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(1 guide)Updated 1 January 2025 · By Hulls.io Editorial
About Nautitech
Nautitech Catamarans occupies a distinctive position in the production catamaran market — a French builder that has consistently prioritised sailing performance and structural engineering over the pure interior volume approach favoured by larger competitors like Lagoon and Bali. Founded in 1994 in Rochefort, on the Charente estuary in western France, Nautitech built its reputation on catamarans that sailed genuinely well, with hull shapes, rig proportions, and displacement figures that reflected a more performance-oriented design philosophy than the mainstream market demanded.
The company's defining contribution to the catamaran market is the Open series — models like the Nautitech 40 Open and 46 Open that eliminated the traditional hard dodger between cockpit and saloon, creating a single, flowing living space from the helm station through the saloon to the forward cabin. This open-plan concept, while not unique to Nautitech, was executed with particular conviction and became the brand's signature. The Open series attracted buyers who valued the indoor-outdoor lifestyle and the architectural simplicity of a deck plan without barriers.
In 2014, Nautitech was acquired by Bavaria Yachtbau, the German sailing yacht manufacturer. The acquisition brought scale, capital, and German manufacturing discipline to the Rochefort facility. Under Bavaria ownership, Nautitech has continued to develop new models while benefiting from the parent company's purchasing power, engineering resources, and dealer network. Production remains in Rochefort, maintaining the French construction heritage.
Nautitech catamarans are built using vacuum-infused fibreglass with sandwich composite construction in the hulls and deck. The construction quality is generally well-regarded, sitting above entry-level production builders and competitive with Fountaine Pajot and the better Lagoon models. Hull shapes tend to be finer and lighter than the volume-oriented designs from Lagoon and Bali, which translates to better upwind sailing performance and livelier helm feel.
The typical Nautitech buyer is an experienced sailor who values sailing performance alongside cruising comfort — someone who has likely sailed monohulls and wants a catamaran that doesn't feel like a floating apartment. Nautitech competes directly with Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, and Leopard in the 40-to-50-foot production catamaran market, and with Bali at the more volume-oriented end of the segment.
On the used market, Nautitech catamarans hold their value reasonably well. The Open series models are particularly sought after by buyers who appreciate the concept. The Bavaria ownership provides confidence in warranty support and parts availability, though the dealer network is smaller than Lagoon's or Fountaine Pajot's.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nautitech
Where are Nautitech catamarans built?
Nautitech catamarans are built in Rochefort, on the Charente estuary in western France. The company has manufactured in Rochefort since its founding in 1994. Since 2014, Nautitech has been owned by Bavaria Yachtbau (Germany), but production remains in France with French workers and management.
What is a Nautitech Open catamaran?
The Nautitech Open series eliminates the traditional hard dodger between cockpit and saloon, creating one continuous living space from helm to forward cabin. This open-plan concept maximises light, airflow, and the indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The Nautitech 40 Open and 46 Open are the best-known models in this range.
How does Nautitech compare to Lagoon?
Nautitech prioritises sailing performance and lighter displacement, while Lagoon emphasises interior volume and accessibility for less experienced sailors. Nautitech hulls are typically finer and faster, particularly upwind. Lagoon has a much larger dealer network and higher production volume. Nautitech appeals to sailors; Lagoon appeals to cruisers.
Is Nautitech part of Bavaria?
Yes. Nautitech was acquired by Bavaria Yachtbau in 2014. Bavaria itself has undergone ownership changes and is now part of the Bavarian Nordic Group. The acquisition brought German engineering resources and a broader dealer network to Nautitech while maintaining French design and manufacturing in Rochefort.
Do Nautitech catamarans hold their value?
Nautitech catamarans hold their value reasonably well, comparable to Fountaine Pajot and slightly below the strongest Lagoon models in terms of resale liquidity. The Open series models tend to hold value particularly well due to their distinctive concept and strong demand from performance-oriented catamaran buyers.