Luxury catamaran builder Sunreef has revealed the first interior renderings of its new Sunreef 35M Eco sailing yacht, sold late last year. Bright with both natural light and natural materials in a pale palette, the yacht’s accommodation will provide a home on the high seas and a peerless entertaining platform. The new images give an insight into the exclusive yachting lifestyle facilitated by Sunreef.

The Sunreef 35M Eco is the newest model in the Polish brand’s growing superyacht fleet. The owner of this first hull has chosen to make use of Sunreef’s large in-house interior design team to develop the layout and styling. The result is an impressive balance between lightweight efficiency and high-end finish.

A new level of detailing throughout the yacht includes custom-made 3D structured panels in wood and leather – made to order by Italian craftsmen. There’s eco leather in the main ceiling panels as well as illuminated linen, to create a cosy atmosphere using sustainable materials. Then top quality French bouclé fabric for the upholstery and brushed bronze accents generate extra warmth.

“We are delighted to share for the first time details of an exceptional interior for an exceptional yacht,” said Sunreef founder and owner Francis Lapp. “The 35M Eco is part of Sunreef’s new superyacht line. Commissioned by an experienced owner, the yacht is proof that Sunreef continues to define new standards in luxury yacht building.”

Masterful main-deck stateroom

One of the notable features of this design is the positioning of the owner’s suite forward on the main deck, rather than lower down in a hull. This privileged position affords fantastic views across 270 degrees of the horizon through floor-to-ceiling glazing. Not only that, but the owner also enjoys private access to the foredeck lounge through a dedicated sea door.

The suite occupies the full 14.7m beam of the yacht, making it second only to the saloon in terms of space. It means there is plenty of room for a super kingsize bed with sea views, as well as sofas and a vanity table. Underfoot, the recessed woollen carpet is laid on super-soft Cloud 9 backing for the ultimate superyacht finish. Meanwhile, subtle mirrored panels overhead create a luxurious sense of volume.

A separate walk-in dressing area is accessed through a discrete sliding door, and the bathroom is divided by a frosted glass wall. An elegant sculptural bathtub and his ‘n hers basins are the stand out features here, moulded in beautiful limestone-effect composite. Underfloor heating and even heated stone seating in the shower add refined comfort.

A further four guest cabins are laid out in the two hulls – three flexible twins/doubles and an even larger VIP, again with a super kingsize bed oriented athwartships. This is the choice of the guest accommodation, and features its own sofa corner and a his ‘n hers shower room – both with generous storage. All the cabins offer fantastic headroom and a mixture of wardrobe and cupboard space.

Crew accommodation is also generous, with separate cabins for the captain and first mate and space overall for up to six crew. Service and access have been carefully thought through, to ensure the minimum with guests, so the galley and mess are accessed via discrete stairs located just outside the main saloon.

So many ways to relax

Social space forms the heart and soul of the Sunreef 35M Eco, with the choice of indoor and outdoor areas for different activities. The saloon dominates the main deck, offering dining for eight, comfortable U-shaped sofas and a four-person bar. Generous headroom makes this a fantastic location for chilling with the family, entertaining close friends or throwing a party.

A four-panel glass door aft slides away completely to open this space up to the main aft deck outside. Flush decking gives the sense of seamless transition to the exterior saloon, where there is another bar, more casual seating and sunbeds aplenty. Here you can admire the anchorage or watch the ocean when under way.

Once you’ve arrived at a new bay or inlet, the Ocean Lounge becomes a centre for life on board. Reached down broad steps aft, this is a huge expanse of decking right on the water. Fold-down bulwarks and a lowering platform expand the space into an incredible 90-square-metre sun zone or a launch-pad for swimming and watersports. There’s plenty of room to store two jet skis in the aft garage, along with a host of smaller toys from foilboards to Seabobs.

But the biggest draw is undoubtedly the 100 square metre flybridge, which constitutes the boat’s most attractive exterior real estate. Owners can configure this deck as they please, with this first owner opting to preserve lots of open space for parties. All the same, there’s room enough for an elegantly curved five-place bar, cosy U-shaped sofas and a fantastic plunge pool surrounded with sunpads.

Efficient operator

The twin helms are also up here, for any owner-drivers who like to get their hands on the sailing controls. With its towering rig and a generous sail area, the yacht will perform well on all points of sail, with fast passage speeds well into double figures. Although very much at home in the Mediterranean hotspots, she would equally make a fantastic bluewater sailing platform.

The boat’s abilities are enhanced by a long inventory of smart technology designed to keep the generator switched off for as long as possible. Chief among these is the expanse of powerful solar panels which Sunreef has built into every surface of the topsides and superstructure. At anchor, these pump enough  electricity into the boat’s huge battery bank to keep the generator off for 8-10 hours overnight.

Couple that with the power regenerated by the propellers when the boat is under sail, and you can live independently of fossil fuels. After longer passages, the boat arrives with the batteries topped up and ready to power the hotel systems through the night. It is a powerful way to reduce the operational footprint of the yacht.

When there is a need for auxiliary power, Sunreef’s state-of-the-art electric drivetrain can provide silent, emissions-free propulsion. That’s perfect for entering or leaving port, or creeping out of an anchorage. No noise and no diesel fumes ensure the best possible experience for guests and other boats. Only for longer windless passages does the generator come into play.

“For the sake of generations to come, we take our environmental responsibilities as a yacht builder extremely seriously,” said Lapp. “The Sunreef 35 Eco is built in the most energy efficient way we know how, and can integrate a host of recycled materials. Thanks to the huge solar array and the electrical propulsion system we have pioneered, the yacht is less carbon intensive to operate.”

Work has already begun on the Sunreef Eco 35M, with delivery slated for 2028.