BOAT REPORT


I love that there is a 45-knot version available, it’s just so… Sunseeker


comparing it to its rivals. I can’t overstate the way this boat transforms from closed to open and we were doing it in the bitter chill of a February morning in Poole. Of equal delight is the subtle quality of the


boat, underpinning the party tricks and giving you confidence that the Predator is a boat to be used. And it is built to be used; as enjoyable as those clever opening doors and roof are in the summer, they are just as effective on a bitter winter morning when you can leave them closed, start the engines and head off for a pub visit with the heating on and no need to wrap yourself up like you’re off to the North Pole.


THE HELMVIEW


Don’t care how many times


we’ve said it, it’s always good to see a proper chart area


Driving position is excellent,


especially the wheel/throttles/helm seat geometry


And let’s not overlook the options you have


when it comes to propulsion and drive choices. Three engine variants and three very different drive set-ups mean you can tailor the 57’s handling and performance to your exact needs. I love that there is a 45-knot version available, it’s just so… Sunseeker. It’s this combination of style, quality and


glamour balanced by strong seakeeping, punchy performance and genuine usability that makes the Predator such a heady concoction and a star in its own right. Contact Sunseeker London. Tel: +44 (0)207 355 0980 Web: www.sunseeker.com


Switchgear looks great but the


functionality of the wipers and trim tabs needs some attention


PERFORMANCE TEST ENGINES Volvo Penta D13 900. Twin 900hp @ 2,300rpm. 6-cylinder 12.8 litre diesels


MBY TEST ECO RPM


Speed LPH GPH MPG


Range


Saloon Cockpit


FAST 40.5 62.5 96 MAX


1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 2,200 2,280 9.7


10.5 13.2 17.6 21.6 26.7 30.4 33.6 133 178 217 255 299


8.9 13.7 21.1 29.3 39.2 47.7 56.1 65.8 1.09 0.76 0.63 0.60 0.55 0.56 0.54 0.51 422 296 242 232 213 217 209 198


SOUND LEVELS dB(A) Helm


66 65 77


66 70 68 66 71 78


79 71


70 72 80 83


74 75 85


77 78 87


76 80 89


THE COSTS & OPTIONS Price from


Price as tested Med package


£1.08m (Twin D13 900) £1.24m (Twin D13 900) £99,077


Includes: Air-conditioning, stern thruster, passerelle, stern mooring winches, BBQ in wet-bar, icemaker, electric cockpit canopy, additional mooring cleats, fresh water deck wash, water purifier, LED deck lights and bow sunbathing cushions Navigation upgrade AV upgrade


= Options on test boat


Speed in knots. GPH & MPG figures use imperial gallons. Range in nautical miles and allows for 20% reserve. Calculated figures based on real time fuel gauges, your figures may vary considerably. All prices include UK VAT. 50% fuel, 20% water, 5 crew + minimal stores. 7ºC air temp, calm sea, F1 for speed trials.


£21,481 £11,416


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