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Sunreef 60 Sail Eco Review: The Electric Catamaran That Actually Works
A 60-foot sailing cat with twin electric motors, 140 kWh of battery, and solar skin that generates power while you sail. This is what zero-emission cruising looks like when it’s done right.
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 60 ft 1 in | |
| Beam | 33 ft 6 in – 33 ft 7 in | |
| Draft | 5 ft 2 in – 5 ft 3 in (Eco 1.6 m) | |
| Displacement (Unladen) | 35–40 t | |
| Engines | Classic sail: 2 × 80–110 hp diesels; Eco sail: twin electric motors (2 × 55–120 kW) with large lithium battery bank and integrated solar; optional range‑extender gensets. | |
| Fuel Capacity | 800–1,000 L (≈211–264 US gal) | |
| Water Capacity | 800 L (≈211 US gal) | |
| Cabins / Heads | 4–5 guest cabins (8–10 guests) + 2–3 crew; all guest cabins en‑suite. | |
| Max Speed | 10+ knots (sail); up to ~10 knots electric (Eco) | |
| Cruise Speed | 7–9 knots (classic); 6–11 knots (Eco electric) |
Source: Spec & Photos Credit Courtesy of Sunreef Yachts.
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The Sunreef 60 Eco is the first electric sailing catamaran I’ve seen that doesn’t feel like a compromise. The solar integration is real, the battery capacity is serious, and the boat sails well. Sunreef has been refining this platform for five years, and it shows. The systems are mature. The build quality is solid. And the performance under sail is on par with the diesel version. This is not a prototype. It’s a production boat that works.
This boat is for the owner who values autonomy and quiet over speed and convenience. If you’re the type who plans routes around anchorages, who sails whenever possible, and who doesn’t mind managing battery state of charge, the 60 Eco makes sense. It’s not for the owner who wants to motor everywhere at 10 knots or who needs to make tight schedules. And it’s not for the buyer who wants plug-and-play simplicity. The systems require attention. But if you’re willing to learn how the boat works, you’ll be rewarded with a cruising experience that’s fundamentally different from anything diesel-powered.
Resale is the wildcard. The market for electric catamarans is still small, and depreciation curves are unknown. But demand is growing, and as fuel costs rise and charter guests prioritize eco-friendly yachts, boats like this will hold value better than conventional cats. If you’re planning to own for five-plus years or run a charter program, the economics work. If you’re flipping in two years, the premium you pay upfront may not come back. But this is a boat you buy to use, not to trade.”
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