Engine
Volvo Penta D2-55E
Total Power
110hp
Engine Hours
2770
Class
Catamaran sailboats
Length
12.98m
Year
2009
Model
prometa banana 43
Capacity
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Boat Details
Description
Location - Whangarei, New Zealand
2009 Prometa Banana 43 – L’Argo
L’Argo is a 2009 Prometa Banana 43, a robust aluminium blue-water cruising catamaran designed for serious offshore passagemaking and long-range, self-sufficient exploration. French-built and measuring 12.98 metres with a generous 6.5 metre beam, she offers an exceptional balance of strength, space and comfort rarely found in this class.
Constructed in aluminium, L’Argo delivers outstanding durability and confidence at sea, making her ideally suited to demanding ocean conditions. This sought-after construction, combined with a practical and well-proven design, ensures both safety and longevity for extended cruising.
Powered by twin Volvo Penta D2-55 engines with feathering propellers, she offers efficient and reliable propulsion. Under sail, she benefits from new standing rigging (2025), a well-maintained sail wardrobe and a new gennaker for enhanced light-wind performance. Navigation is supported by a modern B&G and Simrad electronics suite, complemented by Starlink connectivity.
Her onboard systems are designed for complete independence. A comprehensive Victron Energy lithium setup, substantial solar array and backup generator provide reliable energy for extended time off-grid. The vessel is fully modernised for liveaboard comfort, featuring induction cooking, watermaker and upgraded domestic systems throughout.
Below deck, L’Argo offers a practical and comfortable layout with a dedicated owner’s hull to port and guest accommodation to starboard, alongside a bright saloon, spacious cockpit and well-equipped galley designed for life at sea.
Well maintained and extensively upgraded, L’Argo represents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven aluminium cruising catamaran that is turn-key and ready for immediate offshore adventure.
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Inventory
Vessel Name – L'Argo
Make – Prometa
Model – Banana 43
Year – 2009
Length – 12.98m / 42.59ft
Beam – 6.50m / 21.33ft
Draft – 1.40m / 4.59ft
Air Height – 19.10m / 62.66ft
Displacement – 13,000 Kg
Fuel Capacity – 800 L - 2 aluminum hull tanks
Water Capacity – 600 L - 2 aluminum tanks, epoxy-lined 2025
Hull Material – Aluminium
Deck Material – Aluminium
Keel Type – Mini keels and spade rudders - beachable
Designer – Marc Fazilleau
Builder – Prometa Boat Building Systems
HIN – FR-PBS43002-F909
Place of Registration – United Kingdom
Registration Number – SSR199338
Registration Expiry – 20th October 2029
Number of Helms & Position – 1 - Port side, sports helm
Tax Status & Paid Where – Taxes Paid, New Zealand
Lying – Whangarei, New Zealand
Last Antifouling – 19th June 2025 - Carboline Seabarrier Black / Propspeed
Engines
Number of Engines – 2
Engine Make – Volvo Penta
Engine Model – D2-55E
Horsepower – 55 Hp
Engine Year/s – 2008
1st Engine Number – 865615 - 5103933195S
1st Engine Hours – 2,769.9 Hrs @18-10-26
2nd Engine Number – 869615 - 5103933192S
2nd Engine Hours – 2,424.9 Hrs @18-10-25 - new ECU, hours not on tacho
Last Service – 14th July 2025
Fuel Consumption – 1 L/Nm with one engine running at Cruise
Fuel Type – Diesel
Maximum Speed – ~10 Knots
Cruise Speed – 6/7 Knots - 1 engine @2000 rpm
Propellers – 3-blade feathering
Drive Type – Sail Drives - Volvo
Steering System – Hydraulic
Notes – Starboard engine fitted with new alternator, ECU, and starter - early 2025
Accommodation
Cabins - 3
Single Berths – 1 Large single - Starboard Aft
King Berths – 2
Drop Down Saloon – Yes
Head Height – 1.96m / 6.50ft varies
Bathrooms
Showers – 2
Heads – 2
Heads Type – 1 Manual - saltwater no tank, 1 Electric - saltwater macerating tank new 2025
Holding Tanks – 80 L - Plastic
Hot Water Capacity – 25 L - Heated by starboard engine, batteries, or shore power
Galley
Galley Location – Bridge – port rear
Refrigeration – Galley – 12V, front-opening, freezer tray 125 L; Port Hull – Dometic, front-opening, 390 L
Freezer – Port Hull - Dometic Front opening - 390L
Stove – GN Espace Levante 2, 2-hob induction - December 2024
Oven – GN Espace Levante 2, fan-assisted with grill - December 2024
Sink – Large stainless double
Electronics
Depth Sounder – B&G Triton DST810, port hull (starboard redundant) - 01/2025
Log – Precision-9 - 01/2025
Autopilot – Triton2 - NAC-3 computer, Precision-9 compass, RF-25N feedback - 01/2025
Wind Instruments – B&G WS310 wired sensor - 01/2025
Radar – Simrad 20+ HALO - 01/2025
Chartplotter – B&G Zeus3 S-12, Wi-Fi connected, can link to PredictWind - 01/2025
AIS Auto ID System – B&G – transponding and receiving - 01/2025
GPS – B&G - ZG100 - 01/2025
VHF – B&G V60-B with built-in AIS - 01/2025
Sat Phone – Starlink – powered via dedicated 12v inverter - 10/2024
Batteries
Battery House – Victron Lithium Smart 12v, 4 x 330 Amp/Hr = 1,320 Amp/Hr - new 2025
Battery Engine – AGM - starboard charged by house, emergency parallel to port
Battery Charger – Victron Lynx BMS with Cerbo GX - 01/2025
Electrical Equipment
Watermaker – Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper Mini 350 – 70 L/Hr, 240v
Generator – Mastervolt Whisper 3.5 kVA – starboard engine room
Genset Hours – Unknown, runs well
Solar Panels – 4 panels 1.49 kW - 01/2025
Washing Machine – Camec 4 kg – drains overboard - 01/2025
Heater – Ducting and wiring installed, no heater
Transformer – Solar control units, Victron - 01/2025
Inverter – 2 Victron Multiplus II, 12v / 3000w – parallel for 6 kW
Alternator – High-output Arco Zeus A275L, starboard engine - 01/2025
Shore Power – 220v, Spare plug not in use
Notes – 500Amp shunt installed for winch and windlass
Sail Inventory
Mast Material – Aluminum - spar and boom (original)
Standing Rig Material – Stainless Rod to Diamonds and Stainless Flat wire to shrouds
Standing Rig Age – New Jan 2025 - (NZ Yacht Services)
Age of Sails – Original except Gennaker (All Serviced 2016)
Main Sails – Heavy and good condition 2010
Headsails – Dacron, good condition; UV strip slightly worn 2011
Screecher / Gennaker – Gennaker ~18 months old 2011
Bowsprit – Yes
Furlers – Manual
Winches – 1 Anderson 52ST electric at helm, others manual; 2 Anderson 40ST on mast
Notes – Running rigging in good condition
Safety Equipment
Bilge Manual – 1 – Behind helm, linked to both hulls (aft of water tanks)
Bilge Electric – 4 - Each hull between tanks and each engine room
Life Raft – 8-person - service due 2026
Life Ring – Yes
EPIRB – Ocean Signal EPIRB3 - 10/2024
Flares – Yes, in date as of 18-10-2025
Fire Extinguisher – 6 - Check dates
Notes – Fire Blanket
Ground Tackle
Anchor – Rocnar 40 Kg
Chain / Rope – 80 m galvanized chain
Chain / Rope – Warp 60-80 m
Windlass – Lofrans Project
Deck Gear & Accessories
Tender – Highfield CL340 - 01/2025
Tender Outboard – Torqeedo - Cruise 4 kW (2 x 50Amp/Hr batteries) - 04/2025
Davits / Platform – Davit on superstructure
Deck Wash – Freshwater, cold – transom
Deck Shower – Freshwater, hot & cold
Bimini – Helm - solid coach roof to cockpit
Enclosures – New Clears - 01/2025
Air Compressor – Air Buddy - breathing system for 2 diver setup - 01/2025
Mooring Lines / fenders – Various
Notes – 2.70m / 8.86ft Kayak included - 2024
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.
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Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make:Volvo Penta
Engine Model:D2-55E
Engine Year:2008
Total Power:55hp
Engine Hours:2770
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Sail Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Engine 2
Engine Make:Volvo Penta
Engine Model:D2-55E
Engine Year:2008
Total Power:55hp
Engine Hours:2425
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Sail Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Measurements
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed:7kn
Max Speed:10kn
Dimensions
Length Overall:12.98m
Min Draft:1.4m
Beam:6.5m
Cabin Headroom:1.96m
Miscellaneous
Windlass:Electric Windlass
Liferaft Capacity:8
Electrical Circuit:220V
Hull Material:Aluminium
Hull Shape:Catamaran
Keel Type:Other
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:2 x 600 l
Fuel Tank:2 x 800 l
Holding Tank:1 x 60 l
Accommodations
Cabins:3
Heads:2
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