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With over 25 years of know-how and hundreds of catamarans produced from the shipyard in La Rochelle, France, Nautitech builds robust catamarans designed for any situation and to elevate your sailing aspirations. Like an invitation to travel on the oceans, Nautitech catamarans offer a perfect balance of performance, comfort and pleasure. Nautitech catamarans are for yacht owners that want a true sailing experience.

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Nautitech 54 – Boat Review

By Mark Orr The Nautitech 54 has been designed to meet the growing demand from owners for boats capable of undertaking long ocean voyages with a small crew who live aboard for several years. To read complete story – click here for Nautitech 54 – Boat Review Full Story

Nautitech 47 – Good Balance Points

By Jeremy McGeary Sleek styling and speed make this roomy cat a good choice for cruisers with seagoing and sailing ambitions. When it comes to sailing performance, excess weight knocks off knots in catamarans. To ensure that the Nautitech 47 is a lively performer, the builder has avoided weighing it… read more

Nautitech 47 – Boat Review

By Jeremy McGeary Nautitech lays claim to the performance side of the luxury-catamaran market, albeit without daggerboards, and the company’s 47-foot model, while expensive, shows how. Although it’s a large catamaran, at 47 feet, it’s not intimidating. It’s powerful and light, and from its twin stern steering stations, the helmsman… read more

Nautitech 40 – A French Cat for Sporty Cruisers

By Jeremy McGeary Competition is fierce in the world of catamarans, so to stay in the game, a builder has to stake out market territory. Nautitech Catamarans is laying claim to that segment of multihull devotees interested in the sailing as well as the après-sail aspects of cruising. Telling first… read more

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Nautitech 44 Open review: space and performance?

• July 26, 2022

Offering space and a comfortable interior while keeping a cat light enough to perform is a tough brief. Does the Nautitech 44 Open deliver, asks François Tregouet?

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It’s been more than six years since the Nautitech yard in Rochefort launched an entirely new design, but this Nautitech 44 Open marks the company’s return to the forefront of the multihull scene.

It shares the Open layout of Nautitech’s past models, but embodies the brand’s new strategy to address owner-operators rather than the charter market. We were able to judge the concept during an early sea trial on the Bay of Biscay.

The Nautitech 44 Open was developed in just 14 months during the middle of the pandemic and owes a great deal to the dozen owners and dealers consulted to define their ‘ideal’ catamaran. The feedback from this working party convinced the yard to focus on cruising owners and to go for a more performance-oriented design than the market average.

Marc Lombard’s design team has succeeded in expressing this externally by using fine bows, a narrow waterline and controlled volumes. The line of hull windows is more tapered than in the past, and the nacelle is less pronounced and voluminous than typical production cruising cats.

Nautitech’s Open concept, which was initiated nearly 10 years ago on the Nautitech 40 Open, allows the length to be contained by merging the interior and exterior into a single volume. So the true saloon is located outside, protected by a long, rigid bimini and coachroof windows that extend beyond the sliding bay window. Not splitting the saloon/cockpit function saves space – and weight, which is crucial on a multihull, especially at this size.

Good performance, a covered saloon. Photo: MULTImedia

Transformative

The chart table and L-shaped bench seat on the port side, and the galley to starboard, are thus able to benefit from the entire interior space. Facing forward, the chart table is a proper indoor navstation, while the bench seat can be transformed into a watch-keeper’s berth. Strategically positioned between control screens and cockpit winches, it will be ideal for night passages.

The galley benefits from a large 144lt fridge and optional 75lt freezer, anticipating the demands of owners wishing to sail with complete self-sufficiency wherever possible. Designer Christophe Chedal-Anglay, known for his work on the Gunboat 68, has incorporated a clever bar unit in the centre of this living space, which works very well to distribute guests, and naturally becomes a focal point for discussions.

Aft helms remain key elements of the Open concept. Photo: MULTImedia

In the three-cabin version we sailed, reflecting the emphasis on owner-sailors rather than the charter market, the port hull is dedicated to the owner’s cabin with aft double berth, separate heads and large washbasin and shower room forward.

On the starboard side double cabins forward and aft are separated by heads and washroom spaces – the yard preferring to offer more volume to a heads and shower/washbasin area on one side instead of duplicating identical bathrooms.

Photo: MULTImedia

A ‘SmartRoom’ concept allows for a forward cabin to be fitted out to suit a choice of uses: office, dressing room, technical room, workshop or stowage.

On deck, Nautitech remains faithful to its double aft helm stations which are protected from the sun by two small biminis. They remain exposed to the apparent wind and spray, but the view of the sails is excellent and the view forward is better than you might think. The blind spots forward are very small – apart from when the removable cockpit enclosures are in place, which will likely only be in port or at anchor – and a step to the side immediately remedies this.

A central bar area divides saloon and desk/chart table, and gives the interior a social heart. Photo: Nautitech

When manoeuvring in marinas, a camera mounted under the radar antenna and pointing towards the bows, gives the helmsman an accurate and useful picture of the distances available.

Nautitech continues to improve the comfort, design and ergonomics around the aft helm set up. The winches are within easy reach, and well separated from the lounging area, and the moulded dash binnacle elegantly accommodates all the necessary elements (engine controls, plotter, repeaters, etc.).

Access to the deck to go forward, to take care of the anchor or lower the gennaker, is a formality thanks to the two teak steps and the handrails integrated into the coachroof and around the deck.

The main saloon is outside aft, but there’s also a dinette inside. Photo: MULTImedia

Handy performance

The sporty first impression that the fine bow sections give is confirmed once at sea, where they are also noticeably dry. Nautitech has managed to keep the Open 44 to the designed light displacement of 10.9 tonnes. However, the standard configuration with a self-tacking jib giving 110m² sail area proved to be a minimum in the 10 to 12 knots of cold wind we encountered.

Narrower hulls than many of today’s cruising cats, but still plenty of comfort. Photo: MULTImedia

I’d have liked to have tried the overlapping genoa, which increases the sail area to 133m². Once the Code 0 was unfurled, however, the boat came to life. We reached 8.4 knots at 55° to the apparent wind in only 12.8 knots of breeze. Of course, if you bear away a little, the pace becomes even faster, and we regularly exceeded 10 knots at 110° to the wind.

The extensive design resources used for the first time, with three digital models tested in virtual reality, have clearly had an effect. The helm is direct and offers just the right amount of feedback to steer accurately but without too much effort. The new hexagonal shape of the Goïot steering wheels quickly overcame our conservatism, as their shape allows an easy understanding of their degree of rotation. Switching from one side to the other without rushing to get the best angle of vision on the telltales is straightforward, as the boat is so stable.

There was no slamming when going through waves thanks to good speed under sail and a comfortable bridgedeck clearance. And when returning to port, powered by the two optional 50hp engines (30hp as standard), the Nautitech made 7 knots at 2,000rpm. French tradition dictated that we would be home in time for lunch!

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The non-slip surface lacks a bit of texture to offer good grip in wet weather, but this is one of the only minor niggles we found with this well-founded Nautitech. The ‘Open’ concept involves a smaller coachroof but, conversely, a very large exterior saloon. And in this context we can say that the 44 Open keeps its promise to improve the comfort-performance compromise, a factor cherished by the brand. The abolition of the inside-outside boundary serves to limit displacement and help deliver attractive performance. That lack of boundary is underlined by the continuity of the lighting between the two areas, while inside, the quality of the finish has improved and the layout is intelligent. With its smart positioning between industrial yards which are very influenced by the charter market, and specialists with more radical (and expensive) choices, Nautitech has created a ‘sweet spot’ with this new model, which will appeal to many multihull enthusiasts.

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Nautitech 48

The next model to launch from the famous French manufacturer of sporty cruising cats is the Nautitech 48 Open. This follows the successful launch of the 44 and an upgrade of the 40. This forty-eight footer will be the new flagship of the range, a competitor to the like of the Vaan R5 and the Sewind 1600.

This is a modern cruising catamaran that was designed by Marc Lombard and his team (MLYDG) with performance, comfort, and style in mind, a great choice for families embarking on a long distance cruise.

With her inverted bows, the 48 Open looks distinguished: a fine evolution of the design of the smaller boats in the range. The designers have worked hard to balance the yacht’s elements: the height of the bridge-deck, the hull profile, the sail area, and careful control of weight which all result in a well-balanced boat.

Interiors have been designed by Christophe Chedal-Anglay, and builds on themes developed for her smaller sister: the bar placed in the heart of the saloon and Smartroom® option.

• A fast and responsive cruising catamaran that will soak up the weather and the miles
• Stable with that low profile and accessible boom
• A large cockpit that joins with a larger saloon
• Modular design including the Smartroom® makes this a flexible option for many programs.
• A good compromise between comfort and performance
• Less technical to sail than some performance cruisers – more simple, less to go wrong.
• Decent nav station
• In decent weather, the open concept comes into its own with plenty of flexible living space up top (eg the foldable saloon table).
• We love those wrap around helm seats – so comfortable.
• It is less expensive than a comparable performance cruiser but the price is getting up there.
• It will be interesting to see how the depreciation compares in a softer market.
• The bar concept in the saloon takes up a lot of space, although good to hang onto in a seaway.
• In colder, wetter conditions, the seating area inside is modest compared to the competition
• The flatter nav screens aft are harder to read in the sun

Performance

The Nautitech 48 Open promises to be a fast and responsive cruising boat. She’ll be easy to sail in a variety of conditions.

Sail Plan This Nautitech flagship has a 85m² large mainsail with a track on the aft beam and 42,5m² self-tacking solent (track on the coach roof) as standard. Options include a gennaker and a Code 0. This compares well to some of the higher performance cats on the market. Read our HH44 review for example.

Other light wind sails can be flown off the bow of the boat of course, with parasailors being a popular option for sailors in the trades. I believe there will be an option to configure the 48 with an overlapping genoa instead of the self tacking solent: less convenience tacking, but a punchier sail area to displacement ratio.

Nautitech continue to keep it simple, and design their yachts with fixed keels rather than boards. Having said that, those slender hulls allow you to pinch up nicely into the wind with 55 to 60 degrees to true being the sweet spot. That gives you a decent VMG upwind, particularly with the Code 0 flying in lighter winds.

She’s been well designed for short handed sailing too. All lines come back to the helm through the coach-roof and the aft track is on the aft beam.

Exterior Design

The Nautitech 48 Open has a sleek, modern look and follows the Open concept faithfully, with twin aft helms opening up the living space in the aft cockpit and saloon, all arranged on one level.

The helmsman or helmswoman is connected to the cockpit and the crew for safer sailing. Deck hatches are flush and there are plenty of handrails to grab as you move forward. The boat has a clean, uncluttered look with a low, accessible boom and two steps to nip up to the bimini top from the forward deck

The Nautitech 48 Open is spacious and comfortable. The Open concept inside is focused around the bar placed in the heart of the saloon and at the centre of gravity of the boat. There is an ample lounge area to port that sits behind a large chart table and there is a ‘J’ shaped galley to tuck into on the starboard side.

There are five different layouts available in standard light walnut or optional oak, including the Utility option or SmartRoom® in the starboard hull forward.

Choose between 2 cabins/2 heads with SmartRoom®, 3 cabins/3 heads Owner’s, 3 cabins/3 heads with SmartRoom®, 4 cabins/4 heads charter version, or 3 cabins, 3 heads with SmartRoom®. The finish has taken another step up from previous models with light rooms, panoramic views and quality materials.

The hulls are more slender on a Nautitech than many other cruising catamarans- that’s what makes her such a pleasure to sail, but that does mean that the living spaces down below are smaller than the competition. There are no walk around beds, for example, but they have done a great job of maximising the living and storage space with the modular design. There is an option for fold away bunk beds in the starboard hull forward, for example.

There is plenty for solar on the roof and above the davits and the Nautitech 48 Open is powered by two D2-60 Volvo diesel engines (or you can upgrade to 75s) giving a top theoretical speed of 8-9 knots in calm conditions. You’ll probably want to back the revs off to cruise at 7 knots (2200 RPM) or 6 knots with one engine. Fuel consumption is likely to be around 5L/hr on one engine and 8.5/9L/hr on 2.

There are two 300 L fuel tanks (2 x 79 us gal) and two 300 L water tanks (2 x 79 us gal)

What is the price of a Nautitech 48 Open? How much do they cost? The base price starts at around €1m excluding taxes but expect to  add between €150k to €200k on options

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The NAUTITECH CATAMARANS brand

Thanks to their reputation for designing catamarans which are robust and seaworthy, NAUTITECH CATAMARANS is recognised as a brand capable of putting sailing back into the heart of the living at sea experience, without compromising on comfort.

It is in Rochefort sur Mer, the very cradle of shipbuilding and naval architecture and birthplace of Pierre Loti, that NAUTITECH CATAMARANS has anchored its activity of construction of luxury catamarans. Anyone familiar with the world of multihulls can quickly appreciate the innovative nature of NAUTITECH CATAMARANS, the first manufacturer to understand and define the very spirit of a catamaran. Nautitech were also the first to propose the concept of open living onboard, that combines the saloon and cockpit into one spacious, functional living area. Understanding how important sensations at the helm are to their customers, NAUTITECH CATAMARANS places equal emphasis on sailing ability and comfort. To date, NAUTITECH CATAMARANS has 150 employees, 50 catamarans built per year; over 70% export worldwide, via more than 50 agents.

Production line

Travelling crane

Creation of a catamaran line: NAUTITECH, in partnership with the Dufour Yachts Group.

Takeover of the brand and development of a new product line.

THE FACILITY

2004 - 2006

Creation of a self-production tool in La Rochelle, and launch of two new models: NAUTITECH 44 & NAUTITECH 40

Move to the Rochefort site and launch of two new models: NAUTITECH 441 & NAUTITECH 442

Presentation of the first 54

40 Open launched at the Multihull Show

Acquisition by BAVARIA YACHTS and extension of production lines. The yard then has the industrial means to continue its development.

46 Open launched at the Multihull Show in La Grande Motte

46 Fly launched at the Cannes Yachting Festival

47 Power launched at BOOT in Düsseldorf

Acquisition by Capital Management-Partners

NEW Nautitech 46 launched at the Cannes Yachting Festival in Open and Fly version

Presentation of the new 47 Power

Modernization of production tools and switch to a multi-product line

Launch of the 44 Open

Our Expertise

Absolute comfort

An elegant and inviting living space, offering you all the necessary comforts needed to make your time on board relaxed and enjoyable..

The quality of construction, and the choice of raw materials and equipment, is a predominant concern to offer robust and durable catamarans.

SEAWORTHINESS

Hull shape, length, weight, sail area and much more, are always at the heart of nautitech designs. our objective is to deliver catamarans with great seaworthiness, and unrivalled performance, which maximise sensations..

SAFETY FIRST

Experience your adventures with peace of mind, nautitech catamarans are designed to be safe and balanced boats..

MADE IN FRANCE

Nautitech catamarans, expert in the construction of catamarans since 1994, is ideally located in rochefort, previously a naval base and dockyard..

Our mission : Put navigation at the heart of your dreams at sea

With over 25 years of know-how, we design and build robust catamarans for any situation and to elevate your sailing aspirations. Like an invitation to travel on the oceans, our catamarans offer a perfect balance between performance and comfort, to share more pleasure and sensations with family and friends.

"At Nautitech, the attention paid to the precision of the gesture is essential to contribute to the realisation of our client dreams" Gildas Le Masson, CEO. 

Every day we join on the right tools and the best practices so that each employees participates independently in the design or construction of our catamarans with the greatest care and precision. 

Quality is at the heart of our organisation and is applied at every level of the company's, from the selection of raw materials and equipment in the design of our boats to the construction of the catamarans and their transport to the delivery dock.

We are committed to ensuring that it is reflected in all parts of the company: its products, its services and the men and women who make it up. 

Benevolence

Honesty, respect, listening and tolerance are the fundamental values that guide our behaviour. They drive our conduct and develop the professionalism of our employees in contact with their colleagues, our customers and our partners. 

Benevolence is the key value in our managerial approach, inviting each employee to be responsible for the success of our corporate mission. 

Customer care

To place the customer at the heart of our concerns and activities, to listen to him, to advise him and to accompany him throughout his travel project so that he can achieve complete satisfaction.  

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Our staff and naval architects:, marc lombard, naval architect.

"NAUTITECH catamarans: the perfect balance between performance and comfort"

My relationship with NAUTITECH CATAMARANS, started in 2009 with the design of the Nautitech 54 ', was built around the fact that this range was to be the perfect balance between performance and comfort, for private customers who are "keen on sailing" but want comfort to be adapted to our times as well as for boaters who rent a boat but do not want it to be a simple "floating caravan". What I mean by "performance" are genuine sensations at the helm, good top speed when conditions are favorable, and more specifically, high average speed upwind and downwind, without forgetting the important aspect of the time spent motoring, which is frequent with long-distance cruising. And all this without ever having to worry for safety in "family" navigation conditions. With regards to comfort, I expect a clear, modern and functional layout, adapted to the sea as well as mooring and life on board under all its aspects. The "Open" range was created on the basis of this idea of balance, by proposing the "square-cockpit" living space concept without too formal a visual separation and without a double dining area. Similarly, the hull balance is a judicious compromise between a moderate waterline breadth to limit the wet surface and a large volume where useful in terms of amenities. This is made possible by a pronounced longitudinal redan which also acts as a stiffener, resulting in aesthetics and function being intimately connected ... 

THOMAS GUIRRIEC, R&D Manager

"We leave nothing to chance "

To praise the French experts in the construction of multihulls is not enough.

Our design office, but also our other departments, recruit engineers and technicians who, in addition to their professional skills, are also passionate about sailing and are enriched either, already with a nautical CV or experience sailor's cue. In addition to the calculations of mechanical constraints, empirical knowledge must be added.

On the other hand, in addition to the expertise of Marc Lombard with whom we have been working for many years already, we do not hesitate to surround ourselves with different experts such as ICNN, CRITT or RESCOLL. Thus, tests in terms of collage or calculations and sizing, prototyping complete and validate our recommendations.

Finally, as far as our suppliers are concerned, we take care to select the best partners: it is also a guarantee of quality. Each of them is a leader in their sector. Thus, we leave nothing to chance as to the equipment and accessories of our catamarans.

PASCAL BAUDU, GRP Workshop Manager

"NAUTITECH catamarans are a safe bet that we are proud of"

When NAUTITECH moved to Rochefort in 2008, I was already working for the CIM site, which had been a Dufour subcontractor since 1996 and manufactured the Nautitech 47. At the time, the level of requirements was pushed in terms of construction quality and production was regularly audited by various certification bodies such as Bureau Veritas, the Det Norske Veritas or the Rina for catamarans for professional use.

All we had to do was transpose this level of requirements to the NAUTITECH catamarans and focus on the finishes in order to offer high-end products for owners. Weight being a key factor in the construction of catamarans, the integration of infusion into our manufacturing processes in 2011 allowed us to reduce weight by around 20% and gas emissions by 80%. In addition to the vacuum infusion, we use isophthalic gelcoat and specific resins such as vinylster (only hard layer) for the hulls to ensure the quality, robustness and durability of our catamarans.

All the partitions used in the structure of our boats are also built using this polyester sandwich brewing process, always with the aim of controlling weight and solidity. These manufacturing processes combined with the experience of our composite operators make NAUTITECH catamarans a safe bet that we are proud of.