
NAUTILUS is a 52’ aluminum blue water sailing yacht fabricated by Kanter Yachts in Ontario, Canada. Designed by world renowned naval architect Dieter Empacher for comfortable, safe blue water sailing, capable of circumnavigation. Readily sailed by two people yet comfortably houses six people for extended voyages.
Nautilus is completely fabricated with H5083 aluminum, with a hull thickness of 8mm and topside thickness of 5mm. She was built in a single piece, with integrated keel containing 12,000 lbs. of lead. The topside is integral to the hull in single piece construction; no “hull to deck” joint.
The hull and topsides are painted, completing a yacht appearance uncharacteristic of unfinished aluminum boats. Her decks are laid with 5/8” thick native grown teak, completely applied with adhesive and caulk - with no screw holes to penetrate the deck.
All aluminum monocoque construction fabricated by Kanter Yachts in Ontario, Canada
52’ length
14.6 Beam
6’ Draft
72’ Mast height
Displacement: 66,000 lbs.
USA documented vessel
Diesel fuel: 450 gallons, two tanks 225 each.
Water: 250 gallons plus 50 gallons in stainless for drinking.
Lewmar of England hatches, ports and deck hardware, including 12 Ocean Series deck hatches and Ocean Series opening ports with screens
Aft of midships features solid welded stainless steel railings
4 solar panels controlled by an Outback solar controller
Four large stainless steel VETUS dorades
4” high bulwarks, capped in heavy teak covers with 36” stanchions and lifelines
Custom designed stern arch carries a 10’ inflatable RIB as a tender
Swim ladder and fresh water shower installed on the stern