Sunseeker International

WE BUILD DREAMS

Back in 1969, in the English seaside town of Poole, Robert Braithwaite dreamt of building a new kind of boat.

Using revolutionary materials and technology, his early designs were tailored to a handful of customers, keen to embrace new found freedoms.

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Predator 50 - World Premiere Boot Dusseldorf 2018

Space, refinement and power An extended, impulsive adventure or an afternoon thrill ride, the choice is yours. Combining flexibi...

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Predator 57 - Us Premiere At Fort Lauderdale 2017

Sporty and sleek The Predator 57 MK II is an evolution of the award-winning Predator 57 which has been the segment leader since...

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Predator 68 - exhilarating performance matched only by unmistakable styling

Built to both thrill and inspire Breathtaking in every sense of the word, nothing signals your arrival like the Predator 68...

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The New Predator 74 - World Premiere Boot Dusseldorf 2018

Imposing on any vista. The new Predator 74 has all the hallmarks of greatness. Striking style, remarkable power and an innovat...

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68 Sport yacht - Perfect entertainment space

Perfect entertainment space As powerful as it is graceful, the 68 Sport Yacht is a classic example of Sunseeker innovation. Th...

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95 Yacht - Sunseeker’s cutting-edge design and innovative build processes

Spacious elegance A magnificent performance craft, the 95 Yacht exemplifies the latest in our cutting-edge design and innovativ...

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116 Yacht - Take sophistication to the next level

The ultimate luxury yacht for entertaining in styleWelcome to the future of superyachts. The cutting-edge 116 is built upon the ...

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131 Yacht - As impressive out in open water as it is in the harbour

Seductive. Inspirational. Versatile. The tri-deck Sunseeker 131 Yacht epitomizes everything that is Sunseeker. Accommodatin...

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Passed from generation to generation, these are the most important skills required to make a Sunseeker.

In an age of digital production and automated assembly, we stay committed to creating hand-built, hand-finished boats – for one simple reason.

There is no better way to craft such an exceptional product.

Inside and out, the extraordinary detail, finish and sheer artistry of our yachts can only be achieved by human qualities.

And, most importantly, no machine can ever give our boats such spirit, or take such pride in their creation – a vitality passed on to every owner.

A tailored approach

Just like our customers, every yacht is unique.

Tastes may differ, layouts may change, finishes may alter.

But one thing is constant.

Our passion and commitment to give all our customers the opportunity to tailor and personalise elements within their yacht, whatever the size.

Make it your signature

For our larger yachts, (over 100ft) we offer a true Bespoke service. This offers something very special…a clean canvas.

This blank sheet of paper enables you to create a yacht personalised in any way you wish.

From floor plans to unique furnishings, your imagination and passion can be fully expressed. With some of Britain’s finest in-house interior designers at your side, you can choose materials, fabrics and finishes to reflect your unique desires and individuality.

To give your Sunseeker something no-one else can. Your signature.

We Build Dreams

Back in 1969, in the English seaside town of Poole, Robert Braithwaite dreamt of building a new kind of boat.

Using revolutionary materials and technology, his early designs were tailored to a handful of customers, keen to embrace new found freedoms.

Fate creates opportunity

Throughout the sixties, Robert worked at Friar’s Cliff Marine, a company that sold various brands including small boats made by American boat builder Owens Cruisers Inc.

Friar’s Cliff Marine became Poole Powerboats in 1969 when it moved into the town of Poole. But then a dramatic turn of events steered the direction of the firm forever.

Back in the USA, Owens Cruisers decided they would no longer distribute their craft to Europe, announcing their decision to close the UK operation down.

It was at this point that Robert saw a unique opportunity. With the blessing of others, he raised some cash, drove to Owens’ offices in Arundel, and negotiated a deal to acquire their boat moulds.

Now there was just one problem for Poole Powerboats.

The company had never built any kind of seagoing craft before.

Image caption: Poole Powerboats inauguration – (from left to right) John Braithwaite, Jennifer Macklin, John Macklin, Sybil Braithwaite, Idris Braithwaite, John Blackaller, Robert Braithwaite

The voyage begins

In the early seventies, there were simply no significant builders of boats for the sports and leisure markets in the UK.

The first craft to launch was the Sovereign 17 in 1971, closely followed by the Sovereign 20. By 1972, the company was exhibiting at the Southampton Boat Show and keen to meet new customers.

One visitor (none other than Formula One driver, Henry Taylor) loved the boats, but wanted one to accommodate a full width sunbed.

In an early example of Sunseeker giving customers exactly what they want, the team set about designing this unprecedented and ultimately-successful new boat. It was at this point that Robert’s younger brother John joined the business, learning the ropes and increasingly influencing the designs; a role he retains to this day as Product Development Director.

Riding this wave of early triumph, the company could fulfil the demands of the growing sports cruiser market, launching the Sports 23 and the Daycab 23.

Sunseeker had arrived. Now the real voyage could begin.

Meeting the Mediterranean

By the late seventies, Sunseeker were selling well in the UK and northern Europe.

But they still yearned to be the first to break into the burgeoning Mediterranean destinations by creating boats with enhanced style and racing capabilities.

And so Robert and John enlisted the skills of leading boat designer, Don Shead.

The designer of racing boats and superyachts, but never a production cruiser, saw the potential of combining Sunseeker’s vision with his own unique craft.

So he began to design a totally new kind of cruiser.
A leap of courage and imagination, the Offshore 28 was the first of its kind made in Europe. It was our first true performance model, winning sales in the south of France, Spain and Germany, and launching the company as Sunseeker International.

As the innovative hull designs set greater performance standards, so the sense of Sunseeker’s luxurious style was finessing.

An Era Of Confidence

Looking at things differently was always a Sunseeker obsession. By the mid eighties, it was an unrelenting passion.

Taking cues uniquely from how their owners wanted to use their boats, this refreshing and prolific stance put distance between Sunseeker and their competitors. Not to mention bringing them closer to their customers.

In the Portofino 31, the focus shifted from overnight accommodation to cockpits that could host large groups of people, yielding a wide and comfortable two-cabin boat that oozed style.

Sunseeker had put the emphasis on enjoyment, fun and high performance, an era of confidence that manifested itself in the remarkable Tomahawk 37.

Still loved to this day, this icon was yet another example of a practical boat delivering on absolutely everything Sunseeker promised.

Imagination And Innovation

Into the nineties, style became an even bigger factor. With this firmly in mind, Sunseeker began to observe the softer shapes employed within automotive design.

This, combined with an awakened desire amongst owners for larger boats, led to the Renegade 60, our very first production boat with twin jet drives, seamlessly fusing performance, style and exceptional maneuverability. The true recognition? Applause by the competition on its dramatic entrance to the Southampton Boat Show in 1990.

Another perception-altering boat of this time was the Predator 80, with the most sumptuous interior seen in a Sunseeker yet, but more importantly, it was fitted with astonishing triple Arneson surface drives.

This new benchmark in luxury boating combined accommodation, incredible performance, range and handling like never before, confirming a reputation not just for imaginative boat design but increasingly, as one of the world’s leading boat builders.

A Millennium Milestone

The turn of the century saw Sunseeker set the pace with the launch of their then-largest ever motoryacht, the 105 Yacht. Advanced composite materials and the latest construction techniques created a true triumph.

Continuing apace – literally, with a top speed of 32 knots – the industry’s true innovators had delivered a motoryacht of inspirational design, winning two of the world’s most prestigious accolades in the International Superyacht Design awards.

But this particular journey had only just begun.

The meteoric 37M Yacht has since inspired the new 131 Yacht. Then, just fifteen short years after the 105 Yacht’s inception, a truly exceptional milestone…

The delivery of our 100th luxury performance motoryacht in the 100ft+ superyacht category defined the sheer breadth of a range of exceptional yachts including our flagship 155 Yacht.

A feat that was celebrated in September 2015, helping us to mark several decades of Sunseeker innovation and craftsmanship.

With each new creation, a new best.

Seeking New Worlds

When Robert sailed his first little cruiser in 1971, it wasn’t just a boat he launched. It was an entirely new world of boat making.

Throughout the decades, Sunseeker has always pursued the more advanced, the more ambitious, the more creative – and consequently, the more successful.

Today, Sunseeker International employs a dedicated team of over 2,000 highly skilled designers, engineers and master craftsmen supported by a worldwide network of over 80 retail and service locations, exporting c.140 yachts a year to more than 45 countries.

Sunseeker has always stayed true to this thought. With their passion to seek perfection and exceed boundaries stronger than ever.

The brand’s enormous global strength can be greatly attributed to its commitment to constantly set new standards and exceed what came before.

Breaking new waves. Discovering new horizons.

And always seeking more.

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