Nautitech 46 Open for sale (2018) in Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Introducing “Amina,” a truly unique Nautitech 46 Open, custom-modified by its dedicated owner to be fully wheelchair-accessible. This exceptional catamaran goes far beyond the standard Nautitech 46, boasting an extensive array of post-factory enhancements designed to ensure easy and comfortable sailing for a disabled crew or helm. Impeccably maintained, “Amina” is ready to embark on new adventures, offering someone else the incredible opportunity to experience the freedom of the water without limitations.

Currently afloat in Haslar Marina, Gosport.

For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Key Yachting 

Wheelchair used - 620mm at the bottom of the wheels.

Disabled Modifications

• FEM carbon fibre crane on port deck (lifting & slewing, 150kg capacity)
  • Controls: handheld and cockpit-mounted
  • Allows access from pontoon/hard standing to cockpit/port side deck
  • Access to engine rooms (via Dyneema rope & pulley)
  • Access to coach roof/mast with crew assistance
• Tail lift/swim platform with remote control and cockpit switch
  • Two 2.5m ramps (stowed on aft beam) for side access
  • Two short ramps for stern access (Mediterranean mooring)
  • Platform lowers into sea for water access
  • Dinghy lift and pass-through for wheelchair
  • Special dinghy seat for engine control
• Raised cockpit floors (200mm) with 10-degree sloping ramps
• Extra cleats at cockpit for mooring
• Removable helming seat
• Wheelchair stabilisers (non-tipping system, proven in 6m seas)
• Galley and cockpit helmstation adapted for knee clearance
• Port side lift (electric, 3 control panels) to owner’s cabin
• Portside owner's cabin:
  • Sole raised 200mm for easier bed access
  • Desk and wardrobe removed for more space
  • Wardrobe converted to wash hand basin & fluid bowl
  • Head/shower not currently accessible (modifiable)

Tender

• RibEye TS310 with nearly new Yamaha FP4 outboard and extended-range auxiliary fuel tank

Additional Equipment & Upgrades

• Leisurefurl Offshore in-boom mainsail furling system with fully battened main and Leisurefurl vang (new 2023)
• Second autopilot system with duplicate controller and actuators on each rudder
  • Key-secured control head to avoid inadvertent use
  • Port or starboard activator selectable from starboard helm
• Raymarine remote controller for autopilot with depth/speed info (side decks & trampoline control)
• Raymarine remote controller for anchor windlass (cockpit control)
• Barbourhauler system (deck fittings) for self-tacking genoa
• Mainsail preventer system (deck fittings)
• Upgraded high-volume manual bilge pumps (switchable between main bilges and engine rooms)
• High-performance Racor 500 FG fuel filters
• Silicone Marine engine exhaust temp monitoring system with alarm
• 2 x fuel transfer pumps (not yet fitted)
• Extra guard wires and lifting rails at helm stations
• Folding passarelle (port side)

Sails

• Gennaker 98m2 from new, used twice. Stored in heated barn
• Self tacking Solent jib, fitted from new.
• Leisurefurl system fitted in 2022
• Victron fully battened main with quasi square top, 2022
• Fully battened Dacron main, used before Leisurefurl, fitted for 18 months

Engine 

• 3 x Glendenning electronic controllers (including one at saloon nav station)
  • Allows control from inside saloon with good visibility and shelter
• 2 x Volvo Penta 50HP engines (full service history)
• 2 x Volvo three-blade folding bronze propellers
• 3 x electric winches (port side, starboard, aft beam)

Galley / Saloon

• Flush 2-drawer stainless steel fridge (104L)
• Freezer (78L) in saloon
• 12V galley fridge under worksurface
• Three-ring gas hob and oven/grill

Electronics & Navigation

• 2 x Raymarine Axiom 9 Pro-S 9" MFD plotters at aft helms
• 1 x Raymarine Axiom 9 touchscreen plotter at saloon helm/nav station
• 3 x Raymarine 170s displays at helm stations
• Raymarine S/D/W (Speed, Depth, Wind) system with ITC5 and transducers
• Raymarine Quantum 18" Wireless CHIRP radar with WiFi
• Raymarine CAM220 Eyeball IP CCTV mast camera
• Raymarine AIS 650 Class B transceiver
• Raymarine AIS active splitter
• Raymarine Evolution EV-200 Power autopilot with p70Rs control
  • Pilot display at saloon console
  • Second complete autopilot backup with DD5 drive units
• Raymarine Ray52 DSC compact VHF with integrated GPS in saloon console
• Quick chain counter and control at starboard helm
• VHF antenna and Windex
• Victron 3kW inverter with remote switching
• 12 x Logic solar panels (over 1200W) with 6 x Victron MPPT solar controllers (new Jan 2023)
• Extra 140Ah leisure battery (replaced Jan 2023)
• Engine batteries (replaced 2024)

Heating

Starboard & Saloon:

• Eberspacher D5WSC marine heating kit with large replacement calorifier
• 701 timer/controller
• 3 x fan matrixes with separate touchscreen controls (each port cabin and saloon)
• Heating: hot water circulated with fan blowers
• Heated by engine coil, electric immersion heater, and Eberspacher D5WSC unit
• Additional expansion tank
• Starboard heads heated by this system

Port Side & Cockpit:

• Eberspacher Airtronic D4 direct heater (4kW) with thermostatic control
• Outlet to cockpit

Interior

• Full leather cushions in saloon
• Removable table
• 12V fans in saloon and all cabins
• Electric toilet in owner's head
• Cockpit table (manual, lowerable to lounge bed including upholstery)
• Flush 2-drawer stainless steel fridge (104L)
• Freezer (78L) in saloon
• 12V galley fridge under worksurface
• Four-ring gas hob and oven/grill
• Fusion Marine Audio system (speakers in saloon and cockpit)
• Bluetooth and USB connectivity
• Cockpit cushions
• Cockpit fridge
• Davits
• Cockpit enclosure
• Electric seawater pump in galley
• 12V plugs in cabins and saloon

Antifoul

• Coppercoat applied at factory

Blue Water Pack

• Gennaker (98m²)
• Bowsprit
• Deck gear and furler
• Remote windlass control with chain counter
• Mosquito screens

Extras

• 4-person Seago liferaft
• 6 x lifejackets
• Coastal flare pack
• First aid kit
• Horseshoe set with drogue
• Seago Dan Buoy
• 2 x PLBs
• 1 x EPIRB
• Safety harnesses and jackstay
• Radar reflector
• Handheld VHF
• 33 kg Rocna anchor with chain and rode
• Guardian anchor (18 kg) with chain
• 20 kg standard anchor
• 4 x dry powder extinguishers
• Fire blankets
• Gas cylinders
• Extra guard wires
• 2 x helmstation covers
• Engine spares kit and lubricants
• 2 x automatic fire extinguishers for engines

Removed Standard Fittings

• All standard fittings (wardrobe, desk, cupboards, helming seats, davits) are stored for reinstallation
• Original mainsail, boom, and rigging available

Servicing & Maintenance

• All items requiring servicing properly maintained
• Records available for engines, liferaft, lifejackets
• Heating system recently serviced
• All leisure and engine batteries replaced