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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.  ElectronicsRAYMARINE Pathfinder RL70C x 2 Radar and chartplotter , One at helm and one at chart tableRAYMARINE ST 600 autopilot with remote Navtex 6 unit for weather info screen looks poor Standard Horizon Ships VHF set with DSCRaymarine Speed and depth logKenwood Stereo with speakersElectrical Equipment:Three 4 D Lifeline AGM batteriesXantrex Freedom 20 Heart Interface Inverter12v/115v 2 KWShore power cord 30A2 Solar panels 400 Watts Xantrex Link 2000 Regulator Blue Sky Solar Boost 2000E Charge regulatorKohler 19KW silent generator 2023Goiot 12 v Windlass AC system not functional12 v Power winch Lewmar 44 ST on deck for Mainsail etc12 v Spot.light on bowAnchoring equipment : 12 v Windlass with 100m 10 mm chain Stainless steel delta type anchor 20 kg plus secondary Fortress anchor with rope and chainMooring lines and 7 fenders8 Lewmar 44 ST winches One on Mainsheet, 4 sail controls2 on mast halyards , One power winch .Canvas Bimini top on frame Cockpit cushionsSailcoverGalley: Toaster, Microwave, 3 burner SS range Propane cylinder 12 kg in vented locker shut of valves below sinkLarge fridge and freezer in separate compartmentsPots and pans and utensils crockery etc U shaped galley with good worktop spaceWashing machine in owners suite Eumenia brandFive 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 gear5 fire extinguishersUniden handheld VHFCobra Walkie talkieDisclaimer 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.