Research Sun Seeker 82 Yacht Boat

~The graceful 82 Yacht proves, beyond any doubt, that first impressions really do matter. But it doesn’t simply stop there. Her spacious interiors are an exercise in ergonomic genius, no more so than down below in her astonishingly spacious accommodation areas. The effect is one of remarkable comfort and luxury on every level.
Draft: 5 ft. 7 in.
Beam: 20 ft. 3 in.
Displacement: 121000
Fuel tank capacity: 1717
Water tank capacity: 396
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
Pair bow cleats and fairleads
Three pairs spring cleats with chafing bars
Pair stern cleats and fairleads
Pulpit and cockpit rails
Stainless steel fendering with rubber insert
Stainless steel bow roller with anchor stop
Stainless steel bow plate
Delta anchor 50kg and 100m chain
(galvanised)
Electric winch and capstan with foredeck and flybridge controls
Deckwash with outlets forward and aft
Chain locker and fender stowage
Fender tie bar under anchor locker lid
Curved direct glazed safety glass windscreen
Pantograph windscreen wipers and washers
Fuel fillers port and starboard
Fresh-water filler
IMCO navigation lights
Remote controlled spotlight at bow
Low-level courtesy lights on side decks 24v
Ensign staff and socket
Bow seat and sunbathing pad


Bathing platform

Teak-laid hydraulic lifting bathing platform
Stairs to aft cockpit with teak treads
Fold-out stainless steel swimming ladder
Euro specification only: hydraulic telescopic gangway (option on US spec)
Hot and cold hand-held swimming shower
Fresh-water marina connection
Television and telephone marina connection
Lazarette stowage
Euro specification only: dockside AC connection sockets x 2 (2 x 50 amp)
US specification only: dockside AC connection 1 x 100 amp Glendinning
Cablemaster


Flybridge

Self draining cockpit
Acrylic deflecting spray screen
Seating areas
Storage lockers under seating
Teak dining table with GRP base
Upholstered sunbathing area forward
Stainless steel aft safety rails
Glass holders
Wetbar with sink, ice maker, cool chest and ceramic griddle
Fire extinguisher in wetbar locker
Deckwash outlet
Low-level flybridge lighting 24v
Radar arch structure
Two pairs marine speakers
Companionway hatch to aft cockpit staircase


Flybridge helm position

Hydraulic steering
Duplicate engine controls and analogue instrumentation
Autopilot repeater
Radar/Chartplotter with GPS repeater
(1 x display)
Depth and speed multi display
VHF handset (dual station)
Remote spotlight control
Manual compass
Steering indicator
Trim tab control
Horn control
Instrument cover
Radio/CD remote keypad
Waterproof plug and socket 12v


Aft cockpit

Teak laid cockpit floor
Self draining
Stairs to flybridge with teak treads
Aft fixed bench seating
Teak table with folding leaves on GRP base
Aft rope lockers
Stern safety gates
Engine room access hatch
2 x stern capstan winches 24v and fairleads
Overhead cockpit lights 24v
Low-level courtesy lights 24v
Pair marine speakers connected to flybridge CD/radio system
Locker with rubbish bin, cool chest and storage
Fire extinguisher in wetbar locker


Covers

Windscreen sun screen
Flybridge instrument cover
Euro specification only: aft cockpit camper with windows (optional for US specification)
US specification only: shipping cover
(optional for european specification)


Saloon and dining

Sofa seating in aft saloon with coffee table and scatter cushions
Plasma television (40") and hi-fi/DVD/CD/ radio surround system
Control head for flybridge CD/radio system
Air conditioning
Side windows with blinds
Drinks cabinet with glassware stowage for eight (8 x champagne, 8 x whisky, 1 x decanter)
Stainless steel framed sliding patio door to aft cockpit with curtains and tie back
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
Double AC sockets
Telephone point (aft starboard side)
2 x table lamps
Dining table with 8 free standing chairs


Galley with open plan bar

Refrigerator AC (open plan version only)
Freezer AC (open plan version only)
Ice maker AC (open plan version only)
Optional American style fridge/freezer/ ice maker
4-ring ceramic hob AC
Microwave/Oven AC
Hob extractor AC
Slimline dishwasher AC
Stainless steel sink
Hot and cold water
Rubbish bin
8 place crockery set
8 place cutlery set
Storage consisting of cupboards, drawers, top-box lockers and slide out larder rack
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
Spotlights under top box lockers
Double AC sockets
Fire extinguisher
Fire blanket
First aid kit
US specification only: free standing coffee maker


Observation area and main helm console

Sofa seat and chart box storage
Double AC sockets (low-level and beside chart table)
2 x telephone point (beside chart table)
2 x upholstered helm seats
Console with walnut effect fascia
Hydraulic power steering
Wooden rimmed steering wheel
Radar/Chart plotter with GPS (x 2 displays)
Autopilot
Depth and speed displays
VHF handset (dual station)
Manual compass
Horn controls
Switch panels
Remote spotlight control
Trim tab controls
Rudder indicator
Full analogue engine instrumentation
Fresh-water gauge
Fuel gauge
Cigar lighter
Main control panel (AC/DC) with generators control
Windscreen wipers with washers
Screen demister
Glass holder
Fire extinguisher
Side opening door to starboard side deck
The lower deck accommodation layout is available in three arrangements:
Master grand suite (standard):
Large master suite with en suite toilet/shower room. Large VIP stateroom forward with en suite toilet/shower room and walk-in wardrobe, one twin guest cabin with toilet/shower room/day head plus a twin Pullman guest cabin.


Master aft stateroom (master grand suite layout)

Double berth with foam mattress
Storage beneath berth
Drawers in base-end and sides
Bedside units with storage
Bedside lights 24v
Wardrobes
Dressing table with mirror and low-back chair
Two seater settee
Air conditioning
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
2 x table lamps x 2
3 x large portholes with blinds each side (centre portlight only opening each side with mosquito screen, others fixed)
Double AC sockets
2 x telephone points (dressing table and starboard bedside table)
LCD flatscreen television (20")
Hi-fi/DVD/CD/radio surround system
Door to en suite toilet/shower room
Fitted carpet
Separate walk-in wardrobe with master junior suite and master grand suite with owner’s private stairwell options.


Master en suite toilet/shower room

Granite vanity top and flooring
Tecma toilet 24v
Twin washbasins
Taps and accessories (toothbrush and glass holder, soap dish, towel rails and towels)
Large shower compartment (optional spa bath with shower (grand suite version only))
Extractor fan
Air conditioning outlet
Mirrors
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
Opening porthole with mosquito screen and venetian blind
Shaver socket 240/110v
Door to stateroom


Port guest cabin

Twin Pullman berths with foam mattresses
Under berth stowage (lower berth)
2 x reading lights 24v
Wardrobe
Air conditioning
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
Opening porthole with mosquito screen and blind
Double AC socket
Storage lockers
LCD flatscreen television (15")
DVD/CD player
Telephone point (below television)
Fitted carpet


Starboard guest cabin

Two single berths with foam mattresses
Under berth stowage
2 x reading lights 24v
Bedside unit with storage
Wardrobe
Air conditioning
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
Opening porthole with mosquito screen and blind
Double AC socket
Door to en suite toilet/shower room
Overhead lockers
LCD flatscreen television (15")
DVD/CD player
Telephone point (beside bedside table)
Fitted carpet
Doors to guest cabin and lobby


Starboard cabin en suite toilet/ shower room and day head

Granite vanity top and flooring
Tecma toilet 24v
Washbasin
Taps and accessories (toothbrush and glassholder, soap dish, towel rails and towels)
Separate shower compartment
Acrylic shower door
Extractor fan
Air conditioning outlet
Mirrored vanity unit
Shelved cupboard
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
Opening porthole with mosquito screen and venetian blind
Shaver socket 240/110v
Doors to guest cabin and lobby


Forward VIP stateroom

Double berth with foam mattress
Storage beneath berth
Drawers in berth-end
Bedside lights 24v
Dressing table with stool
Air conditioning
LCD flatscreen television (15")
DVD/CD player
Halogen overhead lights 24v
Opening portholes with mosquito screens and curtains
Opening skylight
Double AC socket
2 x telephone points (port bedside and dressing table)
Door to en suite toilet/shower and walk-in wardrobe
Fitted carpet
18 Forward VIP walk-in wardrobe
Hanging rails
Drawers
Shelves
Full-length mirror
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
Fitted carpet
Door to stateroom


Forward VIP en suite toilet/ shower room

Granite vanity top and flooring
Tecma toilet 24v
Washbasin
Taps and accessories (toothbrush and glass holder, soap dish, towel rails and towels)
Separate shower compartment
Acrylic shower door
Air conditioning outlet
Extractor fan
Mirrored vanity unit
Shelved cupboard
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
Opening porthole with mosquito screen and venetian blind
Shaver socket 240/110v
Door to stateroom


Starboard crew cabin

Entrance door from transom
Teak stair treads
Air conditioning
Engine room access door
Washer/Dryer AC
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
Double AC socket
Opening porthole with mosquito screen and curtains
Single berth with foam mattress
Radio/CD player with two speakers
Reading light 24v
Telephone point (outboard shelf)
Rubber flooring
Door to port crew cabin


Port crew cabin

Single berth with foam mattress
Reading light 24v
Halogen overhead lighting 24V
Single AC socket
Wardrobe
Door to crew port toilet/shower room
Fitted carpet


Crew port toilet/shower

Tecma toilet 24v
Washbasin
Shower with curtain
Mirrored vanity unit
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
Shaver socket 240/110v
Opening porthole with mosquito screen and venetian blind
Door to port crew cabin


Engine compartment and ancillaries

Separate fuel filters with water alarms
Automatic fire extinguisher with engine/generator and fan shutdown
1 x automatic bilge pump (in each watertight compartment)
1 x automatic flood pump (forward and engine room)
2 x extractor fans AC
Manual bilge pump


Electrical system

Euro specification only:
Slow speed Kohler generators 2 x 20kW @ 50Hz with underwater silent exhaust and sound box
US specification only:
Slow speed Kohler generators 2 x 23kW @ 60Hz with underwater silent exhaust and sound box
Euro specification only:
dockside AC connection sockets x 2
(2 x 50 amp)
US specification only: dockside AC
connection 1 x 100 amp Glendinning
Cablemaster
Galvanic isolator
24v and 12v DC electrical system with
full circuit breaker protection
8 x engine batteries 24v circuit
4 x domestic batteries 24v circuit
2 x generator batteries 12v circuit
Alternator split charging system
Remote battery switches controlled from
locker in cockpit
95 amp battery charger for 24v circuits
80 amp combi/charger
20 amp battery charger for 12v circuits
2 x 2kW immersion heaters for calorifier
AC sockets throughout the boat
24v hand light and cable


Underwater gear

5-blade NAB bronze propellers
Bronze P-brackets
Stainless steel Temet 25 shafts
Dripless shaft logs with spare seals
High-performance bronze rudders and struts
Seawater strainers – 2 x main engines and generators
Seacocks on all underwater fittings
Full cathodic bonding system to zinc anodes
Hydraulic bow thruster (30hp)
Hydraulic stern thruster (30hp)
Hydraulic trim tabs
Antifouling (white)


Systems

Hydraulic power steering engine driven pump
Tecma toilets (24v) with one switch control (incorporating tank level indication)
Toilets discharging overboard or to black water tank
Black waste water tank discharging to dockside or overboard through (24v) macerator pump
Washbasins, showers, air conditioning fan units discharging to grey waste sump
Grey waste water sump with overboard discharge (24v)
Fresh-water tank with electric sending unit
24v DC fresh-water pressure system
Hot water circulating pump
200 litre calorifier with 2 x 2kW immersion heaters
Chilled water air conditioning system
(reverse cycle)

Compass; Fridge; Shower;