The Nautitech 44 Open is the natural evolution of a well-established line. Designed by naval architect Marc Lombard with interiors by Christophe Chedal-Anglay, the 44 Open takes the DNA of the range – inverted bow, slender hulls, twin helm stations, the signature open-plan living concept – and refines it with sharper lines, improved rigging, and an interior layout that redefines what you expect from a catamaran at this length. The SmartRoom® concept carries over from the 48 Open – the forward starboard area can be configured as a workshop, laundry room, or adaptable sleeping cabin, making the 44 a genuinely capable bluewater passage-maker. Press response on launch was strong. Yachting World, Cruising World, and the German title Yacht all reviewed the 44 Open favourably in 2022, each noting the same balance of sailing performance and interior comfort on which Nautitech has built an excellent reputation. She went on to be elected European Boat of the Year 2023 in the multi-hull category. Designed for people who want to be connected to the sailing process and feel, without sacrificing comfort. Contact us for full details and to discuss customisation to suit your programme whether you are planning extended cruising or local use in the Med. Notable Features• Optimum balance between great sailing performance and exceptional comfort and space• Easily managed short-handed, but with great comfort and space for guests and family• Helming is a joy from the aft helm stations, direct feedback from rudders• Well planned rig and sail handling when short-handed, great performance• Easy to move around and good access to boom and main from roof• Outstanding aft cockpit with large sliding doors to saloon and galley, a market leading arrangement• Option of port hull with two cabins or owner’s hull with extra storage and desk as well as an excellent bathroom occupying entire port hull• Starboard hull has a guest double aft and three options forward to suit your programme including the outstanding My SmartRoom® Flexibilty or Utility cabin forward• Popular options include- Highfield 310 or similar RIB with outboard on davits- Hydranet square top main as well as jib and Code 0 on furlers- Comprehensive navigation instruments, including mast camera- Flexiteek 3G laid cockpit, extra refrigeration, teak table, blinds, cushions and covers- Onan generator 7Kva, water-maker 95l/h and full reverse cycle air-conditioning- Folding propellers- Copper-coat- Upgraded sport look as an option - black mast, boom, trampolines, martingale and hexagonal wheels Design & Construction• Architect and Exterior Design Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group• Interior Design Christophe Chedal Anglay• White hull and structural bulkheads are made of vacuum infused PVC foam / glass / carbon and resin sandwich• Keels in GRP laminated and bonded to hull Cockpit & Deck
Easy to move around and good access to boom and main from roof
Outstanding aft cockpit with large sliding doors to saloon and galley, a market leading arrangement, teak table and extra fridge available as options
Flexiteek to cockpit and transom steps as an option
Well planned rig and sail handling when short-handed, great performance
Electric winches and furling for code sail as options
Helming is a joy from the aft helm stations, direct feedback from rudders
Optional helm station biminis
Able to carry good sized RIB on easy-to-use davits
Mast & RiggingUpgraded Hydranet mainsail and self-tacking solent area as options as is an 70m² furling Code 0Interior & Layout
The 44 Open can sleep 8 in four double cabins
Port hull can be entirely for the owner with excellent double bed aft, vanity and storage area mid-ships and huge bathroom forward
The starboard hull can be two guest doubles or the forward cabin can be used for the My SmartRoom concept either as a ‘Utility’ option or as ‘Flexibility’ version with bunks and desk space
SaloonDouble sliding doors from cockpit, saloon comprises seating, nav station/office, bar area and galleyPropulsion
30hp can be upgraded 50hp Volvo Diesel Engines
Saildrives with optional folding propellors
Fuel capacity 2 x 250L
Water
Fresh water capacity 2 x 300L
Optional 95 l/h watermaker
Holding tanks to each heads
Electrical
Optional generator: Onan 7kW
Inverter
Navigation & CommunicationOptional upgrade to two Raymarine Axiom 9 inch at chart table and helms, Radome Quantum and mast camera Ground Tackle, Mooring and tender
Optional Highfield 3,1 m with 10 hp engine
Selection of inflatable fenders
Mooring lines
Optional electric deck washing pump for seawater in the anchor locker and fresh water in the cockpit