Nautitech 48 Open Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Nautitech 48 Open means weighing a 2023-launched catamaran designed by Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group with interiors by Christophe Chedal-Anglay. She is a 48-foot performance cruiser with foam-cored, vacuum-infused hulls and a bridge-deck saloon, offered in several cabin plans that suit both private and ex-charter use.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common on the used market, though both two- and four-cabin versions appear, and ex-charter examples are common. The boat was sold with five different layouts across 2, 3, or 4 cabins and 4 to 9 berths, so a buyer should confirm whether a SmartRoom was specified as Flexibility or Utility, since that forward starboard space changes the boat from office or spare berth to workshop or laundry. A U-shaped galley with aft-facing sink and a saloon centered on a bar are consistent across plans.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats will carry a chartplotter, self-tacking jib, hot water, autopilot, inverter, AIS, cockpit shower, dinghy davits, and an asymmetric spinnaker as commonly fitted gear. Often-seen additions include a freezer, swim platform, and bimini. For buyer consequence, the power and energy cluster matters most: an inverter is standard-fit common, while lithium batteries and electric winches are less common owner upgrades that materially improve liveaboard autonomy and sail handling. A teak deck, also a rarer upgrade, affects both footing and future maintenance.
What to Inspect
The hull and deck are foam-cored and vacuum-infused with carbon-reinforced interior bulkheads anchor. A survey should confirm the condition of those cored structures and the bulkhead bonds, since the boat's light-composite approach depends on them. Verify the standard 60 hp Volvo D2-60 or optional D2-75 installation, and check the electric Harken winches at both helms and transom for service history.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These cats are typically found in the United States, France, New Zealand, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Italy. For a purchase decision, check: confirm cabin count and SmartRoom type against your use; verify composite hull and bulkhead integrity; confirm engine model and winch function; assess whether lithium and electric winches are present as upgrades; and budget for teak-deck care if fitted.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Nautitech 48 Open. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 2 | $1,132,924 | — |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $1,142,490 | +0.8% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $1,141,784 | -0.1% |
| Apr 26 | 5 | $1,142,490 | +0.1% |
| Jun 26 | 4 | $48 | -100.0% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $48 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Nautitech 48 Open listings appear across 3 countries. France has the most listings with 6 (50.0%), followed by United States and United Kingdom.
Country view
12 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $1,142,490 | 6 | 0 | 50.0% |
| United States | $48 | 5 | 0 | 41.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1,146,654 | 1 | 0 | 8.3% |
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