Helia 44 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Berret Racoupeau·2012 – 2018·~259 hulls·Fountaine-Pajot
Helia 44 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
43.63' · 13.3 m
Displ.
23,810 lbs · 10,800 kg
First year
2012

The Fountaine Pajot Hélia 44, introduced in late 2012, marked a transformative era for the French shipyard, bridging the gap between traditional catamaran design and the modern "loftstyle" living that now dominates the multihull market. Designed by BerretRacoupeau, the Hélia 44 was tasked with replacing the Orana 44, a popular but aging model. Named after the Greek word for sun, the yacht was engineered to maximize natural light and airflow, reflecting Fountaine Pajot's strategic shift toward highvolume cruising vessels that do not sacrifice the sailing pedigree established by JeanFrançois Fountaine. Since its debut, the model has become a staple of the global charter industry and a favored choice for bluewater circumnavigators, eventually spawning the refined "Evolution" variant in 2016 before being succeeded by the Elba 45.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 479,000
Ask, not sold · 43 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
43
43 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
13
United States (38.1%) · New Zealand (9.5%) · US Virgin Islands (9.5%)

Recent Listings

39 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Helia 44 listings span 13 countries. United States leads with 16 listings (38.1%), followed by New Zealand and US Virgin Islands.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

42 listings · 13 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 488,500161638.1%
New Zealand$ 472,827449.5%
US Virgin Islands$ 499,000449.5%
Puerto Rico$ 450,000337.1%
British Virgin Islands$ 439,000337.1%
Aruba$ 625,000224.8%
Belize$ 370,592224.8%
Greece$ 442,015224.8%
Mexico$ 380,000224.8%
Bahamas$ 540,000112.4%
Canada$ 541,214112.4%
Malaysia$ 445,000112.4%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Lagoon 44044.65'$ 350,00016881
Robertson and Caine 4442.58'$ 389,67111259
Fountaine Pajot Helia 4443.5'$ 459,4638327
Bali Catamarans 4.444.23'$ 699,0008254
Hunter 44$ 125,7504611
Fountaine Pajot 44You are here$ 479,0004343
PDQ 4444'$ 651,3902614
Bavaria Yachts 4445.7'$ 132,0002110
Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC44.58'$ 129,000206
Bavaria Yachts 44 Cruiser45.7'$ 111,407198
Hylas 4444.17'$ 99,000124

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Helia 44 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Helia 44 over the past 12 months is $479,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Helia 44 sailboats are for sale?+
43 Helia 44 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 43 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Helia 44 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Helia 44 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Helia 44 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Helia 44 listings over the past 12 months are United States (38.1%), New Zealand (9.5%), US Virgin Islands (9.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Helia 44?+
Comparable models include Lagoon 440, Robertson and Caine 44, Fountaine Pajot Helia 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.