44' Fountaine Pajot 2008

This Orana 44 named "RED" is ready to go cruising!

Located in Puerto Rico, which is an easy trip from the US mainland.

• No passport requirement to travel from US mainland.
• US dollar accepted & US Cell phone plans work great.
• Best of all...she is ready to cast off into the Caribbean waters!!!

Come take a look!

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 The Fountain Pajot Orana 44:

  RED is a 44’ catamaran with 4 spacious staterooms, each with ensuite lavatories housing dedicated showers. She is a wonderful sailing vessel drawing only 3’ 7” of water, making her both a fast and stable catamaran. Her polar diagram displays her heritage from Fountaine-Pajot with really impressive numbers. She acquires more than satisfactory speed while running at 10 knots, beam-reaching to broad-reaching at 10-12 knots and finally close-hauled to close-reach is an impressive at 6-8-9 knots (40-50-60 deg respectively). These speeds are in 20 knots of wind. On the water her performance reveals these speeds with winds down to 15-18 knots as well depending upon sea states and loading. She is light, fast and very manageable with her helm position giving great visibility and access to all lines. All four corners of the boat can be seen from the helm position, allowing for easy maneuvering and docking.  Under Power she achieves close to hull speed of 8.8 Knots at 3000 rpm and at 2800 rpm achieves 8 knots. 

Recent Upgrades:

• 8k Generator:  609.7 hours
• New Air Conditioning: 16,000 BTU Salon, 6000 BTU Master Cabin
• New Rain Man Water Maker
• New Xantrex Freedom XC Inverter/Charger
• New West Marine RIB 310 - 10'2" double floor Hypalon. 
• New Eno Stovetop
• New Dometic Fridge/Freezer CFX3
• New Isotemp Water Heater 
• AIS Installed 4/2023

Newest Improvements

2021-2023 Improvements

After acquiring RED in 2021, the new owners continued to build upon the previous upgrades by adding numerous additions and continued to maintain her in top notch condition. Today the hulls, inside and out, are in excellent condition, the engine bays and bilges are completely dry and super clean. The most recent haul-out was finished in June 2023 and included new shafts seals, new bellows, a new bottom-paint, and engine servicing. 

 The list of recent upgrades from 2021 to 2023 include:

September-October  2021

• New Trampoline 
• New Trampoline UV cover
• New Starter Motor Starboard Engine
• Xantrex Freedom XC inverter/Charger 2000 watt 80 amp
• Xantrex Battery Monitor

November-December 2021

• New Dinghy Davit blocks using Lewmar 72mm
• Webasto FCF 16,0000 BTU Salon Air Conditioner/Heater/Dehumidifier 
• Webasto FCF 6,000 BTU Master Stateroom Air Conditioner/Heater/Dehumidifier 

March 2022

• 5 NEW Mastervolt 160 ah AGM installed 3/2022

September-December 2022

• Rain Man Water Maker 37 gph
• New MANTUS anchor 68lbs.
• Helm Bimini Kit 
• New RIB by West Marine which is a Hypalon 10’2” 
• New 135% Genoa Headsail
• 8kw Generator installed  12/2022 at 500 hours

February-April 2023

• 15hp Yamaha Outboard New carburetor 2/2023
• AIS 700 4/2023

Other Upgrades/Spares

• Dometic Fridge/Freezer works on AC or DC.
• The Salon Table was removed and the Dometic fridge was placed as a coffee table. The table has been stored aboard and can be easily installed. This opened up the salon area giving a more spacious feel while provided an additional cooling appliance. 
• Isotherm Refrigerator
• Induction Stove which can sit atop the propane stove
• Isotemp Water Heater
• Film added on windows to reduce temperature in salon. Works great.  
• Spare electric head in port forepeak

June 2023 completed recent Haul-Out

• New Bottom paint
• New Prop Speed
• New shaft seals and bellows on both engines
• 1500 hour Engine Servicing

The immaculate care and constant upgrades have upkeep this yacht in excellent condition. RED is ready for a couple or family to jump in, get on and get going. 

Starboard Forward Cabin:

The current owners maintained the starboard hull as an owners hull with workshop in the forward cabin and each taking their own head and shower. All bed frames and mattresses are stored onboard to convert the starboard forward shop back into a 4th cabin if desired. In less than 1 hour you can convert her back to the original cabin from the now dedicated shop. 

The current owners have recorded in detail all upgrades, location of all wires and plumbing, location of valves and through-hulls and miscellaneous instructions for optimum performance.   

2020 Improvements

2020 Improvements

This yacht’s 2020 improvements by the shipyard's chief mechanic/builder made several major upgrades which separated this catamaran from the average yacht in its class. The original owner (2 back) was a Frenchman who sailed her annually for 6 weeks while visiting the Caribbean waters, as he lived in Europe. She was never placed in charter. When not in the water for the owners annual pilgrimage, she was otherwise dry-docked. The shipyard owner from 2019-2020 upgraded the yacht to a higher standard than the production catamaran level. All new Raymarine® electronics package, new VHF radio, new JVC® Bluetooth® stereo, wiring and speakers, new L.E.D. lighting in cabins, all new exterior closed-cell foam and Sunbrella® fabric, all new cushions and synthetic leather in the Salon furniture, all new toilets, hoses, clamps, valves and through-hulls, new Corian® countertops, new Mastervolt® batteries, new Victron Energy® charger, new anchor and galvanized chain, new bilge pumps, and new lazy jack.  

  The inside of the bilges in both hulls have been thoroughly cleaned, waxed, sealed and polished. All bilge pumps have been replaced and upgraded from 500gph to 900gph. The engine bays have been thoroughly cleaned, waxed, sealed and polished with bilge pumps replaced and upgraded from 500gph to 1100gph. 

Manufacturer Provided Description

ORANA 44 is intended to be a comfortable ocean-going vessel.Designed by the famous Joubert-Nivelt firm of architects, the ORANA 44 offers:Free on-deck movement, like her sisters.A very low center of gravity for maximum security, with opened access between the cockpit and saloon.A large sliding window for direct communication between the saloon and cockpit.A three-seat steering station combining all navigation controls, with excellent visibility over the roof.A sheltered sundeck behind the steering station, which includes two portable sunloungers with adjustable backs. Most importantly, great performances with 1200 ft² of sail, which in normal weather would allow extensive sailing under the wind, limiting use of motors.This version of the ORANA 44 is a 4-cabin: in the passageways are four bright, attractive cabins, each with attached lavatory and separate shower room.The wind, the finest energy

Cockpit

• Large cockpit on the same level with saloon
• Cockpit framed Bimini top with canvas awning
• Solarium behind helmsman seat with headrest and footrest
• 1 6-person bench seat around the table
• 1 cockpit table
• 1 3-person bench seat under the solarium
• 1 locker bench seat under the solarium
• 1 locker in cockpit bench seat
• 1 large locker in cockpit bench seat (location of 8k generator)
• 2 life raft areas
• Main lighting - watertight spotlight

Accommodations

Aft cabin

• Access through wooden door in passageway
• Double bed (1,60x2,00 m approx.) with side access (semi-island bed)
• Storage under bed with front access
• Shelves on each side of the bed
• Hanging closet with shelves
• Ventilation via 1 deck hatch + 1 porthole overlooking cockpit
• 1 non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Curtains on all openings
• Main lighting via LED spotlights and 2 bedside reading lights

Aft bathroom

• Access through wooden door
• Counter top with built-in washbasin and mirror
• Hot & cold fresh water with mixer faucet and built-in hand-held shower
• Shower with electric drainage pump
• Manual marine toilet New 2020
• Bathroom accessories (toilet tissue holder + towel rail)
• Ventilation by 1 deck hatch
• Lighting via 2 spotlights

Forward bathroom

• Access through wooden door
• Counter top with built-in washbasin and mirror
• Hot & cold fresh water with mixer faucet and built-in hand-held shower
• Shower with electrical drainage pump
• Manual marine toilet New 2020
• Storage bag leaning against door
• Bathroom accessories (toilet tissue holder + towel rail)
• Ventilation by 1 deck hatch
• Lighting via 2 spotlights

Forward cabin

• Access through wooden door in passageway
• Double bed (1,10/1,45x2m approx.) with side access (semi-island bed)
• Storage under bed with side access
• 1 hanging closet with shelves
• 1 shelf above bed
• Ventilation via 1 deck hatch, 1 escape hatch opening and 1 hull porthole
• 1 non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Curtains on all openings
• Main lighting via LED spotlights and 2 bedside reading lights

Galley

• Corian counter worktop NEW 2020
• 1 sink with draining board
• 1 vertically-accessed bin, bags removable from separate door
• Hot and cold pressurized water, mixer tap
• Pressurized sea water
• 1 stainless steel hob, 3 strong power gas burners with saucepan holders
• 1 stainless steel strong power gas oven
• Cold storage volume 190l
• Cold storage cooled by a 12V refrigeration system
• Bar including an independent space for garbage can, storage and drawer
• 1 upper storage locker, including 1 open locker
• 1 large storage locker under sink
• 1 drawer under oven
• 1 large storage locker port of entrance door
• Main lighting - LED spotlights
• Induction cooktop
• Dometic Fridge/Freezer using AC or DC power

Engines

• 2 x 40 hp sail drive engines approx. 1400 hours
• 2 x 2-blade propellers Prop Speed June 2023
• Saltwater filter
• Engine cooling by heat exchanger
• Complete engine panel and dual engines controls at helm station
• Hour meter
• New shaft seals and bellows June 2023
• 1500 hour Engine Servicing February 2023

Electronics

Power system

• 2 x 115A/12V engine alternators
• 1 x Xantrex Freedom XC Inverter/Charger 2000 watt 80 amp
• 1 x Xantrex Battery Charger
• 5 Mastervolt 160 ah AGM batteries of 800A/h

12V electrical distribution panel

• General 12V distribution panel at chart table protected by circuit breakers
• Voltmeter for onboard batteries
• Spare sockets for extra equipment

Electronics

• 1 VHF masthead antenna

Sails, Mast and Boom

Mast and boom

• Mast and boom in anodized aluminum
• Complete standing rigging
• Ball bearing mainsail luff cars
• 1 two-part tackle on mainsail halyard
• 1 topping lift
• 3 reef pennants
• 1 genoa halyard
• 1 spinnaker halyard
• Lazy-jack NEW 2020
• Clutches on halyards for genoa, spinnaker and topping lift
• Clutches on reef pennants at boom exit
• 2 flag halyards
• Navigation, running and mooring lights
• Deck lighting

Sails

• High quality full-batten mainsail and genoa
• Roller genoa furler
• Genoa with anti UV bands
• New 2022 Genoa Mack Sails 135%

Additional Information

https://www.sailmagazine.com/boats/boat-review-orana-44

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.