Nautitech 40 Open

Nautitech 40 Catamaran (2004) exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

A unique opportunity to purchase a catamaran that has never been chartered, that is well equipped for offshore navigation and has been well maintained. She was refitted in 2021, primary engine repowering with 2 brand new Yanmar 30hp including saildrives, running rigging totally replaced (standing rigging is 2017), new inverter, upholstery, new trampoline, new electronics. QUO VADIS is the perfect boat, safe at sea, simple to use, comfortable and fast, she's ideal for offshore sailing.

Quo Vadis is a privately owned 4 cabin family version equipped for cruising with new sails in 2021 (fully battened Main, Genoa with sunbrella UV strip and Gennaker on top down Facnor furler FX4500), Raymarine AIS electronic package, autopilot, fridge, water heater, solar panels, dinghy davits, Watermaker, washing machine and full cockpit enclosure.

The Nautitech 40s French construction is renowned for its sturdy design and great performance, she is the ideal catamaran for sailing with family and friends. The spacious saloon has 360 degree vision, the galley on the starboard side features a large sliding window through the cockpit and seating for up to 10 people, the spacious feel of Quo Vadis has to be seen to be appreciated.

The slim but stable hull design offers a high level of sailing performance and speed - quick to start and easy to handle. Below deck you live in a harmoniously designed living space with friendly comfort and plenty of storage.

The galley in the saloon is equipped and designed to be practical. All storage compartments and appliances are within easy reach. The cosy navigation and seating area is right next to the galley.

The hulls house the spacious 4 cabins, fitted with ample cupboards for stowing away clothing and equipment. You will find one big bathroom with toilet and shower compartment in each hull.

Included in the sale: Two scuba tanks, weight belt and some weights. Hookah. Inflatable 2 person kayak. Inflatable stand up paddle board. Surfboard.

Specifications:

Designer     : Merc Lombard
Builder     : Nautitech Catamaran

Water (Potable) Capacity (l)     : 650
Hull Construction Material     : FRP
Hull Type     : Catamaran

Deck Construction Material     : Fibreglass

Country Origin     : France

Length (feet)     : 40 feet
Length (m)     : 11.91 m
Beam/Width (m)     : 6.5 m
Draft (m)     : 1.2 m
Draft (feet)     : 4 feet

Number of Helms     : Two

Colour     : White

Engine Notes     : (2021) 2 x Yanmar 3YM30AE
Number Of Engines     : 2 primary engines plus portable generator
Engine Hours     : 1364 x 2
Horse Power (hp)     : 30
Drive Type     : Saildrive
Generator     : Portable - petrol plus alternators on Yanmar
Number of Batteries     : 4
Fuel Type     : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks     : 2 x 150 with guages
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)     : 300
Propeller     : 1 x bronze folding propeller (Radice) 2021 and 1 x fixed propeller (starboard side).
Steering System     : Cable and chain to quadrant plus Linea driven independent autopilot

Accommodation Notes     : 4 double cabins with 2 central heads (1 in each hull)
Number of Berths     : 8
Number of Showers     : 2 plus fresh water shower outside
Shower Type     : Hot and cold pressurised plus transom swim platform shower
Number of Toilets     : 2
Toilet Type     : Jabsco Marine
Number of TVs     : 0
Holding Tank (L)     : 25 litre portable camping toilet

Galley Notes     : Washing machine: compact 3kg.
Stove     : ENO 2 burner + oven (with broil element)
Refrigeration     : 1 vertical 12v fridge.
Number of Sinks     : 1 stainless

Entertainment and Appliances Notes     : Sound system: CD player with 4 speakers (2 inside and 2 in the cockpit).

Anchor / Winch     : Primary: 45lbs SPADE anchor with 40m of chain (14mm) +55rode. Secondary/stern: 45lbs FOB anchor with 200 of chain (14mm) + 50 rode. Anchor bridle. Electric windlass QUICK 1200 W (January 2025). Windlass remote (2019). Winches: 3 winches Lewmar 44ST 2 speed + Lewmar 42 ST2 speed added for the furler. 4 winch handles.
Bilge Pump     : Electrical with float switch and 1 x manual in each hull.
Deck Gear     : Fenders, dock-lines, spare lines, bosuns chair, rod holder, water hose, deck brush, tools and spare parts.

Mast/Rigging     : Running rigging (2017). Standing rigging (2017). Rigging surveyed in 2021. Gooseneck replaced in 2022.

Sail Inventory     : Full batten main sail (2021). Genoa with Sunbrella UV cover (2021). Gennaker on top-down Facnor Fx4500 furler. Bowsprit (2019). Asymmetric spi (red). Symmetric spi (white). Lazy bag + lazy jacks (2019).

Electrics     : House bank: 3 Victron Gel of 220 Ah each, total bank 660Ah (new in 2021). Starter batteries: 1 AGM starter battery of 100 Ah per engine. Windlass: Quick 1200W Alternator: 2 x 125amp (one per engine). 2021 (installed with new engines). Solar Panels: 4 x 100W installed on inclinable support (45 degrees). 2 Victron 15/75 MPPTs. Batteries Monitor: Victron Energy BMV-600S. Batteries charger; Dolphin charger 12V 60A (replaced 2025). Inverter: Victron Phoenix 12/800VA with remote panel. Lighting: All lights are LED (interior and navigation lights). Cabins: 2 USB outlets, 1 fan (12V), 2 reading lights + main light. 1 220V shore power inlet with fuse and a 30m cable.

Electronics Navigation     : VHF: ICOM IC-M23G with GPS. (2018). AIS: Raymarine AIS 650 transponder with antenna splitter between VHF and AIS (2019). GPS: GPS Central +GPS of VHF. Multifunction screen: Raymarine RL80C. Radar: Raymarine Pathfinder RL70. Instruments (all easily accessible from the helm on port side): Raymarine ST60 Tridata (speed, wind, depth). Instruments repeater at the chart table inside. All instrument and AIS data are shared over WIFI, making them accessible from any smartphone, tablet or computer. Raspberry Pi with 15 inch display (12V) at the chart table with OpenCPN and QtVlm. Satelite tracking: DOLINK system (2017). Autopilot: 2 independent systems (1 backup system installed in 2021). Main autopilot: Lewmar rotative drive/cpu raymarine type 150 with compass + feedback Raymarine. Backup system: Raymarine type 1 linear drive with Raymarine EV150 +compass + feedback. Raymarine S100 remote (2021). Raymarine ST6002 display (+ 1 spare display). Compass.

Dinghy     : Dinghy with Parsun 2.6hp (new in May 2025). Davits: stainless steel davits with winch for the dinghy, articulated solar arch on the davits.

Covers     : Boom Cover, UV strip on sails

Safety Gear     : Yes, comprehensive offshore equipment

Watermaker / De-Sal     : Osmosea 12s40 (40L/H) rebuilt in 2021.

GPS     : Yes
Has Navigation Lights     : Yes
Radio     : VHF radio is also plugged to external speakers.
Number of Life Jackets     : 4

Remarks     : Included in the sale: Two scuba tanks, weight belt and some weights. Hookah. Inflatable 2 person kayak. Inflatable stand up paddle board. Surfboard. Easy to sail shorthanded. Easy to maintain. Inspection recommended.