Bahia 46
Description
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 DetailsMake / Model / Year: Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 (2004)
Name: Nikita I
Flag / Registry: Panamanian, Colón
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
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
Hull freshly painted with antifouling in 2025
General maintenance ongoing on decks and accommodation
Minor keel damage (port hull) repaired after April 2025 incident
Electronics package due for replacement with new equipment
Recommended: complete port engine repair, finalize accommodation maintenance