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Multihull Mastership

Central to the shipyard’s achievements lies its distinct expertise, marked by an integrated approach encompassing every phase of innovative yacht design and manufacturing all within its premises.

A Greener Cruise

Eco catamarans are the future of sustainable yachting concepts, engineered to glide over the water, they inherently offer greater range and fuel efficiency.

Wider Horizons

The shipyard combines electric propulsion, smart energy management, ultramodern solar panels and ethically-sourced finishing materials for a more sustainable yachting experience.

Harmony with the Seas

Questing for a more environmentally responsible cruising experience, Sunreef Yachts marked a new chapter in its history. The shipyard developed a new range of luxury eco catamarans.

Where Dreams

Every exceptional journey begins with a dream – one characterized by boundless horizons, luxurious escapes, and the allure of the open sea. Sunreef Yachts’ superyacht production encapsulates the very essence of these dreams, skillfully breathing life into them against the backdrop of the world’s most magnificent waters.

The heart of each project lies in the vision of the future owner. Sunreef embarks on a collaborative voyage, turning these dreams into awe-inspiring realities.

Sunreef’s dedication to customization knows no bounds. Irrespective of whether the client imagines an opulent floating palace or a sleek, high-performance oasis, the superyacht team is dedicated to tailoring every facet to the client’s exacting desires. This commitment is made manifest through the seamless synergy between the client and the design team, culminating in the crafting of a megayacht that effortlessly captures the client’s style, preferences, and aspirations.

Engineering Luxury

The Sunreef Yachts superyacht production unfolds as a harmonious symphony of craftsmanship and innovation. Each Sunreef masterpiece is the result of a meticulous process that seamlessly marries cutting-edge engineering with artisanal expertise. From the inception of the initial sketch to the application of finishing touches, Sunreef takes immense pride in its unwavering commitment to customization without constraints.

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Knowledge, extensive experience, and state-of-the-art facilities, Sunreef Yachts stands ready to construct top-tier composite units, leveraging the most advanced technologies within the shipbuilding domain. Nestled within purpose-adapted halls, this facility boasts an exceptionally well-developed infrastructure complete with essential workshops and specialized experts.

DRIVEN BY INNOVATION

This approach is further enhanced by custom-tailored finishes, an unwavering commitment to impeccable quality, and an evolving range of yachts achieved through a dedicated pursuit of innovation.

At the heart of this operation is comprehensive in-house production, incorporating modern paint shops, carpentry, upholstery, and stainless-steel workshops, all equipped with cutting-edge machinery. The design and engineering offices are seamlessly interconnected, offering effortless access to the production hall, thus fostering efficiency and fluid collaboration throughout the creation process.

A thousand adventures. One starting point – the helm of a Sunreef Explorer Yacht. Set the course and go as far as you want. The Sunreef Explorer Line is a tribute to all those who seek new sights, new sounds and new horizons on a constant journey through the oceans. A new range of expedition catamarans designed to cross oceans and exceed expectations.

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Sailing yachts, power yachts, superyachts, technologically advanced electric catamarans.

Since 2002, Sunreef Yachts has remained a renowned name in the industry for its innovative luxury catamaran and superyacht design. The shipyard redefines the cruising experience with ultra-silent, vibration-free, and fumeless electric yachts, introducing a new dimension to elegance in the yachting world. These are easily maneuverable, energy efficient yachts with immense living spaces for dining and lounging.

Each electric sailing and power yacht from Sunreef Yachts is designed and manufactured inhouse to personalize luxury, style, and comfort as per the owner’s desire. With its modern yet sporty outlook, these seaworthy electric catamarans are constructed for enjoying yearlong transoceanic adventures in the deep blue sea.

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Sunreef Yachts founder Francis Lapp is a force of nature whose shipyards in Poland and the United Arab Emirates build innovative custom catamarans. I say he’s a force of nature simply because no other shipyard founder I’ve interviewed—ever—blew me away quite as much as he did when we spoke during the Monaco Yacht Show .

At first, I was intrigued when he told me about his love of fast cars and competing the Paris Dakar race. But lots of business leaders like to dive fast and take risks. It was when he told me how he runs the company he stared back in 2002 in the legendary polish shipyard where Lech Walesa founded the first independent labor union in the old Soviet Union that really blew my mind.

Sunreef Yachts Founder Francis Lapp in his beloved shipyard

He tells me he manages his entire company of roughly 2,400 workers by himself! “We have no director of production. And up until recently, we’d never had a financial director either. I control all by myself,” he says with a smile. “I sleep in the shipyard. It’s the only way I know how to do it.”

“Are you crazy?” I ask?

His colleagues all nod yes, but he simply replies, “We hired the first financial director in October.”

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And while our conversation touched on topics ranging from his choice to build a new factory in the United Arab Emirates to how he went from racing across the Sahara to building boats in Poland. His eyes really light up when I we start talking about Sunreef’s groundbreaking line of eco-friendly boats.

The Sunreef ECO 80 made it's debut at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last year.

“Three, four years ago I had a dream one night to build a truly sustainable boat. And not like all the other boats that have a few the solar panels screwed onto the outside of the boat.

“So, I went to the shipyard after I woke up from my dream. Okay, I'm living in the shipyard, so it’s very easy. I asked my purchasing team to buy solar cells, not the panels, only the cells. We made some tests for about a year to have the solar cells embedded in the entire hull.” And by essentially turning the whole boat into a proprietary solar charging system, Sunreef has been able to make significant strides towards net-zero cruising.

And that type of thinking is only the beginning. In fact, the company’s wholistic approach to eco-responsible cruising is more than just a platitude. In fact, Sunreef yachts are available with cutting-edge green propulsion solutions, naturally sourced finishing materials, smart energy management and new technologies in addition to the proprietary composite-integrated solar power system produced in-house to power their newest range of solar catamarans. Their new philosophy includes using ultralight custom- engineered batteries, a revolutionary air-conditioning system, wind-generators, nontoxic bottom paints, green composite structures as well as state-of-the-art watermakers and water-saving systems.

F1 driver Fernando Alonzo relaxes aboard his Sunreef catamaran.

“Electric is easy, he adds. “While you have the sun everywhere. You have potential power. The big change is more and more people want to have a more sustainable boat and don’t need to go 30 knots all the time like they used to. For those people who really care about the environment, we have something for them. Take for instance we have former world champion formula one driver, Niko Rosberg, he loves his Eco boat. And now Fernando Alonso bought one too!”

Raphael Nadal and the custom-built door and mirrored glass of his Sunreef 80 catamaran Great White.

And since Rapha Nadal also owns a Sunreef, I just had to ask: “You seem especially skilled at getting high profile ambassadors to buy your boats. How do you do it?”

“It started with Rafael Nadal. First, he came aboard at the Cannes boat show for a short visit. One year later in Cannes, we decide together what he wants. I fly one time to visit him in his house in Majorca, and we sell him the boat. After Nadal, it was, for sure, easier for us because he is a good ambassador. Nico Rosberg is passionate about sustainability. And they all love the quiet of being on the boat where the generator isn’t running all the time.”

No wonder he’s so successful. I just can’t wait to see what he dreams up next.

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The creative spark and driving force of the Sunreef Yachts shipyard is Francis Lapp – the company’s Founder and CEO.

Born in France in 1958 Francis Lapp began his business activity in the domains of electric power and construction. After occupying managerial positions in the industry’s major companies he endeavored to found his own. An avid rally enthusiast, he visited Poland for the first time to take part in a race held by Warsaw’s Automobile Club. Having discovered Poland’s immense development potential throughout the 1990’s he chose to establish his business there and soon became a successful manufacturer of electrical equipment for some of the biggest global brands, soon expanding to providing services including the design and installation of electrical, sanitary and air conditioning systems for large industrial facilities.

Poland is also where Francis Lapp developed a vivid interest for sailing, having discovered the world of small racing catamarans. This experience encouraged him to buy his first, larger cruising catamaran which he based in Madagascar. With the purchase of more similar yachts he opened a travel agency, specializing in charters on the Indian Ocean. The company grew quickly as clients demanded more comfortable and larger catamarans. While trying to source such boats, he discovered there were no suitable yachts available on the market. This inspired him to get involved in building large, customized, luxury multihulls. This is how Sunreef Yachts was born.

Starting a new business and a lifelong adventure with yachting, Francis Lapp opened a shipyard in Gdansk – a city with long traditions in naval construction and the most skilled workforce. With the launch of the world’s first 74ft luxury oceangoing catamaran with a flybridge in 2003 Sunreef Yachts started a new era in the history of yachting and sparked a change in the philosophy of multihull design.

Today, Sunreef Yachts both sailing and power, set a new standard for luxury, and spread the unique Sunreef touch around the globe. The company is now the world leader in the design and construction of large, customized luxury catamarans, exhibiting at the most important yacht shows including Cannes, Monaco, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Dubai, Qatar or Singapore.

Sunreef Yachts establishes its production site and office in Gdansk, Poland

The launch of the world’s first oceangoing luxury catamaran with a flybridge – Sunreef 74 CHE

The launch of the world’s first double deck power catamaran with oceanic range – 70 Sunreef Power JAMBO designed with Laurent Bourgnon

Sunreef Yachts develops in-house production of carbon masts over 25m

Introduction of the Sunreef Ultimate line – an ultramodern range of high performance sailing luxury catamarans

The launch of the superyacht Sunreef 102 Ipharra – the world’s first double deck sailing catamaran

The launch of the superyacht Sunreef 114 Che – the world’s biggest sloop-rigged catamaran

Sunreef 102 IPHARRA titled as the finalist of Showboats Design Award

Sunreef 114 Che – the finalist of World Superyacht Awards

Francis Lapp awarded as the Entrepreneur of the Year at the World Yacht Trophies during the Cannes Yachting Festival

Introduction of the 210 Power Trimaran concept. A three-hulled megayacht of 210 ft with a living area of nearly 1000m²

Introduction of the Sunreef 165 Ultimate concept. A 165 ft sailing luxury megayacht

The launch of the 60 Sunreef Power Lilu -the world’s first 60ft power catamaran with IPS Volvo propulsion

The launch of the Sunreef 80 Carbon Line Levante – the world’s first carbon catamaran-superyacht

The 90 Sunreef Power awarded as the Discovery of the Year at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards

Most Spectacular Entry to China of the Year at SIBEX, Shenzhen International Boat Show

Introduction of the 40 Sunreef Hydrofoil concept. High speed luxury catamarans

The launch of the world’s first catamaran-superyacht with a folding mast

The launch of the world’s first 70ft power catamaran with IPS Volvo propulsion

The Sunreef 156 Ultimate concept prized with the Best of the Best Award by Robb Report China

Sunreef Yachts receives the Global Manufacturing Excellence Award in the Motor & Sailing Yachts Category

The Sunreef 80 Carbon Line receives the European Medal Award

The 70 Sunreef Power Damrak II prized as the Best Asia-Based Charter Yacht of the Year by Asia Pacific Boating Magazine

The Sunreef 74 receives the Asia Boating Award and is recognized as the Best Worldwide Sailing Yacht Above 15m

Development of the revolutionary Sunreef Supreme line

Launching of the Sunreef Supreme 68 – first yacht in the Sunreef Supreme Range

The 70 Sunreef Power receives the Asia Boating Award and is recognized as the Best Multihull Motor Yacht

The Sunreef Supreme 68 receives the World Yacht Trophies Award for the Best Layout

Sunreef Yachts celebrates the shipyard’s 15th anniversary

Introduction of a new range of sailing catamarans inspired with classics

The launch of the Sunreef 88 Double Deck superyacht

The Sunreef Supreme 68 receives the Asia Boating Award and is recognized as the Best Sailing Multihull Yacht

The Sunreef 88 Double Deck wins the Christofle Yacht Style Award as Best Multihull over 15m

The 40 Open Sunreef Power wins the Asia Boating Award as Best Recreational Boat up to 45ft

The Sunreef 88 Double Deck wins the Asia Boating Award as Best Sailing Multihull over 50ft

The 40 Open Sunreef Power wins the World Yachts Trophies as Best Power Driven Catamaran

The 40 Open Sunreef Power wins the Christofle Yacht Style Award as Best Multihull Motor Yacht in Asia

The 40 Open Sunreef Power wins the Multihull of the Year Award as Best Power Multihull

Sunreef 80 voted as Best Sailing Yacht at the Yacht and Aviation Awards

The 80 Sunreef Power wins the World Yachts Trophies as Best Power Driven Catamaran

Rafael Nadal commissions an 80 Sunreef Power catamaran with Sunreef Yachts

Sunreef Yachts commissioned to build a the 49M Sunreef Power superyacht

The Sunreef 80 Gaya wins the Oceanway China Yachts Award in the “Innovation” category

The Sunreef 80 wins the Best of Show award in the Best in Water Sailboat Display category

The 60 Sunreef Power wins the World Yachts Trophies as Best Power Driven Catamaran

Sunreef Yachts wins the World Yachts Trophies as the Best Shipyard of the Year

The 80 Sunreef Power wins the Oceanway China Yachts Award in the Best Catamaran Layout category

Sunreef Yachts awarded in the competition Polska Firma – Międzynarodowy Czempion 2020 in the category Exporter

Sunreef Yachts commissioned to build the 100 Sunreef Power motoryacht

Nico Rosberg becomes Sunreef Yachts Eco brand ambassador

The interior of the Sunreef 70 Ginette recognized as one of the winning designs in the SIT Furniture Design Awards

Sunreef Yachts received the Economic Award of the President of the Republic of Poland, triumphing in the “International Success” category

Sunreef Yachts’ composite-integrated solar power system won the UIM Environmental Award

Sunreef 60 “E” recognized as Best Electric Sailboat at the Gustave Trouvé Awards

The 80 Sunreef Power Kokomo recognized as one of the best designs of the DNA Paris Design Awards 2021

The 80 Sunreef Power Great White Wins The Best Of The Best Award

Sunreef 70 wins The International Yacht & Aviation Award

The Sunreef Yachts Eco range wins the World Yachts Trophies as Eco Green Catamarans Trophy

The 70 Sunreef Power wins the World Yachts Trophies as Best Power Driven Catamaran

Fernando Alonso becomes Sunreef Yachts Eco brand ambassador and commissions an 60 Sunreef Power Eco catamaran with Sunreef Yachts

The launch of the first-ever eco yacht to feature Sunreef’s solar skin – Sunreef 80 Eco

80 Sunreef Power Wins Oceanway China Yacht Award

Sunreef Yachts unveils the new superyacht concept of sailing catamaran Sunreef 43M, available also in Eco version

100 Sunreef Power was elected as Best Power Driven Catamaran at the prestigious World Yachts Trophies gala

The Company has been recognized as Polska Firma – Międzynarodowy Czempion in the category Exporter

Sunreef Yachts has been awarded with The Amber Egg

Sunreef 80 Eco wins Gustave Trouve Award 2022

The jury of the German Innovation Awards 2023 voted Sunreef 80 Eco as the best in Excellent Product Design.

Sunreef 80 Eco also won Explorer Awards, Multihull of the Year 2023, Yacht and Aviation Awards as well as DNA Paris.

80 Sunreef Power Eco received the prestigious World Yachts Trophy.

Sunreef 80 Eco was awarded along with 80 Sunreef Power with the Oceanway China Yachts Award. Both the 80 Sunreef Power Eco and Sunreef 80 Eco also received the BLT Award.

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Sunreef Yachts

Sunreef Yachts is a Polish shipyard specializing in the design and construction of luxury catamarans and multihull superyachts. Founded by French businessman Francis Lapp in 2002, the headquarters formerly based in the Gdańsk Shipyard and currently operating in the company's own facility in Gdańsk , Poland .

• 1.1 A luxury catamaran shipyard
• 1.2 The New Beginning
• 2.1 A new shipyard
• 3 Custom Design
• 4 Innovations
• 5 Sustainability
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History [ edit ]

A luxury catamaran shipyard [ edit ].

In 2002 at the Gdańsk Shipyard, Francis Lapp rented the first production hall and began preparatory works for the construction of the first craft, Sunreef 74 [1] . The catamaran was launched in September 2003. The 74-foot vessel was the first seagoing catamaran with a flybridge, which comprised the main steering position and relaxation area [2] .

Sunreef Yachts specializes both in sailing and power catamarans. The sailing range of catamarans originated with the first Sunreef 74 vessel. In 2008 the shipyard launched its first power catamaran 70 Sunreef Power JAMBO [3] , designed with the renowned Swiss yachtsman Laurent Bourgnon [4] .

In 2010 the company launched two multihull superyachts exceeding 100 feet: the Sunreef 102 Ipharra and the Sunreef 114 Che. The Sunreef 114 Che was the second largest sloop-rigged catamaran and the third largest sailing multihull in the world at the time it was launched [5] [6] . The Sunreef 102 Ipharra was the world’s first double deck sailing catamaran and the third biggest sloop rigged multihull [7] .

In 2016 Sunreef Yachts revealed a new series of sailing and power catamarans with emphasis on living space and innovative design – Sunreef Supreme range. The Sunreef Supreme is an original line of comfortable and spacious yachts and superyachts. [8] .

The New Beginning [ edit ]

In 2017, when the company celebrated its 15th anniversary [9] , Sunreef Yachts revealed a line of sailing catamarans named The New Beginning [10] [11] , including models such as: Sunreef 50, Sunreef 60, Sunreef 70, Sunreef 80 and Sunreef 100. The New beginning concept combines a classic yacht design and modern marine architecture.

The shipyard also unveiled a new range of power catamarans, including: 60 Sunreef Power, 70 Sunreef Power, 80 Sunreef Power [12] [13] and 100 Sunreef Power – a multihull superyacht [14] . The 80 Sunreef Power is the motoryacht model that one of the world-famous tennis players, Rafael Nadal commissioned for himself [15] [16] . His yacht was delivered in 2020 [17] . At the beginning of 2020 the company has been commissioned to build the largest model from the New power range: 100 Sunreef Power [18] .

In 2019 the company announced the signing of a contract for the construction of a 49 metre multihull superyacht [19] . In 2020 the company revealed 2 more superyacht concepts: sailing yacht Sunreef 460MM Cat, created in collaboration with British superyacht designer Malcolm McKeon [20] and 40 metre power catamaran 40M Sunreef Explorer [21] .

Construction Facility [ edit ]

The Sunreef Yachts shipyard consists of specialized and technologically advanced manufacturing halls, the paint shop, the upholstery workshop the carpentry workshop, and the stainless steel & aluminum workshop [22] .

A new shipyard [ edit ]

In 2020 Sunreef Yachts began to relocate to the new shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, expanding its production capacity. The new shipyard is currently nearing completion and covering an area of almost 85,000 m2.

In the new production halls a carpentry workshop is already operating, with a modern facility including one of the Europe’s largest CNC machines. The complete relocation of all offices and production workshops from the historic shipyard located in the city center to the new headquarters is scheduled for April 2021 [23] .

Custom Design [ edit ]

Sunreef Yachts offers custom-designed luxury catamarans. The shipyard's team of designers works in close collaboration with every customer to find the optimal solutions for interior arrangement. Each yacht is adapted to the owner's navigation plans, style and specific needs.

Innovations [ edit ]

Sunreef Yachts introduced many innovative solutions to the nautical world. The shipyard manufactured the world’s first luxury catamaran with a flybridge (sun deck) [24] . In 2008 the company launched the world’s first double deck power catamaran with oceanic range – the 70 Sunreef Power JAMBO [3] . In 2010 the shipyard unveiled the first double deck sailing catamaran and multihull superyacht: the Sunreef 102 Ipharra [7] [25] . Sunreef Yachts also developed the world’s first carbon built catamaran-superyacht [26] and the first folding mast on a catamaran-superyacht [27] .

Sustainability [ edit ]

In 2019 Sunreef Yachts developed environmentally responsible range of sailing and power catamarans named Sunreef Yachts Eco [28] .

The Sunreef Yachts Eco range is a concept of eco-responsible sailing and power catamarans [29] . Sunreef’s eco-yachts offer electric propulsion, smart energy management, in-house produced solar panels and ethically-sourced finishing materials among many solutions for a more sustainable yachting experience [30] .

The company is active in many fields of sustainability. At the beginning of the 2020 Sunreef Yachts became the official main partner of the Africa Eco Race [31] [32] . The goal of the race organizers is to raise the awareness of environmental issues. As an avid motorsports enthusiast, company founder and president Francis Lapp participated in the 12th edition of the Africa Eco Race onboard a custom-built rally car.

On the occasion of the World Oceans Day 2020, Sunreef Yachts announced a partnership with Nico Rosberg , becoming the brand ambassador for the Sunreef Yachts Eco range of catamarans [33] . The ambassadorship followed after the former Formula 1 Champion’s participation in Sunreef Yachts Eco Virtual Press Conference on Earth Day 2020 [34] .

Sunreef Yachts partnered up with the Rosberg Xtreme Racing Team [35] to take part in the inaugural season of the Extreme E [36] racing series. The Extreme E teams will compete in remote environments across the globe, drawing attention to climate change and nature damage [37]

References [ edit ]

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• ↑ THE BEST: Superyates y Marinas 2018 , p. 73.
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• ↑ Motor Boat & Yachting (2020-06-29). "Sunreef Power 100: Polish yard building world's largest production powercat" . Motorboat & Yachting . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
• ↑ Blazeby, Miranda (2020-06-10). "Rafael Nadal's Sunreef 80 Power Yacht Launched and Delivered" . Boat International . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
• ↑ Michiengi 2020 , p. 151-158.
• ↑ Cutler, Danielle (2019-07-24). "Tennis Superstar Rafael Nadal Just Bought a New Yacht—and It's a Sunreef Catamaran" . Robb Report . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
• ↑ Blazeby, Miranda (2020-03-23). "Sunreef to Build 100 Sunreef Power Catamaran" . Boat International . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
• ↑ Springer, Bill (2020-03-18). "One Of The World's Largest Superyacht Catamaran Concept Unveiled By Sunreef Yachts" . Forbes . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
• ↑ Tindale, Georgia (2020-08-05). "Malcolm McKeon and Sunreef Yachts unveil MM460 CAT concept" . SuperYacht Times . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
• ↑ Overton, Holly (2020-09-08). "Sunreef Reveals New 40m Explorer Catamaran" . Boat International . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
• ↑ Salandre, Dominique (2020-02-01). "A Sleeping Giant Awakens" . Trade Only Today . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
• ↑ Mare, Press (2020-09-12). "Sunreef Yachts creates over 200 new jobs in Gdansk, Poland" . Press Mare . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
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• ↑ Robb, Report (2014-11-03). "FrontRunners: Fast Cat" . Robb Report . Retrieved 2021-02-18 .
• ↑ Superyacht, Times (2014-07-17). "Sunreef creates foldable mast" . Superyacht Times . Retrieved 2021-02-18 .
• ↑ Dini, Andrea (2020-05-30). "Sunreef Yachts: the range of Sunreef Yachts eco-cats was presented with a special guest" . BARCHE . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
• ↑ Yachts France 2020 , p. 40.
• ↑ Venance, Nicolas (2020-05-03). "Eco Yachting - Sunreef lance une gamme de motoryachts électriques ou hybrids" . ActuNautique . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
• ↑ https://www.africarace.com/en
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• ↑ Higginson, John (2020-06-09). "Nico Rosberg Appointed Sunreef Yachts Brand Ambassador" . Luxuo . Retrieved 2021-01-14 .
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"We're very proud to have a client go fully eco," said Sunreef CTO and co-founder Nicolas Lapp. "And we are already talking with other customers [about the 43M Eco]. The interest in sustainable yachting is growing. This is the direction that we wanted to go in, so we're happy to see the market agrees."

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A second sun lounging option can be found up on the flybridge, arranged with a spa pool, sunpads, a bar and dining area and an outdoor cinema.

This follows the reveal of a smaller entry in the shipyard's sailing catamaran series, the 35M Eco.

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