Fountaine Pajot Marquises 56 1997

Pre-owned

Aquavit is a beautifully maintained vintage sailing boat that masterfully combines performance, comfort, and safety. Available through Vallarta Yacht Sales in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, she is a high-performance sailboat designed for bluewater cruising, offering a spacious and luxurious onboard experience. 

• Superior Sailing & Engineering: Built with a seamless hull and deck construction, watertight bulkheads, and mini keels, she ensures maximum durability and safety. As a high-performance catamaran, Aquavit’s balanced hull design and spade rudders provide smooth, efficient sailing in all conditions.
• Spacious & Elegant Accommodations: The owner’s version layout features an expansive master suite, three additional guest staterooms, and a well-appointed saloon with a helm and wet bar. Her galley is positioned midship for easy access, making her a true luxury sailing yacht for extended cruising.
• Exceptional Comfort & Ventilation: Equipped with a 36,000 BTU reverse-cycle air conditioning system, multiple deck hatches, and large portholes, Aquavit offers a bright and airy interior, perfect for tropical cruising and long-term living aboard.

The Fountaine Pajot Marquises 56 is a rare opportunity to own a world-class catamaran with an impeccable pedigree. Contact Vallarta Yacht Sales through YachtWay to discover this luxury sailing yacht for sale in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Galley

• Propane stove top + oven
• Above-stove microwave + single induction cooktop
• Pots, pans, glasses, mugs, dishes, and silverware

Electronics and Navigation Equipment

• Windows-based industrial 12V computer running OpenCPN paired with dual 21.5" touchscreens
• Signal K server, NMEA 2000 bus, Victron system, and custom monitoring systems
• World chart package and a separate subscription for Mexico charts
• Simrad HALO20+ with dual-range feeds
• Simrad NAC-3 navigation computer
• Simrad OP12, AP44, and WR10 + BT-1 (handheld wireless) autopilot controllers
• Simrad Precision-9 compass
• Simrad NAC-3 rudder feedback
• Two (2) Simrad IS42 MFDs
• Two (2) B&G Triton MFDs (outside helm)
• Garmin GPS19x
• Airmar DT800 depth transducer
• Maretron WSO100 ultrasonic wind transducer
• AMEC Widelink B600 AIS transponder
• Onboard wireless network with possible Starlink activation
• DSC-enabled Standard Horizon GX2000 VHF radio

Electrical System

• 15.5 kWh LiFePO4 battery bank made up of 20 CALB L173F230B prismatic cells (arranged in a 4S5P configuration)
• Triple Victron Phoenix Compact 1600W inverters 240 VAC
• Twelve (12) Lensun 100W semi-flexible solar panels
• Northern Lights 12kW generator
• Amptech S125SE high output alternators (currently lacking charge controller)

*Designed as a self-sufficient offshore cruiser, this setup does not include a shore power connection.

Mechanical and Engine Detail

• Twin Yanmar turbo-charged 4LH-DTE, rated at 170 HP each
• Turbos replaced in 2017, have less than 200 hours of use
• Direct-drive via ZF Marine V-drive transmissions (ZF63IV) with a 2:1 ratio
• New 316 stainless mixer elbows
• Overhauled exhaust system
• Stainless mufflers pressure tested, epoxy coated inside, and polished
• 24" MaxProp feathering propellers (83mm Classic)
• All anodes have been replaced with aluminum (shaft, prop, strut), and the 40mm stainless shafts feature PSS dripless seals
• Brand new Torqeedo Travel 1103C electric outboard motor

*A comprehensive parts inventory is maintained to support all standard maintenance for at least 10 years and to address various unexpected scenarios.

Contact Vallarta Yacht Sales through YachtWay to discover this luxury sailing yacht for sale in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

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.