Sunreef launches first 100 Eco sailing catamaran in Gdańsk

Sunreef’s first 100 Eco launch in Gdańsk is more than a headline for the yard’s electric program. The 28.7-metre sailing catamaran looks aimed at a real cruising brief, not just a dockside display, with a repeat-owner commission that suggests buyers are already prepared to back large eco cats if the comfort, performance and autonomy are there.

The yacht was launched on June 17 and is now heading into outfitting and sea trials ahead of its Monaco Yacht Show debut. That next phase will matter more than the launch photos, because the core promise of the 100 Eco rests on how its systems work at sea: twin 360kWh electric engines, a 770kWh battery bank and Sunreef’s proprietary solar array built into the hull, superstructure and bimini. The idea is continuous clean energy generation under way, with quieter cruising and less dependence on fuel than a conventional bluewater cat. For serious owners, the question is whether that package can handle long passages, not just short harbour moves.

Sunreef has packed the boat to support that brief. A large Ocean Lounge aft opens into a seaside terrace-style entertainment area with fold-down bulwarks, a broad platform and storage for two jet skis, toys and a dive locker. Inside, the layout includes a full-beam main saloon, an owner’s suite forward and accommodation for 12 guests, along with a spa, gym, bar and office. Sunreef also specified responsibly sourced or recycled finishes and an energy-saving air-conditioning system, reinforcing the message that this is meant to be a lived-in yacht, not a stripped-back concept.

The launch also shows how far the yard has pushed its Eco line beyond early technology demonstrations. Sunreef founder Francis Lapp has presented the project as proof that clean cruising can still deliver luxury, and the order book backs that confidence, with 33 yachts on order or under development and another advanced Sunreef Power NEXT model in the pipeline for footballer Robert Lewandowski. That kind of demand matters because it suggests the market is no longer treating electric multihulls as novelty builds.

For now, the first Sunreef 100 Eco sits at the point where ambition meets practical use. Its battery, solar generation and twin electric drives make a strong case for cleaner bluewater cruising, but the real verdict will come when the yacht starts proving itself under sail, under hotel load and on the kind of passages that define this segment.