~2000 Sunseeker Predator 60 with dual MAN 1050 HP…..

[Nick1150]

I have a good offer for a part exchange with a 2001 Sunseeker Predator 60 with dual MAN 1050 HP, around 1000 hours and in a great condition.

I am thinking seriously about it, but I do not know anything about the specific boat (60 ft) mainly because I never researched this size of boats, but around ~45 ft.

I would appreciate your opinions, and would be very useful to hear from ex or current owners…

All info will be very useful.

Thanks

Nick

 

[Portofino]

Have you worked out the uplift adjustment for running costs from your Cranchi ?
You need a war chest sized to able to regularly drop €10 K every other year and even the odd €20 K + bill into those big and aged V12 MAN s
3-400 L / hr is not uncommon either . Excessive time D speeding it means just arrive at the numbers I quoted above faster .

FB has some interesting reads on MAN marine forums .

Ignore this post if iam telling grandma how to suck an egg .

The boats SS made of that era were good strong hulls traditional built with quality components, no worries on that score the build is / was very good .

High gloss cherry is a personal thing but its said to age and bloom eventually.Lack of UV delays this .Some say moisture eventually gets under it ?
My 2003 SS was just starting around a few edges when i offloaded in 2014 .Not much you had to search for it .
They used to automate the spraying of coatings / varnish at the factory bit like a car factory .Metal shell in one end , fully painted car out the other after various robotic processes .
SS did get this right off to a tee irrc sone ridiculous number like 17 coats / layers .
Thats always gonna be hard to replicate in a aftermarket kinda way .
Guess they could be wrapped , the new trendy colour scheme.It’s not a deal breaker you may get a few more yrs out of what’s there ?

 

[Bajansailor]

Maybe you should seriously ask yourself first if you really need a boat this big.
That is 19' longer than your 41' Cranchi, and at least twice as heavy, and more than twice the maintenance / running costs.

Here is a 2001 Predator 60 for sale in Greece for US$ 316,000. But they only have 4 exterior photos of her!
2001 Sunseeker Predator 60 Motor Yacht for sale - YachtWorld

Another 2001 for sale in Italy - with 17 photos.
2001 Sunseeker Predator 60 Motor Yacht for sale - YachtWorld

Take heed of the excellent advice given above by Porto.

 

[Nick1150]

Hi to both,

The truth is I do not need such a big boat. On the contrary I feel nervous thinking about it, especially for the reasons you mentioned..... the COSTS!

This case arised because my agent proposed a very good deal as a part exchange. In any other case i wouldn't discuss such a buy....