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VIDIMUS — 2008 Fountaine Pajot Orana 44Extensively Refit • Repowered 2024 • New Evolution Sails 2026 • Four Cabin / Four Head • Turn-Key Cruiser
VIDIMUS is not the typical 2008 cruising catamaran. She has been the beneficiary of an unusually extensive program of upgrades, replacement and preventative maintenance, with major systems renewed from stem to stern. The result is a proven Fountaine Pajot Orana 44 that offers much of the confidence and equipment of a considerably newer cruising catamaran—without the new-boat price.
Highlights include a 2024 repower with twin Volvo diesels and new saildrives, new fixed propellers, upgraded electrical and solar systems, renewed standing rigging, newer tender and outboard, extensive interior improvements, newer forward windshield/windows, and—most recently—brand-new Evolution mainsail and headsail installed in August 2026.
The Orana 44 was designed by Joubert-Nivelt and built by Fountaine Pajot in France. VIDIMUS is the desirable four-cabin, four-head version, combining genuine cruising capability with an enormous amount of interior and exterior living space. At approximately 43' LOA, 24'1" beam and only 3'9" draft, she provides the stability, shallow-water access and living space that make cruising catamarans so attractive.
For the cruiser who does not want to spend the first several years replacing old systems, VIDIMUS deserves serious consideration.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Equipment and Upgrades
MAJOR UPGRADES & RECENT EQUIPMENT
The owner’s post-survey repair notes document a significant amount of work addressing or updating items identified during the 2022 survey, including replacement propellers, rigging work, plumbing/head improvements, interior refurbishment and other repairs.
PROPULSION & MECHANICAL
One of VIDIMUS’ biggest advantages over many older cruising cats is her 2024 repower. The original survey showed twin Volvo D2-40s and Volvo 130S-B saildrives; the current intake information reports the boat has subsequently been repowered with twin Volvo diesels and new saildrives, with approximately 525 hours reported since installation.
The original folding propellers had accumulated wear and increased pitch. The owner subsequently installed new fixed 17×14 propellers, reporting that the engines now turn approximately 3500 RPM, within the appropriate operating range.
Additional mechanical features include:
SAILS & RIGGING
VIDIMUS has received one of the most important—and expensive—upgrades for a cruising sailboat:
NEW EVOLUTION SAILS — AUGUST 2026
The boat is equipped with an aluminum mast and boom, Facnor roller furling, lazy jacks/stack system, traveler, mainsheet system and an electric winch along with manual winches. The survey found the mast, boom, chainplates, turnbuckles and much of the associated rigging hardware serviceable and in good condition.
The owner’s records further state that the shrouds and forestay were renewed, with the standing rig subsequently inspected in 2024.
Together with the new 2026 sails, this represents a substantial reduction in near-term sailing-system expense for the next owner.
ELECTRICAL, SOLAR & OFF-GRID CRUISING
VIDIMUS has been configured with extended cruising in mind.
Equipment reported aboard includes:
The 2022 survey specifically identified the electrical/solar system as an area due for upgrading, making the subsequent investment in this area particularly meaningful. The original configuration included engine alternators, shore charging, inverter and four solar panels.
There is no generator reported aboard—VIDIMUS instead takes the increasingly popular cruising approach of substantial battery capacity, solar generation and inverter power.
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
Current owner intake information reports:
The earlier survey also documented Raymarine navigation instrumentation, autopilot hardware, VHF, Class B AIS and chartplotter equipment.
ACCOMMODATIONS
VIDIMUS is the four-cabin / four-head version of the Orana 44.
Each hull contains forward and aft double cabins, providing four genuine private staterooms. The bridge-deck saloon is bright and open, with wraparound windows, a large settee, navigation area and galley.
The four-cabin arrangement works particularly well for:
Each cabin offers a double berth, storage, cabinetry, lighting and ventilation. Each hull provides dedicated head/shower facilities, giving VIDIMUS considerably more privacy than many owner-version boats when cruising with guests.
Interior improvements reported by the owner include professionally renewed upholstery, newer mirrors, newer plumbing fixtures and replacement heads.
GALLEY
The galley is located on the bridge deck and opens directly into the saloon and cockpit—an excellent arrangement both underway and at anchor.
Equipment includes:
The original survey describes the galley arrangement and its ENO three-burner LPG stove/oven and Isotherm refrigeration.
WATER & PLUMBING
VIDIMUS is equipped for extended cruising with:
COCKPIT & DECK
The Orana 44 is particularly strong as an outdoor-living boat.
VIDIMUS features:
The survey found the cockpit deck and hardtop in good condition and describes the large wraparound cockpit arrangement.
GROUND TACKLE
Cruising gear includes:
The primary ground tackle and Quick electric windlass were documented in the survey.
TENDER
This combination allows the tender to remain ready for everyday cruising rather than constantly being deflated and stored.
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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