In Part 1 The focus is on the performance and design classification of the Nautitech 41 Type S.
Nautitech is breaking new ground with the interior layout of its hulls. The standard layout features a large, open-plan owner’s cabin running the full width of the boat on the port side, with a double berth aft, an office amidships and a very spacious bathroom with a shower area separated from the rest of the room at the forward end. There are no alternative layouts available. On the starboard side, cabins are provided in the fore and aft sections, along with a bathroom amidships, also featuring a separate shower cubicle.
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Smart Room with a modular design
In place of the forward starboard cabin, a so-called ‘Smart Room’ can be fitted out – for example, as a workshop, washroom, storage space or walk-in wardrobe. Nautitech offers modular fit-out kits for this purpose, enabling owners to convert their Smart Room themselves and customise it to suit their needs.
Nautitech also consistently pursues the goal of saving weight in its interior fit-out. In many places, fabric bags and textile boxes replace built-in cupboards and storage compartments. These flexible elements can be easily removed, cleaned, replaced and arranged to suit individual preferences. At the same time, they simplify production and reduce manufacturing costs.
Criticism of the approach: potential weaknesses in terms of robustness and thin laminate
Their durability is less convincing: under heavy use on long voyages, the textile solutions are likely to wear out or become damaged more quickly than traditional furniture construction. The surfaces below deck consist entirely of laminate on plywood. Real wood veneers are no longer used. In this respect, Nautitech, like many other large-scale manufacturers, is following a general trend towards materials that are easy to maintain, colour-fast and simpler to work with. However, the laminate used is rather thin and already showed signs of chipping at the ends on the new test boat. Furthermore, the specified colour scheme of light blue panels and wood-effect finishes may not be to everyone’s taste. Unfortunately, the shipyard does not currently offer any alternatives.
The design of the Nautitech 41 Type S strikes a sought-after balance that other cruising catamarans find difficult to match. The significant boost in sportiness and performance is a key argument for accepting, in return, minor compromises in terms of cosiness and comfort.
YACHT review of the Nautitech 41 Type S
A well-thought-out and harmonious all-round package for a sporty cruising yacht. The Nautitech 41 Type S impresses with its high performance under sail, whilst also offering everything you need for cruising. The modular design concept is also a highlight.
Design and Concept
A sensible compromise
Concave hull shapes
Solid, robust construction
Competitive price
Sailing performance and trim
Precise control
High performance potential
Can be operated with one hand
Exposed control station
Housing and build quality
Weight-reduced bodywork
Can be expanded in modules
No choice of colour for the furniture
Limited storage space in the galley
Equipment and Technology
High-quality standard features
Keels with predetermined breaking point
Traveller on the Beam
Control system without redundancy
The Nautitech 41 Type S in detail
Specifications and prices of the Nautitech 41 Type S
- Base price: €539,070
- Standard equipment includes: Engine, mainsail, headsail, sheets, railings, lighting (position), battery, compass, upholstery, galley/cooker, bilge pump, toilet, anchor with chain, electric cool box, fire extinguisher, waste water tank with drain.
- Subject to an additional charge: Sail cover (Lazybags) €2,285, fenders, mooring lines €1,430, antifouling paint €5,630, launching/handover €10,650
- Price, ready to sail: €559,065
- Warranty/against osmosis: 2–5 years
- Surcharge for comfort features: Adjustable line-operated halyard block not available; traveller with line-operated mechanism included; electric windlass included; Pipe kicker not available; backstay tensioner not available; cleats included; sprayhood €4,440; teak in cockpit €14,160; VHF radio included; wiring included; log, depth sounder, wind gauge included; Autopilot included; battery charger included; shore power connection/RCD included; 230-volt socket (one) included; 12-volt socket in the navigation unit included; USB port included; Heating €22,250; pressurised water system included; hot water boiler included; shower and toilet compartment included; cockpit shower included.
- Special offer price: €599,915
- Included in the price: Furling system for the headsail, square-topped mainsail, stowage compartment for the life raft, Dyneema running rigging, two helm stations, swimming ladder.
As of 2026, you can read about how the prices shown are defined here.
Motorisation
Two Yanmar inboard engines (3YM30), each with 30 PS, a saildrive and a three-bladed fixed-pitch propeller, are included as standard. The upgrade to 2 x 40 PS costs 6,280 euros. Electric or hybrid propulsion systems are not available.
Shipyard
Nautitech Catamarans, F-17300 Rochefort (France); www.nautitechcatamarans.com
Sales
Book recommendations
Catamaran sailing focuses specifically on the unique characteristics of sailing a twin-hulled vessel: catamaran types, superstructure and maintenance, manoeuvres and sail trim are covered, as are gennaker sailing and advanced techniques. The book thus complements the test of the Nautitech 41 Type S by addressing the practical question of how performance, manoeuvrability and the specific procedures on board a sport-oriented catamaran can be utilised in everyday sailing.
A Practical Guide to Cruising focuses more closely on the aspects of the trip and how the boat is used. The book covers choosing a boat, weather forecasts, wind forecasts, equipment and typical questions to ask before setting sail. For readers who view the Nautitech not merely as a performance-oriented design but wish to assess its suitability as a cruising yacht, it provides clear criteria for planning, safety and everyday life on board.
Michael Good
Editor Test & Technology