We are delighted to present this new Nautitech Open 40 catamaran by Nautitech Catamarans in Charter configuration with 4 double cabins.
This is a 2019 model, with the new grey coach roof, and Mark 2 Saloon configuration, where the galley faces aft to conjoin with the cockpit. The other big changes are the large Hull Picture windows, creating an even lighter ambience in the 4 double cabins. She has two heads and showers, and a cockpit shower.
The Nautitech Open 40 catamaran Features:
The “Open” 40 name relates to the designer’s vision of a sailing/living space unlike any other. The Mark 2 saloon has an aft-facing galley, fridge, new larger hull windows and a saloon lounge area, with an integrated ‘occasional’ navigation station. Two large coach roof hatches provide ventilation at anchor (along with two fans, and air conditioning as standard on the Horizon spec).
Upholstery is in cream leatherette inside, with silvertex cushions outside. The oak interior adds to the contemporary aesthetics.
The saloon opens seamlessly into the cockpit, providing a huge living area whether under sail or at anchor. A hard bimini covers the cockpit living space.
With a helm position( and throttles) on each hull (with a bimini over both port and starboard helms), you are driving the boat from a position where you have good visibility forward and aft, and you are able to see all four corners of the boat. This configuration means that you can helm from the leeward or windward side, and the skipper is more sociably in the same living space as the rest of the crew. It also means that you are always on the favoured side of the yacht when docking!
As well as the Sail magazine best boat award, the Open 40 was also named Cruising World’s best multihull cruiser for 2016.
A cruising cat has always been a great boat to charter; the new Nautitech Open 40 catamaran adds the essential ingredient of simple, spectacular sailing as standard.
Sailing performance is enhanced by:
High-aspect rudders and high-aspect sails
Self-tacking jib
You get all the fun of a fast, close-winded cat, comfortably sailed by two people, but with the living space you would expect in a 45-footer!
You can air-condition the entire cockpit at anchor (and the rest of the interior of course) thanks to Drop-down panels. The Open 40 seats eight people with ease at the cockpit table, and you can enjoy panoramic views throughout the cockpit and saloon.
Other features to maximise your comfort include:
Fusion stereo system with Bluetooth & USB
B and G Autopilot
Large B and G Chart Plotters at each helm
12 ft Dinghy with 15 hp outboard motor
Then you go sailing! A fathead main ( which does not have to be clipped and unclipped from the track) is hoisted effortlessly with the electric winch, and as you bear off, the Solent jib is unfurled and sets beautifully on its self-tacking track. In 7.5 knots of wind, single-handed, without touching a sheet, the cat tacks through 105 degrees and never drops below 3.6 knots during the tack. She goes upwind easily at 40 degrees apparent.
The new Nautitech Open 40 catamaran is a very well thought out catamaran, with a remarkable turn of speed, and handling to match. This is a yacht to get truly excited about.
Well, apart from guaranteed fun on the water when you charter a yacht, we hope the following list of charter yacht equipment provides you with a good idea of what you need to bring with you (and what you don’t!)
In addition to the comprehensive equipment lists below, we also offer wifi and watertoy rental.
Equipment On Board
All of our British Virgin Island yachts have the following charter yacht equipment
included on board:
VHF Radio
Chart plotter
10ft – 12ft RIB Dinghy and 15hp outboard motor
Charts and Virgin Islands Cruising Guide
Flashlight
Adult Lifejackets
BBQ Grill
Fire Extinguishers
Through-hull Plugs
Deck brush
Cockpit table
Bimini
Linens and towels
Beach towels
Clothes pegs
Speedo and depth-sounder
Wind indicator
Electric windlass
Refrigerator
Cellular Boatphone
First Aid Kit
Flare Kit
Binoculars
Tool Kit
Boat Hook
Signal Horn
Duct Tape
Bucket with Lanyard
Cockpit cushions
Cooler or deck cooler
All galley and cooking utensils
Pillows
12V Outlet
110 Volt Inverter to charge laptops etc
Autopilot in all yachts
Roller furling main or fully battened main with lazy jacks
CD Player with saloon and cockpit speakers
Roller furling genoa
Hull Damage Waiver Insurance is compulsory for $60.00 (max $600) per day for Monohulls and $70.00 (max $700) per day for Catamarans. Security deposit is $2000 for monohulls and cats 41ft and under, and $5000 for cats 42ft plus.
Cruising Permit $4 pp/pd
National Parks Permit From $25 per week
VISAR (Optional) $2 per person
5 nights minimum and 7 nights min between Dec 18 and Jan 4.
For Instructor, choose bareboat.
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