"CHE" THE FIRST SUNREEF IS FOR SALE - CLIENT UPGRADES TO A SUNREEF 114

The mythic "CHE" is for sale. The first SUNREEF catamaran ever built is for sale. Her owner is upgrading to a SUNREEF 114, with a really nice design.

Following the Press Realease from Ewa, SUNREEF's PR.

CHANGING A SUNREEF YACHT FOR A SUNREEF SUPERYACHT

The very first Sunreef yacht launched in 2002, Sunreef 74 CHE, has been put on sale by his owner buying now the biggest Sunreef superyacht up-to-date currently under construction in the shipyard, the Sunreef 114 sailing.

As the completion of his new yacht is scheduled for the beginning of 2010, the owner decided to sale CHE and to get ready for his new performance-oriented, impressive in size and extremely luxurious Sunreef 114.

Understanding all the assets of a cruising catamaran – yacht such as optimized stability and safety, generous indoor and outdoor space, low draft (less fuel consumption and easy to stay at anchor instead of mooring in the marinas) and excellent sailing performance, the owner of Sunreef 74, satisfied with a wide range of Sunreef in-house services and construction quality, has decided to stay within the brand and increased remarquably the size of his new yacht.

Worldwide famous for being the very first fly-bridge cruising catamaran, CHE is now available for purchase via Sunreef in-house brokerage office.

Modern and extremely comfortable, offering, thanks to the giantic fly-bridge, a very spacious habitable surface, a perfect finish, top-of-the-range equipment and an electronic system with a touch screen controlling all the systems of the yacht, CHE can accomodate 6 guests and 4 crew, in three guests cabins, including a hull sized owner’s suite, all with separate shower, private bathrooms and TV/DVD, and two crew quarters.

Thanks to the professional and experienced crew, the yacht is in excellent shape, very well maintained and ready to welcome new owner on board.

Sunreef 74 CHE characteristics:

Construction Material: Aluminium

Length 22.5 m

Max. beam 10.56 m

Light displacement 44.0 T

Draught 1.75 m

Diesel engines 2 x 240 hp

Fuel capacity 2 x 2000 L

Fresh water tank 2 x 1200 L

Water maker 2 x 200 l/h

Grey water tanks 2 x 350 L

Black water tanks 2 x 350 L

Energy 1200 Ah at 24 V

Generator 2 x 19 kW

Navigation category Category A

Full batten mainsail 189m²

Genoa foresail 110 m²

Staysail 60 m²

Asymmetric spinnaker (option) 325 m²

Gennaker (option) 322 m²

Complete selection of water toys.

Price: on request

For more info please contact our Sales Director at maciej.stompor@sunreef-yachts.com

CHARTER "CHE" WITH WINDWARD ISLANDS

SUNREEF AT THE PARIS BOAT SHOW

A Press Release by Sunreef

SUNREEF YACHTS PARTICIPATES TO THE PARIS BOAT SHOW 2008 AND ANNOUNCES NOVELTIES FOR 2009

22 October 2008

Sunreef Yachts, luxury catamarans designer, constructor and charter agency, is ready for the new boat show session 2008/09.

The shipyard is delighted to announce its participation at the Paris Boat Show held between 6-15 December 2008.

Sunreef Yachts, specialized in the construction of sailing catamarans, yet now launching a new power range introduces into the market the recently launched sailing yacht, the Sunreef 70 in both Classic and Japanese designs and its first ever-built motor yacht, the 70 SUNREEF POWER.

Sunreef Yachts is now ready to satisfy both sail and motor yacht markets and soon will enter the superyacht domain with its new superyachts, the Sunreef 102 DD and the Sunreef 114.

The coming year 2009 will certainly mark a new stage in the history of this dynamic and ambitious yard with the launching of the first superyacht, the Sunreef 102 DD, scheduled for Spring 2009.

70 SUNREEF POWER - JAMBO – FIRST POWER YACHT BY SUNREEF

Aboard the 70 Sunreef Power you will be enjoying exceptional living spaces of over 500 square feet, as well as giant fly-bridge – SUNREEF band's speciality. The fly-bridge features the main helm station, sun-bathing mattresses and dining table surrounded by comfortable seating. On the aft deck You will have enough room for jet ski. On the main deck a spacious, external cockpit of 320 square feet will let you relax while being pleasantly sheltered from the sun.
The first 70' Sunreef Power was ordered specifically for a family voyage around the world; therefore a very distinctive feature would be her fantastic range of 8000 nautical miles while sailing at 8 knots driven by twin Volvo Penta 370 HP engines. There were also some innovative changes made regarding the fly bridge, where, by special request of the client, all furniture is easy to dismantle in order to create a playing area for children on this huge upper deck.
As for interior, the furniture will be made of finnish birch and the upholstery of beige skai, which will create all together very light and harmonious venue. Modern design with some classic elements will be applied.
Inside the 70 Sunreef Power you will discover comfortable saloon of modern design that creates a harmonious atmosphere. The lounge has an elegant bar with a staircase leading to the galley and guest cabins within the hulls, and also to the second helm station located on the mezzanine floor. From here you access the owners’ cabin (owner version), or two guest cabins (semi-owner or charter version). These cabins are situated in the forward section of the catamaran and thus offer wonderful sea views.

SUNREEF 70 SEAZEN II – FIRST SAILING 70 FOOTER BY SUNREEF

Exceptionally spacious and wide, with new layout arrangement, this modern catamaran can easily accommodate 8 to 10 guests in 3 double cabins and 1 cabin with innovative four folding beds system - excellent solution for children.
The exterior outlines have been carefully worked out by Sunreef in-house design team in order to make the yacht look smooth and elegant. The boat is very aerodynamic and her external forms are highly streamlined. The outdoor playing space has been purpose-designed for charter activities. The yacht can easily accomodate a jacuzzi on the flybridge and has enough space to fit a jet ski on the aft. This unit in particular will have two dinghies, the smaller one of 2.8 m and a bigger one of 4.5m.
Especially requested by the Owner, the yacht will represent Japanese style, the essential aspect of which is the simplicity and minimalism. Frugal forms are kept in brown and cream with touches of muffled red. Visible structural geometry is achieved by the combination of the traditional layout of Tatami mats and decorative elements imitating indigenous Shoji screens and sliding doors. The overall scheme is accentuated by the horizontal line of arranging the furniture: low-level tables and bar, surrounded by separate sitting cushions placed in wooden frames, platform-like simple beds. Sparse and carefully selected decorations greatly replenish this posh, yet minimalistic interior.

SUNREEF 102 DOUBLE DECK – First superyacht by Sunreef

Designed by Sunreef’s inhouse design team the sloop-rigged yacht is the largest catamaran manufactured by Sunreef Shipyard and will be one of the few in the world of that size.
The yacht’s interior design will be fully customised in close cooperation between the european owner and the Sunreef team who has requested that she be ‘‘cosy, comfortable and homey’’, dominated by contrasting dark and light wenge and anegre wood and a classic Sunreef touch.
The interior style of Sunreef 102 will mostly modern with some classic elements of decoration. There are two types of wood used for the cabines – the dark WENGE wood and the light ANEGRE. This blend of colours creates a strong contrast dark/light and allows the Sunreef Design Team to highlight the geometric composition of the furnitures. Trapezoid, square and cube forms are easily reckognizable in the main outlines (furniture, wall shapes, windows, doors, etc.) and in many decoration details such us handles, lamps, table legs, etc.
The original upholstery of Skai Elitis will guarantee the effect of chests board and will certainly be an interesting feature on board.
Generally, beside the wenge and anegre wood, the different types of skai will be applied on the walls and ceiling, all in beige, ivory and cream colours which will create the ambience of harmony and balance of this carefully designed interiors. The main lighting system will consist of a set of fitted on each side halogens reflecting from matt surfaces and only few of them will be installed directly on the ceiling.
The innovative element will certainly be a double deck, the original Sunreef concept, ensuring much more comfort and space for the guests.


For more information, please contact:
Ewa Stachurska
PR Sunreef Yachts
ewa@sunreef-yachts.com
+48 601 315 206
www.sunreef-yachts.com
www.sunreef-charter.com

SUNREEF 2009 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Cut and Copy of Sunreef's latest press release.

6 May 2009,

Gdańsk, Poland - The Polish marine success story, Sunreef Yachts, www.sunreef-yachts.com, based in Gdańsk begins its twelfth year of trading with positive financial results and high expectations for its continued steady growth as it builds its reputation as the global leader in luxury catamarans, both power and sail, as well as multihull superyachts.

Sunreef was established in 1998 as a charter company and then began producing yachts in 2000 in a Gdańsk shipyard. The company delivered its first catamaran, the Sunreef 74 CHE, two years later in 2002 and has since seen sales and operating profit grow consistently along with its range of products and services.

Sunreef’s in-house charter agency, Sunreef Yachts Charter, www.sunreef-charter.com, now has over 1700 yachts in its fleet as its own 2009 net sales rose from €2.3 million; representing 30 per cent growth in comparison to 2008. Moreover, 50 per cent increase is expected in 2010. This success was possible thanks to the largest rental selection of luxury catamarans in the world, as well as from last year's admission to MYBA and its comprehensive database.

‘‘Our success to date comes from our focus on innovation and from our extended range of produced yachts,” says Nicolas Lapp, Sunreef's vice president, ‘‘In 2008, we launched two new yacht models, the 70 Sunreef Power and the Sunreef 70 Sailing that have already been sold in several units. This year, we have just launched our first superyacht Sunreef 102 Double Deck IPHARRA. The second mega catamaran, the Sunreef 114 CHE is now being finished at the shipyard with its delivery scheduled for the end of May 2010. We have also redesigned our flagship yacht, the Sunreef 62 Sailing, the new version of which is currently under construction and whose first unit will be launched at the beginning 2011. At the same time, we are now designing new, performant catamarans range over 80 feet in length with the first Sunreef 80 Ultimate designed for a client”.

Sunreef Yachts is actually comprised of three business units: building – Sunreef Yachts, chartering – Sunreef Yachts Charter and Yacht Management employing 450 workmen and employees, the workforce keep constantly growing at this time. In addition to its production and headquarter activities in Poland, the company has worldwide brokers network in Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, Qatar, India, Australia, USA and China, to name but a few.

From 2008 to 2009, Sunreef’s turnover from production increased from €27.6 to €28.1 million with expectations for 2010 that this will stay on the same level as annual deliveries of bigger boats 70ft+ should reach 10 units and new superyachts should be commissioned after the sea trials of the 102-footer.

Despite a challenging labour market in Poland, this accelerating production rate was achieved by optimising production techniques which, for example, have reduced production time for Sunreef’s most popular model, the Sunreef 62, from 9 to 5 months thanks to the Vacuum Infusion process. In addition, in 2009, the shipyard introduced Lean Manufacturing into its structure, thereby improving the quality of every stage of its production and reduced to a minimum all material and time losses.

As for Yacht Management services which was introduced as early as in 2008, the department has generated an income of €81 thousand and forecasts 30 per cent growth in 2010.
Sunreef is also increasing its overall production capacity with the acquisition of 16 hectares of land in the nearby Gdańsk Wiślinka for the construction of a new 24,000 square metre purpose-built manufacturing facility with possible enlargement capacity, due for completion and occupancy in 2011/12. This facility will enable Sunreef to build yachts up to 50 metres in length.

One of the significant investments for 2010 will be the construction of moulds for the 60 Sunreef Power and the Bluereef 87, two new yacht models scheduled for 2011.

The Management’s forecast for the coming years is also promising, if slightly more modest, taking into account the uncertain world financial situation. Sunreef’s financial plan for 2010 budgets for a 15 per cent growth in sales in 2009.

To provide its clients with a full range of support services, Sunreef has also established its after-sales service, refit and Brokerage Division which now has more than 800 yachts in its data base.

‘‘Our goal for the future is quite simply to maintain our position as the world’s largest manufacturer of large and luxury catamarans from 60 to 200 feet,” concluded Lapp.

SUNREEF AT THE CANNES INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW - NEW BOATS

Gdansk, Poland – As every year, Sunreef Yachts will display its much-awaited news during the prestigious Cannes Boat Show in September 2012.

Celebrating its 10 years, the company will showcase two new Premiere Models: the 60 Sunreef Power EWHALA and the superyacht Sunreef 82 Double Deck HOUBARA. In addition, two famous and appreciated models: the 70 Sunreef Power SKYLARK (2012) and the Sunreef 70 Sailing ANINI (2011) will be exhibited as well, which means 4 yachts all together. That is the biggest yacht display for Sunreef Yachts in its history.

60 Sunreef Power - EWHALA

 

The 60 Sunreef Power was made in response to the growing demand for compact yet highly impressive powerboat. This yacht has all the features of the popular 70 Sunreef Power, except its 27.8 ft / 8.5 m beam that makes it more convenient for crowded marinas, especially in the Mediterranean. It is also an interesting alternative for traditional motoryachts with much lower fuel consumption, long range, superb living space with the best comfort and intimacy for the owner and his guests, customized interior design and stability.	EWHALA (launch end July)has been commissioned by a European owner, and is laid out in a semi-owner version with two double cabins in the forward section, two double cabins in the starboard hull, and one double, one bunk-bed cabin (for the crew) in the port hull. The interior of the main deck features the galley and a dining area, while a mezzanine floor located in the midship comprises internal helm station and lounge, providing access to the forward guest cabins.	The spacious sun deck, Sunreef’s speciality and trademark, accessible from the cockpit, houses external helm station, wet bar with barbecue, dining area and a huge sun pad, ideal for outdoor lounging in the sun. The innovative JMS boat control system by ZF Marine Electronics Group, allowing the boat to be easily maneuvered with a joystick, has been installed aboard EWHALA. The interior design is modern and minimalist, based on wenge and oak contrast, finished with gray and white upholstery and brushed stainless steel details.

82 Sunreef Double Deck - HOUBARA

 

The Sunreef 82 DD HOUBARA (launch end July) is the second double decker catamaran after IPHARRA. In this double deck concept there is one spacious owner cabin in the front, and a large and bright salon with an internal helm station with sea views. That is why this model is a perfect alternative to a traditional motoryacht which consumes tremendous amounts of fuel. The Double Deck catamarans have a chance to become superyachts of the future with their comfort on board and low fuel consumption resulting from its low draft and the possibi-	lity of cruising on sails in keeping with the maximum stability at all times. This private yacht accommodates up to 7 guests in one beam-wide owner suite, one VIP queen cabin and one guest twin cabin convertible to a double cabin with an additional Pullman bed, attended by two crew to assist the owner, a sailor himself. An innovative element aboard the Sunreef 82 DD is the smart mezzanine floor housing a coffee table within a lounge area located on the starboard side of the main deck within the dining area. There is also a purpose-built storage area for painting	equipment, as the owners enjoy this activity while sailing. The owner suite, arranged over two floors, is set to occupy the entire forward section of the yacht with a master cabin, Jacuzzi and vanity on the main deck, and wardrobe and floor-to-ceiling storage and bathroom located below decks in port and starboard hulls respectively. Interior design has been customised following the owners’ suggestions, and combines light and natural colours and materials finished in a classic style.

70 Sunreef Power - SKYLARK

 

 

Scheduled for launch in August 2012, SKYLARK is the hull nr 8 of the very successful yacht model, the 70 Sunreef Power, introduced in 2008. The yacht is laid out in the owner version with a beam-wide owner suite in the forward section and four double cabins in the hulls: one VIP and two double for the guests and one double for the crew. Beautiful interior design takes its inspiration from the superyacht Sunreef 114 CHE and mixes caramel bamboo wood with pearl gray upholstery, aquamarine table tops and decorative elements such as cushions and wall panels. General ambience is thus very relaxing and enjoyable.

Sunreef 70 - ANINI

 

Launched in November 2011, ANINI is the 7th unit of the Sunreef 70 Sailing successfully completed by the Sunreef Yachts shipyard. Sold to an American client for private use with some chartering activity, ANINI will spend the coming winter in southern Portugal before starting her Summer 2012 cruise in the Mediterranean, the sea that the owner wishes to explore	as much as possible. ANINI is arranged in the owner layout version with the master suite and one guest cabin in the portside hull and two guest (one with bunk beds) and one crew cabin in the starboard hull. The master suite includes a double bed with night tables, an extendable sofa, work desk, TV and DVD, and plenty of storage for long cruises.	ANINI’s interior design shows clear references to the Sunreef 114 CHE with the choice of caramel bamboo wood applied to all wooden furniture, door and window frames, and decorative ceiling panels. Turquoise sofas and armchairs with wall and ceiling panels complete the bamboo finish in a very natural way, creating a relaxed, marine ambience inside.

To receive full press releases with specifications and a full set of HD images, please contact me directly at ewa@sunreef-yachts.com / + 33 626 473 502. All yachts can be visited in Vieux Port, Jetee Pantiero, Multihulls Section, MTC 105. Please reserve your visit prior to the show. All yachts can be sea trailed after the show. Please reserve your space. Press conference will be organized at the show. Date and time will be advised shortly. I look forward to seeing you in Cannes,

SUNREEF SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS

I went on Sunreef website and counted the luxury catamarans launched by size since the founding of the yard. 

Here are the results :

• Sunreef 58 : 3 
• 60 Sunreef Power : 1 just launched
• Sunreef 62 : 27 most successful so far
• Sunreef 70 : 8
• 70 Sunreef Power : 7 
• Sunreef 74 : 1
• Sunreef 82 : 1 just launched
• Sunreef 102 : 1
• Sunreef 114 : 1

 To those, you have to add 4 units that were kept secret to the owners request.  It is kind of odd to add the numbers since a Sunreef 58 is really much smaller than a Sunreef 114 but if you do it adds up to 54 catamarans which is a lot since the first in 2003.  But the most impressive is the size of the catamarans which has really increased. 

Congratulations to their team.

THE SUNREEF 102 DD AND SUNREEF 114 ARE WELL ADVANCED, THE SUNREEF 70 DAMRAK AT THE MONACO YACHT SHOW

This it the 200 th post on the luxurycatamaran blog and it is dedicated to an update on SUNREEF activity. I have no business links with the yard but It happen to be that first they are very active in promoting their activity and they have a lot of news to publish and second I think that Ewa their PR manager is doing a great job and has always been helpful with me and editors of magazinestrying to gather information for their publications. It is always a great pleasure and it makes our job more fun and easier when PR managers answer fast and precisely to our inquiries. I look forward to meet with her again in Cannes and visit the SUNREEF lives. I will post my own pictures after the show.

SUNREEF 102 DD

The first superyacht to be launched by Sunreef is on the last stage of the construction process. All interiors are now being finished and fitted out, the majority of the furniture is already in place and the electrical systems and the plumbery have now been installed. The hulls will shortly be painted in a light grey colour. This week, the installation of the propulsion system in both engine rooms will start, followed by the installation of twin Cummins engines. The launch is scheduled for the end of September 2009, after which the carbon mast and boom will be set up on the superstructure.

SUNREEF 114

The entire aluminium superstructure has already been finished and straightened. The installation of all technical systems below decks is now in due course and the flooring is now being posed. The installation of the sound and thermal insulation of all cabins is now proceeding and the fairing of the hulls has already started. Simultaneously, all the furniture is being assembled in the in-house carpentry department and waiting to be fitted. The carbon bowsprit, cross beam and boom are now being fabricated in-house via the vacuum infusion process and the 43 meter carbon mast is now being finished.

SUNREEF 70 DAMRAK IN MONACO

Damrak is a custom-made 5-cabin luxury catamaran for 8 - 12 guests. The impressive full-beam master cabin with over 180-degree view through the bow-facing windows, includes a large en-suite bathroom with separate shower in one hull and dressing room in the other. There are also generous-sized 2 queen cabins, and 1 twin cabin - convertible into queen - all with en-suite bathrooms. The salon with galley, equipped with high-end Bose home cinema and 40' plasma screen, with large dining table is the perfect place for entertaining guests and enjoying all yachts luxuries. The full-beam enormous flybridge shaded by the bimini includes jacuzzi flanked with sunbeds, bar and a large dining table. The Damrak's interior is a great example of a modern, elegant and clean style with wenge veneer furniture and light-beige alcantara upholstery. To top it all off, the many portlights and hatches make her a very lucid and well-ventilated vessel. The recreation equipment includes jet tender with 125 hp engine, 2 Seabob underwater scooters and full diving equipment, making her the perfect charter luxury catamaran. Damrak is available in the West Mediterranean this summer and in the Caribbean this winter season through Sunreef Yachts Charter.

I hope all of you still enjoy reading the blog and do not hesitate to leavers messages.

THE SUNREEF 114 "CHE" IS IN THE WATER

The largest SUNREEF ever, the Sunreef 114 was launched on the 19 th of July at the yard in Gdansk.

A big first Semester for Sunreef Yachts with the launchings of two very large luxury catamarans : "Ipharra" the Sunreef 102 DD and now the new "Che", 114 feet of luxury and sailing pleasures. "Che" can welcome 7 guests for 5 crew members, they will all have a lot of space to live aboard. This huge catamaran will be finished at the yard and will set sails for the Caribbean this winter. Sunreef Yachts will be present at the Cannes and Monaco Yacht Show.

ONE FIFTY by SUNREEF

Sunreef Yachts introduces the biggest Sunreef yacht and the biggest luxury catamaran in the world to date.

A press release from Sunreef. Thanks Ewa.

26 June 2008,

Gdansk, Poland - With two superyachts, the Sunreef 102 Double Deck and the Sunreef 114, already under construction, Sunreef Yachts announces its latest design, the 150 foot ONE FIFTY by Sunreef coming in response to what the company sees as a continuing demand for the special combination of luxury and performance offered uniquely by a catamaran.

‘‘Over the years we’ve seen an increasing interest in bigger luxury cats and have been expanding our range incrementally to accomodate that,’’ said Nicolas Lapp, Sunreef vice-president, ‘‘The ONE FIFTY is now a quantum leap reflecting our customers enquries.”

Developed by Sunreef’s own in-house design team, the ONE FIFTY design is unique from other yachts in Sunreef fleet not only in size but also in appearance.

The futurist look of the ONE FIFTY as a result of meticulous research of the latest trends and styles in exterior design. Externally, the concept was for a modern, sweeping, sleek topside which blends into the curve of the hulls resulting in flat surfaces that accomodate solar panels as an alternative cheap and green source of energy or are covered by uncut, continously applied teak in keeping with the sleek lines.

The main deck features a spacious covered area spread over two levels spanning the entire beam (over 17 meters) with sloping deck leading up to the giant flybridge and navigation station just aft of the 55 metre carbon-fibre mast. The boom doubles as a crane for the rescue boat or for a large tender to be stowed out of sight, aft of the engine room.

In a break with tradition, the cockpit, which is sheltered by a sunroof, has been moved forward and equipped with sunbeds, a dining table seating twelve as well as comfortable informal seating on cushions and wicker armchairs. Despite the unique location, the cockpit will be accessible from both the flybridge via an open staircase and from salon/staterooms via two doors.

Below decks, twelve guests can be accomodated comfortably in six double staterooms located on the main deck forward and in the starboard hull. Crew quarters for eight are segregated in the opposite hull. A special lift will connect serve the galley on the upper deck and the crew quarters and store rooms below.

A large salon with a lounge bar and the dining room have panoramic views with a decor and layout that emphasises open space and natural light. A large TV screen of up to 80 inches can be mounted for both salon and lounge area. Inside the impressive mast is left exposed as a surprising aesthetic feature in the centre of the space.

To enable the crew to operate the yacht efficiently, access throughout the ONE FIFTY for crew and guests has been carefully both parties separated. Access for guests is aft via large glass doors while the crew enter directly from the hull by a passerelle.


For more information, please contact Ewa Stachurska

PR Sunreef Yachts
ewa@sunreef-yachts.com
+48 601 315 206
www.sunreef-yachts.com
www.sunreef-charter.com

MONACO YACHT SHOW SPECIAL

After Cannes lets take a look at the Monaco Yacht Show which will take place in Monaco from the 23 rd to the 26 th of September. Who will be there ? (most of the information is already in the blog so click on the links to know more about each project).

BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN

Olivier and his team will introduce their latest designs including a 90 footer aluminium luxury catamaran "LA SELLA DEL DIAVOLO" which has just been launched in Italy and of course their eco-smart 100 foot CODE [E]. Olivier has developed within his design office a special research and development department to study the most innovative eco-friendly solutions for luxury sailboats.

JFA


JFA is actually building the largest all composite catamaran a 110 foot on VPLP drawings. I am really waiting to hear more about this beautiful catamaran but very little information is coming out of the shipyard.

SUNREEF

The new SUNREEF 90 DD

SUNREEF is actually building a SUNREEF 102 DD which will be launched this winter and SUNREEF 114 which will be launched next January. To late for this year yacht show but hopefully we can see one of them for Monaco in 2010. SUNREEF will also introduced the new SUNREEF 90 Double Deck with an innovative mezzanine in the saloon and the breathtaking 150 by SUNREEF. I would really like SUNREEF to find a buyer for this concept which is really different from the other designs. If there is one place to find a rich and new design attracted client it is Monaco indeed.

VPLP

The VPLP design office has created the largest sailing catamaran to date with DOUCE FRANCE a 138 footer and HEMISPHERE, the largest ever catamaran which is still at the DERECKTOR shipyard due to legal issues between the owner and the yard. Too bad, this catamaran was really expected. The design office has drawn many other project for very large catamaran which they will introduce during the show.

SUNREEF AT THE CANNES INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2011

As every year, Sunreef Yachts will exhibit its finest yachts at the Cannes International Boat Show. As a Worldwide Premiere the shipyard will display:

• Sunreef 58 IN THE WIND
  new sailing catamaran model launched in May 2011
• Sunreef 114 CHE
  the biggest sloop-rigged catamaran in the world and the biggest Sunreef yacht ever built. She is going to be the largest catamaran on the show.

Also, the shipyard will exhibit the new70 Sunreef Power DAMRAK II, the first Sunreef yacht entirely equipped with LED lights which means less energy consumption, less heat and more light.

2001 WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS : CHE THE SUNREEF 114 NOMINATED

The Sunreef 114 "CHE" is nominated for the World Superyacht Design Award 2011.


The World Superyacht Design Award 2011 will be held in London the 7 th of May. This is the 6 th edition of the Awards. Fourteen Neptune Awards, each a unique piece, will be given out. Each yachts is awarded marks under six heading, and the total of the marks determines the winner.

This judges for this years award are :

• Eric Benson Owner
• Raffaele Costa AKA “Captain Magic” Owner of Sea Force One
• Alan Dabbiere Former owner of Constance
• Thomas Haffa Owner of 4H
• Hani Jabsheh Owner of Hana
• Kevin Jaffé Owner of Marama
• Henk Koster Owner of Grace
• Mira Mikati Owner of Mylo
• Dame Gail Ronson Owner of G-Force
• Deborah Reuben Owner
• Kim Vibe-Petersen Owner of Parsifal III
• Sebastian Vibe-Petersen Son of Kim Vibe-Petersen
• Dr. Herbert Wertheim Owner
• Peter A. Wilson Founding Partner of yacht project management company MCM
• Eric Wittouck Owner of Exuma
• Roger Lean-Vercoe Chairman of the Judges

I hope CHE will win in her category.

LUXURY CATAMARAN - MEGA CATAMARAN SHORT NEWS

SUNREEF 102 and SUNREEF 104

The production of those two mega cats is going along well. The hulls, the deck and the flybridge of the SUNREEF 102 have been fitted together. Now we start to guess what this spacious and confortable SUNREEF will look like. The carpenters have started to work on the interior fittings and the yacht should be launched second half of 2009. The SUNREEF 114 structure is beeing built upside down and will be flipped over by February 2009 for a launching I guess in 2010. A third mega sunreef is actually being negociated by the shipyard.


BLUBAY 95


Yachts Industries which is going through hard times has launched the last BLUBAY a 95 footer on the 25 th of November. The dark blue hull looks really nice. I look forward to see this new BLUBAY sailing.

YAPLUKA 85 DD Apparenlty the production of the first DD still goes on and this unit is schedule to be launched next summer.

IPHARRA SUNREEF 102 DOUBLE DECK IS LAUNCHED - GREAT VIDEO

I told you this was the year of the big launches. While I was away in Lorient at the Multihull Show, Sunreef Yachts launched its largest luxury catamaran to date, IPHARRA, the world largest double-decker with 102 feet.

The video of the launching is available on Sunreef website and it is amazing. As usual Sunreef has invested in its communication tools and it pays. Congratulation to the camera man and the editor. I have to admit the yacht looks really good from the outside, congratulations to Sunreef design team. IPHARRA will be delivered to her owner mid-may and then will sail to the Med for charter.

Next big launch : the SUNREEF 114. Stay tuned and subscribe to the news feed.

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CHE THE NEW SUNREEF 114 CHRISTENED

"CHE" is the younger brother of the first SUNREEF catamaran ever built also named "CHE". The difference being that the new "CHE" is 114 feet long compared to 70 feet. It is much bigger as you can see in the pictures. "CHE" was christened over a big party with 200 guest at the yard in Poland.

Quite amazing as you can see in the pictures on the gallery, the size of the owner suite, of the galley, of the salon and the cockpit is really impressive. I was afraid "CHE" might look heavy in the water by it looks sleek and the spinnaker is great. A strange name and a strange logo for a multimillion euro yacht.

There is a panoramic view of the inside of "CHE" on Sunreef Yacht website.

"CHE" is now heading to the med. Francis and Nicolas Lapp of building large yacht is now becoming true. Congratulations.

I have alreday written a few post about CHE you can find here.

4 YEARS ANNIVERSARY STILL GROWING STRONG

Today, the luxury catamaran blog is blowing 4 candles.
2010 the year of the big launches.

What amazes me with my blog is that the number of connections is still growing. Here is the chart for the last 4 years.

Thanks to all of you readers.
It has been quite hard the latest weeks to keep up with the blog for two reasons :

• first, I am really busy with my PR activity
  
• second, the information is harder and harder to find. New projects are less numerous than last year for example.
  

So please if you are in the industry, do not hesitate to send me your information.

This is paradoxical since this year will be the very big luxury catamaran year with the launching of 9 super catamarans over 90 feet :

- HEMISPHERE, the 145 VPLP built at Derecktor and finished at Pendennis.
- PROUT PT 138, a huge trimaran built in composite in China.
- SUNREEF 114, the largest Sunreef built in Aluminium at the yard in Poland for the previous owner of the Sunreef 74 "CHE".
- SUNREEF 102 DD, a big year for the yard, which was scheduled to be launched in a couple of days, can't wait to see the pictures.
- VPLP 110, built at the JFA shipard in France on America's Cup Winner VPLP drawings.
- BLUE COAST 95, designed by Jean Jacques Coste and built by H2X for Megacatamaran due to be launched this summer and exhibited at the Cannes Boat Show.
- GUNBOAT 90, built in South Africa by Gunboat and designed by Morelli and Melvin
- YOUNG 90, built in Tunisia and actually being finished in Italy designed by Greg Young.

So stay tuned, send your comments and information, lots to be published by the end of the year.

DUSSELDORF BOAT SHOW - BOOT DUSSELDORF - LUXURY CATAMARAN EXHIBITOR

For those of you lucky enough to go the this year Boot Dusseldorf, I am just listing the luxury catamaran builders and designers present at the show.





JFA is building the VPLP 110 an amazing 110' fast and sleek catamaran. HALL 7A/B11

BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN will introduce for the first time Code[e] the most advance eco-friendly yacht available on the market. HALL 7A/B11

SUNREEF will be present for the first time in Dusseldorf to introduce their successfull catamaran range including the SUNREEF 102 DD and SUNREEF 114 actually being built at the yard in Poland. HALL 7A/C24

H2X, a shipyard located in La Ciotat who is continuing to build the NAHEMA 120 and has built the BRADLEY motor catamaran. HALL 7A/H26

ALUMARINE, the builder of the large luxury catamaran afloat DOUCE FRANCE will introduce the NOAH motor catamaran. HALL 7A/B11

SUNREEF 114 CHE IS IN LORIENT

The second largest sailing catamaran in the world is in Lorient.

CHE stopped in Lorient where its 35 meter mast was built by Lorima and sails were cut by Incidence sails. The submarine base in Lorient, where the Atlantic Multihull show took place, is the perfect spot for the maintenance of large catamarans. Lorient is the hub of quite a few racing teams and the city of the "Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly". Lorient will host the next Volvo Ocean Race.

"CHE" THE SUNREEF 114 HAS A NEW WEBSITE

"CHE" new website is online. It introduces this huge luxury catamaran amenities, crew, destinations, menu samples and charter rates.

To charter "CHE" will will have to pay 69 000 euros per week in the winter in the Caribbean and Panama and 74 000 euros in the summer in the Mediterranean, plus the expenses. For this rate you will board the world second largest luxury catamaran and will be taken care of by a crew of 7 managed by Fabrice Rapenne the captain. You will enjoy a huge cockpit and flybridge. I let you discover the candel light, creole, japanese and lobster style menus, all beautifully presented. "CHE" welcome 8 to 10 guests aboard in 4 very comfortable cabins.