The new Nautitech 41 Type S follows a clear concept: less is more. The design is deliberately minimalist and consistently focussed on lightness and efficiency. There are no centreboards in the hulls. The comparatively high mast with a powerful sail plan ensures sporty sailing characteristics. The clearly overlapping genoa with hollow points on the coachroof is standard, complemented by a fully battened mainsail with a generous square head. The sail load factor with the standard sails is unusually high for cruising catamarans at over 5.2.
Typical for Nautitech are two steering wheels, which are mounted far aft and recessed with a step to the running deck. At the wheels, the helmsman stands at the very back almost at the level of the stern platforms. As the test of the larger sisters Nautitech 44 and 48 showed, the helmsman is nevertheless well protected and safe when working at the helm, even in rough weather. And the view into the sails is also perfect, especially because the helmsman can switch from windward to leeward at will.
Variance in modules - also for retrofitting
A special feature of the 41 Type S is the "slider" concept developed by Nautitech, which allows owners to adapt their boat to new requirements over time. This unusual modularity applies to the interior fittings as well as the sail plan and electronics. This approach should make it possible to reconfigure the catamaran depending on its use and purpose - be it for coastal cruising, offshore trips, blue water cruising or regattas. Owners can customise the boat to their individual requirements and thus extend its life cycle, especially as a used boat.
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Three double cabins and two heads are provided as standard in the hulls. In the port hull, the full-length owner's cabin with a double bed aft and a spacious bathroom with shower area forward will remain as standard. Variants are not planned. A double cabin aft and a second cabin forward are planned in the hull on the starboard side. The wet room with shower in the centre is accessible from both cabins. Alternatively, for longer voyages, owners can also convert the foredeck on the starboard side into a utility room that can be used as a walk-in wardrobe, storage space, workshop or office.
At the Nautitech shipyard in Rochefort, construction number one is now being finalised and is due to enter the water for initial testing in May. The shipyard has also already given an initial price estimate: the 41 Type S will cost 539,070 euros ex shipyard in its basic configuration, including 19% VAT and a set of sails (main and genoa).
Technical data Nautitech 41 Type S
- Designer: Marc Lombard Yacht Design
- Interior design: Christophe Chedal Anglay
- Hull length: 12.60 m
- Waterline length: 12.42 m
- Width: 7.30 m
- Draught: 1.44 m
- Weight (empty): 9,6 t
- Mast height above waterline: 20.15 m
- Mainsail: 69.0 m2
- Genoa (Standard): 50.0 m2
- Motorisation: 2 x 30 hp (Yanmar, Saildrive)
- Fuel capacity: 2 x 200 litres
- Fresh water capacity: 2 x 300 litres
Michael Good
Editor Test & Technology
