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The Nautitech 542'S First Sail 80-83 NAUTITECH 542_MM149-US-OK_Decouverte 15/09/11 16:16 Page76 Test text and photos: Philippe Echelle 25 years of tests to be downloaded on www.multihulls-world.com The Nautitech 542’s first sail Successful lines! The 542’s silhouette hides an efficient hull, perfectly suited to fast cruising. (Photo Olivier Blanchet) Builders don’t generally unveil their new boats until after private tests, so when Nautitech invited us to take part in the inaugural sail of its flagship, we Steering positions offset aft; the 542 really is a Nautitech... immediately seized the opportunity to join THE LOMBARD EDITIONS the reception crew for two days. Marc Lombard is a naval architect whose reputation rivals that of Marc Van Peteghem, Vincent Lauriot-Prevost or Nigel Irens. It must be said Here then is the preview test of the 542! that since the creation of the trimaran KER CADELAC and the F40 FESTIVAL DE LORIENT, the comrades have been playing in the same field and have deeply marked the development of modern multihulls. Marc cut his teeth on such improbable prototypes as TAHITI DOUCHE 80 Multihulls World - #120 80-83 NAUTITECH 542_MM149-US-OK_Decouverte 15/09/11 16:16 Page77 Nautitech’s 54’ gives off a real impression of power, which results in good averages. before becoming a highly estee- med specialist in the appen- dages of some very fast plat- forms. From the catamaran LEJABY RASUREL to the ocean- going F40 foiler FILDOU, via the Orma 60-footers BANQUE POPULAIRE and SOPRA, his mastery and talent have expres- sed themselves on innovative, reliable and fast racing boats. The office is not averse to com- mitting itself to projects for mas- todons, such as FRIDAY STAR (the sister-ship of VENDREDI 13) or Fedor Konioukhov’s 170’ record monohull! On the other hand, the Seacart 30’, built by Marström only weighs 700kg, but this pre-preg carbon bundle of nerves offers such potential that it could have been an alter- native to the Extreme 40’ on a top level international circuit. In with classic silhouettes and tas- ter phase is now carried out gic installation. The power take- the cruising multihull segment, teful accommodation. The pur- using infusion. The quality I was offs assembled by bolting onto the Privilèges carry his signa- chase of CIM (a leader in day- able to observe on the second substantial copper bars convey ture. charter catamarans, from 60’ to 54’, before it was decked, clearly the seriousness of this process. 110’) allowed it to transfer to the demonstrates the mastery of Result: there is a storage capa- Nautitech: from La Rochelle to superb factory in Rochefort, stop the present team and the mana- city of just 900 A/h and the mea- Rochefort, the development of a sub-contracting and bring the ger, Michel Atry; as much in the surements carried out during ‘Made in Charente’ builder." trades back in-house. Woodwork preparation of the cloths as in these two days indicated that Since it was taken over by Bruno and construction are the first the implementation. The sensi- 750 or 800 would be sufficient! Voisard in 2002, Nautitech has beneficiaries of this superb, tive areas, loaded with unidirec- Our test version had numerous based its development on the 6,000m² tool. tional cloths, where the resin consumers, and a generator dedicated to the air-conditioning. Doubling the area of the solar « During these two days, I helmed a lot, a sign of panels and adding a hydro-gene- rator would ensure (at lower obvious pleasure, and appreciated the regular speed cost and weight!) real and com- plete independence on a more on all points of sailing, which at sea will result in high sober model. daily averages. » AN ELEGANT AND EFFICIENT SILHOUETTE restyling of the three jewels of When it comes under the the range: the 40’, the 44’ and A DECISIVE, LONG-MATURING has trouble migrating, were per- camera lens, the 54’ gives off an the 47’. Relying on a strategy of PROJECT fectly impregnated and the com- impression of power. The design is balanced, the coachroof is prudent conquest, the builder is The preliminary studies date posite of the hull panels presen- well-proportioned and the gene- celebrating its 60th multihull from more than 3 years ago, but ted a neat appearance, with an rously-glazed forward façade, since 2005, and exports a large the performance of the new fac- ideal cloth/resin ratio. Marc with its vague resemblance to part of its production. Boosted tory was essential to the launch Lombard and the company’s tra- Vador, caps a wide uncluttered by the restyling, the platforms of the 54’. Pulled along by this desmen have been meticulous tunnel. Standing firmly on long remain up to date, and the clien- industrial locomotive, the polyes- with the weight specifications. tele appreciates these multihulls In the research and development taut hulls with a small ‘step’ department, Nicolas Le Dorze’s above the waterline and a strake merchant navy experience gui- under the sheerline, the whole ded him in the design of the pre- asserts firm lines. The absence fitting of the technical elements of protruding hull sides combi- (pumps, distributions, plumbing) ned with the generous height of on independent aluminium the freeboard, optimises the racks; weight centering and evacuation of the water in the rationalisation of the installation tunnel and its capacity to clear are visibly optimised. The only the waves; it will be possible to snag: future extraction of the maintain a sustained point of sai- tanks will be problematic. The ling in the open sea. Close care taken with the realisation of observation of the underwater the electrical fittings is reassu- lines unveils the design work. ring. The clarity of the battery The sections are harmonious compartment, the meticulous and flow well, to the eye; the handling of the connections, and increase in volume is progres- the sizes of the cables reveal the sive and never marked, espe- conscientiousness of the profes- cially in the middle of the hull, sionals with regard to this strate- which is always prejudicial to the An owner’s boat which makes you want to go cruising... Multihulls World - #120 81 80-83 NAUTITECH 542_MM149-US-OK_Decouverte 15/09/11 16:16 Page78 TEST values of the specification. We area is pleasant and practical. find once again the stamp of the The galley’s central ‘island’ will latest 44 Exclusive, but the be lengthened on the next volumes available and the deco- examples and the hob placed rative choices show more exten- opposite the sliding door - a suc- sive possibilities and structure a cessful arrangement. functional and cosy marine atmosphere. The compartmen- A RATIONAL DECK PLAN talisation is imaginative; the The organisation of the control ergonomics and comfort of each lines is remarkable readable, the cabin are those of a huge convi- classic design (reefs at the mast vial unit (deck and bridgedeck) foot) favours this immediate which puts the accent on the pri- understanding. The mainsheet traveller is an integral part of the A superb steering position, where visibility, pleasant steering and safety are brought together. handling. The forward sections forcements. The rigid bimini is remain slim and the underwater always risky from an aesthetic lines are quite delicate; the flat- point of view; that of the 54’ tened aft sections, intended to passes the test, thanks to the help planing, join harmoniously deep rear cut-outs, which make with the rest of the hull. This the structure quite fluid and airy, result may seem familiar, but it whilst improving the look. is not: the success of a shape retaining good hydrodynamic CONTEMPORARY performance and having the ver- ACCOMMODATION satility necessary to cope with The 16.3m hulls and the trick of variations in load remains a the ‘step’ in the hull allow all the tricky exercise. The upper and visual space and ergonomics Inside, we find the stamp of the latest 44 Exclusive, but the volumes available and the choice of decoration give more extensive « Let’s say it straight away; the possibilities... steering positions were amongst vacy of the living units (in the bimini (stiffened by a steel the most pleasant ever met... » hulls). The various versions can beam), and control of the sheet meet the needs of demanding is carried out on the aft cross- programmes, from charter to beam. Our test 542 was equip- ped with a powerful multifunc- expected by the clientele for this family ocean cruising. The com- lower ribs act as stiffeners and tional electric winch next to the type of luxury catamaran to be munication between the exte- stabilise the long panels of the starboard console; the port aft housed, whilst preserving the rior saloon and the coachroof hull sides, avoiding internal rein- winch (traveller, mainsheet) would also benefit from being power-assisted. Lateral access to the coachroof has been provi- ded, but a handrail is lacking; the wide side decks integrate the hatches in recesses, improving safety and user comfort. The for- ward area (trampolines, ancho- ring beam, sunbathing areas in the bridgedeck extension) is a success. The classically constructed Maréchal alumi- nium tube has the usual splen- did lacquered finish of this well- known series (welded fitting plates). A BIG, AGILE CATAMARAN On leaving Rochefort with the architect and the validation crew, we were pleasantly surpri- sed by the engine torque From the saloon to the cockpit, via the cabins, the accommodation structures a functional and cosy marine atmosphere. 80-83 NAUTITECH 542_MM149-US-OK_Decouverte 15/09/11 16:16 Page79 the panoramic visibility and the 54’s dynamic qualities.
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