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Catamaran Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 14m incelemesi
Catamaran · 46 ft (14 m) · Porto
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Teknik özellikler
- Üretici
- Fountaine Pajot
- Model
- Bahia 46
- Uzunluk
- 46 ft (14 m)
- Misafir
- 15
Değerlendirme
The Bahia 46 is a roomy cruising catamaran with practical systems, generous beam, and good liveaboard appeal. It is not a performance racer, but it offers steady, predictable sailing and strong family or charter utility.
Artılar
- +Wide beam supports a large cockpit and saloon layout
- +Shallow draft suits coastal cruising and anchorages
- +Twin engines improve docking and low-speed maneuvering
- +Good tankage and livability for extended cruising
Eksiler
- −Older design shows in styling and interior ergonomics
- −Performance is moderate rather than fast or lively
- −Twin-hull handling can feel less direct in tight quarters
- −Condition varies widely on the used market
The Bahia 46 is a classic Fountaine Pajot cruising catamaran with a broad platform, shallow draft, and fiberglass construction. Its proportions favor interior volume and deck space over cutting-edge speed, which fits its role as a comfortable family or charter boat. Public specs consistently place it around 46 feet long with a beam of about 24 feet and twin small diesels, reinforcing its practical cruising focus.[1][2][4]
On the water, it is best described as a steady rather than sporty sailor. Available performance numbers point to moderate sail-loading and displacement characteristics, which usually translate to dependable cruising pace and relatively easy sail handling, but not sharp acceleration or high pointing compared with newer performance cats.[1][2][4] Twin engines and saildrives make harbor maneuvering more manageable, though catamarans of this era still require attention to windage and engine coordination in tight spaces.[1][3][6]
Comfort is one of its strongest points. The wide beam supports a large saloon and cockpit, and the model was commonly offered in multiple cabin layouts, making it suitable for cruising with guests or family.[5][9] Tankage figures vary across listings, but the Bahia 46 is generally presented as a serious liveaboard cruiser with decent fuel and water capacity for its class.[1][2][5]
In value terms, it remains attractive as an older cruising catamaran with proven space and basic offshore capability, especially if maintained well. Buyers should expect used-market variation in engine condition, systems updates, and refit quality, so survey results matter more than brochure impressions.[3][6][14]
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