Multihull Review: Nautitech 44 Open

For years, Nautitech Catamarans has been doing things differently from other production cat builders, and it seems to be paying off. When the French company launched its Open series in 2013, it shrunk the saloon and dedicated more space to the cockpit where most catamaran living takes place. The company also placed the helms outboard on the amas rather than high up on a bulkhead or flybridge. Owners loved both approaches. Now Nautitech has decided to focus on its core market of private owners rather than building for charter. That strategy can be tricky, since it ignores 50 percent of the market. But it does give the builder the ability to dial in exactly what distance cruisers are looking for. With that in mind, Nautitech just introduced its new 44 Open, a boat positioned perfectly for the cruising-couple sweet spot…