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Raymarine is celebrating a new three-year exclusive supplier agreement with Austrian-based Sunbeam Yachts.  Raymarine is supplying a range of marine electronics for Sunbeam’s custom-built 24-53-foot yachts, which are renowned for their build-quality and exceptional workmanship.

Raymarine has been working with Sunbeam for 25 years and its Managing Director, Gerhard Schöchl, says, “Raymarine is a key partner for Sunbeam Yachts and we have been doing business with them for many years.

“Our customers demand top-quality products with exceptional performance and reliability; that’s why we choose products from Raymarine, which is a world-leader in marine electronics. It is also important that they have a network of suppliers that stretches around globe.”

Raymarine Area Sales Manager, Marc Ledieurt, says, “We are very pleased that Schöchl Yachtbau, a traditional family-owned shipyard, has signed a new three-year agreement to exclusively fit Raymarine on its complete Sunbeam range of yachts.

“Maintaining this long-term relationship with a key boat builder allows all parties, including Werner Ober, our exclusive Austrian Raymarine distributor, to work closely with Schöchl Yachtbau to plan and support the fitting of our complete product range on today and tomorrow’s range of Sunbeam Yachts.”

Sunbeam this year celebrates 60 years of producing sailing boats. In 1949, Hans and Gottfried Schöchl won their first regatta and their success led to their first order. From 1950-1965, it produced the 10m2 Racer, 20m2 Racer, Corsair and Flying Dutchman.

In 1958, the company started making glass fibre boats and designed its first cabin cruiser in 1965, which was the first step to position it as one of Europe’s leading boat builders.

Sunbeam is holding a number of events in the Summer for partners and customers to mark the 60th anniversary