The first 100% custom-built composite pleasure catamaran built by the Chantier de l’Arsenal, the GREENCAT 52′ has been on display since 19 September in the port of Les Minimes in La Rochelle.
Designed by architect Philippe Renaudeau, construction began in 2022 at the Chantier de l’Arsenal and she was delivered on schedule in September 2023.

Paul and Emmanuelle, young retirees, wanted to sail around the world in a catamaran, and they had a fairly clear idea of the boat of their dreams. Their voyage will take place on a lightweight catamaran that is efficient under sail, simply equipped and environmentally friendly. Their project also needs to fit within a controlled budget and within a relatively short timescale. They visited a number of boats with their precise vision in mind, but none of them completely met their expectations.

In the course of their meetings, they came across Michel Vermeulen, Europ Yachting and Solaris France, for advice before investing in a cruising catamaran.
Their discussions quickly led them to the obvious conclusion: have a catamaran built entirely to measure. And to do that, they needed two key elements: an architect in tune with their expectations and a shipyard capable of building 100% custom composite boats.

Key meetings
Michel Vermeulen introduced Paul and Emmanuelle to Philippe Renaudeau, a naval architect based in the Marseille region. He works for PHR Yacht Design and wanted to take the ecological dimension into account in his designs.
From the very first meeting, Paul and Emmanuel knew that Philippe Renaudeau was the right person to design their long-awaited boat.
The 2nd decisive meeting was with Laurent Da Rold, President of the Chantier de l’Arsenal.
This shipyard is one of a kind: it has a large design office, Yacht Concept, with a staff of 20, enabling it to take on complex, 100% made-to-measure composite projects.

The made-to-measure adventure
Taking part in the creation of your own boat is an extraordinary human adventure. Paul and Emmanuelle were accompanied throughout their project by Philippe Renaudeau and the Yacht Concept design office, so that together they could find the best possible options for their project. Paul and Emmanuelle were able to visit the shipyard as often as they liked to see how their boat was progressing, creating a very special relationship. What’s more, knowing your boat by heart before setting off on a long-haul voyage is extremely reassuring in terms of safety.

To find out more about the Chantier de l’Arsenal: https://chantierdelarsenal.fr/

The importance of sustainability has never been more urgent. The 80 Sunreef Power Eco SÓL features the industry’s largest battery in its class. A combination of almost one megawatt hour combined with integrated composite solar panels gives the 80 Sunreef Power Eco Sól an e-motor range of almost 300 nautical miles. The combination of high efficiency and low emissions is something Sunreef is passionate about.

At the Monaco Yacht Show, the 80 Sunreef Power Eco welcomed many distinguished guests including His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to France, Mr Jan Emeryk Rościszewski. During the evening, Sunreef Yachts was presented with a prestigious award celebrating the best Polish companies in Monaco.

The Monaco Yacht Show has come to an end. The Sunreef 80 Eco and 80 Sunreef Power Eco electric yachts attracted numerous guests from all over the world for a unique showcase of luxury electric yachting.

If you would like to know more about the Eco yachts or schedule a meeting Sunreef’s team, please contact : info@sunreef-yachts.com

The Sunreef shipyards were definitely everywhere in Cannes this year:

The 80 Sunreef Power Eco scored a spectacular victory at the prestigious World Yachts Trophies in Cannes. The futuristic ecological catamaran won the prize for the best full-power electric catamaran, confirming Sunreef Yachts’ position as a pioneer in the world of responsible yachting.

Chantier de l’Arsenal, based in La Rochelle, announces the launch of its first pleasure catamaran. Commissioned by a private individual for a round-the-world sailing programme, the Greencat 52 is particularly light and equipped with a hybrid thermal/electric engine, this catamaran combines power and eco-navigation. Let’s wish her fair winds!

More information on the Greencat 52 on our brokerage page.

At the forthcoming Cannes Yachting Festival, Sunreef Yachts is proving that it is continuing to rewrite the rules of luxury yachting to take you to new territories and new sensations with the Sunreef 70 Eco and 88 Ultima.

Also not to be missed, the Sunreef 60 S.E.A, the latest addition to the Sunreef Yachts range, with its pop-art aesthetic that exudes a dynamic club atmosphere… And what design style would you adopt to create the interior of your dream catamaran?

Abalone will also be present at the Cannes Yachting Festival, from 12 to 17 September. Don’t hesitate to contact me!

Christophe de Kerdrel

Marina Jarniat: Hi Christophe, what is your background and the history of Abalone?

Christophe de Kerdrel: Born into a family of sailors, I’ve been a boating professional for around twenty years, a cruising enthusiast and regatta racer, with a passion for anything that floats… I spent 7 years with the Bénéteau group working for the Lagoon brand, with a particular interest in flagships in France and abroad. Today, I have my own yacht consultancy business, Abalone, which will be created in 2021.

MJ: Who is Abalone aimed at?

CdK: With Abalone, I bring my expertise to the yachting industry to help them develop. I also help boat owners choose the boat model and/or shipyard that best suits their project.

MJ: What are the advantages of working with Abalone?

CdK: For professionals, my network and my knowledge of boatyards enable me to target my business strategy as effectively as possible. The same applies to support for private customers, who often hesitate between brands that don’t always match their project.

MJ: Why did you choose Crusoe as your partner?

CdK: Crusoe and Abalone share common values and I’m delighted to be able to promote them through this dynamic partnership.

MJ: How is Abalone involved in environmentally responsible initiatives?

CdK: I try to guide and raise awareness among my B2B and private customers as much as possible in terms of eco-responsibility (decarbonisation, for example). We’re only at the beginning, but there is a real awareness among certain manufacturers such as Sunreef Yachts, whose 80 Sunreef Power Eco is at the forefront of eco-responsible motor yachts.