THE EDITOR’S VIEW…
For a company that made its name selling big, beamy sail and motor cats with multiple cabins, this is quite a radical move. Then again, it’s not hard to see why a motor cat makes the perfect platform for a fast day boat thanks to its inherent deck space, natural stability and low drag hulls. They’ve even managed to make it look half decent!
1 RAPID HYBRID SOLAR CAT
Powercat builder Sunreef is launching an exciting new range of fast, sporty powercats with hybrid propulsion. Called Ultima, these models will feature modern, adventure-oriented styling with reverse bows, forward-raked windscreens and cockpits with large roof overhangs. They are primarily aimed at the day boat and weekender market.
Stand-out features for all the Ultima models will include big foredeck terraces, luxurious semi-open saloons and folding aft bulwarks that transform the already wide aft deck into the kind of beach club areas normally only seen on much larger craft. The Ultimas will also have masses of storage space for toys like Seabobs, SUPs and foil boards.
The range will kick off next year with the launch of the Ultima 55 Open but provisional plans for a 45, 66 and 77 are in the pipeline.
The 55 Open has an LOA of 54ft 5in and a beam of 18ft with the platforms raised but this expands to 24ft 11in once lowered. It can be ordered with either three or four cabins. Key options
