Saya - unknown FOR SALE

Ready to embrace a life of effortless, comfortable cruising?

Introducing Saya, a 2009 Fountaine Pajot Orana 44 sailing catamaran.

Independent 2022 survey available for serious purchasers.

Saya is the coveted Owners Version (Maestro) multihull from the respected French yard Fountaine Pajot, penned by the renowned Joubert-Nivelt design team. Step aboard and the flowing lines are immediately apparent: from the broad aft steps to the sleek forward portlights and the beautifully rounded cabinetry, every curve is shaped for grace and safety, so there’s no sharp edge to find your hip underway. It’s the kind of thoughtful craftsmanship that makes you wonder why more builders don’t follow suit, a quiet testament to the build quality behind this bluewater cruiser. Though a production cruising yacht, it carries the refinement and care of a luxury liveaboard, blending performance cruising poise with offshore confidence—an elegant, seaworthy catamaran made for those who prize comfort, style, and the freedom to roam.

About

Saya is the sought‑after Owners Version (Maestro) catamaran from the esteemed French yard Fountaine Pajot and the renowned design studio of Joubert Nivelt, and the first impression is pure sculpture in motion: soft, generous curves from the aft steps to the forward portlights and throughout the cabinetry mean you glide around the boat without catching a hip or elbow underway. It may be a production build, yet the care and craft are palpable everywhere, the kind of thoughtful refinement that turns passage‑making into pleasure.

Starboard, a welcoming double lounging area becomes your shaded reading nook for two, while the expansive cockpit easily hosts the whole anchorage for sundowners. The elevated semi‑flybridge helm seats two—comfortably three—and keeps the helmsman in easy conversation with the party below. All running rigging except the halyards is led to the helm for confident single‑handed sailing, with generous space to starboard for a crew member to work the winches. Sightlines from the wheel are excellent, inspiring instant confidence.

The transition from cockpit to saloon is perfectly flush—no steps, no snags—concealing a covered drainage well that catches sea spray and mop water. Wide double doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, and the starboard galley is ideally positioned for effortless prep and serving while staying in the heart of the social flow. Ventilation above the sink is thoughtfully set far enough forward to avoid disturbing the stovetop flame—thank you, Joubert Nivelt—supplemented by air through two forward portlights and corner fans. Abundant countertop area, smart serving zones, and deep storage make this efficient U‑shaped kitchen a genuine seagoing workspace.

In the owners’ suite, an island berth with two individual reading lights means you can make the bed without crawling, and read without waking your partner. The head features a separate shower to keep everything dry, and forward there’s a superbly organized storage area or workshop for spares and tinkering. Guest cabins benefit from semi‑island beds—rare on many forty‑four‑footers—offering easy access on one side, and their heads also enjoy separate showers. Throughout the sleeping quarters you’ll find a wealth of cubbies for shoes, clothing, books, or simply a safe spot to keep reading glasses within easy reach.

On deck, the saloon windows are tapered so your stride remains surefooted when you move forward quickly to snatch a line or take a mooring. A generous windlass locker makes anchoring serviceable and safe, while the broad trampoline becomes your private observatory for stargazing. The robust coachroof carries the solar array and gives easy, safe access to the mainsail when needed.

And yes—there’s a washing machine aboard. If you’ve ever stood over a bucket offshore, this is true luxury you’ll appreciate on day one.

Saya awaits you in tropical Grenada in the Southern Caribbean, exactly where a dream cruise should begin. With direct flights from major cities and the caress of steady trade winds year‑round, getting here is simple, and settling in is sublime. The broker has personally sailed this boat and stands ready to answer any questions about the yacht or cruising the Caribbean.

Overview

Under sail, Saya is thoroughly equipped: the mainsail features two‑line reefing, six full battens, and three reef points; a powerful genoa pairs with an asymmetric for reaching, and the headsail runs on a Facnor LS200 genoa furler for effortless handling. Winch power is right where you want it, with two Harken 48 two‑speed self‑tailers on the coachroof—one electric and one manual—complemented by a Harken 46 manual two‑speed self‑tailer on the coachroof and a Harken 44 electric two‑speed self‑tailer in the cockpit.

Ground tackle is confidence‑inspiring: a Lofrans Cayman 12 V, 1,000 W windlass works a 3/8‑inch (10 mm) chain gypsy and rope drum, with a primary 25 kg Delta on 75 m of 10 mm chain. A secondary setup provides a Vetus with 7 m of 10 mm chain and 70 m of three‑strand rode, and there’s a third 20 kg Delta carried as reserve (without chain or rode). Steering is precise via a console‑mounted stainless‑steel wheel linked to the rudders with Dyneema, backed by two autopilots—one Furuno hydraulic system and a Raymarine linear‑drive backup—for resilient redundancy on passage.

Attention to safety continues below the waterline: the main bilge is protected by two SPX Flow 1,250 gph 12 V units with air‑pressure sensors, while the engine rooms are served by 500 gph electric units with air‑pressure sensors. Fresh water capacity totals 530 liters in two polyethylene tanks, supported by a 12 V Shenker 60 ph watermaker and an Isotemp 40‑liter hot‑water heater. Blackwater systems include a Jabsco manual‑flush head forward to port, electric‑flush heads aft and to starboard, and a 40‑liter Polyform holding tank. Grey water is discharged directly overboard, with a Rule 750 gph 12 V pump handling the shower drain.

Electrical systems are robust and cruising‑ready. The 12 V DC side carries a house bank of eight Trojan T105‑6W batteries, solar input from two 160 W Victron Energy panels regulated by 75/50 MPPT controllers, twin 110‑amp alternators—one on each engine—and two Mastervolt 12‑70‑30 battery chargers. For 220 V AC, there’s a 220‑volt shore‑power connection and a Mastervolt 12/2000 W inverter. Cold‑storage is generous with an Isotherm freezer and a separate chest‑style refrigerator to balance efficiency and capacity.

Navigation and safety electronics are comprehensive: a Furuno GP‑32 GPS/WAAS navigator anchors the position‑keeping suite, complemented by a Furuno NavNet 3D 14 display with charts, AIS and radar, a Raymarine P70 autopilot control, Furuno FI‑50 multifunction and wind instrument displays, and twin Volvo Penta engine panels with tachometers and hour meters alongside Volvo Penta twin engine control levers. At the helm you’ll also find a Plastimo Contest 130 magnetic compass with bubble in bowl, a Naviform RT‑500 SC VHF radio for clear communications, a Pioneer stereo for entertainment, a 12 V panel with eighteen breakers, a Mastervolt inverter remote panel, and a Xantrex LinkLite battery monitor. Safety equipment includes an Ocean Signal E100G EPIRB (battery expiry 11/2024), five Spinlock auto‑inflate deck vests with lights and hoods, two Plastimo Storm 2 units, 100 N foam‑filled collar lifejackets, four safety harnesses with tethers, a Danbuoy man‑overboard marker, flares, fire extinguishers, a smoke detector, and a propane gas detector. Rounding out the cruising package, the tender is a Highfield cl10 aluminum RIB powered by a Nissan 18 hp outboard and managed with sturdy davits for easy launching and retrieval.