YACHTS & YACHTING 101
Yachts. Twin fold-down wings at the stern create a 7.6m-wide platform for watersports or sun worship. The deck is flush all the way into the main saloon, giving an enormous island of space for sofas, sun loungers and tables, plus the option of a bar area and icemaker. There is a second lounging area on the broad foredeck, benefiting more from the breeze.
The aft deck offers plenty of space to store a tender or jetskis using a clever removable crane arm for launch and recovery. When not in use, the crane simply stows away out of sight. Further storage under the aft loungers is ample for an array of toys, from Seabobs to dive kit, making the Ultima 55 an amazing platform for fun on the water.
“ The Ultima is a little unusual for a Sunreef,” said Lapp.“ The brand heritage is clear, but the design is edgier and more dynamic. We have drawn on our long experience of developing stable, efficient hulls to create something that is capable of higher speeds. All the elements that characterise a Sunreef are there, from the solar panels to the extreme comfort and flexible exterior living. It’ s just in a faster, more compact form.”
CHOOSE YOUR LOOK
This is a flexible boat, sporting a sleek superstructure that can be opened right up to merge the indoor and outdoor spaces, or closed off to create an interior cocoon. Just slide the elegant glass doors open or closed as you please. Sit under cover to escape the sun or the wind or head aft to the open air. It means that the galley and helm station in the saloon can be connected to the
cockpit, so you can stay in touch when preparing a meal or taking the wheel and cranking it up to 38 knots.
Sunreef’ s 100-strong design department has curated two interior styles, including one based on beautifully grained oak that contrasts with gleaming carbon fibre and upholstery in natural tones. But of course, owners can and will make their own decisions about materials, colours and finishes to end up with the boat that suits their needs to perfection.
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