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NAUTITECH CATAMARANS

catamaran builder Rochefort, France

Nautitech Catamarans is a boatyard that designs and builds cruising sailing catamarans, currently offering the 44 Open, 48 Open and the new 41 Type S, following the end of production of the long-running 40 Open. Boats are delivered in a "Ready To Sail" specification and sold semi-custom, with buyers choosing cabin layouts, the modular SmartRoom option and add-on packs such as Boost Your Sail, Ocean Cruising and Lifestyle. Exterior architecture is by Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group with interior design by Christophe Chedal-Anglay, and the yard highlights European Yacht of the Year wins for the 44 Open in 2023 and the 48 Open in 2025. The company also supports owners with purchase configuration, personalised premium support and introductions to catamaran financing partners.

Nautitech Catamarans

Nautitech Catamarans is a builder of cruising sailing catamarans, presenting itself as a human-scale yard combining traditional craftsmanship with modern construction technologies. Its range is built around two design signatures: the historic Open line and the newer Type S line, launched with the 41 Type S. Boats are delivered ready to sail and configured semi-custom around each owner's sailing programme.

Vessel Types

  • Nautitech 41 Type S – 12.60 m x 7.30 m, lightweight construction with multi-material composites including carbon/vinylester zones, glazed aft coachroof bulkhead, aft twin helms, SmartRoom option and the "ReShape" evolvable design philosophy
  • Nautitech 44 Open – 44 ft cruising catamaran for long passages and world cruising, with the Open saloon/cockpit concept, central bar, forward cockpit sunbeds and SmartRoom / SmartRoom Flexibility options
  • Nautitech 48 Open – 14.67 m LOA, 7.97 m beam, 1.55 m draft, 13.5 t displacement, Volvo D2-60 standard (D2-75 optional), 2 x 300 L fuel and water, 2/3/4 cabins, 4–9 berths, 88 m² mainsail and 42 m² self-tacking solent
  • Nautitech 40 Open – produced from 2013, production now ended

Services

  • Semi-custom catamaran construction with owner-selected cabin numbers and positions
  • Ready To Sail standard specification plus Boost Your Sail, Ocean Cruising and Lifestyle option packs
  • Premium service with a dedicated adviser, personalised support, training and assistance from design to delivery
  • Guidance on catamaran purchase financing, including cash purchase, bank loans and leasing (LOA), with referrals to partners such as LIZmer, CGI Finance and La Victoire Finance for the US market
  • Typical delivery lead time quoted at 6 to 12 months from order confirmation

Design Partners

  • Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group – naval architecture and exterior design
  • Christophe Chedal-Anglay – interior and design

Recognition

  • European Yacht of the Year 2023 – Nautitech 44 Open
  • European Yacht of the Year 2025 – Nautitech 48 Open

The website is presented in French and includes cruising-ground editorial content on the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and round-the-world voyaging. No yard address or facility details are given in the reviewed pages.