Sunreef 80

Remember, three years ago, the Polish shipyard was in the news with its Supreme range, which featured a very distinctive cubic architecture and interiors with a very "urbanized" style. While there was unanimous agreement on the characteristics of a stripped-down and adaptable interior, some of us expressed more reservations about the shape of the superstructure, which seemed to be at odds with the constant challenge to the aerodynamics of a craft powered by sails. Well, we can be reassured by discovering this new range which, from 50 to 80, displays consistent and much more curved design, one in coherence with its immediate environment. Nevertheless, the idea of record habitability has continued to preoccupy the brand's customers; some serious study was required into how to preserve the imperative of volume by giving this new series hydrodynamic qualities suitable for circumnavigating in all types of weather while remaining comfortable and safe.

 

A dominating freeboard

The answer came in the form of a very high freeboard; all you have to do is stand on the pontoon near the bow to be convinced. From the waterline, the deck edge reaches a height of three meters (10’). Admittedly, the deck is fifty centimeters (18”) lower and a bulwark surrounds the entire hull, but when you reach the top of the sugarscoop staircase, you immediately realize that you are very high off the water and the immense volume that this gives to the layout. Regardless of the natural sense of security that this creates, the space available is impressive at every level. The headroom is the big winner of the operation. As initiated on the Supreme range, a technical area is installed under the main deck. The clearance under the nacelle remains more than one meter (3’) in order to preserve a good passage through the waves. The curved design of this nacelle allows the transversely placed beds to be moved back towards the center, in order to create a very wide passage between them and the sides of the hull. This gives a feeling of unprecedented volume in the cabins. The height of the king size beds is the same as at home and the view to the outside is perfect, even elongated, because the hull windows are at the same level. The owner's cabin is huge and the décor very suggestive. With the curtains closed, it's hard to believe you're on a boat. Its bathroom is very contemporary with a central wall around which is articulated double basins, shower, toilet and dressing room. No, don't put the magazine down, you're not reading Architectural Digest! All crew cabins, galley and saloon also benefit from these new proportions. We were told that on the Sunreefs, it’s possible to create the layout plan as you want between the structural bulkheads, but here we really get the impression that they have been pushed back. The main deck has a usable area of more than 200 m² (2,150 sq ft), 54 m² (580 sq ft) of which is for the saloon only, which communicates with the aft cockpit terrace through a sliding window that extends over the entire width. The roof windows - or rather bow windows made of glass - provide an excellent 360° view as well as effective sound and thermal insulation. Comfortably installed in the sofas, the only small deficiency in this painting lies in a view obstructed by the height of the bulwark, which forces you to stand up to visualize the water level. But these guardrails make any apprehension disappear when moving on the side-decks.

Modular Style

As you would expect, the interior décor and equipment are entirely tailored to the customer's taste. On this one, the materials are very striking. The ceiling of the saloon and chests of drawers in matt varnished teak as well as the fabric-covered partitions are pierced with black metal rods with geometric patterns. The blue-grey velvet upholstery and fawn leather, as well as the anthracite smoked glass tops, warm up the art deco atmosphere of the whole. Of course, everyone will be able to create their own interior as they wish, the yard teams are experienced in the process and can collaborate directly with the client or even with their designer if necessary. The modularity is total since we start from a blank interior with each new boat, a little like an empty loft in which all design fantasies are allowed. On the first three units leaving the yard, Macassar ebony, oak or teak blend with silky fabrics and velvets with the certainty of having a unique decoration that is in harmony with the owner's sensibility. On one of them, the main deck is occupied by a giant lounge with an office-bar that can serve the forward deck and tables. Which look good even at large receptions. All these versions are equipped with a professional kitchen in one hull with an adjoining pullman crew cabin and a mess for four-person meals. This living space is also equipped with a giant screen, as everywhere else on board.

Ready for blue water cruising

The flybridge, in tune with the rest of the ship, is colossal. In addition, it includes relaxation and catering areas worthy of serious pleasure boating, with helm and sail maneuvering stations directly forward of the mast foot. The Captain has all the command controls at his fingertips. This is a provision that should be developed with him, as he will be using it with short-handed crew most of the time. Leaving the port of Cannes, we notice that we are at a similar height to the other yachts at the Festival, which are much larger. The carbon rig manufactured on site includes a well dimensioned canoe boom to accommodate the 200 m² (2,150 sq ft) of the mainsail and two levels of shrouds to handle the loads from the genoa and staysail mounted on hydraulic furling systems. On this model, the halyard and sheet winches are electric, as is the mainsheet traveler. However, hydraulic assembly is possible, particularly for gennaker sheets. We're making a few tacks in light winds and still manage to reach the same speed, i.e. six knots. It is certain that the size and handling are more suitable for long runs in strong winds, conditions where it will be possible to average more than ten knots - which was the case when coming down from Gdansk, the port where the yard is based. A beam-reach or a broad-reach are the most appropriate in good breezes. Otherwise, the discretion and sobriety of the engines at 1,500 rpm will allow you to cover as much ground as you need, without any constraints.

Conclusion

Sunreef Yachts' dynamism in the multiyacht segment is remarkable; this range seems to be well established. Its look is quite spectacular and offers a distinguished personality faithful to what is found on exceptional yachts. The developments offer a scale never before achieved in this category. Success was not long in coming with eight Sunreef 80s and ten 60s already sold. The Sunreef 50 will be presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival - Port Canto - in September 2019. Judging by the finish of the 60, the concept consists of making haute couture in smaller sizes. The 80 takes luxury multihulls up a level and it will be interesting to discover the Power version in the Vieux Port.

 

The +

Remarkable and very evocative look

Comfort of a luxury loft

Infinite customization

The –

Vision on the outside just a little bit limited when seated

Rigorous follow-up of the finishing process at the yard with Skipper

 

Technical specifications:

Builder: Sunreef Yachts

Architect: Sunreef Yachts

Interior design:Sunreef Yachts

Length overall: 24.40 m / 80’

Max beam: 11.50 m / 37’9”

Draft: 2.30 m / 7’6”

Light displacement: 65 t / 143,300 lbs

Mainsail: 203 m² / 2,185 sq ft

Genoa: 155 m² / 1,670 sq ft

Staysail: 75 m² / 810 sq ft

Gennaker: 340 m² / 3,660 sq ft

Engines: 2 x 280 hp

Fuel: 2 x 3,000 l / 790 US gal

Cabins: 4/5 + 2 (10 people plus 4 crew members)

Fresh water: 1,600 l / 422 US gal

Classification Society: RINA

Price: available on request