ByBill Springer,
Senior Contributor.
Sunreef Yachts already build a wide variety of luxury catamarans that range in size from the sexy, 44-foot-long Ultima to 100-foot-long sailing and power catamarans that are designed to be both luxurious and eco-friendly. But the new 65m (213-foot-long ) superyacht concept they introduced at the Monaco Yacht Show is on a whole other level.
In revealing the first renderings of Sunreef’s latest concept, Francis Lapp, the shipyard’s tireless and innovative founder and CEO shows how committed he is to bringing Sunreef’s special brand of luxury to bigger and bigger yachts. The massive reverse bows, extensive use of darkened glass, and simple, elegant curves are pure Sunreef. With a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots, the 65M Sunreef Explorer has the range to cross oceans and spend extended periods in remote cruising areas. And features like the retractable A-frame crane allow crew to move big heavy equipment like submersibles, boats, or off-roaders with ease. In fact, the crane can handle up to a 45-foot-long chase boat.
“I can’t imagine a more comfortable platform for a genuinely ambitious cruising program,” Lapp said. “The 65M Sunreef Explorer is an exquisite yacht designed to provide long-term luxury for a large owner’s party. It offers so much space for easy living and carrying large quantities of supplies and toys. At the same time, it is an incredibly efficient operator. This is a yacht to broaden the horizons of an exceptional owner.”
