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Sailor Vie is a Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 a popular cruising catamaran designed by renowned naval architects Joubert-Nivelt and built by Fountaine Pajot. The FP Belize 43 is a popular cruising catamaran designed by renowned naval architects Joubert-Nivelt and built by Fountaine Pajot. It is a versatile boat, ideal for both long-distance sailing and coastal cruising. Here’s a detailed description:
Design & Layout:
- Hull: The FP Belize 43 has a sleek and modern design with two well-defined hulls, allowing for enhanced stability at sea. The wide beam offers exceptional space and comfort.
- Deck: The large deck area provides ample space for relaxing or maneuvering while sailing. It features trampolines between the hulls, which are perfect for lounging.
- Cockpit: A spacious, shaded cockpit with seating for dining and socializing. The helm station is centrally located with good visibility, making single-handed or short-handed sailing easy.
- Sails: Sailor Vie is equipped with a full-batten mainsail and a furling genoa, it offers easy handling with good sail performance.
Performance:
- Engines: Powered by twin diesel engines Yanmar 54 HP each, the Belize 43 offers reliable motoring when needed. It also has a shallow draft, which makes it suitable for navigating shallow waters and anchoring close to shore.
- Sailing Characteristics: It is known for its balanced sailing performance, making it a nimble catamaran despite its size. The wide beam ensures stability, and it handles well in various wind conditions. While not the fastest cruiser, it offers a smooth ride with good fuel efficiency.
Comfort & Livability:
The Belize 43 is well-regarded for its spaciousness and comfort. With plenty of room inside and out, it is suitable for extended cruising, either with family or friends. Its design emphasizes both social spaces and private areas, making it a great choice for liveaboards or charter services.
Additional Features:
- Storage: There is ample storage throughout the boat, both in the cabins and under the seating areas.
- Safety: The catamaran design provides inherent safety and stability. It also includes lifelines, grab rails, and well-thought-out safety features.
The FP Belize 43 is a highly regarded catamaran that blends comfort with sailing capability, offering an ideal platform for cruising in tropical waters or crossing oceans.
Additional Info
Interior: Sailor Vie is the Owner's Version** (3 cabins, where one hull is a large suite) Each cabin has generous headroom and large windows, providing plenty of natural light.
- Bathrooms:Each hull contains en-suite heads (bathrooms) with showers.
- Salon: The salon is well-appointed with wrap-around windows offering panoramic views. There’s a comfortable seating area around a central table, ideal for dining and socializing.
- Galley: The galley is located on the same level as the salon, typically in a U-shape configuration. It is equipped with a stove, oven, and refrigeration, allowing for proper meal preparation during long voyages.
Electronics
RAYMARINE Pathfinder RL70C x 2 Radar and chartplotter , One at helm and one at chart table
RAYMARINE ST 600 autopilot with remote
Navtex 6 unit for weather info screen looks poor
Standard Horizon Ships VHF set with DSC
Raymarine Speed and depth log
Kenwood Stereo with speakers
Electrical Equipment:
Three 4 D Lifeline AGM batteries
Xantrex Freedom 20 Heart Interface Inverter
12v/115v 2 KW
Shore power cord 30A
2 Solar panels 400 Watts
Xantrex Link 2000 Regulator
Blue Sky Solar Boost 2000E Charge regulator
Kohler 19KW silent generator 2023
Goiot 12 v Windlass
AC system not functional
12 v Power winch Lewmar 44 ST on deck for Mainsail etc
12 v Spot.light on bow
Anchoring equipment : 12 v Windlass with 100m 10 mm chain Stainless steel delta type anchor 20 kg plus secondary Fortress anchor with rope and chain
Mooring lines and 7 fenders
8 Lewmar 44 ST winches
One on Mainsheet, 4 sail controls
2 on mast halyards , One power winch .
Canvas Bimini top on frame
Cockpit cushions
Sailcover
Galley: Toaster, Microwave, 3 burner SS range
Propane cylinder 12 kg in vented locker shut of valves below sink
Large fridge and freezer in separate compartments
Pots and pans and utensils crockery etc
U shaped galley with good worktop space
Washing machine in owners suite Eumenia brand
Five x 5 gallon blue plastic water Jerry cans
Sails:
Fully battened mainsail Dacron original with boat condition not great , usable still
Furling Dacron headsail original with boat condition fair
Standing rigging original but looks OK
Running rigging good condition
Other equipment:
10 sets snorkelling gear
5 fire extinguishers
Uniden handheld VHF
Cobra Walkie talkie
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.