-plotters with Active Captain; depth sounder, fuel, water, electrical, radar, tide, wind, water temperature and battery management, AIS, and autopilot readouts.
Wind, Autopilot, VHF, Radar, and EPIRB: Garmin GMI 20 wind instruments. GHC 20 and Reactor 40 mechanical auto pilot. Two Garmin VHF 315 handsets. Garmin radar range 18 nm. Garmin AIS 800. McMurdo Smartfind G8 AIS EPIRB. Back-up separate CPT Auto-pilot.
Engines
Engines:
Two upgraded D60 Turbo Volvo Penta Diesel engines including separate fuel filters. Cruise at 6.5 7 kts, max 9 kts. Fully serviced at recommended intervals.
124 gal fuel tank (470 ltr), plus six 5 gal (20 ltr) diesel jerry cans, additional fuel filter for each engine.
Mast and Boom
Sail gear, ground tackle, safety gear
Sails:
Fountaine Pajot fully battened square topped mainsail, genoa with furler, slab reefing, lazy jacks, Karver hook and sail bag.
Bowsprit for Flying Gennaker 95m2, Wingaker 152m2, separate Karver furler. Wingaker spring blocks on each bow, sheets and lines back to cockpit with four clutches and two Lewmar 50 winches.
Dimensions
Amenities
Owner’s Notes
This meticulously maintained Fountaine Pajot Elba boasts a well-proven design, and features a plethora of factory options, enhancements, and extras. With a commitment to peak performance, the vessel has undergone annual haul-outs for routine maintenance, ensuring optimal condition. Notably, for three years, it has seen gentle use, being enjoyed for only six months per year.
Seize the opportunity to own a fully loaded Fountaine Pajot Elba 45, a vessel in high demand with a waiting list until 2026. Take advantage of this rare chance to save between $200k and $300k on a well-maintained luxury catamaran, perfect for cruising or serious blue water sailing. Located in Grenada, Caribbean, this sought-after model is ready for your sailing adventure. Don’t miss outschedule a virtual walk-through or visit in person to make this dream a reality!”
Other Important Gear Already Onboard
Other
Other:
Hauled out for full maintenance every year and latest applications in January 2024:
Stainless davits with electric winch
Highfield 3.4mtr double floor tender, 20 Hp Tohatsu outboard
SLCE Aquabase Watermaker 180 Lt/h (220V)
2 x freshwater tanks 185 gal (700 ltr)
SPX Aquajet wash down system
33kg Rocna primary anchor + 100 mtrs 12mm chain
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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Chris Rundlettis a former USCG licensed captain with over 30 years experience sailing from the West Coast, East Coast, around the Med and all through the Caribbean. As a broker since 2013, he has extensive knowledge of systems, rigging and build quality. He is the owner of LTD Sailing School and YouTube channel with video walk-through of various boats.
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3JltBjxjQ4UJo7RTxK56w
If youre looking for a boat, Chris can represent you as a buyers broker at no cost to you.
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