Sunreef 60 Sail Eco

The Concept: Yachting Without the Sails (Or the Noise)

If the Sunreef 60 Sail Eco is for the romantic who wants to harness the wind, the 60 Sunreef Power Eco is for the pragmatist who wants to harness the sun—without pulling a single rope.

This is currently one of the most talked-about yachts in the world. It promises the holy grail of modern boating: the space of a superyacht, the ease of a powerboat, and the silence of a sailboat.

But does it deliver?

The “Solar Skin” Advantage

On the sailing version, the solar panels have to compete for space with the mast, boom, and rigging. On the Power Eco, the sun is king.

Without a mast shading the roof, Sunreef can cover almost every square inch of this yacht in their patented solar skin.

• The Numbers: You get up to 24kWp of solar generation (compared to ~17kWp on the sailing version).
• The Impact: This massive array is often enough to run all the “hotel loads” (AC, watermakers, aggressive chef cooking) indefinitely during the day, while still dumping excess power into the massive 300kWh+ battery banks for the night.

The Power Cat Difference: The “Garage” Factor

One of the biggest reasons buyers choose the Power version over the Sailing version is the Garage.

• The Problem: On the sailing 60, the tender usually hangs on davits or sits on a hydraulic platform. It’s exposed to the elements.
• The Power Solution: Because the Power Eco doesn’t need space for engines in the aft section (the electric motors are compact), Sunreef installs a massive aft garage. It can swallow a large jet tender and a jet ski, keeping your decks completely clear.
• The Platform: The hydraulic platform then becomes a dedicated “Beach Club” for lounging, rather than just a dinghy lift.

Performance: The “Infinite Range” Reality Check

Marketing brochures will tell you this boat has “infinite range.” As a buyer, you need to understand the nuance.

• Eco-Cruising (6-8 knots): At low speeds, the electric motors are incredibly efficient. On a sunny day, you can cruise for hours essentially “for free” on solar power alone.
• Fast Cruising (10+ knots): If you push the throttles forward to beat a storm, you will drain the batteries.
• The Backup: This is why the boat carries two massive diesel generators (typically 80kW+). If you need to cross an ocean at speed, you effectively turn the boat into a hybrid—running the generators to feed the electric motors. You are still burning fuel, but far more efficiently than a standard diesel engine.

Life Onboard: A Beam Like a Tennis Court

The beam (width) of the Power 60 is 10.7 meters (35 feet). To put that in perspective, a 60-foot monohull usually has a beam of 16 feet.

This creates a “Salon” that feels more like a Manhattan penthouse. The missing mast compression post (which breaks up the salon on the sailing version) means the interior is a single, uninterrupted dance floor of luxury.

Technical Specifications

The Verdict

Who is this boat for?

The 60 Sunreef Power Eco is for the buyer who is moving down from a 100-foot superyacht and doesn’t want to lose the luxury, or the buyer moving up from a smaller powerboat who is tired of engine noise. It is the ultimate “Party Platform”—massive, silent, and incredibly stable.

The Pros:

• The Garage: A game-changer for toy storage.
• Stability: Without a mast, the center of gravity is lower, making it rock-solid at anchor.
• Solar Yield: It generates significantly more power than the sailing version.

The Cons:

• Range Anxiety: Unlike the sailing version, if you run out of electrons and diesel, you are stuck. You have no sails to save you.
• Maintenance: The technology here is cutting-edge. You need a crew that is tech-savvy.