The Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 stands as a pivotal milestone in the evolution of cruising catamarans, representing the bridge between the performance-oriented multihulls of the early 1990s and the voluminous "living platform" designs of the modern era. Launched in 1997 and produced until approximately 2007, the Bahia 46 was designed by the esteemed naval architecture firm Joubert-Nivelt, with interior styling by Olivier Flahault. It followed the success of the Venezia 42 and was eventually succeeded by the Salina 48. During its decade-long production run, it became one of the most recognizable silhouettes in blue-water anchorages, favored by both private circumnavigators and high-end charter fleets for its balance of aesthetic elegance and sea-kindly manners.
Bahia 46 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Bahia
- Model
- 46
- Builder
- Fountaine-Pajot
- Designer
- Joubert - Nivelt
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1997 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 1 | $249,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $206,784 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser | 46.58' | $182,544 | 266 | 113 |
| Bavaria Cruiser 46 | 46.82' | $421,877 | 52 | 36 |
| Robertson and Caine 46 | 46.32' | $391,303 | 50 | 24 |
| Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 | 38.05' | $152,513 | 18 | 8 |
| Voyage Yachts 480 | 49.54' | $425,000 | 16 | 15 |
| Bavaria Yachts C46 | 47.57' | $630,072 | 11 | 5 |
| Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 | 42.33' | $169,000 | 11 | 4 |
| Lagoon 470 | 47.57' | $394,531 | 5 | 0 |
| Dolphin 460 | 45.75' | $350,000 | 5 | 2 |
| Wharram 46 | 46' | $119,774 | 4 | 2 |
| Fountaine Pajot 46 | $217,728 | 3 | 2 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $195,840 | 1 | 1 |
| Martinique | $217,728 | 1 | 1 |
| US Virgin Islands | $249,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Bahia 46 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Bahia 46 over the past 12 months is $217,728. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Bahia 46 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 3 Bahia 46 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Bahia 46 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Bahia 46 has decreased by 5.03% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Bahia 46?
- Dominican Republic currently has the lowest median asking price at $195,840, while US Virgin Islands is the most expensive at $249,000 — a 27% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Bahia 46?
- Comparable models include the Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser, Bavaria Cruiser 46, Robertson and Caine 46. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.