Arriving in our BVI fleet in March 2020, this is a 2020 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 picture windows in the 3 double cabins, creating an even lighter ambience and giving a wonderful view from each bed. The port side is the stateroom, with en suite head and shower, to starboard, she has two additional double cabins, and a head and shower. This cat also has a single berth in the starboard bow, suitable for a child or young adult, which is accessed both via the deck or via an interior hatch from the forward double berth. Additionally, both the saloon table and the cockpit table converts into doubles, should you be a larger party, or wish to sleep ‘al fresco’.
The “Open” 40 name relates to the designer’s vision of a sailing/living space unlike any other. 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. Two large coach roof hatches provide ventilation at anchor (along with two fans, and air conditioning as standard on the Horizon spec). Of course, there is also a cockpit shower on the transom, next to the boarding ladder, to rinse off after your snorkelling, and a bow seating area to relax when under sail or at anchor.
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 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:
Drop-down panels allow you to air-condition the entire cockpit at anchor (and the rest of the interior of course). 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:
The latest version of the 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.
Equipment On Board
Check-in/Check-out schedules | Check-in | Check-out |
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Full day | 10:00 | 18:00 |
A week | 12:00 | 12:00 |