Price: AUD $1,250,000
VAIHERE is a beautifully specified 2023 Nautitech 44 Open Owner's version now for sale with YOTI. Currently cruising in Fiji on her way to The Boatworks in Coomera, she is capable of exhilarating sailing, exceptional liveability and genuine bluewater capability. Designed by renowned naval architect Marc Lombard and built by Nautitech Catamarans in France, the 44 Open has earned an outstanding reputation for combining the feel of a high-performance sailing catamaran with the comfort expected of a luxury cruising catamaran. Twin aft helms provide outstanding visibility and a direct connection to the sails, while the signature open-plan saloon and cockpit create a seamless entertaining space. Configured as the highly sought-after 3-cabin Owner's Version, VAIHERE features a spacious owner's hull with generous accommodation, while the guest hull provides two comfortable cabins and a separate bathroom and separate toilet. The light wood interior, upgraded upholstery, custom bedding package and indirect LED lighting create a contemporary, warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Power comes from twin 50hp Volvo Penta D2 saildrives, complemented by an Onan 7kW generator, 1,360W of solar, an upgraded Victron Multiplus inverter/charger, reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout, and an Aquabase 105L/hr watermaker, making the yacht exceptionally well suited to extended cruising or comfortable liveaboard use. The galley is superbly equipped with twin Vitrifrigo drawer refrigerators, a dedicated freezer, cockpit refrigerator, three-burner gas stove with oven, microwave and coffee machine, providing everything needed for long periods aboard. Sail handling is effortless thanks to electric helm winches, Hydranet square-top mainsail, self-tacking jib and a powerful Code 0 on bowsprit furler. Premium B&G electronics include dual Zeus 9 helm displays, a Zeus 12 navigation station display, B&G AIS, Halo 20+ radar, Forward Scan sonar, autopilot and mast-mounted camera, providing confidence whether coastal cruising or passage making offshore. The spacious cockpit is fully enclosed for all-weather cruising and fitted with quality cushions, synthetic teak, cockpit fridge and excellent circulation between cockpit, saloon and forward lounging areas. Forward teak seats, additional bow cushions, davits, electric anchor winch with remote, Coppercoat antifouling and numerous thoughtful upgrades demonstrate careful specification from new. VAIHERE offers a rare opportunity to purchase one of the finest examples of the Nautitech 44 Open currently available. Please contact Tim Vine on +61 412 38 25 38 to discuss this further or to organise an inspection.