Nautitech 46 Open Amina

Nautitech Open 46 – Custom Adapted for Disabled Use

Introducing “Amina,” a truly unique 2018 launched 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.

2 x Volvo Penta 50HP engines (full service history)

3 x Glendenning electronic controllers (including one at saloon nav station)

Allows control from inside saloon with good visibility and shelter

2 x V olvo three-blade folding bronze propellers

Sails

2022 – Leisurefurl sail made by Sanders Sails using Victron material, fully battened with quasi square top.

Leisurefurl system was fitted in May 2022

Self-tacking Solent jib is standard supply and fitted from new.

Gennaker 98 m2 is from new but only used twice. Stored in heated building

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)

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

Electric seawater pump in galley

12V plugs in cabins and saloon

Four-ring gas hob and oven/grill

Fusion Marine Audio system (speakers in saloon and cockpit)

Bluetooth and USB connectivity

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

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

Cockpit

Cockpit cushions

Cockpit fridge

Davits

3 x electric winches (port side, starboard, aft beam)

Cockpit enclosure

First launched in 2018, “Amina” came straight to the Multihull Centre Yard for extensive, custom high-end modifications to enable accessibility.

Working closely with her skilled engineer owner, who is paraplegic, the following adaptations were made:

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)

Additional Equipment & Upgrades

Leisurefurl Offshore in-boom mainsail furling system with fully battened main and Leisurefurl vang (new 2022)

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)

Antifoul

Coppercoat applied at factory

Blue Water Pack

Gennaker (98m²)

Bowsprit

Deck gear and furler

Remote windlass control with chain counter

Mosquito screens

Extras and Safety Equipment

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

Tender

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

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