Sunbeam 22.1News from the Schöchl shipyard

Fridtjof Gunkel

 · 26.11.2015

Sunbeam 22.1: News from the Schöchl shipyardPhoto: Werft
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A new, smallest yacht from the renowned shipyard is currently being built at Mattsee based on a design by J & J. Presentation at the in-house exhibition
  Modern design, bionic rudder for catching up and swivelling swordPhoto: WERFT Modern design, bionic rudder for catching up and swivelling sword  Large cockpit, winches only on the coachroofPhoto: Werft Large cockpit, winches only on the coachroof  Space for two berths and two more are optionalPhoto: Werft Space for two berths and two more are optional

The shipyard, which has never lost sight of the small cruiser business despite expanding the product line up to 53 feet, aims to appeal to cruising and regatta sailors alike with the new Sunbeam 22.1 and also emphasises trailerability with a low weight of 1.2 tonnes. This is also emphasised by the mast-laying device. The boat is 6.70 metres long and 2.45 metres wide.

A (backstayless) mountain current rig with a mainsail of 17.5 square metres and a genoa of nine square metres is planned. The cockpit will be large with a length of two metres. The standard package includes a bow and stern pulpit, sea railing and bathing ladder as well as two self-tailing winches. The pre-balanced and swivelling rudder in a bionic design is attached. The boat becomes a centreboard with ballast body and swivelling centreboard. The outboard motor can be pulled out of the water on a rail and moved into a storage space in the cockpit without having to be dismantled.

The interior of the hull, which is particularly voluminous in the bow area, has a double berth as standard, with a further two berths available as an option. The Sunbeam 22.1 will be available from April 2016. The price will be 39,666 euros with "full equipment" (according to the shipyard).

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Further plans and information will be provided by the Shipyard will be presented at the in-house exhibition in Mattsee near Salzburg this weekend. Of course, all current models will also be on display. The programme of presentations: sail trim (Raudaschl), electronics (Mastervolt), and the Sunbeam 401 will illustrate the path from the idea to the nomination for European Yacht of the Year. Also on site: the suppliers Raymarine, Aquamot E-Motors, Nautisattler and the in-house merchandising department. The service department will be open and a number of used boats will also be on display.

Sunbeam 24.2
Photo: YACHT
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Photo: YACHT / N. Krauss
A good figure: the stern is slightly tapered, the lines are balanced, the deck areas are large
Photo: YACHT/Morten Strauch

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Fridtjof Gunkel

Fridtjof Gunkel

Deputy Chief Editor YACHT

Fridtjof Gunkel was born on Helgoland in 1962; he started his sailing career there in the Opti and quickly switched to keelboats. North Sea Week, Cowes Week and Kiel Week were early stops, followed by many years in the Admiral's Cup scene on the cuppers “Container” and “Rubin” World Championships and international regattas in the Starboat, with the mini-maxi “SiSiSi” and various tonner yachts as well as participation in the Whitbread Round the World Race were further formative stations, flanked by extensive cruising trips. Fridtjof Gunkel joined YACHT back in 1985 as part of a traineeship, where he later became Head of the Test & Technology department and then Deputy Editor-in-Chief around 25 years ago. He is also responsible for the regatta and sports section. Fridtjof Gunkel privately sails a performance/cruiser moored on the Baltic coast, his favorite areas are the eastern Swedish archipelago and Brittany.

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