Sunseeker News

April 24, 2008:Sunseeker Yachts: Sunseeker Yachts of the UK have recently acquired a hefty piece of equipment in the form of a travel lift. As Sunseeker builds larger vessels, they need the versatility to maneuver these larger yachts in and around the yard.

For this they invested in a 260 tonne Travel Lift. It can handle vessels up to 47M long and 260 tonnes. With a larger compliment of vessels in development the new travel lift will see its purpose put into stride.

The new 260 tonne capacity lift has been incorporated at the Poole shipyard facility. However, there are plans to integrate a similar model at their Dorset facility.

Managing Director of Sunseeker, Robert Braithwaite said "This level of investment is very important to us if we are to maintain our position as one of the world's major boat builders. Lifting and moving these large yachts around can take time and space. We currently operate a 100 Tonne hoist but this larger version will provide far more flexibility in launching and lifting the larger models."

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Team Sunseeker off to Italy

May 02, 2008: Sunseeker Yachts: "Team Sunseeker heads for the Italian Grand Prix": Britain's Team Sunseeker, the Powerboat P1 World Championship contender, completed its final preparation on the Solent yesterday (Friday 2nd) before travelling to Italy for next weekend's opening Grand Prix of the season.

From Ocean Village, Southampton, pilots Pete Little and Andy Wilby put the FPT-powered Sunseeker XS Chanllenger through its paces under the watchful eye of personnel from both the Sunseekers Sales Group and Fiat Powertrain Technologies.

The team will compete in the 14 round P1 World Championship and August's Cowes-Torquay-Cowes, one of the most famous and demanding offshore endurance races in powerboating. With a new hull, new driver line-up and new championship rules which now include dyno testing checks on power output, Team Sunseeker head for San Benedetto del Tronto with big ambitions but some trepidation.

"We are naturally nervous and apprehensive," confirmed throttleman Pete Little. "Alot is expected of us this season and, whilst we are mentally prepared and in peak physical condition, there are so many unknowns. How will the new hull perform, what improvements have our rivals made during the off-season and will the new rules ensure a level playing field for all the competitors?"

Keeping a close eye on proceedings was Managing Director of Sunseeker Sales Group, Dominic Byme. "Our Sunseeker XS Challenger is a proven performer and, with the energy and commitment shown by everyone associated with our racing team, 2008 promises much," he explained. "However, in any form of motorsport, especially where the elements play a pivotal role, there are so many other factors to consider, including good fortune! Our ambition in Italy is quite simple; to comlpete both races without incident and, in doing so, establish a solid base from which to build our title challenge."

The 2008 P1 World Championship season starts in San Benedetto del Tronto with the Italian Grand Prix of the sea. A time trial on Friday the 9th of May is followed by an endurance race of 75 nautical miles on Saturday and a 'sprint' event on Sunday. Team Sunseeker competes in P1's production class-SuperSport- with races scheduled to start at 11:30 am on both days. To keep up-to-date with all the action visit http://www.teamsunseeker.com

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Sunseeker 30M

According to Sunseeker Yachts, they have a 30M Sport Yacht on course for 2009. The vessel will provide accommodation for up to 8 guests and four crew members. State-of-the-art electronics and navigation equipment will make this vessel ideal for bluewater endeavours.

The CEO of Sunseeker Gordon Hui reported a good Hong Kong Boat Show and cited the Sunseeker 30M. "With a number of boats exhibited and a high degree of interest shown in various models including the Predator 52, Manhattan 60, Manhattan 70, the recently launched 34M Yacht and the 30 M Yacht due to be released in 2009."

LOA: 99.11 feet
BOA: 22.60 feet
Draught: 7.30 feet
Engines: Optional (up to 4868 PS)
Speed: up to 28 knots ( depending on engine option)
Range: 500NM (at cruise depending on engine option)

Full details are available at Sunseeker

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Sunseeker 39M

Sunseeker have announced the arrival of the new 130 foot model. "Guaranteed to turn heads, the Predator 130 is palatial in scale and matchless in performance. Luxurious and with ultra-spacious accommodation, this vessel is comfortable for ten people to share, enabling you to live onboard for extended periods. Clever design allows for up to eight crew to move freely around the boat without intruding on guests, ensuring privacy is always maintained."

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LOA: 126.00 feet
LWL: 101.10 feet
BOA: 26.30 feet
Draught: 4.11 feet
Displacement: 165 tonnes
Engine Options: 2 X MTU M93 12V 4000 ; 2 X MTU M90 16V 4000 (for shafts)
: 2 X MTU M90 16V 4000 (for Water Jets)
Speed: -
Range: -
Accommodation: 10 guest and 8 crew

Full PDF details are available here:

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Fellow member Brunick highlighted the new vessel in this thread:

http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/sunseeker-yacht/9056-sunseeker-predator-130-a.html

New Travel lift for Sunseeker

Back in April 2008, it was reported that Sunseeker acquired a 260 tonne Travel Lift at their Poole facility and plans were in the works to incorporate one at the Dorset facility in the future. Now this time has come and a new 320 tonne capacity lift has been incorporated.​

A new 320 tonnes travel lift, believed to be one of the largest hoists of its type in the UK, has been installed at Sunseeker International's Osprey Quay Shipyard on Portland in Dorset. The new hoist, supplied by Wise Handling Limited, has a height of 13.5 metres, an overall width of 15 metres and weighs 108,000 kg.

The new travel hoist, which has been built to launch or retrieve boats up to 320,000 kilograms, has been acquired to operate with a brand new lifting dock. The dock, similar to that at the company's Poole Shipyards, has been specifically built to meet the demand for boats over 30 metres (100 feet).
With a successful range of larger craft already in production - including the 37 Metre, 34 Metre and 30 Metre Yachts, along with the Predator 108 - the travel lift will also have the ability to elevate and move even larger vessels such as the Sunseeker 46 Metre Yacht currently in development and the Predator 130, which is due to be launched later this year. In addition, the hoist will have full remote control facility with double speed winching - enabling greater flexibility in moving boats.

Sunseeker recently announced its intention to build superyachts over 50 metres and the 11 acre site at Osprey Quay, along with the facilities now available, will be an important part in the company's future development.
Robert Braithwaite CBE, Sunseeker's managing director commented: "The investment in this type of machinery is vital to the future success of the business. With our range of models increasing in both length and weight having the new travel hoist will enable us to move the boats efficiently and safely. "The continued development at Osprey Quay is very important to us if we are to maintain our position as one of the world's major yacht builders."

For more information:

Sunseeker,
27 − 31 WEST QUAY ROAD
POOLE
DORSET
BH15 1HX
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: +44 (0)1202 381 111
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Sunseeker and fractional ownership?

Sunseeker has entered the realm of fractional ownership. See here:

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Sunseeker success at open house

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Sunseeker 46-meter

Sunseeker upscales from the successful 37-meter yacht with the introduction of a 46-meter design set to launch in 2012.

Preliminary Specifications:

Length Overall: 46.0M, 150'0"

Beam Maximum (incl. Topside Fender Strakes): 8.50M, 27'11"

Draft (@ Full Load): 2.47M, 8'1"

"Tickled Pink" on the for-sale market

News of the 37-meter Sunseeker "Tickled Pink" has hit brokerage market. This is a relatively new Sunseeker yacht, only launched and delivered in 2008. Asking price is just under 10 million Pounds.

A nice video of the Sunseeker 37-meter hull 1, "Snapper"...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLlJjn7fgEI&feature=player_embedded#