NAUTITECH 435

About the NAUTITECH 435

The Nautitech 435 is a fractional sloop catamaran designed by Olivier Poncin, Alain Mortain, and Yiannis Mavrikios, and built by Dufour in 1997. With a displacement of 16500.0 lb and a beam of 21.67 ft, this model represents a specific era of French catamaran construction, though the exact number of hulls built is unknown.

Best for:

This vessel suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a spacious, stable platform with a fractional sloop rig, particularly owners who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling over high-performance racing metrics.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 3.41 and a comfort ratio of 10.29, the boat offers moderate offshore stability, though its single production year and limited build count suggest a smaller fleet with potentially less widespread bluewater track record than mass-produced contemporaries.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include other late-1990s French catamarans such as the Lagoon 42 or Beneteau First 42, which share similar production eras and fractional sloop configurations, though the Nautitech's specific design lineage distinguishes its hull form.