Nautilus 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cutter

LOA

39.75' · 12.12 m

Displ.

19,300 lbs · 8,754 kg

First year

1979

The Nautilus 40, a flagship offering from the Canadian builder Aztec Yachts (often associated with Niagara Nautic), represents a specific era of North American boat building where durability and bluewater capability were prioritized over highvolume production numbers. Designed by naval architect Henri Adriaanse, this 39foot, 9inch cutterrigged monohull was engineered to meet the demands of offshore cruising, balancing the ruggedness required for the North Atlantic with the comforts expected of a liveaboard vessel. Emerging in the early 1980s, the Nautilus 40 was the larger sibling to the Nautilus 11M and the Nautilus 36, serving as the definitive longrange cruiser in the Aztec lineup. Built on the shores of NiagaraontheLake, Ontario, these vessels were constructed using handlaid fiberglass techniques that have allowed many to remain in service decades after the manufacturer ceased operations.