A selection of new yachts presented to the public for the first time at Boot Düsseldorf 2024.
Austrian shipyard Sunbeam presents its new model, the Sunbeam 29.1, developed in collaboration with industrial designer Gerald Kiska. The styling is more conventional than the Sunbeam 32.1, launched three years earlier . The pivoting keel can be raised hydraulically, reducing the draft to 0.85 m, while the double rudder system is operated by a tiller. Below deck, the open interior space can be enhanced with a galley or shower room. These can be ordered and installed as options from the outset, or at a later date, for example in the event of a change in family circumstances or as part of a sale.
Sun Odyssey 350 - 10.4 m
Ten years after the launch of the Sun Odyssey 349, of which over 1,000 units were sold, Jeanneau presents its successor, the Sun Odyssey 350. The walkaround cockpit already seen on the larger models is by Lombard Yacht Design. The hull has been designed to be much wider, in line with current trends. The backstay-less rig allows you to opt for a gaff mainsail. Below deck, you can choose between two or three cabins. In the first case, the available space is used for storage, accessible from inside and out, and for a bathroom with separate shower.
This model is the latest addition to the current Dufour 37 and 41 range, and was designed by Umberto Felci, a long-standing partner of the shipyard. Two to six winches can be installed in the cockpit, and the choice is offered between a large overlapping genoa or a self-tacking jib. For charter, the Dufour 44 offers up to 4 double cabins, each with its own bathroom. The owner's version has three cabins, with a choice of bathroom layouts. The galley can be either forward or alongside. New for Dufour, this model features a bathing platform.
At the end of 2022, X-Yachts presented 3D visuals of its next cruising yacht, the Xc47. With a length of 14.30 m, it is designed for long offshore cruising with a reduced crew. The shape of the superstructure is more voluminous than on the usual X-Yachts, to accommodate a "semi-deck saloon" and enjoy a better view, more natural light, as well as a multi-level layout.
DS stands for Deck Saloon, which means plenty of sheltered space and a high level of living comfort. The walkaround deck with high bulwarks and fixed railing guarantees safety even in rough seas. The cockpit is covered and on a level with the saloon, offering an unobstructed view of the outside. The term monomaran, often used by the shipyard to describe its yachts, takes on its full meaning here, as the Moody Decksaloon 48 combines the advantages of a catamaran and a monohull.
At 21 m long, the Hallberg-Rassy 69 is the shipyard's largest model ever built in Ellös, Sweden. Aimed at the luxury market, it features a flush foredeck in front of the mast and a well-protected central cockpit. The cockpit features two helm stations, two L-shaped sofas and a large table. An optional refrigerator can also be installed in the cockpit. The fixed windshield, typical of Hallberg-Rassy, can also be replaced by an alternative rigid roof. Despite its size, the yacht can be sailed by a small crew, or even solo, as the shipyard indicates, thanks to the set of electrically or electro-hydraulically trimmed sails. Inside, this 69-footer is easy to move around, with eight hull windows and various deck panels bringing light into the interior. There is a choice of two layout variants with different cabin and bathroom layouts.
