The first Sunreef 80 Eco was launched in early 2022

Sunreef Yachts, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year (click for article), has appointed Lee Marine as its dealer in Thailand. Founded by Joshua Lee in 1997, the Phuket-based dealership (click for Profile, 2021) has represented major global yacht builders for over two decades and has many years of experience of guiding clients through the acquisition of superyachts.

Joshua Lee, Managing Director of Lee Marine, said: “With our experienced client base demanding personalised yachts built to purpose, it’s the perfect time to represent a brand that offers such an exceptional range of yachts, both power and sail, enabling us to work with the customer to create their ideal luxury yacht, knowing they can cruise the whole of Asia and beyond in complete comfort.”

Joshua Lee, founder and MD of Lee Marine

Sunreef builds luxury sail catamarans and power cats from 40ft up to 50m (164ft). Many of its sail and power models are available in the Eco version, offering a ‘skin’ of solar panels that can be incorporated into the hull, superstructure, hard top and even mast, electric propulsion, naturally-sourced sustainable materials and smart energy management.

Simon Turner, Sales Director for Sunreef, added: “Having lived in Asia for over 10 years, I am very familiar with the fantastic cruising grounds, diverse marine life and simply stunning locations to visit by yacht in Thailand. The stability and autonomy of our yachts mean customers can cruise to remote locations in absolute comfort.

CGI of 60 Sunreef Power Eco

“Already we have many enquiries for our Eco range, which enables owners to minimise fuel costs while enjoying silent operations with no vibrations or nuisance to marine life. Our unique solar panels, battery banks and energy-management systems give opportunities for cruising in a way not possible on other yachts. Our Asia-based customers have been very quick to understand this.”

Francis Lapp founded Sunreef in Gdansk in northern Poland in 2002, where the builder has two shipyards. In the UAE, Sunreef recently opened an office in Dubai and is developing a production facility in Ras Al Khaimah (click for article), which is expected to be operational in the third quarter of this year and produce Sunreef’s new Ultimate range of hybrid powercats among other models.

Sunreef will build the Ultima 55 in Ras Al Khaimah

“I am proud to welcome Lee Marine into the Sunreef Yachts family and we look forward to a long, successful relationship. The growing appetite for yachting and our catamaran models in Asia means we need experienced partners on the ground to help us support the entire customer experience,” Lapp said.

“Our new shipyard in the UAE, opening later this year, allows customers to come and view our yachts, facilities and design office, where we can start their journey in becoming a Sunreef owner.”

www.sunreef-yachts.com

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