Sunsail launch revolutionary new 444 Catamaran

Sunsail's new 444 Catamaran © Sunsail

The new revolutionary Sunsail 444 Catamaran makes Sailing holidays even more enjoyable than ever before

If you liked her little sister, the Sunsail 384, then you’ll love the newest addition to Sunsail’s fleet, the revolutionary Sunsail 444, launched at London Boat Show.

As an ongoing commitment to innovation and investment, Sunsail have been working with partners, Robertson and Caine, to custom build yet another new yacht that makes an adventure on the water, a journey worth taking.

The 444 comes with air-conditioning, onboard generator, electric windlass and all the latest navigation technology from Raymarine. She handles superbly under power and under sail the 444 is unlike sailing any normal catamaran, with her deep narrow groove hulls and shallow draft, she is able to sail as close to the wind as many a monohull.

Revolutionary forward cockpit

The most noticeable feature which really makes a difference to this catamaran and in fact any other yacht offered by other charter companies, is the forward cockpit. With a walk through from the main saloon, the forward cockpit comprises of a folding table and covered seating which allows for even more room for a relaxing sunset cocktail or two, as well as providing cooling breezes into the saloon and aft cockpit.

Cheryl Powell, Chief Operating Officer for Sunsail said “This revolutionary new catamaran really pushes the boundaries in yacht design and innovation. We are continually working closely with our customers to understand what their charter needs are, and then working closely with our partners to challenge conventions and deliver these needs, the 444 is a perfect example of this. The 444 is unique and shows Sunsail’s continued commitment to innovation in the marine industry and the development of providing world class sailing holidays”.

Innovation and the environment

Similarly to the Sunsail 384, the exterior of the Sunsail 444 has been extremely well thought out, with a cockpit hardtop providing excellent shade and weather protection, while her powerboat-style stepped transom enables easier boarding. Environmental considerations were also central to the design, with solar panels installed on the helm hardtop that are able to charge the onboard batteries; giving an estimated twenty percent saving on engine hours and therefore increasing the lifespan of the onboard batteries by up to five years.

Spacious interior and superior comfort

The 444 offers four spacious double cabins, all with their own en-suite toilets and showers, as well as two single forward crew berths in the hulls, allowing for up to 10 people to holiday in style and comfort. The vertical front windscreens give superb panoramic visibility from the saloon, which is design to offer open planned living and dinning.

Sunsail will be initially introducing these outstanding catamarans for the 2011 sailing season in the Mediterranean from our bases across Croatia, Greece and Turkey, with more to arrive in the Caribbean for the 2011/12 winter season. She is also available for ownership through the Sunsail Yacht Partnership Programme.