Nautitech 40 Open

DESCRIPTION

2017 Nautitech Open 40 - Ali Cat

Excellent presentation with extensive upgrades 2021-2025

Two private owners, never chartered

Four cabin layout with two heads.

NZ tax paid 

Set up for blue water cruising

2024 Cat 1 certification & all required safety equipment 

New upholstery in cockpit, saloon and helm seats, Dec 2024

Upgraded 40 HP Volvo engines, regularly serviced, major upgrades 2024

Sail drive seals replaced 2024

Garmin GPSMAP 8410vsx Chartplotter Touchscreen – New 2024

All antifoul removed in 2024, sandblasted back to Epoxy, extra layers of Hempadur Epoxy added before antifouling with Hempel Antifouling Globic 9000

Two independent autopilot systems

Standing rigging replaced 2021

Code Zero and Asymmetric Spinnaker – New 2021

True Kit Discovery 330 Tender and Yamaha 15HP 2 stroke outboard – New 2023

Rainman Watermaker - AC High Output 140 LPH - New 2021

Cummins Onan 4.0MDKBH Quiet Diesel (4kW) Generator - New 2021

Washing machine

Fully enclosable cockpit

Many spares and extras

Ready to sail away, with recent survey (December 2024)

Watch our walk-through video on our Nautilus Yacht Management Youtube Channel

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NAUTILUS YACHT MANAGEMENT is proud to present this rarely available to market and immaculate example of the popular Nautitech 40 Open.

This beautifully proportioned catamaran with her assertive and powerful profile hides a veritable working horse beneath her refined details. Sailed by a Swiss family from Europe to Australia, she was then purchased by her current owners, a group of 4 NZ friends who after an in-depth refit enjoyed her in NZ during the summer months, and in the South Pacific islands in the winter.

Ali Cat has always been meticulously maintained and was just given a final meticulous look-over in order to make her absolutely perfect for you. This Nautitech 40 Open will appeal to a discerning buyer. Her presentation is second to none.

Chosen for her responsive, lively displacement and great turn of speed as much as for her generous and luxurious accommodation, she has delivered to her owners everything and more, taking them safely across thousands of ocean miles without so much as a complaint.

Starting outside, the cockpit will surprise you with its large proportions for a 40' cat. It is a great space to relax and entertain. Where certain catamaran manufacturers have chosen to reduce the cockpit space in favour of a larger salon, Nautitech has designed a catamaran perfectly suited to the love of the outdoors, with a perfectly balanced salon and galley area, but at the same time a larger usable cockpit space than can be found in similar size catamarans.

The cockpit, which is where most boat owners spend most of their time whether at anchor or at sea, is the real gravity centre of the yacht, with a large, comfortable outdoor dining furnished with custom designer upholstery and lovely table. There are settees on all sides of the cockpit, perfect for entertaining and to provide additional storage areas , something greatly appreciated by long range cruisers always in need of space.

Designed to integrate the outdoor and indoor area seamlessly, the salon is a simple extension of the cockpit, but can also be closed off into a very lovely, cosy area which is positioned in a way to make the most of the 360 degrees views, while providing comfortable seating when underway.

The salon table can be lowered to create additional guest sleeping or a very comfy day bed, perfect for those lazy rainy days or resting during a passage.

The galley was deliberately positioned to help the cook remain at the most stable angle when wrestling up dinner in a difficult seaway. It is well-equipped for serious cruisers and provides generous storage for both perishables and pantry items.

The layout offers 4 cabins and two heads, whereas the cabins and heads are larger than what would be found on a 4 cabins / 4 heads model. 

As with the rest of the boat, attention was placed on using space to provide an abundance of storage areas, sorely needed on cruising yachts. Various lockers are found everywhere, from hanging lockers to shelvings, drawers, and smaller, versatile lockers making use of the available space in the smartest way possible.

The Davits allows for the dinghy to be safely stowed when at sea and launched when needed, as well as easily boarded from the large transoms specifically open on one side for this purpose. 

Looking now at the more dynamic side of the yacht, Ali Cat was fitted out for world travel.

For those who want a proper look at their sails, feel closer to the water and get a real 'sailing feeling', the helms are perfectly situated. The helm positions are also ideal when berthing in a tight spot, with perfect visibility to the side. To make things even easier, the owners have installed a mast head camera which displays the vessel from above on the chat plotter screen.

Ali Cat was always meant to be sailed short-handed. Both her pervious and current owners made sure that everything to do with handling the ship in all weather conditions could be done safely. In spite of her impressive size, Ali Cat is very easy to sail with her self-tacking jib, most lines run aft to the cockpit, and an intelligent running rigging system fed through individual rope jammers. Her sails wardrobe was recently upgraded for light winds sailing with a North Sails Code Zero and an asymmetric spinnaker, both purchased in 2021. 

Ali Cat is built to CE standards and as she is registered by NZ Maritime, must pass the stringent CAT 1 certification for ocean going vessels. As such, Ali Cat was equipped with storm sails, a whole array of safety equipment specifically for CAT 1, plus a full electrical warranty of fitness, gas solenoid and alarm, extensive first aid kit, ect. To be able to keep the CAT 1 certification a vessel must be inspected thoroughly every year for safety inclusions for offshore passages. 

Ali Cat is the product of long years of research and comparisons for her owners, both the Swiss family who chose her to sail half way around the world, and by her current owners, 4 friends who had already done extensive cruising on their previous vessels and who looked for luxury and comfort for this new endeavour, as well as an exhilarating and safe experience when sailing the tricky Southern Ocean to warmer latitudes each year. They decided on the Nautitech 40 Open because they loved the Nautitech design and second-to-none building quality, with the added bonus of a generous headroom for taller people, which often lacks on other catamarans. With a minimum 6'4" headroom at her lowest point, the Nautitech 40 Open was worth waiting for and has proven a great compromise between comfort and performance.

This boat is setup for bluewater cruising, and has been taken off grid for months at a time. She is ideal as a live-aboard or serious blue-water cruiser for you and your family. She will be personally handed over to you by her owners, who will take the time to show you how everything works on board. In the meantime, we have put together a very descriptive video tour, which you can view on our  Nautilus Yacht Management Youtube Channel.

Before being put on the market, Ali Cat was closely inspected to sort out any possible blemish and to make the boat perfect for her new owners. Few boats come to market in such beautiful condition and she is a credit to her owners.

For more information or to organise an inspection please contact our friendly team at Nautilus Yacht Management. We would be delighted to assist you in every way and to help you make your cruising dream come true. Our agency specialises in cruising yachts and is very involved with the cruising community. We can answer all your questions regarding offshore purchase, import, insurance, registration, etc. and help you at every stage of this exciting journey!

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 -A Word From The Owners-

"Ali Cat was originally owned by a Swiss family who sailed her from the Mediterranean to Australia. She was then purchased in 2019 and bought to New Zealand where she has been owned by a syndicate of four NZ owners. 

This syndicate has been a partnership of like-minded people, who enjoy adventure and water sports. Together as a team we have maintained the boat to a high standard and invested in upgrades to allow comfortable living aboard for extended periods. The boat has been based in New Zealand and the South Pacific over the past six years, with winters spent in Fiji and Tonga – surfing, diving, kiting, foiling & enjoying paradise, and the boat returning to NZ each summer. 

The Nautitech design has the advantage of foam composite construction, as opposed to balsa core, removing the risk of structural rot. The hull, deck and roof are built with a fibreglass and polyester sandwich infusion, which results in lighter and stronger hulls, and osmosis protection. The port and starboard helm positions allow for a large cockpit with sliding doors into the saloon and galley, which gives seamless flow for entertaining and living aboard. 

Ali Cat has had significant upgrades in 2021, 2024 and 2025.

Due to a change of circumstances for the owners, we are putting Ali Cat up for sale. A pre-purchase survey is available, as well as a recent insurance survey. We hope you enjoy her as much as we have, and offer any support you need as you transition on board and make her your own."

RECENT UPGRADES:

• 2021: 
• Rigging, genset, watermaker, asymmetric spinnaker, code zero
• 2023:
• New Tender & Outboard
• 2024: 
• All antifoul removed, sandblasted to Epoxy, Extra layers of Hempadur Epoxy added before antifouling with Hempel Antifouling Globic 9000 ($20,000)
• Engine upgrades ($35,000) – Removed, new MDI x1 , wiring loom x2, injectors, control panels x2. Separated the cooling water header tanks, new Alternators x2. Exhaust Elbows x2Major service.
• Sail drives: Drives removed, sandblasted & repainted, new clamp rings x2, 7yr service incl lower seal kits replaced.
• Watermaker – Extra spares purchased 
• Transoms resprayed & replace decals
• Tramp nets – replaced both sides with genuine Nautitech Polyester.
• Polish Hull
• 5yr Insurance survey
• Winches serviced
• Fridge Thermostat
• Starlink installed
• Mast car balls replaced
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• 2025: 
• New upholstery in saloon, cockpit and helm seats.
• Engine upgrades (Control Panel (PRT), Hour Monitor (PRT), Glow Plugs (STB)
• New Lewmar mainsheet traveller car plus upstands
• New hatch – starboard forward cabin
• Windlass service

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• HIN: FR-NAUN0996E717
• New Zealand Registered
• Registration number: NZ2677
• Beam: 6.91m
• Draft: 1.35 m
• Displacement: 8.5 tons
• Material: Hull and deck are GRP
• Keel: GRP over foam
• Designer: Marc Lombard
• Builder: Nautitech
• Year Built: 2017
• Year Launched: 2017

TANKAGE:

• Water: 430L (215 litre x 2 plastic tanks)
• Fuel: 440L diesel (220L Port, 220L STB)
• Black: 2 x 40L holding tanks

ENGINE AND MACHINERY:

• Engine details: 2 x Volvo D2-40, 2017, approx. 2400 hours on each. Major upgrades in April 2024. Last service Dec 2024. 
• Sail Drives: Volvo Penta Sail Drives removed for major service and seals done in April 2024. 
• Propellors: Flex-o-fold 3 blade, prop-speed applied April 2024
• Steering system: Cable
• Steering wheels: Goiot leather wheel covers

GROUND TACKLE:

• Main Anchor: Rocna Vulcan 33Kg 
• Ground Tackle: 100m chain (10mm Galvanised) New April 2023
• Bridle: New anchor bridle 2024
• Spare Anchor: Fortress FX37 aluminium + 5m chain + 50m rope
• Windlass: Quick Hector HC1012 (Horizontal 1000W, electric), serviced Jan 2025. Additional Quick windlass control & chain counter at helm

ACCOMMODATIONS:

• 4 cabins layout
• Starboard and port aft cabins each contain a queen size bed with wood slats and custom mattress. 12V and 240V charging points, cabin fan, reading lights x 2, blinds on windows. Large locker under bed for storage, hanging wardrobe, shelved wardrobe and overhead lockers.
• Starboard and port forward cabins each contain a double bed with wood slats and custom mattress. Blinds on windows. Large locker under bed for storage, hanging wardrobe, shelved wardrobe and overhead lockers. Overhead hatch for ventilation. Hatch in starboard forward cabin is brand new.
• Upholstery in cabins is in excellent condition, neutral colour, thick squabs.
• Drop down telescoping saloon table with squab to make further berth, great for night watch when on passage.
• 2 x single crew berths in the forepeak (which we use as lockers).

HEADS:

• 2 heads each with an electric Jabsco saltwater flush toilet, 40L holding tanks, H+C water shower, new mirrors, new basin mixer taps, new shower heads, new toilet roll holders.
• 1 exterior fresh H+C shower (Stbd stern), 1x exterior salt shower/deck wash (Port stern)

COMFORT:

• Watermaker: Rainman AC High Output 140LPH, Twin filter, Twin Membrane, with the automatic flush kit installed (2021) 
• Washing Machine: Daewoo mini

GALLEY:

• Refrigeration: 1x drawer fridge in cockpit area, 1x front load galley fridge
• Freezer: 1x drawer freezer Stbd hull
• Stove/oven: Eno 2 burner stove with Eno oven & grill below.
• Microwave: No.
• Sink: Stainless Twin sink 60/40
• Saltwater tap: Salt water to galley sink (on-demand pressure pump)
• Gas alarm: Installed April 2024 with solenoid control of gas bottle. Gas detectors in each hull.
• Hot Water System: Quick – 40L hot water tank upgraded 1500 watt element. Heats from engines and genset.
• Electric toaster and jug (works off inverter and generator).
• Vacuums: Handheld and larger vacuum.
• Dishes, pots, pans, cutlery, utensils.

SAFETY:

• Bilge pumps: 2 x manual diaphragm pumps, 4 x electric pumps
• Life Raft: CSM 6 PAX Manufactured 02/2019
• Life rings: x2
• Danbuoys: x2
• Epirb: Ocean Signal EPIRB1, in date until 2032
• Life Jackets: 4 x offshore with AIS and assorted coastal
• Flares: Yes - Cat 1 requirements
• Fire protection: Fire extinguishers (Cat 1 requirements), fire blanket in galley
• Gas detectors: In both hulls
• Drogue: Yes – a sea brake set up with specified chain and line
• Jacklines: Yes
• Grab bag: Yes
• Offshore medical kit

DINGHY AND OUTBOARD:

• Dinghy: True Kit Discovery 330 (New 2023). Fully deflates, so can stow for offshore passages.
• Items included: Wheels, Tow rope
• Outboard: Yamaha 15HP 2 stroke (New 2023)

ELECTRICS:

• House batteries: 720A/hr (6x 120 A/hr), AGM
• Engine batteries: 2 x cranking batteries
• Genset: 1 x cranking battery
• Battery Charger: 1x 30A, 1x 60A, 1x portable 240V, Shore charger 240V to 12V, DC to DC charger
• Generator: Cummins Onan 4.0MDKBH Quiet Diesel (4kW) - New Aug 2021, last serviced Dec 2024. Est. 900hrs.
• Voltage: 12V system on the boat
• Inverter: Victron Multiplus 3000VA 230V
• Switchboard: Factory standard switchboard
• Shore power: Yes, 220v
• Alternator: 2x, new in 2024
• Solar charging details: 1480W total: 
• 880W on rear array (4 x 220 watt panels, split into 2x440W over 2x Victron 100/50 controllers with 2x Victron BMW700 monitors),
• 600W on coach roof array (4 flexi panels on 1x Victron 110/30 controller with Bluetooth monitoring)
• Battery monitors: 1x BMW700 for House battery, 2x Victron BMV 700 battery monitors for solar, 1x Victron bluetooth monitor for coach-roof solar.

ELECTRONICS:

• Depth sounder: Raymarine
• Log: Raymarine Tri-data log
• Autopilot: Two completely independent systems 1. Garmin  2. Raymarine EV-400 SAIL with P70s control head
• Wind instruments: Garmin GMI 20 (x3, 1 on port helm, 1 on starboard helm, 1 in Saloon)
• Radar: Garmin Fantom 18X
• Chartplotter: Garmin GPSMAP 8410vsx - Touchscreen, new April 2024
• AIS: Garmin AIS 600 (AIS Transmit/ Receive)
• GPS: Garmin SD HXW001R (global maps)
• VHF: Garmin VHF 300i AIS with Garmin GHS 10i handset
• Stereo: Fusion, with bluetooth
• Starlink: Yes, installed 2024
• Iridium Go: Yes
• Deck camera: Installed at masthead for tight manoeuvring
• Underwater lights: 2x on stern

SAILS:

• Mainsail: 2017, square topped battened Dacron
• Furling Headsail: 2017, self-tacking, Dacron
• Code Zero: 2021 North Sails, 74 sqm, furling
• Asymmetric Spinnaker: 2021 North Sails, 108 sqm, snuffer
• Storm jib: Rigs onto gennaker halyard
• New 2024 custom deck bag in Sunbrella, fits both light wind sails

RIGGING:

• Mast: Alloy
• Rigging: Stainless, replaced 2021
• Halyards: New main and spinnaker halyards 2023
• Bowsprit: Yes, folding
• Winches: 4x Winches to cockpit (1 is electric) - (EVO self tailing winches), 1x Winch to mast
• Mainsheet: New Lewmar mainsheet traveller car plus upstands 2025

DECK GEAR:

• Trampolines: Polyester, new 2024
• Davits: Fixed Davits, manual operation
• Deck Wash: Yes (salt water shower/deck wash on port aft)
• Deck Shower: Yes (hot and cold on stbd aft)
• Bimini: Hard top
• Pulpit seating: Yes
• Rope bags: Ronstan, in cockpit
• Swim Ladder off Stbd Stern

COVERS:

• Cockpit enclosure: Full canvas/ clears combo, in good condition
• Window shade cover: Full window shade, custom made, with roll-up cut-outs for opening windows.
• Shade sail: Yes, foredeck
• Bird netting: Yes, new
• Stackpack – new 2021 – with lazy jacks.

MISCELLANEOUS:

• BBQ: Yes, stainless with own bottle 
• Mooring Lines/Fenders: yes - various lines & fenders, incl. 6x Nautitech “sausage”, 2x “fat buoy”, step fender, small red buoy, 30m Hose 
• Sports Equipment: Inflatable Dock platform, approx. 6m x 1.5m, Inflatable PPC SUP and paddle
• Dive Equipment: 2 full sets 1 x Large and 1 x Medium
• Spare ropes, sail bags, bean bags

SPARES AND TOOLS:

• Assorted Tools and Spares, incl Dewalt cordless drill & grinder
• Backup battery charger for accessories
• Spare electronics & NMEA equipment
• Boat documentation – we also have a copy of everything electronically 

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.