The Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 is a mid-size cruising catamaran designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by Fountaine Pajot in La Rochelle, France, from 2012. Over 130 hulls were launched across the Helia 44 and Helia 44 Evolution variants, making it one of FP's most successful models. The Helia is offered in a charter-focused Quatuor layout (four double cabins, four heads) and a Maestro owner's version with a private stateroom forward. Bright, airy interior volume, light displacement for fast passage speeds, and twin 40hp diesels made her a common choice for Caribbean and Mediterranean charter fleets as well as private bluewater cruising. The Helia 44 is a regular ARC, ARC Europe, ARC January, and ARC+ entry.
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What is the Helia 44's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Helia 44 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 23.93. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Helia 44's comfort ratio?
The Helia 44 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 12.27. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Helia 44 safe for offshore sailing?
The Helia 44 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 3.38. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Helia 44?
The theoretical hull speed of the Helia 44 is 8.68 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Helia 44 weigh?
The Helia 44 has a displacement of 23,810 and a length overall (LOA) of 43.64.
Who designed the Helia 44?
The Helia 44 was designed by Berret-Racoupeau, first built in 2012.