Its bigger sister, the Sedna 30, was actually supposed to be on show in Hamburg. Now the 26 is available for viewing. Both share what generally characterises Polish boats: a good price/performance ratio and a lot of enclosed space. Only the cabin superstructure sets them apart from the majority of the market and demonstrates the endeavour to create independent lines.
With its long Plexiglas window tapering to the front and rear, it resembles the roofline of VW's New Beetle. A thoroughly modern look that helps to conceal the bulky body.
The Sedna 26 is easy to trailer with internal ballast, centreboard and retractable rudder blade. A jibing device is also available for an additional 540 euros. The cockpit layout is not entirely successful. The stainless steel tiller, which is positioned far aft, forces the helmsman to go where the coamings run out flat - making it uncomfortable to lean against. It's a pity that the highly recommended tiller jib is not included as standard.
However, the seating position is otherwise good for the crew. The fittings are fine and there is plenty of storage space. Only the hatch garage is somewhat weakly laminated; it gives way noticeably when you walk on it.
Below deck, the impression of space is surprisingly good for a 26-foot boat. This is also due to the open-plan design - only the bathroom is fully partitioned off. Like the saloon berths, the double berth at the front is quite narrow. However, there is enough space aft under the cockpit floor for two adults.
The workmanship under the floorboards is not yet satisfactory. The inner iron ballast is simply moulded between plywood, which has already drawn moisture from the prototype on display. More quality workmanship is required if the boat is to retain its value in the long term.
The price is low at 35,740 euros. There are still a few things missing for a fully-fledged cruising boat, such as an outboard motor, toilet, refrigerator, etc. But Sedna offers all of this from the shipyard, at least for an extra charge, which makes it easy to configure your own personalised yacht.
Visitors will not only find the Sedna at a joint stand of the boatbuilding region of Eastern Poland in Hall A1. There are half a dozen boats from 21 to 19 feet. And they are not the only ones in Hamburg.
The Elan 210, which can be found diagonally opposite, is also one of the Hanseboot premieres. A cutting-edge pocket racer that is also suitable for cruising, for 38,500 euros. No less interesting: the new Sunbeam 24.2, which is very nicely designed and neatly equipped below deck and is also celebrating its first appearance here (from 43,000 euros). And anyone looking for even more small boats should also go to Hall A4 - from beach catamarans to small cruisers, there is even more choice here.
Jochen Rieker
Herausgeber YACHT
