102 YACHTS & YACHTING
TECHNOLOGY AT THE SERVICE OF COMFORT
Like all Sunreef yachts, smart technology is used to enhance life on board. The Ultima 55 features high-performance solar panels on the coach roof, capable of generating many kilowatts of renewable power to keep the boat’ s batteries topped up.
The first boat is equipped with 2 × Volvo Penta IPS800 drives to deliver optimal power and manoeuvrability, and Sunreef now has 5 units launched, including some hybrid versions. Twin 350kW motors fitted between the main engines and the propeller offer the possibility of silent electric propulsion at eco speeds and while manoeuvring or fast battery charging when the main 600hp engines are running. A surface drive option is also available for even lower draft.
Facilities below deck preserve Sunreef’ s legendarily high comfort, without conceding too much weight. Steps lead down to each hull, giving access to a large master stateroom to portside and a VIP stateroom to starboard, both with large ensuite bathrooms, as well as an extra cabin for a guest or crew member.
Either way, the yacht carries 1,500 litres of fuel, which gives enough range to cross from Capri to Porto Cervo, for instance. The carefully developed foil that spans the two hulls below the waterline is a key part of achieving that range and reducing fuel consumption. It hasn’ t been designed to lift the boat out of the water altogether, but it generates enough lift to dramatically reduce the effective weight and drag of the boat. To the same end, the deck is built entirely in carbon composite.
The Ultima range runs from 44ft to 111ft in length, covering six models.
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PHOTO CREDITS: During navigation: Jerome Kelagopian Interior / exterior areas: Sunreef Yachts
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 74 2026