Design and Construction
At 18.3 meters overall with a 10.2-meter beam, the Sunreef 60 follows the design guidelines of the wider range, with high bulwarks, a bow terrace, an aft platform, and free-standing furniture. The aft platform, aft cockpit, and saloon sit flush, creating one enormous shared space.
The hulls are higher and thinner than earlier norms, and the saloon is raised. The builder credits these changes with creating 225 square meters of living space—volume the yard argues is equal to that of a 70-footer.
The 60 is also the smallest Sunreef yet to carry a bow terrace. Positioned just forward of the pilothouse, this tranquil spot has an L-shaped settee to starboard, flanked by two sunpads. Starting with this range, the forward terrace was set to appear on all subsequent Sunreef boats.
Rig, Engines, and Handling
The sail plan is ample, although the reported areas differ by source. One review cites a 112-square-meter mainsail, 90-square-meter genoa, and 185-square-meter gennaker. The reference specification instead lists a 95-square-meter main, 85-square-meter genoa, and 300-square-meter spinnaker beneath a 22-meter mast.
Under twin 110-horsepower diesels, the boat makes seven knots. On a beam reach in 15 to 20 knots of wind, the reviewed hull reached ten knots.
Test sailors found that the thin hull and high, narrow bow allowed the boat to cut through waves rather than slam into them, greatly reducing the impact felt aboard. In bad weather, the yacht can be piloted from an interior helm that carries everything except the wheel, allowing the crew to control the boat from inside when it’s on autopilot.
Accommodations
The reviewed hull, Oca, shows the platform’s flexibility. Three staterooms occupy the starboard hull: two are reached through the forward stairwell, while the third is aft. Each has its own en-suite. The master suite takes over the port hull, and the boat sleeps eight guests in total.
Its long-distance intent is clear in the laundry room in the port bow and the walk-in provision pantry attached to the crew quarters in the aft port hull.
Above, the flybridge has a grill, dining table, sunpads, and a jacuzzi with glass panels—a rare feature on a yacht of this size. There’s also a foredeck lounge. The aft platform stows a 3-meter tender capable of ferrying five guests ashore.
Equipment and Comfort
The main helm is on the flybridge, alongside the outdoor galley and relaxation areas. The interior helm provides a sheltered alternative in inclement conditions.
On the reviewed unit, white non-skid was chosen for the side decks instead of teak. This was a safety-minded change rather than the default styling choice.
Verdict
The Sunreef 60 is a volume-driven cruising catamaran. Its tall, narrow hulls and raised saloon provide 225 square meters of living space, which the builder equates with that of a 70-foot boat. The flush aft platform, cockpit, and saloon create a broad social area, while the bow terrace and flybridge jacuzzi were unprecedented for a yacht of this size.
It’s a platform conceived for both long passages and luxurious time at anchor, with a sail plan and engine package that move it competently in moderate wind.
Pros
- 225 square meters of living space in a 60-foot hull, according to the builder’s construction claims
- Flush aft platform, cockpit, and saloon create one large social space
- Smallest Sunreef to offer a bow terrace
- Flybridge jacuzzi and foredeck lounge
- Thin, high hulls cut through waves, reducing impact underway
- Twin 110hp diesels and ample sail area
- Interior helm provides weather protection
Cons
- Reported sail-area figures differ between the review and specification sources
- Teak was omitted from the side decks in favor of white non-skid on at least one unit
