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Nautitech 48 Open

Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · First built 2023

A 14.67-metre twin-keel catamaran built for 2023 that prioritizes a spacious open-concept layout for coastal cruising

Designed by Marc Lombard & Christophe Chedal-Anglay.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

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The Nautitech 48 OPEN is a 14.7-meter fractional sloop catamaran, designed by Marc Lombard and Christophe Chedal-Anglay, built by Nautitech Catamarans since 2023. It is a performance-oriented vessel with narrower hulls and a lower overall beam than typical cruising catamarans, which lowers the center of gravity and improves handling in heavy seas.0:38 The design prioritizes private ownership over the charter market, featuring a low boom for enhanced sail performance and fixed, deep-profile keels for high pointing ability.0:32 The boat has reached speeds of 20 knots during transit.4:31 Its interior layout includes a large navigation station and a functional workspace, and the "Open" concept integrates the cockpit and salon into a single living space.1:51 A digital CAN bus system manages electrical components, with a manual override for redundancy.1:59

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
23.4
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 2023
Designer
Marc Lombard, Christophe Chedal-Anglay
Builder
Nautitech Catamarans

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