Design and Construction
Cervetti worked with Skyron’s designers and engineers to develop the 44 S as a deliberate evolution of the earlier Cervetti 44 shape. At 13.42 meters overall, with a beam of 7.30 meters and a displacement of 16.5 tonnes, it’s a sizable multihull.
The hulls retain their inverted bows, but on the 44 S these have a greater angle and more width than on the previous model. A proportionally larger nacelle than its predecessor sits between the hulls, while the composite bowsprit is carried over from the earlier generation.
Above the waterline, the deckhouse keeps Cervetti’s signature grill. Sporty openings at the stern are described by the builder as adding dynamism. Inverted deckhouse glazing should also prove highly effective at keeping the interior cool when the sun is hard on the structure.
Rig and Handling
The 44 S has a fractional sloop rig with a 78-square-meter mainsail and a 40-square-meter jib. For offwind sailing, a 100-square-meter gennaker and an 85-square-meter code zero are available.
Writing in Multihulls World, reviewers noted that the powerful 1,075-square-foot gennaker will certainly add welcome horsepower. That should be useful on 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 that of the earlier hull, and windage higher up has been slightly reduced. The same review counted that reduction as a practical advantage rather than a cosmetic footnote.
On the flybridge, the winches sit within reach of the helm, making maneuvers simple. The helm station is positioned forward, leaving the lounge private.
Cockpit, Saloon, and Cabins
Moving the mast forward removes the usual central obstruction. As a result, the large L-shaped galley, sea-facing chart table, and saloon flow together as one space.
Sliding deckhouse doors and windows connect the interior with the cockpit. A separate sliding electric window links the saloon and galley to a forward sunbathing area.
The cockpit seats up to eight people in a variety of arrangements. A plancha built into the bench lets the cook remain part of the group, while openings in the floor reveal plentiful storage.
The 44 S is available with three- or four-cabin layouts. Every cabin has a 200 cm by 160 cm bed, along with numerous portholes and windows for natural light and ventilation.
Flybridge
The flybridge is the headline feature. Reached from inside the cockpit, it includes an oversized sunbathing area, a low lounge table, and a 36-liter fridge built into the bench. The console integrates all navigation equipment, and a wide bimini covers the area.
Engines, Tankage, and Equipment
Two Volvo Penta D2 diesel sail-drive engines, each producing 60 horsepower, provide auxiliary power. Large engine-room hatches make them straightforward to reach for servicing.
Tankage consists of two 450-liter fresh-water cells and two 450-liter fuel cells. An optional hydraulic platform can serve either as a dinghy lift or as a floating beach at the stern.
The Verdict
The Cervetti 44 S is a thoughtfully arranged, charter-bred catamaran that favors social space and easy circulation over edgy performance. Its flybridge, forward mast, and connected deckhouse make it unusually open for its size. At the same time, the retained composite bowsprit and widened inverted bows represent a measured evolution of the previous hull.
It should suit owners looking for a roomy platform with serious guest capacity rather than a lively light-air sprinter.
Pros
- Inverted bows with greater width and angle than those of the predecessor, plus a larger nacelle
- Forward mast removes obstacles between the galley, chart table, and saloon
- Spacious flybridge with a sunbathing area, fridge, integrated navigation console, and a forward helm that leaves the lounge private
- Large 200 cm by 160 cm beds in every cabin, with plenty of natural light
- Easy engine access through large service hatches
Cons
- The flybridge appears to offer little protection from the elements
- The upwind sail area-to-displacement ratio points to a placid rather than sprightly temperament
