Issue #: SP26
Published: September / October 2026
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We had the opportunity to sail aboard the very first Nautitech 41 S, launched in Rochefort last June. Replacing the 40 Open, this new 41-footer remains true to the philosophy that has made Nautitech’s reputation: delivering an engaging sailing experience without compromising onboard comfort.
While the project was once again entrusted to Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group, the new model introduces a number of significant developments, including the return of the overlapping genoa, a lighter platform, finer hulls, and a new hull shape featuring a concave aft section. The result is a particularly impressive sail area-to-displacement ratio of 12.66 m²/t, allowing the 41 S to perform exceptionally well in light airs while remaining great fun to helm in all conditions. The crew has already recorded a top speed of 15.7 knots in 20 knots of wind.
Below deck, the layout returns to a more conventional arrangement, with a table in both the cockpit and the saloon. The interior adopts a clean, minimalist style, with just one three-cabin version in the catalog and the use of contemporary materials. The builder also highlights its new ReShape concept, designed to facilitate future upgrades through an architecture developed to accommodate new technologies while simplifying maintenance and modernization.
This highly anticipated new model will make its first public appearance at the Southampton International Boat Show, while its official celebration is scheduled for the International Multihull Show in La Grande-Motte next April.
Builder: Nautitech Catamarans
Architects: Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group
Length Overall: 41'4" (12.60 m)
Hull Length: 40'7" (12.38 m)
Beam: 23'11" (7.30 m)
Draft: 4'9" (1.44 m)
Light Displacement: 9.4 t
Mainsail: 743 sq ft (69 m²)
Genoa: 538 sq ft (50 m²)
Powertrain: 2 × Yanmar 30 hp (40 hp optional)
Water: 159 US gal (600 l)
Fuel: 106 US gal (400 l)
Cabins: 3/4
CE Category: A
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