2024 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 For Sale

2024 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 for Sale: Versatile Catamaran in Annapolis, Maryland

Sol y Viento is one of the cleanest and most thoroughly equipped Elba 45s I have seen. Her exceptional presentation, recent maintenance and thoughtful cruising upgrades make her a standout example of the model.

Her current owners purchased Sol y Viento new and have lived aboard full time since taking delivery. That level of familiarity and day-to-day use is reflected in how the boat has been maintained, with systems kept in regular operation and maintenance consistently addressed rather than deferred.

Configured in the desirable Maestro owner’s layout and Comfort Package, she has been set up with long-term cruising in mind, with a strong emphasis on comfort, autonomy and ease of operation. The result is a very well-rounded cruising catamaran that combines the space and livability the Elba 45 is known for with a particularly comprehensive equipment package.

KEY FEATURES

• Original-owner boat, lived aboard full time and maintained continuously
• Maestro three-cabin owner’s layout with Comfort Package
• In-boom mainsail furling
• 1,650 Ah Victron lithium battery bank
• 2,000 watts of solar
• Watermaker
• Air conditioning
• Diesel heating
• Washer/dryer
• Electric swim platform
• OC Tender 350
• New hardtop helm cover and matching enclosure scheduled for installation upon arrival
• See below for additional equipment and details…

SAILS, RIG & DECK GEAR

• Mainfurl in-boom mainsail furling system
• Profurl genoa furler
• Oxley Levante downwind sail
• Bowsprit and gear for gennaker
• 3x Lewmar winches at the helm station, two of which are electric
• 2x aft winches for spinnaker/downwind sail handling (Starboard winch is additional and not standard)
• Upgraded 10 mm Dyneema mainsail halyard
• Additional genoa sheet stoppers
• Helm wheel lock
• Bow seats
• Outdoor foredeck cushions
• Additional forward grab rails
• Two rail-mounted rod holders

GALLEY & REFRIGERATION

• Gas oven: Airlux
• 3 burner gas hob: Airlux
• Microwave: Toshiba
• galley refrigerator: Isotherm, two-drawer 190-liter
• Freezer: Isotherm, 90-liter
• cockpit refrigerator: Vitrifrigo, 75-liter
• Integrated gas plancha: Eno
• Spice rack
• In floor storage lockers

SALOON & COMFORT ACCOMMODATIONS

• Maestro three-cabin owner’s layout
• Comfort Package
• Three electric heads with selectable freshwater or saltwater flushing
• Slatted bed bases in all three cabins
• Saloon table converts to an additional berth
• Combination safe in the owner’s closet
• Synthetic teak flooring in the owner’s shower
• Air-conditioning: 56,000 BTU
• Diesel heating system: Webasto
• Washer/dryer combo: Splendide
• Two smart flatscreen televisions, saloon and owner’s cabin
• Fusion Bluetooth audio package
• Cabin curtains
• Interior courtesy LED lighting

MECHANICAL & WATER SYSTEMS

• 2x Nanni N4.65 diesel engines, 59 hp each
• Approximately 1,200 engine hours
• Sail drives
• Propellers: Flexofold, Three-blade
• Racor fuel filtration system on each engine
• Watermaker: Seawater Pro, rated at 40 gal/H
• Two freshwater pumps for redundant service
• Freshwater and saltwater washdown in the anchor locker
• Hot and cold aft deck shower
• Miscellaneous spare parts including anodes, belts and filters

ELECTRICAL

• Generator: 12 kW Phasor
• House batteries: 1,650 Ah Victron
• Solar: SunPower, 5x 400 watts = 2,000 watts total w/ stainless steel mounting structure
• Five Victron MPPT solar charge controllers
• Inverters: Victron inverter system with two 5,000-watt inverters
• Galvanic isolator
• 110V outlets some with USB
• Waterproof 12V outlet at the helm

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

• Garmin 3 Smart Cruising package
• Helm chartplotter: Garmin 12″
• Nav station chartplotter: Garmin 10″
• Autopilot: Garmin
• Multifunction displays: 2x Garmin GMI 20
• AIS
• VHF w/ additional helm handset
• Garmin GRID remote controller at the helm
• Starlink
• SmartLink camera and sensors
• Forward-scan sonar: Garmin Panoptix
• Cameras integrated with the Garmin system
• Iridium GO! system with external antenna

EXTERIOR & CRUISING DETAILS

• Electric swim platform
• New hardtop helm cover currently on order and scheduled for installation upon arrival
• New matching helm enclosure to be installed with the hardtop
• Flexi-teak flooring in the cockpit
• Protective strips/bumpers on both sugar scoops
• Rub rail from bow to stern
• Exterior sunscreens for saloon windows
• Aft Textilene transom sunscreen
• Cockpit courtesy lighting

GROUND TACKLE & MOORING

• Primary anchor: Mantus 85 lb
• 200 feet of 3/8-inch chain w/ 150 feet of rode
• backup anchor: 65 lb
• Anchor windlass: Quick 1,500 watt electric
• Chain counter at the helm w/ Windlass control
• Remote windlass controller at the anchor locker
• Additional bow cleats for mooring
• Additional cleats on the sugar scoops

TENDER

• 2023 OC Tender 350
• 20 hp Tohatsu outboard

SAFETY & MISCELLANEOUS

• Life raft
• 4x inflatable life jackets
• 2x personal locator beacons
• ACR SOLAS Watch
• EPIRB
• 3x fire extinguishers
• 2x carbon monoxide detectors
• Signal Mate Restricted Visibility Controller for automated synchronized horn and anchor-light signaling
• Emergency signal equipment
• Automatic bilge pump switches

RECENT MAINTENANCE & UPDATES

• 1,000-hour engine service completed at Just Catamarans in December 2025
• Bottom painted during the week of August 24, 2026 at Safe Harbor Zahniser’s in Solomons, Maryland
• PropSpeed applied August 2026
• New hardtop and helm enclosure scheduled for installation upon arrival
• Sol y Viento was showcased at the 2024 Miami Boat Show

Sol y Viento stands out for her cleanliness, comprehensive cruising equipment and practical upgrades. With major cruising systems already aboard and recent maintenance completed, she represents a particularly well-prepared example of the Elba 45 Maestro.

Specifications - 2024 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45

• Builder: Fountaine Pajot
• Model: Elba 45
• Year: 2024
• Location: Annapolis, Maryland
• Length: 45 feet
• Beam: 24 feet
• Displacement: 30,865 lbs
• Engine: 2 x Nanni Diesel N6.405, 59 HP each
• Generator: Phasor, 385 hours
• Accommodations: 3 cabins, 3 heads

Power and Performance:

• Engine Hours: Port - 1299, Starboard - 1292
• Fuel Type: Diesel

Additional Features:

• Spacious salon with panoramic views
• Well-equipped galley for onboard dining
• Multiple outdoor living spaces for relaxation