NAUTITECH 482
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49.21 ft |
| LWL | 47.57 ft |
| Beam | 24.93 ft |
| Draft | 3.94 ft |
| Displacement | 24,692 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.2 kn |
About the NAUTITECH 482
The Nautitech 482 is a performance-oriented catamaran designed by Mortain/Mavrikios and built by Nautitech in France, with production records indicating a build year of 2011. As a fractional sloop rigged vessel with a rotating spar, it combines a 49.21 ft LOA with a substantial 24.93 ft beam to deliver a D/L ratio of 102.4, positioning it as a lightweight, fast cruiser-racer.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for active coastal cruisers and performance-minded owners who prioritize speed and modern sailing dynamics, as evidenced by the prevalence of high-end sailmakers like North and Doyle in owner reports. The frequent mention of davit installations suggests owners value ease of maintenance and dinghy handling, making it ideal for those who plan to explore shallow anchorages and marinas frequently.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 3.43 and a comfort ratio of 10.97, the Nautitech 482 offers a balance of stability and motion comfort suitable for offshore passages, although its relatively light displacement of 24692.0 lb suggests it is designed for performance rather than heavy-weather heeling resistance.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Lagoon 42 and Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42, which share similar production eras and catamaran hull forms, though the Nautitech distinguishes itself with a more performance-focused fractional rig and lower displacement. Owners upgrading electronics often choose B&G systems, aligning it with the tech-forward setups found in competitive cruising catamarans of the early 2010s.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 49.21ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the NAUTITECH 482yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a NAUTITECH 482? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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