Research Sun Seeker Predator 55 Motor Yacht Boat

~With gratifying acceleration and superb manoeuvrability, the Predator 55 is tuned for maximum performance. Space is optimised throughout, creating extremely comfortable accommodation for six. The main saloon is luxuriously appointed with plush seating and a fully-equipped galley. Above deck, you have the choice of two distinctive layout options. The first is a large, roomy open cockpit, and the alternative is a sliding hard-top.
Draft: 3 ft. 1 in.
Beam: 15 ft. 0 in.
Displacement: 53000
Fuel tank capacity: 779
Water tank capacity: 106
Speed max: 46
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
Pulpit and cockpit rails
Stainless steel fendering with rubber insert
8 x stainless steel cleats
Curved stainless steel framed safety glass windscreen
Stainless steel bow roller with anchor stop
Stainless steel bow plate
Delta anchor and 45m chain (galvanised)
Electric winch and capstan with deck and cockpit controls 24v
IMCO navigation lights
Ensign staff and socket
Fender tie bar under anchor locker lid


Bathing platform

Teak-laid bathing platform and steps
Hot and cold swimming shower
Fresh-water marina connection
Dockside AC shore power connection
Stainless steel swimming ladder


Cockpit

Self draining
Safety door
Full wetbar with hot and cold water
Top loading ice chest
Deeply upholstered seating
Foldaway cockpit table
Lockers beneath seating
Aft sunbather
Garage with hydraulic opening door to house optional tender
Glass holders
Overhead cockpit lights 24v
Low-level cockpit lights, 24v
Waterproof carpet


Helm console

Folding helm seat
Chart area
Contoured console with burr type walnut fascia
Single lever engine controls
Radar
Autopilot system
Hydraulic steering
Wood rimmed steering wheel
Full analogue engine instrumentation
Electronic speedlog
Depth sounder
Fresh-water gauge
Fuel gauge
Steering indicator
VHF radio
Compass
Horn
Trim tab controls
Waterproof plug and socket 12v
2 x windscreen wipers and washers
Fire extinguisher
Glass holders


Main cabin/saloon

Large dinette
Flatscreen television
DVD player
Radio/CD with speakers in cabin and cockpit
Stowage beneath seats
Drinks cupboard
Halogen overhead lights 24v
Opening portholes with mosquito screens
Deck hatch
Main switch and circuit breaker panel
(AC/DC)
Double AC socket
Choice of lacquered interior finishes and veneers
Scatter cushions
Fitted carpet


Galley

Electric refrigerator 24v
Electric hob and microwave
Double AC socket
Hot and cold water
6 place crockery set
6 place cutlery set
Cupboards and drawers
Opening porthole with mosquito screen and blind
Hand-held fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Rubbish bin


Master stateroom

Double berth
Storage and drawers beneath
Hanging wardrobe with mirrored door
Overhead storage lockers
Flatscreen television
Halogen overhead lighting
2 reading lights
2 x opening portholes with mosquito
screen and curtains
Deck hatch with mosquito screen
Double AC socket
Door to toilet/shower room
Fitted carpet


Master en suite shower room and toilet

Vacuum toilet
Washbasin with taps and accessories
Hot and cold water
Separate shower compartment
Acrylic shower door
Razor socket 240/110v
Mirrored cupboard
Towel rails
Halogen overhead lights
Opening porthole with curtain


Port aft cabin

2 x single berths with storage beneath
Bedside table with drawer
Hanging wardrobe
Flatscreen television
Halogen overhead lights
2 x reading lights
Opening porthole with mosquito screen
Single AC socket
Door to en suite shower room
Fitted carpet


En suite and day head

Vacuum toilet
Washbasin with taps and accessories
Hot and cold water
Separate shower compartment
Acrylic shower door
Razor socket 240/110v
Mirrored cupboard
Towel rails
Halogen overhead lights
Opening porthole with curtain


Starboard aft cabin

2 x Pullman-type berths with storage locker beneath
Hanging wardrobe
Flatscreen television
Halogen overhead lights
2 x reading lights
Opening porthole with mosquito screen
Single AC socket
Fitted carpet


Engine compartment and ancillaries

Twin engines with direct drive gearbox
Sound insulation throughout engine room
2 x aluminium fuel tanks with electric senders
Automatic fire extinguishers
2 x automatic bilge pumps
Separate fuel filters/water separators
Extractor fans
Aluminium fresh-water tank with electric sender
12v fresh-water pressure system
Hot water tank


Electrical system

Slow speed generator with underwater silent exhaust
AC dockside connection
Galvanic isolator
24v DC electrical system with full circuit
breaker protection
4 x engine batteries 24v circuit
2 x domestic batteries 12/24v circuit
1 x generator batteries 12v circuit
Alternator split charging system
Battery switches controlled from locker in cockpit
Battery charger for 24v circuits
Battery charger for 12v circuits
Water heater
AC sockets throughout the boat


Underwater gear

Direct drive through Arneson surface drives (ASD12)
Bronze propellers
Seawater strainers – 2 x main engines/1 x generator
Seacocks on all underwater fittings
Full cathodic bonding system to zinc anodes
Stainless steel hydraulic trim tabs 24v

Compass; Vhf radio; Shore power; Shower;