Sunreef confirms its Fort Lauderdale line-up
Sunreef Yachts has named three power catamarans for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, running from 28 October to 1 November 2026. The Polish-founded builder’s published event schedule identifies the ULTIMA 55, 60 Sunreef Power and 80 Sunreef Power as the yachts visitors will be able to explore, bringing three noticeably different interpretations of luxury multihull cruising to the same American exhibition.
The list is significant because it puts the sporty ULTIMA platform beside two larger, more accommodation-focused power catamarans. Rather than announce three entirely new boats, Sunreef is arranging an on-water comparison between models with different priorities in speed, entertaining space and extended living aboard; the confirmed attendance is the new October development.
According to Sunreef’s event listing, its representatives will be at stand HOF FD335 and private visits can be arranged during the show. The dates, venue and advertised attendance are provisional in the usual sense that displays can change before a major boat show, so visitors planning a journey should confirm their appointment directly with the builder.
Why the ULTIMA 55 draws attention
The approximately 16.6-metre ULTIMA 55 is the smallest yacht in the announced display, but it is arguably the sharpest departure from a traditional displacement-minded cruising catamaran. Sunreef’s official design account describes slender hull forms and a foil-assisted arrangement that supports higher cruising speeds while reducing resistance when operating in the appropriate conditions.
At the model’s European appearance in Cannes in 2025, the yard described a ULTIMA 55 equipped with twin Volvo Penta D8-IPS 800 propulsion and a reported top speed of 36 knots. Sunreef has also said other propulsion configurations can exceed 40 knots; that should not be treated as a tested speed for every hull or for the specific vessel displayed in Florida.
Inside, the model adopts a partly open main-deck saloon, joining the sheltered seating area and exterior cockpit without the rigid separation found on many enclosed motor yachts. Fold-down side platforms provide additional waterside deck area, while the stated accommodation comprises a principal suite, VIP cabin and separate crew space; layout and finish may vary with individual commissioning.
For American owners thinking about a weekend run between nearby anchorages, that mixture of pace and outdoor lounging offers a markedly different choice from a taller full-displacement yacht. The practical considerations still include maintenance access around the IPS drives, the operating envelope of any lift-assistance system, docking arrangements for a relatively broad vessel and the fuel implications of cruising at speed.
Two larger approaches to life aboard
The 60 Sunreef Power will be present as a versatile luxury-cruising alternative, with an emphasis on generous guest spaces and a cruising experience rather than the ULTIMA’s overt sporting brief. It is a useful comparison for owners who want private accommodation and substantial exterior social areas without moving to the scale of the largest yacht on Sunreef’s stand.
At the other end of the display, the 80 Sunreef Power offers considerably more overall deck space and greater scope for entertaining, relaxing and longer stays aboard. A model at this level asks different questions about professional crewing, berthing and operating budgets; those costs cannot responsibly be compared with the ULTIMA simply on the basis of length.
Together the three boats illustrate why twin-hull motor yachts have become an established part of the luxury market rather than a specialist curiosity. Beam gives designers room for terraces, guest areas and circulation patterns, but it also influences slip selection, haul-out options and the availability of suitable yard facilities in some cruising regions.
What prospective owners can compare at the show
An alongside visit can reveal aspects of a boat that marketing plans rarely explain: whether boarding feels intuitive, how far guests must walk between shaded social areas and whether crew can work without constantly crossing private living spaces. A buyer considering different lengths should pay particular attention to handholds, steps and the usefulness of the deck in hot weather.
Engineering questions also merit time below decks or with the technical team. Owners will want confirmed figures for fuel capacity, typical range at specified speeds, noise levels, water and electrical systems, and the availability of service support in their intended cruising area. Brochure maximums and figures from another yacht's trials should not be presented as guaranteed results.
Sunreef’s announcement identifies all three yachts in the same Fort Lauderdale programme, creating a rare chance to assess two styles of luxury power-catamaran design without relying solely on renderings or distant specifications. The ULTIMA 55 photograph accompanying this article is an existing image of the actual model, not a claim that the boat has already arrived at the October show.
