Sunreef 80 under construction

2010 was a particularly good period for Sunreef, with the launch of two superyachts. In 2011, the builder began construction of a new 82-foot Double Deck catamaran, and at the very beginning of 2012, the news was made official: a new Sunreef 80 is going to see the light of day. Enough to keep the builder busy for the coming months!

Published 19/04/2012

By Jean-Christophe Guillaumin

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Published: jan. / feb. 2013

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The new Sunreef 80 will be built in composites, and equipped with a carbon mast and boom, and a Kevlar rig. Because the aim is to obtain an unladen displacement of less than 45 tonnes (60 tonnes fully laden) with 340m² of sail to windward. Moreover its streamlined silhouette confirms that this is a real sailing boat, which will be able to cover good averages under sail. But the 80 will still be a Sunreef, with made-to-measure accommodation, a flybridge, and a cockpit with dining areas; enough to welcome 9 guests and 4 crew members in the greatest comfort.
The construction should take 12 months, and the boat should therefore be launched during 2013...
For more information: www.sunreef-yachts.com