Under their charismatic founder Francis Lapp, Sunreef Yachts have grown into the luxury catamaran standard and introduced numerous green innovations
The Vision Behind Sunreef Yachts
Just in a couple of decades Sunreef yachts made yachting enthusiasts all over the world believe: a) there is such a thing as a luxury catamaran, b) a luxury catamaran can be built in Poland, and c) a luxury yacht does not necessarily mean burning tons of fuel.
What Sets Sunreef Yachts Apart?
Sunreef Yachts was by no means a usual shipyard right from the start. They always dreamed big – or how else would you earn your way in yachting industry? Sunreef is based on the legendary Gdansk shipyard, where anti-communist movement ‘Solidarity’ began, and together with it, the modern history of Poland itself.
Among company’s clients there are a lot of people who gave inspiration to millions of people: tennis superstar Rafael Nadal proudly owns 80 Sunreef Power, Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg promoting the shipyard’s eco initiatives aboard his sailing Sunreef 80, adventurer and traveler Mike Horn as an ambassador of new Sunreef Explorer models and, of course, Fernando Alonso – another Formula 1 champion and legend.
Innovative design
Sunreef was the first shipyard that has built flybridge catamaran, embodying Francis Lapp’s dream of an ideal multihull yacht for charter. And the first Sunreef Yachts client came exactly from the charter: he bought the 74-feet yacht he chartered with Lapp’s company because he couldn’t find anything better.
Over the years, it’s exactly the clients and their unique personalities that have become the ambassadors and one of the main driving forces for Sunreef Yachts. The first Sunreef power catamaran – 70-feet ‘Jumbo’ – was created and built in collaboration with famous French yachtsman Laurent Bourgnon.
The idea of creating a folding mast for a sailing catamaran came up in negotiations with the client from Abu-Dhabi. He was based in Yas Marina, which is surrounded by bridges, but uncompromisingly settled on wanting a sailing yacht.
Then an old client, who owned a 74-feet catamaran, approached Francis Lapp with request to build something bigger, and this is how a 100-feet sailing catamaran appeared. Even now, being a big established series production shipyard, Sunreef is still very human oriented – every one of seven power and four sailing models in their range can be customized in terms of interior.
Sustainable yachting solutions
Unlike companies that merely jump on the sustainability trend, Francis Lapp and his team develop genuine solutions. A perfect example is the latest Sunreef 80 sailing catamarans, which push the boundaries of silent and effective luxury yachting with an innovative hydro-generating system – in simple terms, Sunreef’s sailing yachts can generate their own power while harnessing the wind.
The eco innovations that are a big part of Sunreef Yachts are also rooted in the shipyard’s founder’s personality. As mentioned earlier, before coming to yachting industry, Francis Lapp started as electrician, which makes all the sustainability, eco-friendly and electric agenda, that take more and more place in the yachting industry now, kind of natural for him.
The next big thing are very thin solar panels invented by Sunreef. This technology is already proved by Sunreef 80 lineup and is also used for the future Sunreef 43M Eco. Thin, strong, flexible, easily maintained photovoltaic panels, that can be easily removed while repainting the yacht or maintaining the hull, can be placed now not only on the mast, geek or Bimini top of the yachts, but on the hull too.
On Sunreef 43M Eco these panels are able to generate up to 60 kW in the peak of sun activity – it is almost twice of what a big modern yacht diesel generator can provide. Like everything with Sunreef, the panels are produced in-house. Francis Lapp endorses the motto ‘if you want something done well, do it yourself’.
Customization and luxury features
Recently, Sunreef Yachts unveiled Ultima – a new range of hi-tech hybrid power catamarans fully-customizable. A line was designed to offer full creative freedom to every owner looking for the ultimate lifestyle platform. With smart storage for toys, diving and fishing gear, every craft represents the essence of the marine lifestyle.
Francis Lapp describes Ultima as a powerful response to evolving market demands, stating:
‘To achieve this, we combined the best of multihull and monohull design philosophies. This concept is all about fast cruising, vast living space, and energy efficiency.’
Sunreef Yachts Models
From the first Sunreef yacht that set the standard for luxury catamaran design to the latest ecological innovations, every model offers something special. All Sunreef models are the result of passion, precision, and a commitment to creating the perfect vessel.
70 Sunreef Power
Designed to dominate the 70-foot segment, the new 70 Sunreef Power boasts an impressive beam of 11.35 meters at the aft, putting it on par with superyachts in terms of space and comfort.
Its wide aft platforms, along with a massive hydraulic platform boasting a 1500 kg load capacity, make it well-equipped to accommodate a five-meter tender with inboard engines. Enhancing this sense of grandeur, the yacht features spacious hull staircases leading seamlessly to the main deck, reinforcing its superyacht-like feel while ensuring effortless movement on board.
Sunreef 70
Sunreef Yachts impress with their craftsmanship and innovation, presenting the Sunreef 70 catamaran, which features two hulls offering ample space and comfort, highly customizable to suit individual preferences. Named the Best Sailing Yacht of 2021 by The International Yacht & Aviation Award, this luxury yacht is designed with sporty precision in every aspect.
Vertical portholes seamlessly blend into the dark hull, while the cutout in the railing connects it to its larger counterpart, the Sunreef 100. The sleek dark gray hull and tinted glass surfaces give the model a bold, striking appearance that is sure to turn heads in any port or marina.
80 Sunreef power
Power multi-hull 80 Sunreef Power gives motoryachts of the same size a run for their money. This model might just be the one to propel its Polish builder into the big league in terms of sophistication and quality.
Neither too fast nor too slow, the 80 Sunreef Power strikes a perfect balance between performance and efficiency. Depending on the owner’s preference, it can be equipped with engines ranging from 575 to 1,200 horsepower, delivering a top speed of 24 knots. This performance is well within the standard range for multi-hulls of this size, ensuring both smooth cruising and powerful acceleration when needed.
Sunreef 80
A single, lingering glance at her towering 33-meter carbon mast, piercing the azure sky, instantly reveals the very essence of the Sunreef 80 luxury catamaran: a siren call to boundless, unbridled adventure.
Awe-inspiring in every conceivable aspect, the Sunreef 80 demands superlatives, whether quantifying her remarkable measurable features – a commanding 24.4 meters in length and a generous 11.5-meter beam, coupled with an expansive sail plan that harnesses the wind’s raw power – or capturing the intangible qualities that set her apart.
Her elegant design, a symphony of sleek lines and harmonious proportions, speaks to a refined aesthetic, while her sophisticated style, evident in every meticulously chosen detail, elevates the onboard experience to an art form.
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