Review of the super comfortable houseboat Sun Camper 35

Review of the super comfortable houseboat Sun Camper 35

New Sun Camper 35 was designed by experienced studio designers Centkowski & Denert from Gdansk, who completed more than 160 projects of various yachts and boats, of which more than 70,000 ships were launched. These boats now sail the waters around the world, and they also include a houseboat. Sun Camper 30, and the popular high-speed houseboats Balt 818 Tytan, Balt 918 Tytan, Balt 1018 Tytan shipyards Balt yacht.

Compared to other designs of this type, Sun Camper 35 has a modern design, hydrodynamically perfect body and an incredibly functional interior. Its moderate size and light weight make it easy to transport the boat by land, and on the water it simplifies steering and docking in crowded ports, making it possible to enter the narrowest channels, intersect under low bridges and approach in shallow water.

Review of the super comfortable houseboat Sun Camper 35

Original body shape with lower keels relatively low in the center of the hull and aft, which makes it easy to dock, moor and go straight to the shore or on low platforms. On the other hand, the high nose is "bowl-shaped" to provide a "dry" swim in waveguide waters. At the front of the yacht, the original gate is installed, which, together with the bow bridge, perfectly provide a connection to the ground.

Another distinctive feature Sun Camper 35 is a spacious, well-lit cockpit with two cabins, a living room - a wheelhouse and 2 bathrooms. Its roof was designed comfortable flybridge with recreation areas and an additional steering post. Large windows and glass aft sliding doors provide visibility from all directions. During rest, cooking or dining in the cabin, the entire crew has contact with the helmsman and the ability to observe the changing landscape outside.

Review of the super comfortable houseboat Sun Camper 35

After opening aft sliding door the interior of the saloon creates one large space with a comfortable cockpit aft. In bad weather, the awning can be lowered under the roof, covering the entire cockpit, increasing the covered space and providing additional shelter from wind and rain.

Undoubtedly, the advantage of this houseboat is clever connection between salon and cockpit, aft platforms, decks and roof provided by a wide sliding aft door, a side door next to the helmsman's seat, aft door, and a sunroof. The side sliding door of the wheelhouse will undoubtedly be appreciated by the helmsman when docking.

The functional interior of the Sun Camper 35 includes everything you need for long family cruises. At the front of the vessel there is a comfortable, lockable bow cabin with good height, a double bed, an additional separate berth on the port side and a bathroom on the starboard side. Cabin and bathroom well lit and ventilated.

Bow cabin

Bathroom

Higher in the cabin is located steering post on the starboard side. Behind it is long galley with a sink, gas stove, refrigerator, cupboards, drawers and comfortable shelves. Further aft is the entrance to the double aft cabin. On the left side of the cabin is located comfortable dining area with seats and a table for 4 people. The front seat near the table has an adjustable backrest and a lift mechanism that allows two people to sit and look at the surrounding landscapes as the boat travels. At the dining table, closer to the stern, there is a comfortable main bathroom where you can find: sink, large mirror, shower, toilet with waste tank, cupboard and shelves. Salon table completely lowers and the dining room is converted into a comfortable extra bed for 2 people.

Steering post

Galley

Salon

Bed in salon

Beneath the roof are useful lockers, loudspeakers, lighting lamps and TV inputs that can be placed above the helm station. The saloon, bathroom and galley are well ventilated thanks to sliding side windows and a sunroof.

Behind the deckhouse there is a large functional cockpit with comfortable sofas on the sides and on the transom, surrounding a large picnic table for up to 8 people. Spacious technical lockers are available under the seats. On the transom on the starboard side there is a gate that allows you to enter the starboard stern platform, under which the ladder is fixed. The aft platform on the port side can be used to store 2 to 4 bicycles, which can be suspended vertically on a dedicated bike rack.

Cockpit

From cockpit to roof where the recreation area is located, you can climb the ladder located on the port side, through a large hatch. On the starboard side, a sunbathing area has been designed for 2 people, and the pillows can easily be converted into a comfortable sofa with a backrest. On the port side there is a folding seat and a console for the second external steering station. There is a windshield in the front of the roof and a foldable navigation mast in the center.

For security removable railings are installed on both sides of the roof. Due to the possibility of their removal, the height of the boat for transportation is reduced. Photovoltaic panels can be installed on the flat stern of the roof, and a floodlight and sunroof can be installed on the bow of the roof.

Flybridge

Review of the super comfortable houseboat Sun Camper 35

The main communication on board the houseboat is a wider deck with high safety handrails that can be used for easy access to the bow deck. There you will find a comfortable seating area for 2 people with a folding backrest, as well as a place for a sun lounger. An anchor drainage locker is installed in the bow under deck. The bow deck is covered with higher sides of the hull and is additionally secured with railings. The left semi-right deck is narrow and is only used for emergency communication such as dropping fenders, mooring, etc.

The hull is equipped with four cleats on each side for easy docking. Refueling, water replenishment and connection to the pump are located on the starboard side for easy communication of the crew and are under the supervision of the helmsman.

Installation of engines

Recommended engine for Sun Camper 35 is a high-thrust outboard engine with power from 25 to 115 hp. For calm waters, lakes, canals and rivers without turbulent currents, 25 horsepower is sufficient to reach speeds of up to 13 km / h. We recommend a powerful traction motor with an output of 40 - 50 hp, which allows speeds up to 15 km / h. Thanks to large engine with 100 or 115 hp. Sun Camper 35 can reach up to approximately 25 km / h.

Outboard motors They are mounted on the hull transom on a special holder, which avoids the formation of a deep engine bowl in the hull and, consequently, loss of cockpit area. The outboard engine, in combination with the bow thruster, provides Sun Cammer 35 excellent maneuverability, both forward and backward. In addition, the lift motor disperses draft and allows shallow water to be reached. To reduce the low noise level from the engine, a sound-absorbing, lift-up laminated engine cover is provided between the aft platforms.

Outboard engine

In addition to the recommended outboard motor, Sun Camper 35 can also be powered by diesel engine with saildrive up to 60 hp You can also choose an environmentally friendly solution with electric motorspowered by large batteries. The main engine and bow thruster powered by hydraulic motors have been developed and tested. They are powered by a diesel pump or, for a short time, by an electric motor driven by rechargeable batteries.

Why the Sun Camper 35 is the best houseboat on the market:

1. Good Course - Maintain Stability - No Yaw - due to the use of specially designed keels, which simultaneously protect the bottom and the propeller of the engine from collisions with underwater obstacles. Thanks to the aforementioned keels, the boat acquired excellent maneuverability both when moving forward and backward and without drifting when overcoming turns.

2. The original shape of the body with very low hydrodynamic resistance at speeds up to 15 km / h, with the possibility of reaching speeds up to 25 km / h.

3. Shallow draft of the hull fore (30-40 cm) and stern (including 60 cm keel) allows easy bow and stern access to shore and beaches after raising the outboard. This allows the crew to descend to the ground directly or using a short gangway.

Sun Camper 35

4. Very convenient communication with land and bridges thanks to the low (0.75 m) starboard side, the stern platform (0.45 m) or through the bow gate with a small platform (0.75 m above the water).

5. Economical use of motors, with 25 - 115 hp outboard motors With an optimal 50 hp engine and an economical speed of 10 km / h, the fuel consumption is only 2.5 - 3 l / h.

6. Easy ground transportation of the houseboat throughout Europe. Weight up to 3.8 tons, width 3 meters and transport height of the cargo trailer up to 4 m allow you to transport Sun Camper 35 without a professional navigator.

Transportation Sun Camper 35

Transportation Sun Camper 35

Launching

7. Exploration of any navigable waters. Low draft (0.6 m) and small width (3 m) allow crossing narrow locks and canals, low bridges and viaducts over waterways, and also allow easy use of sliding trolls, while limited height above the waterline (2.9 m / 3.5 m, after removing the railing and windshield on the roof and lowering the mast, it is reduced to 2.55 m).

8. Convenient storage after the end of the season and transportation without housing base - on a flat surface housing Sun Camper 35 stable on keels of equal height.

The serial production of the Sun Camper 35 is carried out by the Polish shipyard Balt Yacht, which has produced several thousand yachts and boats over its 28 years of existence, mainly for foreign customers. The shipyard guarantees the highest quality and solid construction, as well as the reliability and safety of this houseboat model.

The manufacturer offers a variety of body colors, upholstery and interior finishes, as well as a wide range of options, including heating, air conditioning, electric winch, satellite TV and much more, to make your dream trip as comfortable as possible.

Sun Camper 35 is the perfect home for both family cruises and charter cruises, where to comfortably accommodate 7 people during long cruises. Besides, Sun Camper 35 can safely carry up to 10 people on board during day cruises without overnight stays.

Base price at the shipyard: 65 990 EUR

Interparus Yachting is the official representative of Balt Yacht in Ukraine

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30.11.2018