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Sunseeker will launch its first hybrid production boat in 2020

Sunseeker and MTU have announced a collaboration that will see Sunseeker’s first production hybrid launch next year.

There are no details at this point as to what the boat will look like but judging by the rendering (above) the new model will slot into the Poole yard’s Yacht range.

The news comes as Sunseeker teases its Project 8X concept, which will be revealed at the Düsseldorf Boat Show .

The integrated hybrid propulsion system comprises a pair of 12-cylinder MTU 2000 diesel engines with 1,947hp each, generators, electric propulsion modules, transmission, batteries and a control and monitoring system.

The inline hybrid propulsion system developed by MTU

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Sean Robertson, sales director at Sunseeker says: “The way owners are using their boats continues to evolve with efficiency and noise reduction now as important as on-board features and volume, which all contribute to their ultimate purchase decision.

“This latest hybrid technology will feature in a brand new model launching in 2020 and will allow owners a choice of multiple operating modes from all-electric with zero emissions through to use of the twin 12-cylinder diesel engines delivering efficient class-leading performance.”

The yacht will be provided with six different operating modes, including the automated “smart hybrid” and “charge hybrid” modes, which enable all power sources to be used as required.

In “electric mode” the yacht propulsion and on-board power can be supplied continuously by the generators for optimum fuel consumption and comfort on-board for extended passages.

In “silent mode”, which uses power solely from the batteries, up to 40 minutes of propulsion and 120 minutes of domestic power are available on battery power alone without any noise or emissions.

Knut Müller, head of marine and government business at MTU, says: “The combination of diesel engines and electric motors, in addition to batteries and their variable areas of application, offer yacht owners significant benefits.

“Silent cruising, combined with low vibration and emission levels, offer tremendous gains in terms of on-board comfort.”

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British luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International and Rolls-Royce have agreed to present the first production yacht with hybrid propulsion system from Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU next year. The new system was recently unveiled at Boot Düsseldorf.

The hybrid propulsion system comprises of two diesel engines, each with 1,432 kW, onboard power units, electric drive modules, transmissions, batteries, control and monitoring systems and can be extended modularly. The yacht will be equipped with six different operating modes, including the automated modes “Smart Hybrid” and “Charge Hybrid”, which allow all power sources to be used as required, according to an accompanying press release.

In the “electric mode”, the yacht’s drive and onboard power supply are permanently provided by the generators. The “silent mode”, in which only the power of the batteries is used, enables 40 minutes of propulsion per pair of installed batteries and up to 120 minutes of onboard power without any emissions.

Knut Müller, Head of Marine and Government Business at MTU, agrees: “The combination of diesel engines and electric motors, in addition to batteries and their variable areas of application, offer yacht owners significant benefits. Silent cruising, combined with low vibration and emission levels, offer tremendous gains in terms of onboard comfort.” He added that “We believe that the focus in the future yacht industry will be more and more on smart and innovative system solutions rather than just focussing on the power output level.”

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Sunseeker, Rolls-Royce Present Yacht with MTU Hybrid Power

Posted by Michelle Howard January 16, 2019

Sunseeker International and Rolls-Royce have agreed to present the first yacht fitted with an MTU series production hybrid propulsion system in 2020. 

At Boot Düsseldorf from January 19-27, Sunseeker and MTU will present the new hybrid propulsion system.

The new Sunseeker yacht will have an integrated MTU hybrid propulsion system. It will consist of two 12-cylinder MTU Series 2000 diesel engines (each delivering around 1,432 kW/ 1,947 hp), on-board generators, electric propulsion modules, transmission system, batteries, control and monitoring systems and can be expanded on a modular basis.

The yacht will be provided with six different operating modes that are easy to operate, including the automated “smart hybrid” and “charge hybrid” modes, which enable all power sources to be used as required. In an “electric mode” the yacht propulsion and on-board power can be supplied continuously by the generators, providing optimization of fuel consumption and comfort on-board for long and overnight passages. In “silent mode”, which uses power solely from the batteries, up to 40 minutes of propulsion and 120 minutes of on-board power are available with each pair of MTU batteries installed, with no emissions produced whatsoever.    

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Sunseeker and Rolls-Royce to partner on hybrid yacht

British luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International and Rolls-Royce have agreed to present the first yacht fitted with an MTU series production hybrid propulsion system in 2020. At Boot Düsseldorf from Jan. 19-27, Sunseeker and MTU will present the new hybrid propulsion system in hall 6 at booth B61.

Sunseeker and MTU UK have had a successful working relationship for more than 18 years, with over 1.8 million hp of MTU power installed in yachts with lengths of between 20 and 47 meters. As early as 2010, the two companies laid the basis for the hybrid propulsion system in tests that were carried out on a prototype yacht.

“Sunseeker has always led the industry by innovating and being first to market so it is entirely appropriate that we are the first luxury performance yacht manufacturer to partner with MTU Hybrid Power which will revolutionize how all customers power their boats over the coming years,” Sean Robertson, Sales Director at Sunseeker International said. “The way owners are using their boats continues to evolve with efficiency and noise reduction now as important as features and volume which all contribute to their ultimate purchase decision. This latest hybrid technology will feature in a brand new model launching in 2020 and will allow owners a choice of multiple operating modes from all-electric with zero emissions through to use of the twin 12-cylinder diesel engines delivering efficient class-leading performance. We will always be led by our customers who are seeking the highest levels of innovation to match their extended cruising aspirations.”

The new Sunseeker yacht will have an integrated MTU hybrid propulsion system. It will consist of two 12-cylinder MTU Series 2000 diesel engines (each delivering around 1,432 kW/ 1,947 hp), on-board generators, electric propulsion modules, transmission system, batteries, control and monitoring systems and can be expanded on a modular basis.

The yacht will be provided with six different operating modes that are easy to operate, including the automated “smart hybrid” and “charge hybrid” modes, which enable all power sources to be used as required. In an “electric mode” the yacht propulsion and on-board power can be supplied continuously by the generators, providing optimization of fuel consumption and comfort on-board for long and overnight passages. In “silent mode”, which uses power solely from the batteries, up to 40 minutes of propulsion and 120 minutes of on-board power are available with each pair of MTU batteries installed, with no emissions produced whatsoever.    

“The combination of diesel engines and electric motors, in addition to batteries and their variable areas of application, offer yacht owners significant benefits,”Knut Müller, Head of Marine and Government Business at MTU said. “Silent cruising, combined with low vibration and emission levels, offer tremendous gains in terms of on-board comfort. High performance levels, efficiency, environmental compatibility and the flexibility of the propulsion system are great interest today when operating a yacht. We believe that the focus in the future yacht industry will be more and more on smart and innovative system solutions rather than just focussing on the power output level.”

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Sunseeker to introduce yacht with MTU hybrid propulsion system

JANUARY 24, 2019 — British luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International and Rolls-Royce have agreed to present the first yacht fitted with an MTU series production hybrid propulsion system in 2020.

The new hybrid propulsion system is being presented at the Boot Düsseldorf event, January 19-27.

“Sunseeker has always led the industry by innovating and being first to market so it is entirely appropriate that we are the first luxury performance yacht manufacturer to partner with MTU Hybrid Power which will revolutionize how all customers power their boats over the coming years.” said Sean Robertson, Sales Director at Sunseeker International. “The way owners are using their boats continues to evolve with efficiency and noise reduction now as important as features and volume which all contribute to their ultimate purchase decision.”

He said the hybrid technology will feature in a brand new Sunseeker model launching in 2020 and will allow owners a choice of multiple operating modes from all-electric with zero emissions through to use of the twin 12-cylinder diesel engines delivering efficient class-leading performance.

Knut Müller, Head of Marine and Government Business at MTU, said the solution offers yacht owners significant benefits.

“Silent cruising, combined with low vibration and emission levels, offer tremendous gains in terms of on-board comfort,” he said. “High performance levels, efficiency, environmental compatibility and the flexibility of the propulsion system are of great interest today when operating a yacht.”

Completely integrated hybrid propulsion system fitted with MTU Series 2000 engines

The new Sunseeker yacht will have an integrated MTU hybrid propulsion system consisting of two 12-cylinder MTU Series 2000 diesel engines (each delivering around 1,432 kW/ 1,947 hp), on-board generators, electric propulsion modules, transmission system, batteries, control and monitoring systems and can be expanded on a modular basis.

The yacht will be provided with six different operating modes that are easy to operate, including the automated “smart hybrid” and “charge hybrid” modes, which enable all power sources to be used as required. In an “electric mode” the yacht propulsion and on-board power can be supplied continuously by the generators, providing optimisation of fuel consumption and comfort on-board for long and overnight passages. In “silent mode”, which uses power solely from the batteries, up to 40 minutes of propulsion and 120 minutes of on-board power are available with each pair of MTU batteries installed, with no emissions produced whatsoever.

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Hybrid, IMO III compliant and integrated: Rolls-Royce offers new mtu propulsion and bridge solutions for yachts

Posted on September 05, 2019 by Silke Rockenstein , Images by Bilgin, mtu

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Rolls-Royce is launching new mtu propulsion systems and bridge solutions for yachts onto the market and enhancing its portfolio of technical services with the addition of a new Yacht Competence Centre. IMO III propulsion systems covering mtu series 4000 engines in a power range between 2,830 and 3,900 kW are already available for delivery and as of 2021 for series 2000 engines with outputs from 1,270 to 1,940 kW. A large yacht built by the Bilgin Yachts shipyard in Turkey as other yachts have been fitted with the new propulsion system. As of 2020, Rolls-Royce will gradually introduce a range of completely integrated and modular mtu hybrid marine propulsion systems for production yachts with a power range extending from approximately 1,000 kW to 4,000 kW per powertrain. Rolls-Royce is now also offering integrated bridge solutions – mtu SmartBridge – for both series production yachts and mega yachts.  

Rolls-Royce will be showcasing the new propulsion systems, in addition to mtu service and bridge solutions for motor yachts, at the Yachting Festival in Cannes from 10 to 15 September on Stand Jetée 179 and at the Monaco Yacht Show from 25 to 28 September at Quai Chitane-on Stand QC9.  

Bilgin yacht fitted with IMO III propulsion system from mtu

The new 80-metre Bilgin 263 as other yachts are fitted with IMO III propulsion systems from mtu . The integrated solution for the yacht of the Turkish yard consists of two 16-cylinder Series 4000 engines and two SCR systems. The vessel thus meets the emission requirements of IMO Tier III, which to date have been in force in individual Emission Control Areas (ECAs) and will be introduced in further regions. With a total power output of around 5,100 kW, the yacht has a top speed of 20 knots. Bilgin has commissioned Rolls-Royce to deliver IMO III compliant mtu propulsion systems for a total of three yachts of this kind.  

IMO III solutions for Series 2000 and 4000 engines

The integrated solution for IMO III consists of a propulsion system and SCR exhaust gas aftertreatment system that are optimally matched, designed for flexible installation and are maintenance friendly. mtu ’s SCR system is fully controlled with real-time NOx measurement both upstream and downstream of the SCR system. This ensures that the precise amount of reactant is introduced at all times, regardless of the conditions. IMO III solutions for yachts based on mtu 16 and 20-cylinder Series 4000 engines (2,830 to 3,900 kW) are already available. Beginning in 2021, Rolls-Royce will also be putting integrated IMO III solutions on the market for 12 and 16-cylinder Series 2000 engines (1,270 to 1,940 kW).  

Completely integrated mtu hybrid propulsion systems for production yachts as of 2020

Beginning in 2020, Rolls-Royce will launch completely integrated and modular mtu hybrid marine propulsion systems for production yachts onto the market covering a power range of between 1,000 kW and 4,000 kW per powertrain. What is of interest to yacht owners is especially the significant increase in comfort levels resulting from silent, vibration-free and low-emission cruising. “With the aid of a modular system, we will make integrated hybrid propulsion systems available that are tailored to the customer’s specific requirements,” says Denise Kurtulus, Director Global Sales Marine at the Rolls-Royce Power Systems business unit. The introduction of the first yacht built by British luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International fitted with an mtu series production hybrid system is already scheduled in the near future.

The hybrid propulsion systems encompass mtu ’s Series 2000 and 4000 internal combustion engines, electric propulsion models, transmission systems, batteries, monitoring and control systems and other electronic components. “Our customers receive integrated systems with an appropriate choice of propulsion involves the easy to operate,” says Denise Kurtulus. “This is something we are quite capable of doing as a result of decades of experience in system integration and with the aid of our Blue Vision New Generation Hybrid automation system,” Kurtulus adds.  

mtu SmartBridge – bridge solutions for series production yachts and mega yachts

Rolls-Royce is now offering integrated bridge systems – mtu SmartBridge – for both series production yachts and mega yachts. All essential subsystems on the vessel for monitoring, control and navigation are integrated into a platform that provides a single point of access to all information that is crucial to the safe and efficient operation of the vessel. This relates primarily to the propulsion system, the ship automation and control system, the power management system, in addition to navigation and communication systems. Additional digital features, such as one-touch documentation, the integration into the   mtu Go platform and the access to mtu ’s global service network improve the performance of the vessel as a whole and enhance the cruising experience.

New Yacht Competence Centre in La Spezia

In October of this year, Rolls-Royce will be opening a new Yacht Competence Centre in La Spezia (Italy), with experts on mtu propulsion systems available to provide highly professional and detailed advice to shipyards and the project teams of yacht owners when fitting out.  

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3 New Sunseekers at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

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• August 23, 2023

British builder Sunseeker plans to display three new models at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. The Predator 75 will make its global debut, the 100 Yacht will make its U.S. debut, and the Ocean 182 will be featured as a new model at the Florida event, following its official unveiling at the Newport International Boat Show in Rhode Island. These new models will join a lineup for showgoers that also includes Sunseeker’s 88 Yacht, Predator 65 , Manhattan 55 and Superhawk 55 .

Article At-A-Glance

• Sunseeker plans to display three new yachts at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
• The Sunseeker Predator 75 will be shown for the first time worldwide.
• The Sunseeker 100 Yacht will be unveiled to U. boaters for the first time.
• The Sunseeker Ocean 182 will continue its US tour as one of the builder’s newest models.

Sunseeker Predator 75

The Sunseeker Predator 75 is the new flagship in the Predator line, which also includes the Predator 55 Evo , Predator 65 and Predator 74 XPS. Like all of the Sunseeker Predator models, the new flagship is designed for indoor-outdoor excitement with a sliding sunroof as well as a cockpit door and window that lower, creating one big cockpit-salon entertaining and relaxation space.

Predator 75 Guest Spaces

On the Predator 75, Sunseeker created guest spaces that maximize options for making the most of the day, inside and out. Aft, in the cockpit, there’s seating and dining, as well as a sunbathing area just steps from the swim platform at the water’s edge. The garage is big enough to accommodate a Williams 395 SportJet tender for watersports, gunkholing and heading ashore to the beach. Side decks connect the cockpit to the forward section of the yacht , where more seating and sunbathing spaces await.

Inside, the Predator 75 has accommodations for six to eight guests and two crew. There are three en suite guest staterooms, including a full-beam master with a chaise for hiding away with a good book. Owners can order the yacht with an optional fourth stateroom. Additional dining space is on this deck, near the galley-down, for days when the weather makes indoor seating ideal.

Predator 75 Performance and Key Specs

According to Sunseeker’s data, the Predator 75 has a top speed of up to 40 knots. Engine options include twin 1,550 or 1,900 hp MAN V-12 engines. Range at a cruising speed of 21 knots is reportedly 330 nautical miles, based on the fuel capacity of 1,268 gallons.

This yacht is certified CE Category A, which means it’s made to head out on the ocean for extended voyages. It can withstand winds higher than 40 knots and wave heights above 13 feet (but not hurricane conditions)—not that most weekend cruisers want to be out in those types of seas, but it’s good to know the boat can take it, if a storm kicks up on the way home.

Sunseeker 100 Yacht

The Sunseeker 100 Yacht is the new flagship in the builder’s Yacht line. With the 100 Yacht, Sunseeker incorporated a full-beam owner’s stateroom forward on the main deck with a private bow terrace and sunbathing hideaways. The master also has a lobby entrance, a walk-in closet, an office and panoramic views. Overall, there are accommodations on board for 12 guests and five crew.

100 Yacht Guest Spaces

One of the premier guest spaces aboard the Sunseeker 100 Yacht is up on the flybridge , which—in a first for the British builder—allows for uninterrupted walkaround access, including to the foredeck. Guests on the flybridge can relax in the seating near the bar or on the freestanding furniture aft, while crew have direct access to the flybridge from the galley (separate from the guest stairway) for ease of serving food and drinks.

Inside, on the main deck, the salon has sole-to-ceiling glass for allowing in natural light. There’s a 55-inch TV for movie nights on the hook. Outside and aft, the beach club allows access to the water as well as to the water toys and tender garage. The yacht can be ordered with Sunseeker X-TEND, which is a sunbed that transforms into multiple seating configurations at the stern.

100 Yacht Performance and Key Specs

The Sunseeker 100 Yacht is available with multiple engine packages. The standard power plants are twin MTU 12V 2000 M96Xs, while the optional diesels are twin MTU 12V 2000 M96Ls. The builder reports a top hop of 30 knots, as well as a 1,300-nautical-mile range at a cruising speed of 10 knots.

Length overall on the 100 Yacht is 97 feet, 11 inches, with a beam of 22 feet, 8 inches and a draft of 6 feet, 10 inches. The tender garage is sized to hold a Williams SportJet 460 along with a Sea-Doo GTX 255 personal watercraft, as well as smaller water toys such as Seabobs, scuba gear and paddleboards.

Sunseeker Ocean 182

The Sunseeker Ocean 182 measures just shy of 89 feet length overall and falls in the middle of the builder’s five-yacht Ocean line of vessels. With this newest Ocean model, Sunseeker’s team set out to create what is essentially a floating penthouse, with sole-to-ceiling sliding doors to starboard and matching windows to port, allowing for uninterrupted views.

Ocean 182 Guest Spaces

The upper deck on the Sunseeker Ocean 182 has retractable sliding doors, which means the space can be fully enclosed and climate-controlled, or used as an open, alfresco balcony. This is also where the yacht’s helm is located—and it’s a first for Sunseeker, situating the sole helm on the upper deck. A bar is next to the helm for snacks and drinks, with seating and a TV aft, leading to an outside space with lounge seating.

Down at water level, the Ocean 182’s beach club has a hydraulically lifting swim platform, a retractable passarelle, a shower, speakers for the owner’s favorite music, a barbecue and Sunseeker’s X-TEND convertible seating.

Ocean 182 Performance and Key Specs

The Sunseeker Ocean 182 is rated CE Category B, which means it’s intended to operate offshore with winds up to 40 knots and seas as high as 13 feet. Sunseeker offers the yacht with twin 1,650 or 1,900 hp MAN V-12 engines, providing a reported top-end speed of 27 knots. At 12 knots, Sunseeker says the Ocean 182 has a range of 1,800 nautical miles.

Draft is 6 feet, 5 inches on the Ocean 182, with a beam of 23 feet, 6 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which yachts will Sunseeker display at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

The debuts will include the Predator 75, 100 Yacht and Ocean 182. Additional models are expected to be displayed are the 88 Yacht, Predator 65, Superhawk 55 and Manhattan 55.

Where is Sunseeker based?

In Poole, in the United Kingdom. The builder was originally known as Poole Power Boats, founded back in 1969. It changed its name to Sunseeker International in 1985.

Who owns Sunseeker?

The Beijing-based conglomerate called Wanda Group acquired a majority stake in Sunseeker in 2013.

How substantial is Sunseeker’s shipyard?

It employs about 2,000 people and turns out somewhere in the neighborhood of 150 boats every year.

What percentage of Sunseeker boats are exported worldwide?

About 98 percent, according to the company.

Is it true that Sunseeker is working on its first hybrid-power yacht?

Yes. As of mid-2023, Sunseeker says it’s “close to launching” its first production yacht with hybrid power.

Does Sunseeker work with any charities?

Yes. The yachtbuilder sends donations to Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Sunseeker 100 Yacht Review (2021 Edition)

The 100 Yacht is the flagship of Sunseeker's Yacht range and teams massive interior volume with seriously clever deck spaces. 

The Sunseeker 100 Yacht is an interesting take on the tri-deck yacht design because it's the first Sunseeker with a top deck that is symmetrical and linked bow to stern to create one almost full-length outdoor living space.

It's bursting with clever design details too, such as the brilliant X-TEND seating system and the bow terrace that can be directly accessed from the master suite, which is forward on the main deck. Below, there are four further double guest ensuites and a generous crew space. Even on a yacht of this size, Sunseeker puts an emphasis on performance so expect 30 knots flat out and a range of over 1,000nm at displacement speed. The question is, in a sector brimming with seriously impressive craft does the 100 Yacht have what it takes to stand out from the crowd? Keep reading to find out. 

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• Model Year 2021
• Max Speed 28 knots
• Status In Production
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Design & Build

As a pure demonstration of the journey that boat design has taken in a relatively short time, look at the difference in the amount of glass in the structure between the 100 Yacht and the next boat down on the Sunseeker Yacht range hierarchy, the 95 Yacht. With the 95, glazing punctuates what is primarily a GRP superstructure but with the 100 the glass-to-GRP ratio is far more in favour of see-through material. It's an impressive feat of design language to produce such a diverse range of boats and maintain clear DNA from top to bottom. It is unmistakably a Sunseeker but of course, the use of glass brings far more than just a recognisable profile, it bathes the main deck in natural light and glazed cut-outs in the bulwarks deliver great views from inside the saloon. 

This is the first Sunseeker with an unbroken link between the flybridge and foredeck, which creates an almost full-length living space on the top deck, complete with a brilliant mix of seating, lounging space, cooking facilities and, as an option, a hot tub. There are passages down both sides of the pilothouse, too, offering full walkaround access between the aft end of the top deck and the sunbathing space of the foredeck

Many of this boat's rivals, such as the Ferretti 1000 and Pearl 95, use similar basic layouts but the link between the master suite on the main deck and the private bow terrace is unique to the Sunseeker and it's a brilliant bit of design that gives the master cabin on this yacht a little extra sparkle. Talking of sparkle, the X-TEND seating system, first seen on the 90 Ocean, is also an option on the 100 Yacht and it's used to great effect. As part of this arrangement, there is a tender garage large enough to fit a Williams Sportjet 460 and a jet-ski as well as a range of other water toys such as Seabobs and stand-up paddleboards. 

Speed & Range

It's easy to become blasé about the performance of yachts like these, given the quality of what's on the market, but take a step back and look at the numbers and it's quite staggering. There are three MTU engine options: twin 1,900hp, 2,000hp and 2,600hp. With the most popular twin 2,000hp motors this nearly 100ft, 100-tonne monster will achieve a whisker under 30 knots, giving it a fast cruising speed of 25 knots. However, thanks to the 12,800-litre fuel capacity, drop the speed back to 12 knots and it will cover 1,300nm. That's an incredible amount of performance flexibility from nearly 30 knots flat out to well over 1,000nm of range between visits to the fuel dock.

For the extra cost, the largest engines probably aren't worth it given they will only add a couple of knots to the top end and deliver no better cruising speed or greater range at displacement speed than the twin 2,000s. 

Interior Accommodation

You can take it for a given that the salon of a 100ft yacht feels enormous and Sunseeker has used that space on the 100 Yacht to create a pretty evenly split lounging and dining area. This is not a full custom yacht, so it's not like a Horizon where you start with what is effectively a blank sheet of paper but there is a huge variety of wood and colour choices and plenty of scope to tweak the layout to suit particular needs. 

There is the option, on the starboard side, to have sliding doors that grant access directly onto the side deck but, even without those, thanks to the aforementioned glazing on this deck there is a great connection to the water with dining table to port aligning perfectly with the floor-to-ceiling windows. Wonder to port and there is access to the ship's galley, which is equipped to a very high standard and has direct access both to the crew quarters, forward, and onto the port side deck via a door. This means the galley can be closed off but the crew can still move around the outside of the boat without having to walk through the salon when guests are using it. 

On the other side of the deck, just aft of the entrance to the main deck master suite is a well-positioned day head that guests can use without having to dive below decks to their cabins. The master suite is quite special on the 100 Yacht. It's huge and makes the very most of the window line to deliver elevated views out over the water. With the sliding doors at the peak of the bow, the bathroom is behind the bed and it's a good size with enough space for twin sinks and separate shower and toilet cubicles.

It's those doors at the bow that set this cabin apart, though, not only through the amount of natural light that they draw into the cabin but because they give direct access to what is basically a private terrace for the owners, protected by the bow moulding and hidden away from guests. Make a coffee and head out here in the morning to enjoy the peace and quiet. The only headache (and it's mainly for the crew) is what to do with any furniture in this area because, being above the anchor winch and between the mooring gear, this is also an important working area of the boat. 

Guests & Crew

Guests are treated to four almost identical staterooms on the 100 Yacht, though the two amidship doubles are slightly larger than the pair forward. That said, the forward pair have their berths mounted on runners so they can quickly switch between doubles and twins depending on who is using them. For charter, this cabin arrangement would work particularly well but if the preference is guest comfort then there is the option to remove the bulkhead that separates the two aft doubles and create one enormous full-beam VIP suite amidships. 

As for the crew, they have a decent mess area with a dinette and galley with two bunk cabins that share a bathroom for the crew and a separate captain's cabin with its own ensuite. Putting the crew forward means they are a long way from the machinery space if they need to get there in a hurry but a couple of MFDs give oversight of the boat's systems and navigation from inside the crew quarters.

Helm Station

The pilothouse bridge with its commanding dashboard is - unless you specify the optional upper helm on the top deck - the only position to drive the 100 Yacht from. There is a beautiful leather helm chair with full adjustment and space on either side to lay out charts and paperwork. A bench seat offers somewhere for the crew to amass when the boat is on passage or a fun place for guests to perch and enjoy the action when the yacht is on the move. 

From here you peer through a steeply raked three-piece windscreen over three Simrad MFDs with links to charts, radar and a suite of cameras throughout the boat. A separate screen provides oversight and control of the yacht's systems such as lighting, ventilation, tank levels and power generation. 

Without the upper helm option, the cameras are a helpful addition, as are the wing stations on both sides of the top deck, which allow the skipper to moor the boat from either side of the flybridge. Without the flybridge helm option, there is space for a cosy L-shaped seat, which tucks into the corner of the pilothouse moulding.

Deck Lifestyle

There is innovation from stern to stem but the most striking piece of design is the X-TEND seating system, first developed for the 90 Ocean. The clamshell transom is part tender garage door, and part flexible seating system. Primarily, it lifts to reveal the tender garage, which is a flooding space that can also be used as a beach club with a built-in bar, overhead shower and a set of sun loungers. Once in the open position, the clamshell opens out and away from the cockpit to create a double-width sunlounger that faces into the aft deck. Open the bi-folding balustrades and guests can freely move on and off this fabulous sun pad, which faces into the seating in the cockpit. 

Push a couple more buttons and the clamshell closes, the entire unit drops down to close the tender garage and the clamshell can then open again to create the same-sized seating area over the bathing platform facing out to sea. This creates a lovely place to sit and relax if people are having a swim, enjoying the submerged bathing platform or using the yacht's water toys. X-TEND is a cost option but you'd be mad not to go for it as it's so key to the 100 Yacht's charms. 

At the other end of the yacht is the bow terrace area, which via a short run of steps links to a top deck that is unbroken all the way to the aft end of the flybridge. There is the option to have steps up either side of this area to the deck above but you can lose the starboard staircase and replace it with a fridge, which offers some added privacy and makes the space feel a bit more secluded. 

Decks To Impress

The link between the forward and aft areas of this deck is what creates such a sociable living space. The side decks are almost identical except for the run of steps on the port side that lead down to the main deck and into the gallery area. The foredeck features a huge sun pad with actuated backrests and a dinette that nudges up the pilothouse to create a great spot to enjoy a drink and snack under the shade of the canopy. There is even the option to add a projector screen here so guests can enjoy a private outdoor cinema. 

The aft end of the flybridge centres around a huge 12-person dinette and bar area all protected by a sleek hard top with a canvas sunroof. There is flexibility right aft where the space can be left open for free-standing furniture, fixed seating and a sunbathing space or, for a true superyacht touch, a hot tub. Speaking of superyacht touches, Sunseeker has included a gate in the rails on the port aft end of the top deck specifically for the crew to attach an inflatable slide to. It knows its market, that's for sure. 

Value For Money

Cost is all relative when considering a boat of this size but the 100 Yacht is made by a production shipyard and there are cost-effective build processes in place. This isn't a full custom yacht and therefore there isn't the flexibility of some rivals when it comes to internal layout and design. This does streamline the build, however, and those savings are passed on to the customer. 

The Sunseeker 100 Yacht is an impressive package. The mix of sprawling deck spaces, spacious cabins and stonking performance make for an incredibly well-balanced yacht that is packed with fresh thinking. No key rivals can compete with the flexibility of the X-TEND seating system, which creates such a unique living space at the aft end of the main deck. Likewise, at the bow, the private terrace with direct access from the master suite is a brilliant addition. 

The accommodation layout lends itself brilliantly to charter use but with the galley on the main deck and the sociable top deck that links so effortlessly from bow to stern this is also a yacht that is well attuned for private use with friends and family. 

Sunseeker really is mixing it with some of the big boys in this sector but its focus on innovation and design has produced a yacht that truly stands out from the crowd. 

Reasons to Buy

• Deck functionality
• Five double ensuite cabins
• Versatile performance
• Big tender garage

Things to Consider

• X-Tend seating is a cost option
• Lacks the customisation of some rivals

The Sunseeker faces competition from some of the biggest and best production yacht manufacturers on the market. Here is a selection.

The Ferretti Yachts 1000 shares almost identical dimensions with the Sunseeker and is capable of 30 knots with the largest of two 16-cylinder MTU engines. It can't match the clever X-Tend seating system but a full-width bench on the bathing platform and infinity-style cockpit bring these two areas together nicely. As with the Sunseeker, the master suite is on the main deck with four further guest cabins on the lower deck and a crew space forward with sleeping space for five. The 1000 also has space for both a tender and a jet-ski inside its tender garage. Being the flagship of the Ferretti range you can pretty much guarantee that the quality of construction and engineering will be top-class. 

The Princess Y95 , which is based on the hugely successful X95, is slightly smaller than the Sunseeker and its design is more big flybridge rather than a mini superyacht but it boasts an efficient hull design and a good variety of layout options. It doesn't have the linked fore and aft top decks of the likes of the Sunseeker and Ferretti, with access to the flybridge via the pilothouse and a staircase in the cockpit. The master suite is forward on the main deck leaving a full-beam VIP amidships on the lower deck and four further guest cabins. The aft end is quite flexible with the choice of a jet-ski garage, extended crew quarters or a sunken beach club with a lounge, bar and bathroom. With a pair of MAN 2,000hp engines, the top speed is 25 knots. 

It can be hard to stand out among such a talented crop but if you want something that truly does things its own way then the Pearl 95 fits the bill. Designed by Bill Dixon with interiors from renowned home designer Kelly Hoppen, the Pearl 95 is a striking-looking craft with a steeply raked extended windscreen and mirrored glazing on the main deck. Inside its even braver, Hoppen has created an interior brimming with avant-garde detailing that is more penthouse apartment than a scaled-down superyacht. As standard, there are four cabins including a master suite on the main deck but the amidships VIP can be split in two to create another cabin if sleeping space is a priority. There are three engine options, including 2,600hp MTUs, but even with the standard 1,900hp CAT C32s it will crack 30 knots. Pearls tend to be cheaper than their rivals, as well.

Specifications

• Builder Sunseeker
• Range Yacht
• Model 100 Yacht
• Length Overall 29.85m
• Draft(full load) 2.1m
• Yacht Type (Primary) Superyacht
• Use Type (Primary) Oceangoing
• Cruising Speed Max Speed
• Fuel Capacity 12,800 Litres
• Fresh Water Capacity 1,800 Litres
• Engine Model 2x MTU 12V 2000 M96X
• Engine HP 2002

Sunseeker 100 Yacht Layout

This is the first Sunseeker Yacht with an unbroken link between the foredeck and flybridge 

The master ensuite is situated at the forward end of this deck 

The four-cabin arrangement, including convertible twins, on the lower deck has great charter potential 

Jack Haines

Jack is YachtBuyer's Reviews Director. He is a writer, editor and presenter with 15 years’ experience testing over 350 motorboats of all shapes and sizes, from 20ft RIBs to 120ft yachts (and even the Royal Navy Frigate HMS Sutherland ). 

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