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2008 Fountaine Pajot Salina 48 — SUNBELIEVABLE
EXCELLENT CONDITION • EXTENSIVELY UPDATED • NEVER CHARTERED • PERFORMANCE CRUISING CATAMARAN
The ONLY Fountaine Pajot Salina 48 Currently on the Market in the USA!
SUNBELIEVABLE is an exceptionally well-cared-for 2008 Fountaine Pajot Salina 48, offering an outstanding combination of sailing performance, blue-water capability, comfort, and livability.
The Salina 48 is a 48-foot ocean-cruising catamaran designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by renowned French shipyard Fountaine Pajot. The design delivers the spacious accommodations expected from a modern cruising catamaran while maintaining the sailing performance for which Fountaine Pajot is known.
SUNBELIEVABLE is the spacious, complete 4-cabin model, comfortably sleeping up to eight guests, with four private heads. This makes her particularly attractive for family cruising, entertaining guests, or extended voyages with friends.
She is in excellent condition and has benefited from attentive ownership throughout her life. Both prior owners were avid sailors and meticulous about maintenance and care. She has never been chartered and presents as an exceptionally well-maintained and extensively updated example of this highly regarded design.
Powerful & Efficient Propulsion
SUNBELIEVABLE is powered by twin Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engines with saildrives, providing reliable, efficient propulsion and an approximate 8-knot cruising speed.
The engines, generator, and saildrives have all been recently serviced, making her well prepared for her next owner and extended cruising.
Performance That Sets the Salina 48 Apart
The Salina 48 is not simply a spacious cruising catamaran—she was designed to sail.
With a Kelsall Sail Performance (KSP) rating of approximately 0.83, the Salina 48 compares very favorably with many production cruising catamarans from Lagoon and Leopard, which commonly fall in the approximately 0.60–0.65 KSP range. (Reference sailboatdata.com)
As a simplified performance comparison, a catamaran with a 0.65 KSP may be capable of approximately 6.5 knots in 10 knots of wind, while the Salina's 0.83 KSP indicates approximately 8.3 knots in the same wind strength, subject to point of sail, sea state, vessel loading, sail condition, and other variables.
This places the Salina 48 among the faster production cruising catamarans in her class and gives owners something increasingly difficult to find: a catamaran offering livability, comfort, and genuine sailing performance.
SUNBELIEVABLE is further equipped for performance with a bowsprit and dedicated winches for her asymmetrical spinnaker, providing increased downwind sailing capability.
Extensive Upgrades
SUNBELIEVABLE has undergone substantial recent upgrades and refurbishment, including:
All-new navigation electronics
New radar
New lighting
New air-conditioning equipment
New ice maker
New bathroom mirrors
New galley sink and faucet
New refrigerators
New chiller control panel
New solar panels
Starlink satellite connectivity
Watermaker
Recently painted bottom
Recently serviced saildrives
Recently serviced twin Volvo Penta engines
Recently serviced generator
Professionally Inspected & Refurbished
In October 2024, SUNBELIEVABLE experienced an electrical power surge, believed to have resulted from a nearby lightning event. Following the incident, the vessel's electrical system was professionally inspected, and affected electronic equipment was replaced.
The owner was highly involved in overseeing the refurbishment and went well beyond simply replacing damaged components. The work became an opportunity to extensively update and improve the yacht, resulting in substantial new navigation, electronic, electrical, climate-control, galley, and comfort equipment.
The result is a remarkably well-equipped and well-cared-for Salina 48 that is ready for her next cruising adventure.
Spacious 4-Cabin Blue-Water Cruiser
One of SUNBELIEVABLE's greatest strengths is the combination of performance sailing and genuine liveaboard comfort.
Her complete 4-cabin / 4-head configuration comfortably accommodates eight people, providing four private cabins rather than requiring guests to rely on convertible common areas for overnight accommodations.
Combined with her watermaker, new solar panels, Starlink connectivity, air conditioning, generous living spaces, offshore equipment, and performance sailing capabilities, SUNBELIEVABLE is exceptionally well suited for extended cruising.
The Salina 48 provides the space and comfort buyers expect from a 48-foot cruising catamaran without sacrificing the sailing characteristics that make getting to the next destination part of the experience.
Location & New-Owner Support
SUNBELIEVABLE has relocated to Savannah, Georgia for the summer and is available there for showings. She is scheduled to return to Florida in November.
For buyers who would like additional assistance transitioning into ownership of a large cruising catamaran, vessel relocation and At the Helm training services can be made available to the new owners if needed. This provides an excellent opportunity for buyers to become familiar and comfortable with the vessel's systems, handling, docking, sailing, and day-to-day operation.
Fast. Spacious. Comfortable. Extensively updated. Never chartered. Exceptionally well cared for.
SUNBELIEVABLE represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Fountaine Pajot's most capable performance-oriented cruising catamarans—and the only Salina 48 currently offered for sale in the USA.
Contact Professional Yacht Broker AARON LEATHERWOOD for more information.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Detailed Description
Specifications & Equipment
Layout & Accommodations
Spacious 4-cabin / 4-head layout, comfortably sleeping up to 8
Additional daybed to port
Four private heads
Electric marine toilets throughout
Semi-dry head compartments with shower curtains separating shower and toilet areas
Reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout
LED overhead lighting throughout cabins and heads
Dimmable LED reading lights with blue night-light function in staterooms
New cabin ventilation fans
Galley
3-burner gas cooktop
Gas oven
New ice maker
(2) refrigerator/freezer units
Forward refrigerator with new cooling system
Aft refrigerator/freezer new
New galley sink and faucet
New faucets in heads
Deck & Cockpit Equipment
Sunbrella salon window covers
Mesh see-through salon window covers
Sunbrella aft cockpit enclosure
Permanently mounted Magma Catalina grill with Sunbrella cover
Facnor LS200 headsail furling system
Bowsprit with downwind sail rigging
Harken winch package:
(1) ST46 electric winch at helm
(2) ST53 manual winches at helm
(2) ST44 manual aft winches for downwind sail handling
Electronics & Navigation
Extensively updated navigation and communications package
Navigation Station
Raymarine Axiom 12 multifunction display
Raymarine Axiom multifunction display
Garmin GMI 20 multifunction instrument display
Icom MA510TR Class B AIS transponder
Icom M424G VHF with GPS
Helm
Raymarine Axiom 9 multifunction display
Garmin GMI 20 multifunction instrument displays
Raymarine wind instrumentation
Raymarine Evolution autopilot
Navigation & Communications Systems
New Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler radar
New Raymarine Evolution autopilot system (existing steering ram retained)
New Icom AIS, splitter and GPS
New Raymarine masthead wind instrument and wiring
New VHF mast antenna and coaxial cable
New Volvo engine computers
New Volvo EDC controls
Integrated network allows radar, AIS and autopilot information to be displayed across compatible multifunction displays
Starlink Mobile system including dish, router, wiring and mounts
ACR GlobalFix EPIRB
Electrical & Power Systems
North American electrical configuration — 60 Hz, 110/240V AC
Onan 11.5 kW generator — approximately 431 hours
New Victron MultiPlus 3,000W inverter/charger
Victron battery monitor
New 400W solar array — (4) 100W panels
New Victron 30A solar charge controller
Recently replaced Lifeline AGM house battery bank:
(8) 6V, 220Ah Lifeline AGM batteries configured for 12V service
New port engine starting battery
New generator starting battery
Complete wiring harness professionally inspected, with repairs/replacement performed where required
New/Updated Lighting
All-LED navigation lighting
New anchor light and wiring
New steaming/deck light and wiring
New bow and stern running lights
LED cabin and salon lighting throughout
Bi-color blue/white LED salon lighting
Dimmable LED stateroom reading lights with blue night-light function
LED overhead lighting in all staterooms and heads
Climate Control & Comfort Systems
Reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout
New air-conditioning units serving port forward and aft cabins
Chilled-water system serving starboard cabin and salon
Submersible raw-water circulation pump for chiller system
Salon Smart TV
New-model Fusion marine stereo system
New Fusion speakers and amplifier
Interior and exterior audio
New cabin fans
Engines & Mechanical
Twin Volvo Penta D2-55E diesel engines
55 HP each / 110 HP combined
Port engine: approximately 1,550 hours
Starboard engine: approximately 1,550 hours
Twin Volvo Penta 130S-B saildrives
3-blade folding propellers
New propeller bushings
Saildrives recently serviced
Engines recently comprehensively serviced, including:
Heat exchanger service
Stainless-steel injection elbows
New Volvo engine computers
New Volvo EDC controls
New port engine starting battery
All bilge pumps and float switches replaced
Generator
Onan 11.5 kW diesel generator
Approximately 431 hours
Recently serviced
New motherboard
New generator control panel
New generator starting battery
Sails & Rigging
Fractional sloop rig
Air draft: approximately 68.9 ft
Mainsail area: approximately 818 sq. ft.
Foretriangle/sail area: approximately 581 sq. ft.
Standing and running rigging replaced within approximately the last 2–3 years
Mainsail with sail bag
North Sails 3Di Ocean Genoa — January 2023
Facnor LS200 furling drum and forestay foil
Bowsprit with dedicated downwind sail rigging
Gennaker with roller furler and sheets
Gennaker recently serviced and stored when not in use
Harken winch package:
(1) ST46 electric helm winch
(2) ST53 manual helm winches
(2) ST44 manual aft winches for downwind sails
Major 2025 Upgrades & Service
SUNBELIEVABLE underwent an extensive program of equipment replacement, system inspection, upgrades, and preventative maintenance during 2025. Major work included:
Navigation, Electronics & Communications
NEW Raymarine Axiom multifunction displays
NEW Garmin GMI 20 multifunction instrument displays
NEW Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler radar and wiring
NEW Raymarine Evolution autopilot components, retaining existing steering ram
NEW Raymarine masthead wind instrument and wiring
NEW Icom AIS, antenna splitter and GPS
NEW VHF antenna and coaxial cable
NEW Volvo engine computers
NEW Volvo EDC engine controls
NEW Starlink Mobile installation
NEW mast speaker and wiring
Electrical & Charging
Complete vessel wiring harness professionally inspected and repaired/replaced where required
NEW Victron MultiPlus 3,000W inverter/charger
Victron battery monitoring
NEW (4) 100W solar panels — 400W total
NEW Victron 30A solar charge controller
Recently replaced Lifeline AGM house battery bank — (8) 6V, 220Ah batteries
NEW port engine starting battery
NEW generator starting battery
Lighting
NEW LED cabin and salon lighting
NEW anchor light and wiring
NEW steaming/deck light and wiring
NEW bow and stern running lights
LED lighting throughout staterooms and heads
Air Conditioning & Interior Comfort
NEW air-conditioning units serving port forward and aft cabins
Chiller system serving starboard cabin and salon
NEW cabin fans
NEW Fusion stereo system, speakers and amplifier
NEW ice maker
NEW bathroom mirrors
NEW galley sink and faucet
NEW faucets in all heads
Refrigeration
Forward refrigerator — NEW cooling system
Aft refrigerator/freezer — NEW
Mechanical & Below-Waterline Service
Bottom recently painted
NEW propeller bushings
Both saildrives serviced
Engines serviced, including heat exchangers and stainless-steel injection elbows
NEW bilge pumps and float switches throughout
Generator
Generator recently serviced
NEW motherboard
NEW control panel
NEW starting battery
The extensive recent investment in electronics, electrical systems, navigation equipment, lighting, climate control, refrigeration, charging systems, batteries, engine controls, safety equipment and mechanical service distinguishes SUNBELIEVABLE from many cruising catamarans of similar age.
Rather than purchasing an older cruising catamaran and immediately facing a lengthy list of modernization projects, her next owner benefits from a vessel that has already undergone a substantial program of upgrades, refurbishment and preventative maintenance.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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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