Sunreef Launch New 82ft Catamaran

The new Sunreef 82 double deck hit the water last week at Sunreef's shipyard in Gdansk, Poland. Christened 'Houbara', she is the first hull in this new series and will be unveiled to the public at the Cannes boat show in September.

She is constructed out of fiberglass unlike the other double deck catamarans which are constructed out of aluminuim. Houbara will be able to accommodate 7 guests and 2-3 crew, and has been built for an owner to use privately. Within the double deck, there is a spacious owners cabin in the front that is spread out over two levels and a large, bright saloon featuring an internal helm station gives the guests pristine sea views. She is currently going through final out fitting before she hoists her sails and begins sea trials in a few weeks time. Catamarans are starting to become more and more popular for yacht owners due to there large internal volume.

Sunreef's New 85ft Power Design

Sunreef Yachts have just introduced their new design for the 85ft (26m) power which will be formally introduced during the Monaco Yacht Show in September. This modern design will bridge the gap between their successful 70ft range and their larger custom series, and will be another milestone in the world of luxury catamarans.

One thing that you can say about the ultra modern 85 is that she definitely has the WOW factor, and her design introduction will be a major hit at the Monaco Yacht Show. The main idea of this concept is to stress the large amount of space catamarans have compared to mono hulls of similar size. This means one huge deck spans the entire beam of the yacht and features a dining area, lounge areas and a saloon that all come together with the exterior aft deck to create a seamless open space. The spacious master cabin will be located forward on the main deck, just showing you the space this 85 has. The rest of the guest accommodation and crew quarters will be located on the lower decks in the hulls.

The flybridge will include the helm station and two lounging areas both inside and out, while the front outside deck includes a jacuzzi and sun pads. She will feature a beach club and swimming platform aft, which is an unusual feature to be seen on a catamaran due to the multi hull configuration. This platform will allow guests to relax at sea level while at anchor and will provide easy access to all the water toys and tender that will be stored on board.

She is a sleek modern sporty design that is sure to create a stir in the Superyacht industry when hull number 1 is launched in the future.