Schöchl Sunbeam 27 Sailboats for Sale

The Sunbeam 27, built by the renowned Austrian shipyard Schöchl Yachtbau in Mattsee, represents a standout chapter in European boatbuilding history. Produced from 1981 through 1999 with approximately 385 hulls completed, this vessel was designed by Manfred Schöchl to serve as a highquality pocket cruiser. It emerged at a critical time when the shipyard was transitioning from its deep heritage in artisanal carpentry—dating back to 1838—into a modern manufacturer of highend fiberglass sailing yachts. Built to withstand the erratic and demanding winds of Alpine lakes as well as the coastal environments of the Baltic, North Sea, and Mediterranean, the Sunbeam 27 earned a reputation as the "Austrian Swan". It was distinguished by an uncompromising structural build and a level of woodwork and joinery rarely seen in boats of its length, appealing directly to sailors who demanded premium craftsmanship in a manageable, trailerableadjacent package.