About
2004 Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 Nikita I for Sale in Coln, Panama
Nikita I is a well-proven Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 catamaran with recent upgrades, including new sails, batteries, and solar array. Designed for charter or private cruising, she features a spacious 4-cabin, 4-head layout with a bright saloon and practical galley. A recent professional survey (May 2025) confirms her in solid overall condition, with only the port engine repair and some cosmetic finishing pending. She represents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a capable catamaran in Panama with strong fundamentals and recent upgrades already in place.
Key Details
Make / Model / Year: Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 (2004)
Name: Nikita I
Flag / Registry: Panamanian, Coln
Hull Material: Fiberglass, red/white with blue stripe
LOA / Beam / Draft: 45 ft 11 in / 25 ft 11 in / 4 ft 7 in
Passenger Capacity: 8 (plus 2 crew)
Engines: Twin Yanmar 3JH4E diesels, 40 hp each
Starboard engine: operational with preventive maintenance
Port engine: under repair following April 2025 incident
Features & Equipment
Sails & Rigging:
Aluminum mast with dacron sail plan
Mainsail new in 2023
Genoa functional, moderate wear
Electrical & Solar:
12 x 12V batteries (new 2023)
900 W solar array (2 x 450 W) with Victron regulator (2023)
Honda 12 kW portable generator
Tanks:
Diesel: 106 gallons
Water: 238 gallons
Accommodation:
4 cabins / 4 heads
Central saloon, galley, dining, and nav/communications area
Hardtop-covered cockpit with ample seating
Onboard Equipment:
2022 semi-rigid dinghy with 15 hp outboard
Six winches, Lofrans 1500 W windlass, anchor with 197 ft chain
Bilge pumps (4 electric, 2 manual)
Safety gear: 8 life jackets, fire extinguishers, flares, lifebuoys
Condition & Maintenance
Hull freshly painted with antifouling in 2025
General maintenance ongoing on decks and accommodation
Electronics package due for replacement with new equipment
Recommended: complete port engine repair, finalize accommodation maintenance
I chose Zee (Zvonimir Kalinic) after posting an ad for a broker on Yacht Sales from about 15 other brokers because he showed professionalism and care right away compared to the others. Most of the brokers never intended to show people my boat but yet somehow expected to collect commission. Zee met me in Novigrad and spent 3 hours taking photos and drone footage and throughout the listing period was communicating continuously and advising me about any offers that came through. His service was at a high standard that I was extremely happy with and felt comfortable at all times especially since I’m in Sydney and my boat is in Montenegro. I can’t recommend Zee highly enough to anyone looking to sell their boat with peace of mind.
The brokerage team has been amazing. They helped me find the right catamaran for our family of four, with enough space for extended family and friends to stay with us anytime. The broker really helped me narrow down what I needed. I started with a long list and eventually narrowed it down to something that was the right fit and price for me.
I cannot speak too highly of Andrew Hodgdon and his colleagues at the Multihull Company.
The process of selling my boat was very smooth and well managed and with excellent communication – especially important as I was unable to be nearby during the sale process. Andrew’s deep knowledge of the market and my boat was very reassuring. We spoke regularly and he kept me closely advised all the way through to a happy sale. I found him a good guy, very helpful, willing to share and bounce ideas around, and I enjoyed working with him. Highly recommended!
Andrew Hodgdon and The Multihull Company are really professional! I just closed a deal with them, and everything was pretty smooth. Andrew was punctual, showed a lot of expertise, and he was honest about all the problems with the boat. He is also giving me the support I need to run all the projects on this boat. This whole process was much better than I was expecting, and I recommend this team! Thank you, Andrew.
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