The first hull, Ipharra, introduced the Double Deck concept. At launch, it ranked as the world’s third-largest sloop-rigged catamaran.
Design and Construction
The Sunreef 102 is a single-masted, cat-rigged cruising catamaran with an overall length of nearly 31 meters and a beam of 12 meters. Its two hulls and central bridgedeck provide extraordinary volume.
The first example was built in aluminium, distinguishing the series from the carbon and natural-fiber construction Sunreef later explored in smaller lines. Published displacement figures vary widely, from about 32 to 120 tonnes. Fuel capacity is also reported differently, either as roughly 14,000 liters or as two tanks of 6,990 liters each. Given those discrepancies, the papers for the specific hull should be treated as authoritative.
With a 2.5-meter draft and an “other” keel type, the hull form favors access to sheltered anchorages and charter-style cruising over hard-weather keel performance. The interior arrangement was submitted to the owner’s suggestions for a practical vessel with plenty of storage to support high navigation autonomy. That brief helps explain the deep provisioning capacity and clear separation between guests and crew.
Rig, Power, and Handling
All sail handling can be managed from the flybridge navigation station using hydraulic winches, bow thrusters, and magic trim installed by the mast, allowing the boat to be worked short-handed from a single elevated helm with flybridge sail control.
The sloop rig carries a 280-square-meter mainsail and a genoa quoted at roughly 185 to 199 square meters, depending on the source. For downwind passages, the sail plan includes a 350-square-meter gennaker and a 550-square-meter spinnaker. Mast height is quoted at 40 meters.
Two 455-HP Cummins diesel engines give a cruising speed of 12 knots and a maximum speed of 14 knots under power. Published fuel-capacity figures differ, as noted above.
Accommodations
The Double Deck name refers to the main deck and a lower, beam-wide level three steps down. A central layout divides the main floor between a living room with a day kitchenette and bar to port and the owner’s cabin to starboard.
The owner’s suite has a centrally positioned king bed facing large side windows, plus a mattress for two along the windows. Its private ensuite has a teak floor and massage shower, and there’s a small fridge beside the bed. Horizontal mirrors line the walls to increase the sense of space, while broad side windows and six-part hull windows bring in plenty of light.
The port hull contains two double cabins with twin beds and, aft, two VIP cabins with convertible double beds and Pullman berths. Guest capacity is up to 12.
The starboard hull is arranged for four crew, with the captain’s cabin aft and two cabins forward. A full midships galley includes induction cooking, a side-by-side fridge and freezer, a wine cellar, and an industrial dishwasher.
Outside, the flybridge provides a 50-square-meter sunning and dining area for 12, with a central navigation station, a three-person captain’s seat, and a fully equipped bar. Spiral stairs connect it to the 50-square-meter cockpit, where a tender garage is concealed beneath the long sofa.
Equipment and Systems
For its era, the Sunreef 102 has extensive entertainment and control systems. A Bose hi-fi serves the saloon and flybridge, while the main multimedia setup centers on a 40-inch LCD with DVD. All cabins have NAVYBUS intelligent light dimmers with wireless panels.
At the lower helm, the navigation package combines Raymarine equipment with Sailor satellite communications. The flybridge repeats command functions through the hydraulic winches and bow thrusters.
The yacht carries two tenders: a 5.2-meter tender on the aft platform and another in the garage beneath the cockpit. Water toys include a Laser Vago, electric sea bobs, diving equipment, and a kayak.
The main galley, bar fridges, ice makers, and wine cellars are intended to support long, autonomous charter periods. Published water capacity varies among references, from 1,560 per tank to 3,120 total liters.
Verdict
The Sunreef 102 is a superyacht-scale catamaran designed for private ownership or charter, with a clear division between guest accommodation and crew working areas. Its Double Deck layout provides more usable living space than a conventional bridgedeck arrangement, while flybridge-centered sail handling makes this 102-footer manageable from one station.
The aluminium construction and in-house Polish design give the model a coherent identity. However, conflicting published figures for displacement and tankage mean each hull needs to be assessed according to its own documentation. For a buyer seeking volume, autonomy, and a proven but discontinued model, the Sunreef 102 remains a distinctive platform.
Pros
- Double Deck layout, with a 50 m² cockpit and flybridge providing exceptional entertaining space
- Clear separation of guest and crew areas across the port and starboard hulls
- Flybridge hydraulic sail controls and bow thrusters for short-handed command
- Deep provisioning capacity, including a full galley, wine cellars, and large water and fuel capacity
Cons
- Published displacement and tankage figures conflict across sources
- Aluminium construction predates the builder’s later carbon and eco upgrades
- The 2.5 m draft and “other” keel limit offshore versatility compared with performance keels
