Design and Construction
Cervetti worked with Skyron's designers and engineers on the 44 S, and the result reads as a deliberate evolution of the earlier Cervetti 44 shape. The hulls carry inverted bows, and the newer 44 S interpretation gives those bows a greater angle and more width than the predecessor, while a proportionally larger nacelle sits between the hulls larger nacelle than its predecessor. A composite bowsprit is retained from that earlier generation composite bowsprit is also retained. Above the waterline the deckhouse carries its signature grill and sporty stern openings that the builder describes as adding dynamism, and the inverted glazing fitted to the deckhouse should prove highly effective in keeping the interior cool when the sun is hard on the structure.
Rig and Handling
The 44 S is a fractional sloop carrying a 78-square-meter mainsail and a 40-square-meter jib, with a 100-square-meter gennaker and an 85-square-meter code zero available for offwind work. Writing in Multihulls World, reviewers noted that the powerful 1,075-square-foot gennaker will certainly add welcome horsepower to a boat whose upwind sail area-to-displacement ratio of 8.48 square meters per tonne suggests a placid temperament in theory. The silhouette is more elegant than the earlier hull and windage higher up is slightly reduced, which the same review counted as an advantage rather than a cosmetic footnote. On the flybridge, winches are placed within reach of the helm so maneuvering is simple, and the helm station is set forward to leave the lounge private.
Accommodations
A forward mast position removes the usual central obstruction, so the large L-shaped galley, a sea-facing chart table, and the saloon flow as one space. Sliding doors and windows on the deckhouse tie the cockpit to that interior, and a separate sliding electric window links the saloon and galley to a forward sunbathing area. The cockpit itself holds up to eight people across varied seating, with a plancha built into the bench so the cook stays part of the group, and floor openings revealing plentiful storage. All cabins — in any of the three- or four-cabin layouts — carry 200 cm by 160 cm beds and stay bright and ventilated through numerous portholes and windows. The flybridge is the headline: an oversized sunbathing area reached from inside the cockpit, a low lounge table, a 36-liter fridge in the bench, and a console integrating all navigation gear, all under a wide bimini.
Equipment and Power
Two Volvo Penta D2 diesel sail-drive engines of 60 horsepower each move the boat and are reached through large engine-room hatches for straightforward service. Tankage runs to two 450-liter fresh-water cells and two 450-liter fuel cells. A hydraulic platform is offered as an option, working as either a dinghy lift or a floating beach at the stern.
The Verdict
The Cervetti 44 S is a thoughtfully laid-out charter-bred catamaran that privileges social space and easy circulation over edgy performance. The flybridge, forward mast, and connected deckhouse make her unusually open for her size, while the retained composite bowsprit and widened inverted bows show a measured step from the previous hull. She will suit owners who want a roomy platform with serious guest capacity rather than a lively light-air sprinter.
Pros
- Inverted bows with greater width and angle than the predecessor, plus a larger nacelle
- Forward mast eliminates obstacles between galley, chart table, and saloon
- Spacious flybridge with sunbathing area, fridge, integrated nav console, and privacy-forward helm
- All cabins fitted with large 200 x 160 cm beds and strong natural light
- Easy engine access through large service hatches
Cons
- Flybridge appears to offer little in the way of protection from the elements
- Upwind sail-area-to-displacement ratio points to a placid rather than sprightly temperament
