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ICW FRIENDLY - BLUE WATER CRUISING READY - PURE COMFORT
Enjoy both offshore and inshore versatility on this beautiful Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Owner's Version!
Starry Night is a fantastic 2014 (2015 model year) 3 stateroom / 3 head version Fountaine Pajot Helia 44. The Helia is an extremely well laid out boat. It affords comfort, plenty of space, plenty of storage and is still fun to sail. The 3 ft. 8 in. draft and modified 62.5 bridge clearance allow easy cruising on the East coast and access to many areas in the Bahamas deeper draft boats cant go. The 1500 watts of solar, 1200 amp hours of house batteries and generator allow easy normal daily living. The hardtop helm with enclosure make operating Starry Night in adverse conditions much less stressful or unpleasant. The water maker, 200 gallon water tank and 124 gallon diesel tank make it possible to explore areas without facilities for months.
The current owner's have lived aboard full time since November of 2021 and have found her to be a wonderful home and a great vehicle for exploration and adventure.
Currently located in Charleston, SC. Reach out to book your private viewing!
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
PROPULSION & STEERING
Propulsion – 2 x 40 horsepower 2018 Volvo D2-40 diesel engines
Hours – Port/Starboard: 1,900
Performance
Cruising Speed – 6 Knots | Fuel burn rate – 6.5nmi/gal.
Maximum Speed – 8.5 Knots
Steering & Drives- Saildrives with hydraulic steering
3-blade fixed propellers
Spare folding propeller
Service Details
November 2024
Saildrive seals and oil
Fuel filters
Engine oil
ELECTRICAL & POWER MANAGEMENT
Batteries
House batteries – 4 x 300Ah (1,200 Ah total) lithium ion batteries
Engine start batteries – 2 x lead acid batteries
Generator start battery – 1 x 12V start battery
Battery Charging/Inverters
2 x 115A/12V Engine alternators
DC to DC 30amp charge controllers for safe lithium house battery charging
Battery Charger/Inverter – Victron Multiplus II 3,000W/120amp
2 x Victron MPPT SmartSolar 150/70 & 150/85 Solar Charge Controllers
Power Supply
Northern Lights 9kW generator
Hours – 3,300
Solar – 4 x 375 watt (1,500 watt total) solar panels affixed to a solar arch above the tender
Shorepower – 110V / 50Amp
ELECTRONICS, NAVIGATION & ENTERTAINMENT
Raymarine:
Chartplotter
GPS
Radar
Wind Instruments
Depth Sounder
Autopilot
VHF Radio
Entertainment
42″ Hisense Roku Television
Fusion MSRA70NSX Bluetooth Stereo
Starlink
PLUMBING & WATER SYSTEMS
Fresh water system
Tank Capacity – 2 x 100Gal.
Watermaker – Rainman 120L/hour
Grey water system
3 x showers
Hot water Capacity – Isotemp. – 10.5 Gallons
Hot water off port side engine heat exchanger
Hot water off shore power/inverter
Deck shower (hot/cold water) (salt/freshwater)
Black water system
Holding tanks – 3 (for each toilet) (12Gal. each)
Toilets – 3 x Electric freshwater toilets
Bilge pumps system
Electric bilge pumps (6 Total)
1 in each engine compartment
2 in each hull
Manual bilge pumps
SAILS, RIGGING & DECK HARDWARE
Rigging
Mast & boom construction – Anodized Aluminum
Mast is modified for the ICW – 62.5 bridge clearance
Standing rigging – Stainless Steel
Running Rigging – Good condition
Furler – Genoa furler
Sails
Incidence Mainsail
Reefing system – 3 lines routed to the helm
NEW Sailbag with lazy jacks
Headsails – Incidence Genoa, Spinnaker
Deck Hardware
Winches – 5 winches (2 x electric winches)
EXTERIOR FEATURES & DECK LAYOUT
Hull & Deck
Construction – Fiberglass
Bottom paint and exterior wax in November 2024
Warranty Escape Hatch Replacement
Foredeck
NEW 2025 Custom Trampoline – Excellent Condition
Custom coach roof ladder forward of the mast – Grants easy access to the coach roof
Mooring & Anchoring
Ground Tackle
70 lb Rocna primary anchor
175ft Primary chain anchor rode
Danforth spare anchor
Quick anchor windlass remote
This can be plugged in locally at the windlass or at the helm station
Windlass last serviced in 2022
~200ft spare anchor rode (rope/chain)
Mooring Lines
Fenders
2 x boat hooks
Aft cockpit/Swim Platforms
Hardtop Bimini
Screen enclosure around cockpit
Bench seating around a teak table, seats 8
Chaise lounge seat on starboard side of cockpit
Swim ladder
12/24 VDC Vitrifrigo C60IXD4X-1 Refrigerator (June 2025)
BBQ
Tender Davit
Electric winch for raising the dinghy
Cockpit cushions
Helm Station
Custom Hard top over helm with large window overhead for viewing the sails
LED lights installed in the hardtop
Full enclosure – Isinglass covers surrounding the helm station for complete visibility – Excellent Condition
3 x wooden steps that lead to the sun lounge
Sun Lounge
Cushioned seating and day bed below the boom
INTERIOR LAYOUT & FEATURES
Air Conditioning/Heating
3 x Crusair Units for each hull and salon
Galley/Salon/Chart Table
Head height – 69
Salon
Shade covering on forward and side windows
42 smart TV on swing arm mount
Galley
Open kitchen to the outside by sliding bay window
Sink work top in synthetic resin
Stainless steel sink 2 basin
Pressurized hot and cold freshwater from mixer faucet
1 draining board
3 Burner Stainless Steel Propane stove/oven
12V Refrigerator – Isotherm 190 (6.7 cu ft) – 2 drawer
Replaced in November 2024
12V Freezer – Isotherm CR90 – 4 Shelf
12/24 Vitrifrigo Refrigerator (Located in the cockpit)
Icemaker
Appliances
Microwave
Standard kitchenware
Chart Table
(1) Raymarine display
(1) Raymarine autopilot control
Electric panel 12V
One 12V electric outlet with USB
One 120V Outlet with USB
Chart table reading light
Fuel Gauge
Water Gauge
Fusion Stereo with Bluetooth and USB, Sirius capable
Accommodations
3-Cabin (Owners version)
4 x Total berths
3 x Double berths
1 x Single berth
Head height in cabins – 6.1 – 6.9ft
Starboard Side Interior
Starboard Master Cabin
Access through sliding wooden door leading in from Saloon
Queen/Double bed (1.60×2.00 m approximately) with lateral access (island bed)
1 large hanging closet
1 large closet with shelves inside
Ventilation through 1 deck hatch + via 1 porthole overlooking rear deck
Aft panoramic bay
Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights w/USB port
12V wall fan
Large desk with lift top storage, cabinets, 120v outlet and reading light
2 wall cabinets with additional open shelving
Master Bathroom
Worktop with sink
Mirror doors open to large vanity behind
Hot and cold water by mixer.
Shower with electrical drainage pump
Large electric marine toilet, fresh water flush
Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop
Full size linen closet
Large shelves over emergency escape hatch (typically where washing machine is installed)
Starboard Forepeak
Access through door in shower and through hatch to deck
Custom shelving for container storage, hanging storage and asymmetric spinnaker
Port Side Interior
Port Side Aft Cabin
Queen/Double bed (1.60×2.00 m approximately) with lateral access (island bed)
Ventilation through 1 deck hatch + via 1 porthole overlooking rear deck
Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights with USB ports
Additional LED strip lighting
12V Wall Fan
Wooden lattice for extra bed comfort
Aft and Forward Port Side Bathrooms
Hot and cold water by mixer.
Separate shower with mixer tap with built-in showerhead
Shower with electrical drainage pump
Large electric marine toilet, fresh water flush
Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop
Port Side Forward Cabin
Queen/Double bed (1.60/1.3x 2m approximately) with lateral access (island bed)
1 hanging closet
12V wall fan
Access to Portside forepeak through door at head of bed
Port Side Forepeak
12V fan
LED Light
SAFETY
Electronic flares
Life Jackets – 3 x Spinlock Inflatable/tether
Life Ring
EPIRB (Expires Jan. 2027)
Bosun’s chair
5 x fire extinguishers
First aid kit
ACCESSORIES
Tender – 2022 Highfield 310
Propulsion – 2023 Suzuki 20 horsepower outboard engine
Battery operated hookah for seamless underwater cleaning/maintenance
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.
Price History
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