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Helia 44

Catamaran, twin keels · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · 2012–2018

A Berret-Racoupeau designed catamaran featuring a rotating spar and shallow draft, offered in Maestro or Quatuor layouts

Designed by Berret-Racoupeau, built by Fountaine-Pajot.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
14.6
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
2012–2018
Units built
259
Designer
Berret - Racoupeau, Berret-Racoupeau
Builder
Fountaine-Pajot, Fountaine Pajot

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