Research 2014 - Sunseeker Yachts - Predator 53

An intoxicating blend of pace, practicality and style, the Predator 53 is at the cutting edge of Sunseeker design and ingenuity. Crafted using only the finest materials and modern techniques, this formidable motoryacht displays all the characteristics that can only be found bearing the Sunseeker name. The interior is light, spacious and well thought out, comfortably accommodating six guests. Featuring a sunpad, seating area and teak planked hydraulic platform, the outside space is plentiful and purposeful. And thanks to its streamlined, athletic profile, the Predator 53 delivers a lasting first impression in any marina.
Draft: 4 ft. 2 in.
Beam: 15 ft. 5 in.
Displacement: 58643
Fuel tank capacity: 580
Water tank capacity: 165
Speed max: 32
Range cruising: 250
Standard features:
Construction
Hand-laid GRP
Gel coat including stripes
Vinylester skin coat with powderbound mat
Stitched multi-axial reinforced single-skin bottom
Balsa-cored hull topsides
PVC foam-cored deck and superstructure
Hull stiffened with longitudinal stringers supported by transverse bulkheads and floors


Deck
Fittings all in stainless steel
8 x deck cleats in stainless steel
Delta anchor and 60m chain (galvanised)
Electric winch and capstan 24v with deck and helm controls 24v
Stemhead roller and anchor stop
Self-draining chain locker-fender stowage
Pulpit and cockpit rails in stainless steel
Stainless steel fendering with rubber insert
IMCO navigation lights
2 x pantograph wipers 24v, windscreen washers
Ensign staff and socket
6 x fenders and 4 warps
Remote spotlight 24v
Curved safety glass windscreen


Bathing Platform
Hydraulic fall and rise system
Fresh water marina connection
Dockside AC shore power connection
Hot and cold swimming shower
Teak-laid bathing platform
Foldaway stainless steel swimming ladder


Aft Cockpit
Self-draining
Upholstered seating with stowage underneath
Teak cockpit table
Wetbar with coolbox and sink
Stern safety gates
Engine room access hatch
Overhead lighting 24v
Low-level lighting 24v
Teak-laid cockpit and steps
Cockpit Speakers
Boat hook
Hand-held fire extinguisher


Saloon
Seating group
Coffee table
Storage cabinet
Television 32” on fall and rise system
Radio/CD/DVD/Blu-ray Cinema system with
AirPort Express
Radio/iPod for outside system
Overhead lighting 24v
Double AC socket
Stainless steel sliding cockpit door to aft cockpit
Fitted carpet
Scatter cushions


Dining
Dining area with table
Wine cooler
Bar and glass cabinet
Overhead lighting 24v
Double AC socket


Main Helm Console
Two upholstered helm seats
Console with burr walnut type fascia
Hydraulic steering
Sports steering wheel
Radar/Plotter
Autopilot
VHF radio
Analogue engine instrumentation
Electric speedlog
Depth sounder
Rudder indicator
Compass
Horn
Windscreen wipers and washers
Trim tab controls
Cigar lighter
Glass holders
Hand-held fire extinguisher
Double AC socket


Galley
Sink and drainer
Hot and cold water supply
Electric refrigerator
Electric freezer
Ceramic 3-ring touch control hob
Hob extractor fan
Microwave oven
Rubbish bin
6 place crockery set
6 place cutlery set
Cupboard and drawer storage
Double AC socket x 2
Overhead lighting 24v
Opening porthole with mosquito screen
Hand-held fire extinguisher
First aid kit


Master Aft Cabin
Double berth with storage and drawer beneath
Outboard cabinets
Bedside cupboards
Bedside table lamps
Settee
Hanging wardrobe with mirrored door
Overhead lighting 24v
Panoramic windows with large opening portholes
Double AC socket x 2
Television 32”
Fitted carpet


Master En Suite Shower Room and Toilet
Electric toilet
Avonite counter top
Shower taps and accessories
Washbasin
Hot and cold water
Separate shower compartment
Extractor fan
Razor socket 240/110v
Mirrored cupboard
Towel rail
Bath and hand towels
Overhead lighting 24v
Opening porthole with Venetian blind
Door to stateroom


Starboard Guest Cabin
Two single berths
Reading lights 24v
Under-berth stowage
Hanging wardrobe with mirrored door
Overhead lighting 24v
Opening porthole with mosquito screen and curtain
Double AC socket
Flatscreen television
Fitted carpet


Forward VIP Guest Cabin
Double berth with storage and drawers beneath
Two reading lights 24v
Outboard Lockers
Hanging wardrobe with mirrored door
Overhead lighting 24v
Opening portholes and curtains
Deck hatch
Double AC socket
Television
Fitted carpet


Starboard VIP Shower and Toilet/Day Head
Electric toilet
Avonite counter top
Shower taps and accessories
Washbasin
Hot and cold water
Separate shower compartment
Extractor fan
Razor socket 240/110v
Mirrored cupboard
Towel rail
Bath and hand towels
Overhead lighting 24v
Opening porthole with Venetian blind


Engine Compartment and Ancillaries
Twin engines with direct drive gearboxes
2 x separate fuel filters water separators
Aluminium fuel tanks with electric sender units
Fresh water engine top-up hose
Sound insulation throughout engine room
Automatic fire extinguisher
Automatic bilge pumps
Automatic flood pump with high-level alarm
Extractor fans 24v


Electrical System
Generator with underwater silent exhaust
AC dockside connection
Main DC and AC electrical circuits protected by
re-settable circuit breakers
Systems monitoring panel
Galvanic isolator
6 x batteries for engine starting 24v circuit
4 x batteries for domestic power 24v circuit
2 x batteries for generator starting 12v circuit
Battery coupling system
Battery switches controlled from locker in cockpit
Alternator split charging system
Battery charger for 24v circuits
Battery charger for 12v circuits
Water heater
Electrical AC sockets throughout the boat
Electric bow thruster


Underwater Gear
Direct shaft drive though half tunnels
4-bladed NAB bronze propellers
Bronze P-brackets
2 x stainless steel shafts
Dripless shaft logs
High-performance bronze rudders
Seawater strainers x 2 main engines/1 x generator
Seacocks on all underwater fittings
Stainless steel trimtabs (hydraulic)
Full cathodic bonding system to zinc anodes


Systems
Aluminium fresh water tank
24v fresh water pressure system
Hot water tank
24v toilet system


Miscellaneous
Toolkit
Boat hook
4 x mooring ropes
6 x fenders
2 x towel sets