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Sunreef completes hull of the first 43M Eco
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The Polish shipyard has passed a major landmark on its way to completing the first order for its flagship sailing catamaran.
The 43m hull is 15.4m wide
Sunreef Yachts has celebrated another milestone in the development of the first Sunreef 43M Eco, as it announced the completion of the 43m-long and 15.4m-wide composite hull at the builder’s newest and largest shipyard in the north-coast city of Gdansk. The hull is designed to integrate over 120sqm of integrated solar panels, almost half of the total of 250sqm across the vessel.
Francis Lapp, Sunreef’s founder and President, said: “The hull unmoulding brings us closer to building one of the most revolutionary vessels in the yachting industry. The Sunreef 43M Eco’s composite structure offers the best of robustness and weight efficiency. Her architecture, build quality and green tech solutions make her the world’s most advanced electric superyacht.”
The yacht is in build at Sunreef’s largest shipyard in Gdansk
The hull was created using a single-shot infusion technique, allowing for a lighter and stronger structure while lowering volatile organic compound emissions. By employing a modular construction approach, yacht components can be developed simultaneously, enhancing project management efficiency and maintaining precision.
As well as the extensive array of solar panels, the Sunreef 43M Eco will utilise ultra-modern batteries with a capacity of 1MWh (megawatt-hour) and include a hydrogeneration system for clean power while sailing.
The 43M Eco is Sunreef’s biggest sailing cat to date
“This super catamaran represents a major change in the industry, redefining the superyacht experience by making it more energy-efficient and responsible,” Sunreef stated. “This advanced solar technology, combined with electric propulsion, aims to transform the superyacht experience into a cleaner and more energy-efficient one.”
