Research Sun Seeker Manhattan 50 Fly Bridge Boat

~A relatively recent arrival to the Manhattan stable, this captivating craft offers exceptional performance through powerful twin diesel engines, impressive manoeuvrability, extremely responsive handling, and the all-weather comfort of a duel helm position. Although smaller than her sisters, the Manhattan 50 bears all the stylish characteristics of the range, without exception.
Draft: 4 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 15 ft. 1 in.
Displacement: 50600
Fuel tank capacity: 570
Water tank capacity: 132
Speed max: 32
Standard features:
Construction

Hand-laid GRP
Gel coat including stripes
Isophthalic polyester skin coat with powderbound mat
Stitched multi-axial reinforced single skin bottom
Balsa cored hull topsides and deck
Hull stiffened with longitudinal stringers supported by transverse bulkheads and floors
Antifouling


Deck

Fittings all in stainless steel
8 x deck cleats in stainless steel
Delta anchor and 45m chain (galvanised)
Electric winch and capstan 24v with deck and cockpit 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
3 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

Fresh-water marina connection
Dockside AC shore power connection
Hot and cold swimming shower
Teak-laid bathing platform
Foldaway stainless steel swimming ladder
Hydraulic lifting platform


Aft cockpit

Self-draining
Moulded staircase to flybridge
Transom storage locker
Upholstered seating
Transom safety door
Engine room access hatch
Overhead lighting 24v
Low-level courtesy lighting 24v
2 external speakers
Teak-laid cockpit and steps
Boat hook
Hand-held fire extinguisher


Flybridge helm position

Self-draining
Deflecting screen (acrylic)
Hydraulic steering
Wood rimmed steering wheel
Duplicate engine controls and instrumentation
Compass
Trim tab control
Echo sounder and speedlog repeaters
Bow thruster control
Autopilot and GPS navigator controls
Instrument cover
Upholstered seating
Storage below seats
Cockpit table
Sunbathing area forward
Stainless steel guard rails and grab rails
Glass holders
Radio/CD remote control
2 external speakers
Low-level courtesy lights


Saloon

Large dining area with folding dining table
Lower saloon seating
Stainless steel sliding cockpit door to aft deck
Drinks cabinet
Flatscreen television
DVD Hi-fi surround system
CD Radio for external speakers
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
2 x double AC socket
Main switch panel (AC/DC) with circuit breaker protection and generator controls
Choice of lacquered interior finishes and veneer
Scatter cushions
Fitted carpet


Galley

Sink and drainer
Hot and cold water
Electric refrigerator
Electric freezer
Ceramic hob
Hob extractor fan
Microwave/combination oven
Rubbish bin
6 place crockery set
6 place cutlery set
Cupboard and drawer storage
2 x double AC socket
Hand-held fire extinguisher
First aid kit


Main helm console

Upholstered double helm seat
Console with burr walnut type fascia
Hydraulic steering
Wood rimmed steering wheel
Radar/Plotter
Autopilot
VHF radio dual station
Full analogue engine instrumentation
Electric speedlog
Depth sounder
Rudder indicator
Compass
Bow thruster control
Horn
Windscreen wipers and washers
Trim tab controls
Cigar lighter
Opening helm side door
Glass holders
Hand-held fire extinguisher


Master aft cabin

Double berth
2 x reading lights 24v
Outboard shelving
Bedside cupboards
Dressing table with stool
Settee
Halogen overhead lighting 24v
2 x large opening portholes and
4 x fixed with curtains
2 x double AC socket
Flatscreen television
Fitted carpet


Master en suite shower room

Vacuum toilet
Avonite counter top
Washbasin
Taps and accessories
Separate shower compartment
Extractor fan
Mirrored vanity unit
Shelved cupboard
Toothbrush and glass holder
Towel ring and towels
Halogen overhead light 24v
Opening porthole with mosquito screen and blind
Razor socket 240/110v


VIP forward stateroom

Double berth
Drawers and storage beneath
Wardrobe with mirrored doors
Halogen overhead lights 24v
2 x reading lights 24v
2 x opening portholes with mosquito screens and curtains
Deck hatch with screen
Double 240v AC socket
Flatscreen television
Door to en suite toilet/shower
Fitted carpet


Forward en suite shower room and toilet

Vacuum toilet
Avonite counter top
Shower taps and accessories
Washbasin
Separate shower compartment
Extractor fan
Razor socket 240/110v
Mirrored cupboard
Towel rails
Bath and hand towels
Halogen overhead lights
Opening porthole with venetian blind
Door to stateroom


Starboard guest cabin

2 x single berths
Bedside table with drawer
2 x reading lights
Under-berth stowage
Full hanging wardrobe
Halogen overhead lights
Opening porthole with mosquito screen and curtain
Double AC socket
Door to en suite shower room
Flatscreen television
Fitted carpet

Starboard guest shower and toilet/day head

Vacuum toilet
Avonite counter top
Shower taps and accessories
Washbasin
Separate shower compartment
Extractor fan
Razor socket 240/110v
Mirrored cupboard
Towel rail
Bath and hand towels
Halogen overhead lights
Opening porthole with venetian blind


Engine compartment and ancillaries

Twin engines with close coupled V-drive gearboxes
2 x separate fuel filters water separators
1 x fuel tank with electric sender unit
Fresh-water engine top-up hose
Sound insulation throughout engine room
Automatic fire extinguisher
2 x automatic bilge pumps
1 x automatic flood pump
Bilge water high-level alarm
Extractor fans 24v
Manual bilge pump


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
AC outlet sockets throughout the boat
24v hand light and cable


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 and struts
Seawater strainers – 2 x main engines/1 x generator
Seacocks on all underwater fittings
Bow thruster 24v
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 vacuum toilet system

Compass; Shore power; Shower;