SEILmagasinetvideo
Nautitech 48 Open: The perfect compromise
April 16, 2025 · 6 min · 430 views
What this video covers
The Nautitech 48 Open is a performance-oriented catamaran designed for private owners rather than the charter market, with a price point of approximately 14 million NOK.0:18 The vessel features narrower hulls and a lower overall beam than typical cruising catamarans, which lowers the center of gravity and improves handling in heavy seas.0:19 The design includes a low boom, which enhances sail performance and contributes to a higher average speed, with reported speeds reaching 20 knots during transit to Palma.3:39 The boat utilizes fixed, deep-profile keels rather than daggerboards to maintain high pointing ability and speed on various points of sail.4:52 The interior layout prioritizes a large navigation station and a functional workspace over maximizing the number of cabins and heads.1:51 A digital CAN bus system manages electrical components, with a manual override option available for redundancy.1:59 The "Open" concept integrates the cockpit and salon into a single living space, which can be enclosed with canvas during inclement weather.2:26
Boats in this video
More from SEILmagasinet
From SEILmagasinet — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.