Sunreef Yachts establishes custom division...
Offering aluminium and composite new-build and refit capabilities for yachts from 18-60m (60-200ft) plus, both sail and power, its new CYS International operation will draw on the considerable resource of Poland’s Gdansk Shipyard, which includes a floating crane with a capacity of up to 300 tons, plenty of covered halls, and professional pool of designers, specialist technicians and craftsmen.
JUNE 2009
With over 35 yachts launched to date and another eight under construction, Sunreef Yachts is certainly well established as a world-competitive yachtbuilder.
“This new in-house service has been tailored in response to frequent enquiries from design studios, as well as individual clients, seeking a professional and experienced shipyard for custom projects,” explains Nicolas Lapp, CYS International’s president... “We can cope with advanced composite materials, including vinylesters and epoxies... We’ve been using vacuum infusion techniques since ’07... Our aluminium expertise includes the use of Sealium and Alustar... Plus we can cope with the lamination of composite hardware, such as masts and booms, crossbeams and rudderstocks... And this all comes with some very competitive pricing.”
The shipyard also provides comprehensive mechanical, electrical and electronic services, in-house original high-tech systems as well as a professional design support base.
At present, sister company Sunreef Yachts makes use of the same facilities to build among other smaller catamarans, two super-cats, one 31m (102ft) and the other 35m (114ft).
Gdansk Shipyard Assets...
Number of Halls: 5
Total Covered Area: 12,000 square-metres (129,000 square-feet)
Fabrication Area: 3,000 square-metres (32,000 square-feet)
Lamination Area: 5,000 square-metres (54,000 square-feet)
Carpentry Shop: 1,000 square-metres (11,000 square-feet)
Gdansk Shipyard Floating Crane Capacity: 300 tonnes
For more, www.cys-international.com.
© Phil Draper
