Schöchl Yachtbau: Sunbeam 40.1: already underway

Fridtjof Gunkel

· 04.01.2015

Schöchl Yachtbau: Sunbeam 40.1: already underway

Photo: YACHT/M. Strauch

Lots of cloth, lots of ballast: The new Sunbeam 40.1 sails stiff and fast

World premiere is at boot Düsseldorf, in the YACHT test she already appears: on a test drive with the new Sunbeam 40.1

Photo: YACHT/M. StrauchWide semi-open stern, integrated hatch: the boat has a face

Well-built, individual lines, appealing to sailors: with these arguments, the Schöchl Yacht Building from Mattsee near Salzburg has won over customers. The new aft cockpit yacht is intended to offer an alternative to the large series yachts and also compete with the very high-quality products from Hallberg-Rassy, Saare, Solaris and X-Yachts.

A good figure: the stern is slightly tapered, the lines are balanced, the deck areas are large

Special rear: The transom is half-open. The seating positions for helmsman and crew are pleasing

Independent appearance: window line, body and design ribs characterise the look

High potential: under gennaker and on the cross, the performance is easy to call up

Good platform: a robust lakeside terrace folds out of the half-closed mirror

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Photo: YACHT/Morten Strauch

In the YACHT test on the wintry Adriatic, the construction of Jakopin & Jakopin very easy to call up high sailing performance, excellent steering behaviour, high stability and good control. The boat also scores points with its timeless design, excellent finish and various solutions and stylistic elements that make it unique. All in all, a boat that is well worth a look.