The final unit produced, hull number 259, has found its home with an owner who has maintained a long-standing relationship with the shipyard.
Captivated by the model when it was launched more than ten years ago, he was immediately struck by the aesthetics of the 40 Open and by its innovative concept, blending interior and exterior living spaces.
“This way of experiencing the boat, open to the outside world, really resonated with me. Today you see this approach adopted by many shipyards, but at the time it was a genuine vision,” he explains.
An experienced sailor, he already knows the model well, having sailed aboard it several times. For him, the choice quickly became obvious: an ergonomic catamaran particularly well suited to sailing as a couple. “My wife and I will sail the boat together, in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, before setting off on a longer crossing. Everything is accessible, everything flows naturally. It’s a boat that is easy to handle and perfectly sized for a two-person project.”
For him, the Nautitech 40 Open represents “both a dream and a sensible choice.” With 259 units produced, more than a decade of evolution, and continuous improvements, his decision is based on a clear conviction: “the reassurance — no doubt at all about the build quality.” A model that has proven itself, matured over the years, and whose final hull embodies that long development with an added sense of confidence.
His story with Nautitech goes back many years. He has known Gildas Le Masson for nearly a decade, as well as his predecessor. In fact, Nautitech had once been one of his clients when he ran a printing company. Invited to the shipyard twice during the construction of his boat, he recalls in particular the moment when the hulls were joined to the deck: “Seeing your boat take shape is something quite impressive — almost intimate.”
He also highlights the attentive support of the Neo Marine dealership, which played a key role in bringing his project to life — not simply as a boat seller, but as a true partner in defining the optional equipment and sail plan.
His sailing plans are ambitious: England, Scotland, Ireland and Sweden this summer, before heading toward Cape Verde and considering a transatlantic crossing around Christmas.
“The plan is mapped out, but we know we’ll ultimately follow the course that the wind and our inspiration suggest.”
And already, the horizon stretches further still:
“After this great journey, I could easily see myself moving up to a 44 Open or a 48 Open. After all, dreaming is part of the voyage.”
