S/V Rainbow Rider is a St John, Virgin Islands (US) based 2002 Fountaine Pajot 46 Bahia For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Rainbow Rider is a popular Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46, offering a perfect balance of performance, comfort, and reliability for extended cruising or liveaboard adventures. With a spacious layout, excellent sailing capabilities, and recent upgrades, she is ready to set sail!
Whether you’re planning island-hopping excursions or bluewater crossings, Rainbow Rider is a fantastic choice for sailors seeking a well-equipped and well-loved cruising catamaran.
Available for co brokerage.
The spacious saloon and versatile galley up location make the Bahia 46 one of the best designs Fountaine Pajot produced. With easy access to the cockpit, this vessel can be comfortably sailed single handed with all lines coming back to the helm station. The Bahia 46 is well known for its sail ability, hydrodynamic performance and slip stream design. She is perfect as a blue water cruiser or even as a live aboard, providing stability and volume where needed most.
Key Features & Recent Upgrades:
- Bottom Paint (Jan 2025)
- Gelcoat Touch-ups (2025) – Keeping the exterior in top shape
- New Forestay (Being Installed)
- Main Sail (2021)
- SD60 Saildrives (2023)
- New Autopilot Arm (2023)
Specifications
| Name | S/V Rainbow Rider |
| Make | Fountaine Pajot |
| Model | 46 Bahia |
| Year | 2002 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| Builder | Fountaine Pajot |
| Designer | Joubert-Nivelt |
| Cabins | 4 |
| Heads | 4 |
| Galley | Up |
Dimensions
| Loa | 46' 0" (14.0 m.) |
| Lwl | 44' 0" (13.7 m.) |
| Beam | (max): 24' 0" (7.35 m.) |
| Headroom | 6 ft 7 in (2 m) to 6 ft 2 in |
| Draft | 4' 3" (1.30 m.) |
| Mast Height | 66' 6" (20.3 m.) |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 359.61 liters |
| Water Tanks | 794.94 liters |
| Holding Tanks | 151.42 |
Performance
| Engines | 2 x 40HP Yanmar 3JH3E 2009 |
| Engine Hours | 3000 / 3000 |
| Displacement | (light): 19,000 lbs. (9,652 kgs.) dry |
| Speed | Cruising 7 knots; Max speed 9 knots |
| Sails | Full battened mainsail 2021 Furling North genoa |
Layout Diagram
Inventory
Engines:
- Make/Model: Yanmar Diesel 3JH3E
- Power: 40 HP each (2 engines)
- Sail Drive: SD60
- Engine Hours: Approx. 3000 hours
- Cruising Speed: 7 knots @ 2500 RPM
- Maximum Speed: 8 knots @ 3500 RPM
Tankage:
- Fuel: 106 gallons (1 aluminum tank)
- Water: 227 gallons (2 aluminum tanks)
- Holding: 11 gallons (4 tanks)
Cabins:
- Sleeping cabins in each hull, arranged as mirror images
- Forward Cabins:
- Small forepeak single berth
- Double berth (fore and aft layout)
- Ensuite head and shower
- Passageways:
- Single berth (inboard side)
- Hanging locker (outboard side)
- Aft Cabins:
- Double berth (athwartships layout)
- Ensuite head
Salon:
- Semi-circular settee with triangular dining table
- Navigation station aft of dining area
Galley:
- U-shaped design
- Features:
- Double stainless-steel sinks
- Built-in dish drainer
- Large top-opening refrigerator/freezer
- Eno 3-burner propane stove with oven and broiler
Anchoring System:
- 55lb Delta primary anchor with 150ft chain
- 35lb Delta secondary anchor with chain
Features:
- Dinghy davits
- Bimini top
- Dodger/sprayhood
- Swim boarding ladder
- Life jackets
- Cockpit table
Electronics & Navigation:
- Raymarine ST7002 Autopilot with new control arm (2023)
- Garmin 126 GPS
- Raytheon 420 Chart Plotter
- Raymarine ST60 Depth Sounder, Speed & Logs
- Raytheon ST60 Wind Speed & Direction Indicator
Power Sources:
- (3) AGM 4D & 8D house batteries
- (2) Optima engine batteries
- 220V AC and 12V DC power
Additional Equipment:
- 700W Chicago inverter
- Xantrax 40A battery charger (2008)
- Honda Generator
Sails & Rigging:
- Rig Type: Sloop with deck-stepped Z-Spar mast
- Sails:
- Full-battened mainsail (2021)
- Furling North genoa
- Winches:
- Electric winch for halyard
- Multiple Lewmar self-tailing winches
- Forstay: New (2025)
Mechanical Equipment:
- Bilge Pumps: (4) Whale electric, (1) manual
- Steering: Solimar manual steering wheel
- Safety Features:
- Propane shut-off valve
- Fire extinguishers
Mechanical Disclaimer
- Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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.
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