2017 Nautitech 46 Fly
$469,000Norfolk, VA, United States
Overview
US DUTY PAID S/V Nauti By Nature is a beautifully maintained 2017 Nautitech 46 Fly catamaran—a highly sought-after flybridge model renowned for its spacious top deck and exceptional livability. The expansive flybridge offers seating for 10, a full dining table, a generous sun lounge, and a complete Bimini cover, making it the perfect space to entertain or relax in total comfort while enjoying panoramic views at sea. This 46-foot sailing catamaran features a galley-up layout and four distinct lounging areas, creating an open and comfortable environment ideal for long-term cruising or liveaboard life. With four private cabins, each equipped with its own electric toilet, and two dedicated stand-up showers, this catamaran is designed for maximum convenience and comfort. She is exceptionally easy and safe to sail, equipped with three electric winches, an in-mast furling mainsail, and all lines led back to the cockpit. A 5.5-foot bowsprit with a Code Zero on a continuous line furler, along with additional winches to port and starboard, adds performance and flexibility under sail. Nauti By Nature is fully outfitted for extended or offshore cruising. It includes 950 watts of solar power, 1,200 amp hours of Relion lithium batteries, a 12-volt Spectra watermaker, a washing machine, and Starlink satellite internet. For ground tackle confidence, she features a Rocna anchor with new chain added in 2024. The yacht is powered by a 9,000-watt Onan generator and upgraded with brand-new Volvo D50 engines, a new furling mainsail,…
US DUTY PAID S/V Nauti By Nature is a beautifully maintained 2017 Nautitech 46 Fly catamaran—a highly sought-after flybridge model renowned for its spacious top deck and exceptional livability. The expansive flybridge offers seating for 10, a full dining table, a generous sun lounge, and a complete Bimini cover, making it the perfect space to entertain or relax in total comfort while enjoying panoramic views at sea. This 46-foot sailing catamaran features a galley-up layout and four distinct lounging areas, creating an open and comfortable environment ideal for long-term cruising or liveaboard life. With four private cabins, each equipped with its own electric toilet, and two dedicated stand-up showers, this catamaran is designed for maximum convenience and comfort. She is exceptionally easy and safe to sail, equipped with three electric winches, an in-mast furling mainsail, and all lines led back to the cockpit. A 5.5-foot bowsprit with a Code Zero on a continuous line furler, along with additional winches to port and starboard, adds performance and flexibility under sail. Nauti By Nature is fully outfitted for extended or offshore cruising. It includes 950 watts of solar power, 1,200 amp hours of Relion lithium batteries, a 12-volt Spectra watermaker, a washing machine, and Starlink satellite internet. For ground tackle confidence, she features a Rocna anchor with new chain added in 2024. The yacht is powered by a 9,000-watt Onan generator and upgraded with brand-new Volvo D50 engines, a new furling mainsail, and a new genoa—all replaced in 2023. Whether you're planning to cruise globally or enjoy luxury coastal sailing, Nauti By Nature is a turn-key vessel ready for your next adventure. With comfort, performance, and full cruising capability, she stands as one of the best catamaran options in her class.
Layout & Accommodations
The 2017 Nautitech 46 Fly is a sailing catamaran featuring a spacious four-stateroom layout. Each stateroom is equipped with an electric flush toilet and sink, and the yacht includes two convenient walk-through showers (see layout). True to its design, the living areas are generous and open. The interior features a fully equipped galley connected to a navigation station and a large U-shaped settee surrounding a central dining table. Air conditioning keeps the space comfortable, while large double sliding doors open seamlessly onto the covered salon. Outside, there’s a starboard-side dining area and additional bench seating to port. From the port side, stairs lead up to the open-air flybridge. Here, the helm and sail controls are positioned forward, with seating on both sides for guests to relax and enjoy the view. A Bimini top with clear panels allows visibility of the mainsail from the helm. This catamaran offers impressive sailing performance, thanks to a well-balanced sail plan! When not under sail, twin Volvo diesel engines provide reliable and efficient propulsion. For off-grid capability, a generator and multiple solar panels charge the onboard electrical system, managed through a Victron Quattro system. Three electric winches and cockpit-led lines make single-handed sailing a breeze! Key Features Four Stateroom, four head layout Available additional room in bows for storage Power available from solar panels and/or generator via Victron Quatro Watermaker Spectra Newport 400c DC powered 17gpd Flybridge allows more living space and unobstructed view for captain Elvstrom main and jib and furling gennaker Staterooms: The staterooms each provide room for two and have air conditioning and fresh air availability through deck hatches. The aft two staterooms are a bit larger. All staterooms have private access to heads with sinks. A shower is between each head and accessible from either. Roomy double bunk in each stateroom Reading lights Air conditioner control in each room Overhead lights Hanging locker Storage cabinets En suite heads Two shared showers
Galley
Air conditioning with zone control Opening ports in the windshield Opening overhead hatches Double sliding doors a Full galley Navigation station U-shaped settee with table that can be lowered Custom cabinet with beverage refrigerator/freezer and washer Oven Microwave oven Refrigerator: 2-drawer refrigerator 104L, 27gl fridge - 12V
Deck & Equipment
Cockpit shower Davit(s) Cockpit cushions Cockpit table Swimming ladder
Electronics & Navigation
Depth sounder: Garmin - GMI 20 multifunction display on flybridge and chart table Radar: Garmin: GMR 18XD radar scanner Log-Speedometer: Garmin - GMI 20 multifunction display on flybridge and chart table Wind Speed and Direc on: Garmin - GMI 20 mul func on display on flybridge and chart table Computer: 1 Victron GX Touch, 2 x wake speed external Regulators to work with the batteries Radio: Fusion MS-RA205 GPS: Garmin - GPS map 7412 Cockpit speakers VHF: Garmin - GHS lli - AIS
Electrical, Power & Plumbing
Shore power inlet Generator: Cummins Onan 9KW, 110V / 60hz Inverter: Victron Quatro 12/5000/200-100/100 120 V inverter/charger combo 4 x Relion RB300 12V 300AH lithium house ba eries 2 x Victron Orion-TR Smart 12/12V chargers 1 x Victron Gerbo GX (system monitoring device) 1 x Victron GX Touch (display for previous) Solar Panel: 4 x solar panels (2 x 370W Mono 6BB 34mp 1776 x 1052 x 35, 2 x 105W Mono 18Vmp 1195 x 541 x 35)
Engine & Mechanical
Twin Volvo Penta D2-50 diesel, sail drive, 50hp engines Electric bilge pump Manual bilge pump Air Conditioning: 48000BTU 4 Electric heads Heating Hot water Fresh water maker: Spectra Newport 400c, 12v DC 24A / 24v DC 12A, 17 g (64 l) every hour Sea water pump New Saildrive seals December 2024
Sails & Rigging
Furling mainsail: new 2023 Elvstrom 65 m² / 699 sq. Gennaker/cruising Spinnaker: 100m² / 1076 sq. Furler Self-tacking Furling Genoa: new 2023 Elvstrom 38 m² / 409 sq.
Key specifications
- Builder
- Nautitech
- Model
- 46 Fly
- Year
- 2017
- Length overall
- 45.25 ft
- Yacht type
- Sail Catamaran
- Condition
- Brokerage
- Cabins
- 4
- Heads
- 4
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Beam
- 24.58 ft
- Draft
- 4.75 ft
- Fuel
- 116 gallon
- Water
- 159 gallon
Engines
VOLVO · D50 · 50 horsepower · diesel · 1455 hours VOLVO · D50 · 50 horsepower · diesel · 1456 hours
Co-brokerage listing. Confirm availability, specifications, and pricing with Glen.
The 2017 Nautitech 46 Fly for sale is a sailing catamaran located in Norfolk, Virginia. This 46-foot boat has a four-cabin, four-head arrangement, with a galley-up interior and flybridge helm. Its twin Volvo D2-50 diesel engines are listed at 50 horsepower each, with engine hours of 1,455 and 1,456. The listing also reports a 24.58-foot beam and 4.75-foot draft, details buyers may want to compare with their intended berth and cruising grounds.
Onboard systems listed include four 300-amp-hour lithium house batteries, solar panels, a 9-kW Onan generator, a Spectra watermaker and air conditioning. The equipment record notes Elvstrom mainsail and genoa replacements in 2023, and saildrive seals in December 2024; buyers can confirm documentation and present status. Glen Appelbaum and Southern Sailor can help frame questions about service records, engine hours, power-system operation and the fit of this Nautitech 46 Fly for a buyer’s plans.
