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The Big Easy

Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 cruising catamaran for sale — a proven bluewater cat sailed from Turkey to the Balearics. Extensively upgraded, Mediterranean-tested, and ready for her next ocean crossing. Lying in Spain, €265,000 ex VAT.

Builder Fountaine Pajot
Model Belize 43
Year 2002
Location Balearics, Spain
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EUR265,000
Ex VAT, lying Balearics, Spain. Viewings by appointment. Serious inquiries only. The boat can be delivered to any Mediterranean port by arrangement.

The Story

A bluewater catamaran — ready to cross oceans

I brought The Big Easy from Turkey to the Balearics — a proper Mediterranean crossing that proved what this boat is made of. Two seasons with the family followed: island-hopping, anchoring in crystal-clear coves, running the orange spinnaker across open water with grins that lasted for hours.

She's been continuously upgraded and meticulously maintained. New batteries, new spinnaker, new autopilot, watermaker, Webasto heating, Victron energy management — the list goes on. This isn't a project boat. Everything works, and works well.

The sale is reluctant. My Atlantic crossing plans are still three years out, and life has changed direction in the meantime. The next owner gets a turnkey catamaran with a proven track record, ready to sail tomorrow.

"Two seasons of family memories, a boat in very good shape, and an Atlantic dream waiting for someone ready to go."
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Proven passage-maker — sailed Turkey to Balearics, bluewater capable
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Extensively upgraded — Victron, watermaker, 600W solar, Webasto, new sails
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Everything works — no deferred maintenance, full engine service done
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Atlantic-ready — turnkey for whoever's timeline is shorter than mine

Full Tour

Walk aboard

What you'll see Complete tour of the boat — deck, cockpit, saloon, cabins, heads, engine room, and all the recent upgrades
Duration 13 minutes 54 seconds
Quality Full HD 1080p

Specifications

Belize 43 specifications

13.00m
Length Overall (42'8")
7.00m
Beam (23')
8.1t
Displacement
19.0m
Mast Height
4
Double Cabins
2
Heads (1 electric, 1 manual)
111m²
Sail Area
2002
Year Built
67m²
Mainsail
44m²
Genoa
3,600/3,800
Engine Hours (P/S)
Joubert
Naval Architect

Equipment & Condition

Equipment & upgrades

Sailing & Deck

  • New asymmetric spinnaker
  • New autopilot
  • Furling mainsail & genoa
  • Electric windlass
  • Full engine service completed
  • 1-year-old dinghy (double aluminium bottom)
  • 15 HP Suzuki outboard
  • Teak gangway
  • Safety equipment (full complement)
  • New winch handles & fittings throughout

Energy & Electronics

  • 600W solar panels
  • 3× new 180Ah 12V batteries
  • Victron energy management & inverter
  • 12V watermaker (low energy consumption)
  • Portable generator
  • Upgraded lighting throughout
  • Chartplotter / GPS
  • VHF radio
  • Depth / speed / wind instruments

Comfort & Living

  • 1-year-old Webasto heating
  • Full cockpit enclosure
  • New window shades
  • Recent upholstery
  • New outdoor cushions
  • 1 electric toilet, 1 manual
  • Refrigerator & freezer
  • Gas stove with oven
  • Hot water system
  • Many more new items throughout
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Condition Summary

The Big Easy is in very good shape, with everything working nicely. Extensive recent upgrades include: new batteries, new autopilot, new asymmetric spinnaker, Victron energy management, 600W solar, Webasto heating, watermaker, full engine service, new dinghy, recent upholstery, new cockpit enclosure, new window shades, and numerous smaller items refreshed throughout. This is a boat that has been invested in, not neglected. Full maintenance log available on request.

Provenance

Her story

2002
Built by Fountaine Pajot in La Rochelle, France. Belize 43 — designed by Joubert & Nivelt, one of approximately 174 hulls launched. Their flagship cruising catamaran of the era.
Current Ownership
Sailed from Turkey to the Balearic Islands. Two seasons of family cruising across the Mediterranean with extensive upgrades along the way — new energy systems, new sails, new comfort items. The boat has been treated as a home, not a weekend toy.
Now
Lying in the Balearics, Spain. Reluctantly offered for sale — the owner's Atlantic crossing plans are three years out, and the timing no longer aligns. She's ready for someone who can go now.
2,800+
Nautical Miles
6
Countries Sailed
47
Ports of Call
1
Owner

Get in Touch

Ready to come aboard?

The Big Easy is lying in the Balearics, Spain and available for viewing by appointment. No brokers, no middlemen — you're talking directly to the owner. Surveys and sea trials can be arranged for serious buyers.

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or email bigeasy@floriankrueger.com