AND YOU THOUGHT YOUR BOAT WAS SPECIAL Any other benefits to the foiling system other than speed?

Is it me, or is that boat flying?

It’s flying! There are two versions of the 40 Open Sunreef Power. The H version runs on hydrofoils that lift it clear of the water at high speed.

Nifty! What sort of speed?

At up to 25 knots, the boat runs conventionally. But up above that speed, the hydrofoils are deployed and the hull lifts clear.

How fast does it go?

With the biggest engines, Sunreef Yachts is projecting a maximum speed of up to 60 knots!

What are the biggest engines?

The non-hydrofoil version runs twin inboard engines of up to 1,100hp. But if you want the hydrofoil version (and you do), then there are a variety of outboard engine choices from twin 627hp upwards. The largest option is four 400hp units. The idea behind the hydrofoils is low drag. So spinoffs should include reduced fuel consumption and increased range. It also reduces slamming and makes it look like you could join in in the America’s Cup!

I’m guessing there is more to this than just the foils though?

Absolutely. Sunreef is marketing the boat as a day cruiser. The catamaran form means there’s acres of deck space, augmented by aft platforms that fold out from the sides to create even more real estate.

What if I want to stay on board?

That’s covered too. The forward part of the deck is all seating and tables but if you prefer, you can have a cabin here instead. The space in the hulls can be used as a bathroom, an additional cabin or even a utility room.

It’s just a concept though, right?

It’s a little more than that actually. It may look futuristic, but Sunreef says that the first example of this innovative catamaran is already in build! In fact, it should hit the water any day now…