Project: Nautitech 47 Power

The concept and engineering phases have been completed, and now the development of the Nautitech 47 Power is entering a new phase, with completion scheduled for the beginning of 2018. The clear lines and dynamic design of the 47 Power reveal a powerful elegance of this catamaran. The 47 Power will also offer plenty of room for luxury and relaxation, a typical virtue of catamarans due to the wider beam they offer.  The stern of the Nautitech 47 Power has multiple uses with a lifting platform between the hulls that can be used as a tender-lift or as a bathing platform. The 47 Power will offer a generous flybridge offered with a bimini or a hardtop protection, and will also features a barbecue and wet bar.  The large dinette area is offered on the long table in the large cockpit with direct access to the saloon. With this clever layout, cockpit and saloon join into one living space. The perfectly equipped pantry, the exclusive lounge area in the saloon and the generous cockpit all give the impression of a penthouse apartment.  Power for the Nautitech 47 Power is by two Volvo 225hp or optional 300hp  units.  Max speeds are 22 knots, most interesting is that a cruise of nine knots will offer a range of one thousand nautical miles. 

www.bavariayachts.com

Project: Sunreef Supreme 88 Power

The Sunreef Supreme 88 Power is a super yacht-catamaran with imposing living space and innovative design solutions, an audacious concept establishing new benchmarks in terms of comfort and living at sea. The architecture of these yachts follows the design characteristics of the Supreme range. The radical concept of the superstructure allows to keep the saloon and exterior deck on the same level. As a result, the Sunreef Supreme 88 Power boasts an enormous main room of 115 sqm surrounded with floor to ceiling glass, a smooth, seamless space opening onto the cockpit and giving direct access to the deck through folding doors on both sides of the yacht. The exterior and interior surfaces merge into one panoramic lounging and dining area.  All the spaces on-board are entirely customizable. The front part of the scenic main room, depending on the Owner’s choice, can be used for an extravagant master suite with direct access to the front terrace. The arrangement choice for the space available on the interior main deck is limitless with enough breadth to house a fully equipped galley, large sofas, a bar, coffee tables and additional lounging areas. The design of the hulls offers a maximum versatility in the possibilities for a smart, individually tailored layout. The impressive volumes available can accommodate a large galley with storage, a generous master suite, a gym area, luxuriously furnished guest cabins and crew quarters with separate access. The yacht’s living spaces can be entirely personalized and decorated. The choice of fabrics, stone tiles, wood and leathers is infinite to achieve a fully personalized decor and style of the cabins, saloon and bathrooms.  The Sunreef Supreme 88 Power features an immense flybridge of over 90 sqm topped with an elegant bimini. The area can be custom-fitted with a bar, sofas, tables, sun-pads or a large Jacuzzi. Depending on the use of the yacht, the sundeck can also be used to house a helipad. All the Sunreef Supreme 88 Power yachts are equipped with an aft garage. This voluminous space allows to conveniently store a jet tender, jet-skis or diving gear. The garage door, when lowered, levels with the yacht’s aft platforms to create an exterior lounging and sunbathing space.  Engines for the Sunreef Supreme 88 Power is from twin 800hp units.

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Project: Sunreef Supreme 58 Power

After a World launch in 2016 and the growing popularity of the Sunreef Supreme 68 model, the Polish shipyard is taking another step forward and introducing a consistent continuation of the Supreme philosophy with a full line up from 48 to 88 feet.  Enters the project for a Sunreef Supreme 58, an ultramodern Power Catamaran yacht combining the advantages of the range and opening a world of new possibilities. She is the industry’s first boat of this size to offer truly extreme living spaces equaling 225 squared meters and a spacious aft garage being a world innovation implemented for the very first time on a catamaran of eighteen meters in length.  The Sunreef Supreme 58 boasts a massive main room surrounded with floor to ceiling glass, a seamless space opening wide onto the cockpit and giving direct access to the deck through folding doors on both sides of the yacht. The bow of the deck house offers enough space to install a spectacular full beam master cabin with a panoramic sea view. The layout of the saloon is entirely custom and can feature a big lounge, bar and dining table.  The design of the hulls offers the possibility to install a generous master suite, and up to four luxurious guest cabins and crew quarters with a fully equipped galley.  The innovative concept of the Sunreef Supreme 58 features an immense flybridge topped with an elegant hard-top. This scenic area can be fitted with bar and sofas to obtain a vast dining and lounging space. The yacht’s front terrace is the place to relax on the generous sun pads or to enjoy a lengthy bath in the jacuzzi.  The Sunreef Supreme 58 Power offers numerous engine options from twin 220hp up to 435hp units and can also be equipped with IPS propulsion to facilitate maneuverability.

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Project: Sunreef Supreme 48 Power

After a World premiere in 2016 and the growing popularity of the Sunreef Supreme 68 model, the Polish shipyard is taking another step forward and introducing a consistent continuation of the philosophy enters the entry level 48. An ultramodern Sunreef Supreme yacht combining all the advantages of the range and opening new possibilities to compact luxury catamarans. She is the industry’s first boat of this size to offer truly extreme living spaces equaling 160 squared meters and a spacious aft garage being implemented for the very first time on a catamaran of fifteen meters in length.  The Sunreef Supreme 48 boasts a massive main room surrounded with floor to ceiling glass, a smooth, seamless space opening wide onto the cockpit and giving direct access to the deck through folding doors on both sides of the yacht. The bow of the deck house features a large galley. Amidships is the central lounging space with a big sofa and a dining table.  The design of the hulls offers the possibility to install a generous master suite and up to three guest cabins. With an infinite choice of materials for the decor, each Supreme 48 reflects style and personality.  The Supreme 48 Power aft garage offers voluminous space allowing to conveniently store a tender and a jet-ski, while leaving extra room for fridges and diving gear. The garage door, when lowered, creates an aft platform that is ideal for water sports.  The innovative concept of the Sunreef Supreme 48 features an immense flybridge topped with an elegant bimini. This scenic area can be fitted with a bar and sofas to obtain a vast dining and lounging space. The yacht’s front terrace is the place to relax on the generous sun pads or to enjoy a lengthy bath in the Jacuzzi.  The Sunreef Supreme 48 Power offers numerous engine options from twin 150hp up to 425hp choices for an optimized cruising performance. Subject to engine the 48 Supreme can also be equipped with IPS propulsion to facilitate her maneuverability.

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New Model: Sunreef Supreme 68 Power

The Sunreef Supreme Range embodies a very specific philosophy of yacht creation. It is an audacious line of yacht catamarans designed to become the world’s most comfortable and spacious range of lifestyle-oriented boats.  The Sunreef Supreme 68 Power is a twenty meter power catamaran with a total living space of 302 sqm offering the surface of a superyacht on a unit below 24 meters.  The Sunreef Supreme’s architecture revisits the way catamarans have been so far designed. A new, radical concept of the superstructure allows to keep the saloon and exterior deck on the same level. As a result, the Sunreef Supreme 68 Power boasts an enormous main room surrounded with floor to ceiling glass - a smooth, seamless space opening onto the cockpit and giving direct access to the deck through sliding doors on both sides of the yacht. The exterior and interior surfaces of the boat merge into one panoramic lounging and dining area.  The design of the main deck and hulls offers a total versatility in the possibilities for a smart, individually tailored layout matching every single Owner’s lifestyle. With an infinite choice of materials for the décor of the saloon, cabins and bathrooms, each Sunreef Supreme 68 Power reflects her Owner’s style and personality.  The Sunreef Supreme 68 is equipped with an aft garage a truly revolutionary feature on a catamaran under 21 meters. This voluminous space allows to conveniently store a five meter tender, up to two jet-skis, diving gear and numerous water toys. The garage door, when lowered, creates a large aft platform that is perfect for water sports.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.5 m (67.1ft)

Beam - 10.5 m

Draft - 1.1 m

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 1100 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 225hp, up to D11 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - Advanced composites

Project - Sunreef Yachts

www.sunreef-yachts.com

Project: Mares 64 Yacht

Mares present the project for a 64 Yacht power catamaran designed by Robson Design from New Zealand.  Featuring a very interesting exterior profile the Mares 64 Yacht is to be offered in two lower deck layout plans, offering five or five double cabins.  The 64 Yacht offers interesting accommodation solutions, which apart the size which one would accept from a Catamaran of this size also features for example a day head on the main deck, accessible from the aft cockpit. To be IPS pod powered the Mares 64 Yacht is an interesting offer in this growing segment.

www.maresinternational.com  

Improve-it = Sunreef 70 Power

Launched in May 2015 at the Sunreef Yachts shipyard in Gdansk Poland, Blue Belly is now opening her interiors to the public. Being the twelve unit from the timeless 70 Sunreef Power line introduced and designed by famous sailor Laurent Bourgnon in 2008, Blue Belly is the first build 70 ft power catamaran from Sunreef with a fully open saloon. The idea of having a 70 Power by the owners came in 2014, straight after the launch of their first yacht, a Sunreef 60 Power. The stunning 60 footer unleashed desires of owning a yacht of a bigger size and with an appreciation for luxury design and for spending indulgent time aboard, the 70 feet catamaran seemed to be the best option for such discerning clients.  Knowing the client`s needs, Sunreef Yachts in coperation with designers Orna Weitz and Brosh Alon opened the living area on the main deck and eliminated the interior navigation station in the saloon. In this way, an incredible amount of living space combined with the lounging and dining area was achieved. As 70 Power number 12 is dedicated to short cruises, the yacht is equipped in the exterior helm station on the flybridge. Straight from the saloon is direct access to the master suite located at the front of the yacht. Following her predecessor 1 Life launched in 2014, Blue Belly`s master cabin features panoramic views and has a spectacular magic glass panel separating the his and hers bathroom from the sleeping area.

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Project: Nautilus 440 Power Cat

Since Outer Reef announced its entry into the Power Catamaran sector, its been a waiting game.  Now Outer Reef is showing renderings of the first model to be of its new exciting Nautilus chapter, the 440.  The Nautilus 440 will have a beam short of seven meters, with accommodation options available in three or four cabins layouts. Power will come from twin Cummins engines; 380hp standard, and options going up to 550hp units coupled to ZF Zeus pods propulsion. Top speed vary from 22 knots with the standard engines up to 30 knots of the large option. Range can go up to eight hundred nautical miles, if cruising in the most economical of speeds. 

www.nautiluspowercats.com

Project: Nautitech 40 Powercat

Bavaria starts applying its first touches since it acquired the Nautitech catamaran brand in the beginning of this 2015 year.  The 40 Powercat is in fact a brand new concept from Bavaria Catamarans and its aim is to develop a motor catamaran that would provide her crew with maximum luxury and comfort and yet the greatest possible efficiency. The Nautitech 40 Powercat will offer an interior choice of four or three double cabins, plus two single beds at the fore peak in each of the two hulls.  That means a total of 8 or 10 berths depending on layout choice.  Power will come from twin 40hp Volvo diesel engines with sail drive propulsion.

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

Project: Fountaine Pajot 37 MY

Fountaine Pajot announces a project in its Motor Yachts range. Drawing on the success of its three other motor yachts, the Summerland MY 40 LC, the Cumberland MY 47 LC and the Queensland MY 55, the French shipyard is launching a new entry-level model : the MY 37. Designed by Daniel Andrieu Fountain Pajot aims to expand its innovative motor yacht range of demanding international clients who appreciate the exceptional quality and characteristics of its designs. An incredible yacht with a contemporary design, the Fountaine Pajot MY 37 will offer more thanks to a hull shape specially designed for perfect seaworthiness and exceptional stability, assuring comfort and safety. With its spacious flybridge and sun deck, a cockpit leading directly onto the saloon, the MY 37 brings you all the many pleasures of the sea, both in navigation and at mooring. The incredibly bright and airy saloon opens onto the cockpit and incorporates a contemporary kitchen, a dining room area and a wheelhouse. The 37 MY will be available in two different versions; Maestro, and Quator.  The Maestro will offer a  a stunning owner’s cabin equipped with a private bathroom and generous storage compartments. On starboard, guests enjoy two cabins and a private bathroom. The Quator version is a more charter friendly layout offering a four cabins and two bathrooms plan incorporated across both hulls. The 37 MY will weight unloaded just short of nine tons, and will be powered by standard twin 110hp or optional 220hp engines.

www.foutaine-pajot.com

New Model: Lagoon 630 Motor Yacht

Lagoon has come up with the 630 Motor Yacht, and this Power Catamaran was one of the most talked models during its World wide premier in Cannes. It had to be as the 630 Motor Yacht offers a package of long range, good performance, and incredible fuel economy in total comfort and serenity. Just think of the engines of the 630 which are twin 260 or optional 300hp units. Power usually found in ten meters size sport cruisers.  The 630 is a further development of the Lagoon 620, and is also the work result of talented VPLP architects and Nauta Design and Lagoon’s own engineers. The Lagoon 630 Motor Yacht will be also offered in five different internal layout options. The choice is vast from a standard four cabins, to five or six double cabins. One has also the option of a central or lateral galley in the main deck living area of the 630 Motor Yacht.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.5 m (63.9ft)

Waterline Length - 18.6 m

Beam - 10 m

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 960 l

Accommodation - standard 8 berths in 4 cabins, optional 10 berths in 5 cabins, 12 berths in 6 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 260hp, D4 300hp

Propulsion - line shafr

Project - VPLP, Nauta Design

www.catamarans-lagoon.com

New Model: Lagoon 40 Motor Yacht

After presenting one of the most acclaimed new models for 2014 with the 630 Motor Yacht launched the past Summer, Lagoon is quick to present a smaller sister in its recently updated engine powered line. But even for a catamaran of this size the new Nauta designed Lagoon 40 Motor Yacht definitely impresses below; four double cabins with four shower heads is surely unheard in a boat measuring under twelve meters even if the beam is more then double. Another interesting detail of the 40 Motor Yacht will also be its small engines, with twin 75hp being the standard power. That is surely small engines, which equals less fuel and service costs. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.99 m (39.3ft)

Beam - 6.79 m

Draft - 0.98 m

Fuel Capacity - 300 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x 75hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - VPLP, Nauta Design

www.catamarans-lagoon.com

Project: Lagoon 630 Motor Yacht

One of the most famous sailing catamarans builders present a return to a fully engine power catamaran, which resulted as one of the most talked boats of the fall 2014, the Lagoon 630 Motor Yacht. Lagoon had previously two engine only powered catamarans, the 43 launched in 2000 and the 44 in 2008. A large but interestingly small engine catamaran, the Lagoon 630 is designed by Van Peteghem and Lauriot Prevost, and the Nauta Design Studio. This new Lagoon goes to compete with the limited power catamarans available in this size, but can be an interesting option for people looking for a long range motor yacht. The 630 Motor Yacht is offered with five different lower deck options; from four to a five double cabins choice, and a center saloon or astern galley option. The Lagoon 630 Motor Yacht is powered by twin Volvo 260hp with max speeds up to 16 knots, and a cruise of 12.

www.catamarans-lagoon.com

New Model: Horizon PC52

Horizon Group is pleased to announce the successful launch of the first PC52 luxury power catamaran; she is scheduled to make her U.S. debut at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in end October. Born out of the success of the Horizon PC60, the PC52 retains the signature modern lines, large interior volume, high-quality finish, and sea-keeping abilities of the PC series. She is specifically designed as a blue water cruiser, featuring a highly-refined hull design that was developed from extensive tank testing completed during the PC60’s development, with optimum hull slenderness ratio, waterline to beam, and a generous flybridge clearance. Power is twin Cummins 550hp engines as standard, which offer a slow cruise of 8 knots, cruise of 17 knots and top speed of 22 knots. The owners of the first PC52 worked closely together with Horizon during the build to ensure the power cat suited their cruising lifestyle and needs, a process that took less than a year and a half including tooling time.  PC52 features a wide short of seven meters beam that allows for an expansive main deck area, complete with a fully-equipped galley, salon, storage cabinetry, and bar seating. Three staterooms are found below deck: the master suite in the starboard hull, and the VIP stateroom and twin guest, with a jack-and-jill head, in the port hull. The PC52’s exterior areas are designed for entertaining, with a spacious aft deck and a large flybridge with a full bar plus seating, dinette, bench seat, and helm. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.71 m (51.6ft)

Waterline Length - 14 m

Beam - 6.75 m

Draft - 1.29 m

Displacement - 27.4 t light

Fuel Capacity - 3028 l

Water Capacity - 1022 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 22 knots max, 17 knots cruise, 8 knots slow long range

www.horizonyacht.com

New Model: Oxygene 77 Air

Oxygene yachts first model the 77 Air is an interesting power catamaran praised by the business press and the public, which validated a project of developing a unique range of yachts in different calibers. With her 23 meters in length, she is the standard model of the Oxygene line up: and impresses for its 279 square meters living area, giving a rare sensation of space in a yacht of this size. From the stern, a perspective unfolds in the axis of the ship and spreads, uninterrupted views towards the horizon. Both the design and building of 77 Air refused to compromise on environmental protection, a challenge that allowed the elaboration of a product that pushes the boundaries of Eco-responsibility. An extensive study of the hulls and an expert knowledge in wind-age and aerodynamics led to the conception of a power catamaran that may, for instance, use only fifty liters per hour for a cruising speed of 12 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.5 m (77ft)

Beam - 10.4 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 35 t unloaded, 40 t loaded

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew cabins berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 260hp, 600hp

Propulsion - jet drives, or Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speeds - 12 knots cruise, 22 knots max

Construction - wood, epoxy, carbon composite

Project - Maillet, Plessis, Moulin naval architecture, Frederic Salfati interior exterior design

www.oxygeneyachts.com 

New Model: Jaguar Catamaran JC48 Flybridge

These are exciting times over at Jaguar Catamarans, who after announcing its ambitious project in 2013, start the first quarter of 2014 by launching its first model the JC48 Flybridge. A first model launch from a new brand is always something special, and while the people behind Jaguar have long standing experience in the marine industry I am sure this had a unique significance to them. The standard layout of the Jaguar Catamarans JC48 Flybridge offers loads of spaces and three double cabins all with private en-suite shower heads layout. The owners stateroom is a medium level and full beam located to fore, which make best use of the six meters width available. Truth is you would need to go much larger to find the same space in an owners room. Jaguar is also offering a more charter friendly or big family four cabins version, but so far no layout are shown for this. The living always a strong point of catamarans for the spaces offered, in the JC48 is also very spacious, with a helm station located to starboard followed by a dinette, while opposite to port side on entrance we have an astern galley serving easily both saloon and aft deck, and a relaxing passenger sofa forward. Estimated performance figures are also interesting considering the not so large engines of the JC48, with top speeds estimates standing at 20 knots from the standard Yanmar 260hp, and going up an extra five nautical miles per hour with the optional 370hp units.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.47 m (47.4ft) inc pulpit

Hull Length - 14.4 m

Waterline Length - 13.7 m

Beam - 6.82 m

Displacement - 20 t half load and approximate

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, or 8 berths in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6BY 260hp, 8LV 370hp

Propulsion - line shafts, ZF pods optional with Yanmar 370hp

Speed - 20 knots max with 260hp, 25 knots max with 370hp estimates

Project - Dixon Yacht Design, Jo Munford interior

Construction - Infused GRP with cored hull and deck  

www.jaguarcatamarans.com

Project: Jaguar Catamarans JC48

Power Catamarans seems to have a niche growth in recent years, and Jaguar Catamarans is a new brand which comes from the United Kingdom.  So far Jaguar is showcasing four projects from 47 to 56 feet in two different lines; Power and a Trawler range.  The JC48 is currently Jaguar's first model under construction; and is a modern looking catamaran with a nice and spacious arrangement which offers three large cabins. Designed by renowned Bill Dixon with Jo Munford for interior styling, two features strike immediately in this JC48 the large owners full beam stateroom to fore, and the friendly layout of the main deck with its astern galley.  Standard power to push the expected 19.5 tons of weight is twin Yanmar 260hp or optional 370hp engines.

www.jaguarcatamarans.com

Project: Sunreef 90 Power

The new 90 Sunreef Power is a truly revolutionary concept of a catamaran super yacht, another milestone coming from this Polish builder. The main idea of the concept is to stress the superb space that catamarans offer thanks to their large beam and to arrange this space in the similar way as on motor yachts. This means one huge main deck spanning the entire beam and housing dining and lounging areas, in both exterior aft deck and inside the saloon that all together create a seamless, open space. The generously sized master cabin is located in the front on the same level. The flybridge will include helm station and two lounging areas;  inside and outside, while the frontal intimate terrace on the main deck will comprise sun pads and jet skis. Guest cabins with private bathrooms and crew quarters with direct access to the galley and storage will be located within the hulls. This space arrangement will certainly please demanding clientele that can enjoy a favorite motor yacht design and layout combined with catamaran advantages such as stability, extended living and storage space, comfort of cruising, low draft, low fuel consumption and oceanic range.  Design wise, the 90 Sunreef Power is a modern looking, streamlined vessel with a curvy line that makes it look like a truly sporty yacht. Interior design is meant to be light and minimalist with modular furniture on the main deck and on the flybridge allowing many configurations whereas the built-in furniture one will be installed only within the hulls. Standard layout offers owners stateroom on the main deck, three guest cabins, and two crew room. On the aft, an interesting solution was found to create a beach club platform. This platform will allow guests to stay down by the sea level at anchor and at lower speeds and will make easy accessing all water toys and tender stored in the aft dinghy garage.  Power is twin 1600 or 1800hp engines, which couple to a total 20000 liters fuel capacity and an economic cruise of 12 knots should give a 2900 nautical mile range.

www.sunreef-yachts.com

New Model: Mares 45 Catamaran Flybridge

Mares International is pleased to announce the all new 45 Catamaran.  Mares is now working with a new factory and re-tooled their line with newly styled pleasure cats ranging from 38 to 100 Feet aimed at the world market, the 45 first of the new Yacht line is the first in such models.  Building power catamarans since 1985: Mares has incorporated the latest technology to their patented asymmetrical hull design including: Pod Drives and foil assist in the tunnel. The Mares hull forces air into the tunnel giving lift and ride on top of the waves instead of trying to push through them, which basically translates to the boat going faster and burning less fuel. The 45 Catamaran Flybridge features a European looking inspired super structure a stylish yacht that really does offer a fuel efficient alternative to the average craft. The core concept of the design is stability and fuel efficiency with everything you will find in a mono hull yet it offers all the advantages of a cat.  The 45 has a layout with two large staterooms, each equipped with a spacious head and shower. The master is appointed with a tremendous amount of room. The salon has a spacious design with full visibility, which includes an inside helm station, galley and comfortable seating with a high low table for dining.  You can choose the 45 with a fly-bridge as hull one or as express style design.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.63 m (44.9ft)

Beam - 4.57 m

Draft - 1.06 m

Displacement - 14500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1703 l
Water Capacity - 378 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 480hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus 3500 pod drive aft looking with dual props

Construction - hand laid fiberglass with solid single skin bottom, vacumm baged foam core for super structure

www.marescatamarans.net

Improve-it = Sunreef 60 Power

In 2013 Sunreef Yachts together with Volvo  engineers, the company's in-house engineering department installed the acclaimed IPS system installed on the new 60 Power. IPS systems make manoeuvring of the boat much easier with the possibility of side cruising and easy turning just with one joystick. Despite being widely used on regular motoryachts, they are very uncommon on catamarans, especially large-sized yachts in which Sunreef specializes in.  The shipyard decided not to build a completely new hull, dedicated for IPS propulsion, but to modify the existing hull of the 60 Power model. There were several challenges associated with arranging placement for IPS units in the engine rooms and with the correct positioning of IPS units in relation to water level and hull position. This task is rather simple for wide mono hulls but requires much more planning on catamaran narrower aft sections. The research resulted in success and the positive results have even surpassed the owner and Sunreef/Volvo engineers’ expectations.  The shipyard is already considering some further improvements on the hull shape that could allow for closer turns hence giving better manoeuvrability in very small spaces, like crowded marinas. From now on the IPS system will be therefore offered on all power catamarans available at Sunreef Yachts.   The engineering department is already working on the new motor yacht model, the 90 Power and doing a lot of hull optimization calculations to enhance the performance, motion at sea and savings on fuel. The hull had originally been forecast with a standard shaft line. The company is now working on the IPS version of this boat so that 2 propulsion systems can be available on the same hull shape, according to the demand. Sunreef Yachts keeps working closely with Volvo to foresee the further development on their IPS range for that size of Superyacht catamarans.

www.sunreef-yachts.com