Sunbeam 32.1: Radical daysailer from Schöchl now also available as a chine keeler

The daysailer from Austria, designed by J&J Design, initially caused controversy due to its radical hull shape. The negative wakesailer bow, covered by a supposedly oversized deck, which creates more space, is easier to walk on and also serves as a bowsprit, or the moulded part covering the superstructure and line management, all of which was a blatant break with what was customary in yacht building. A desired effect, as the industrial designer responsible for the styling, Gerald Kiska from Salzburg, emphasised.

The daysailer is stable on keels and rudders

The Sunbeam 32.1 has already been built 23 times since summer 2021, was nominated for European Yacht of the Year in 2022 and has been a great success for the small shipyard. Now another version is set to boost sales, particularly in tidal waters and shallow waters. As an alternative to the flat keel with a draught of 1.35 metres, the daysailer is now also available with chine keels that go just as deep. The boat can stand securely on the keels and rudders without the need for tidal flat supports.

The keels are fitted with bombs. The twin rudders were fitted with end plates to prevent them from falling dry and the entire rudder system, including the coker, was reinforced. These measures and the additional reinforcements in the floor assembly for the two keels increase the weight of the boat by around 200 kilograms. This version is available for a surcharge of around 10,000 euros. The basic price (incl. VAT) is 260,610 euros. The standard version of the Daysailer can be seen at boot Düsseldorf from next weekend (Hall 16, Stand 41) - where it will be in good company right next to the YACHT stand.

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