Sydney International Boat Show 2005

It is certainly not surprising that Sunseeker was judged the best display at last year’s Sydney International Boat Show – the British boat builder’s marina showcase was undoubtedly the ultimate display of floating luxury and style.

Such a stunning display is only to be expected from an international marine manufacturer whose name is synonymous with the pursuit of excellence in the industry.

So all eyes, including the judges, will once again be keenly focused on another spectacular multi-million dollar Sunseeker display in Sydney (July 28 – August 2) especially since Sunseeker will be showing off its ‘floating penthouse’, the remarkable 82 Yacht Mark II.

This graceful yacht proves, beyond a doubt, that first impressions really do matter and is the largest production boat at the show.

Her spacious interiors are an exercise in ergonomic genius – it’s hard to believe Sunseeker could improve on the original model, released in Australian waters in 2003 – but amazingly, the new 82 is even more advanced.

Sunseeker creates a true oasis of style in Sydney – it’s beautiful motoryachts encircling a glassed-in pontoon, where Sunseeker lays on the hospitality for its owners and show visitors alike.

It’s a lavish entrée to the superb lifestyle that owning a Sunseeker offers – the champagne’s on ice already!

James Bond himself made famous the high-speed adrenalin ride of a Sunseeker Superhawk 34, but for those who prefer a more elegant pace, the prestige boat builder can take you cruising on a fleet that ranges from its sporty Portofino Offshore Cruisers to its supreme class of Superyachts.

The British manufacturer has been setting industry standards for more than 35 years, and although today’s sophisticated motor yachts look very different from the early designs, each new model has evolved the distinctive Sunseeker style, born of a race-bred heritage.

In the 21st century, the company continues to innovate and Australasia has truly embraced luxury boating, Sunseeker style.

Expect advanced design and meticulous engineering.

Feel the power of amazing acceleration and the pleasure of supremely comfortable cruising.

Luxuriate in the sublime sense of space achieved, even in the smaller models.

Enjoy the finest interior refinements, even down to the exquisite crystal glasses. Here’s cheers.

Sunseeker has also been popping the champagne, toasting a string of awards, including the most recent from the Australian Marine Industry Federation in May.

The smallest of Sunseeker’s yacht fleet, the sophisticated 75 yacht, impressed the judges with how much ‘superyacht’ luxury and style could be incorporated into a vessel of compact proportions, that has also been designed for maximum performance and ease of handling.

It’s the second year running that Sunseeker has taken out Australia’s top honour for imported boats (non-trailerable category), with the highly popular Predator 68 the judges’ pick in 2004. The sleek and stylish Portofino 46 was also highly commended.

Both the Predator 68 and the Portofino 46 will be back in Sydney to the delight of their growing legion of admirers.

The awards speak volumes for the Predator 68, which lives up to a name that promises the sort of speed and performance that will outgun all competitors.

Twin engines deliver a top speed of 39 knots, let you cruise in comfort at 25 knots and offer a cruising range of 380 miles.

This swift and sleek motoryacht has even been described as lethal-looking - but as always with a Sunseeker, it is a combination of thoroughbred performance, looks and luxury that maker her such a winner.

The Portofino 46 delivers space that belies her size and this rangy cruiser also captures the imagination with her elegant interiors.

Sunseeker is expecting a warm Sydney reception for her big sister, the Portofino 53, the largest vessel in Sunseeker’s range of outstanding offshore cruisers.

She debuted in Australasia at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, securing the first sale of the show for Sunseeker – the discerning buyer had been sold on the sporty and stylish new model even before the wraps came off.

It is the combination of wide cruising potential with impressive top speeds of up to 34 knots and a range of up to 300 miles that makes the Portofino 53 such as standout – the cruising range is much wider than might be expected for craft of this type.

Of course as with any Sunseeker, pleasure is as important as performance, and she offers comfortable interiors with meticulous design that guarantees a luxurious sense of space.

Clearly Sunseeker is on the ascendancy in our waters, thanks to the outstanding service from its distributors, as much as the supreme quality of its product.

Owners are welcomed not just as members of an elite lifestyle club, but as part of the Sunseeker International family.

They are provided not only with exceptional after-sales service, but with a whole host of special privileges, thanks to Sunseeker’s alliances with lifestyle partners such as Maserati, and Palazzo Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast, winner of the Best Luxury Hotel in Australia at the Australian Travel and Tourism Awards.

Of course owners can also look the part in the Sunseeker Leisurewear collection - a timeless range of men’s and women’s clothing designed for sunny, lazy days on deck, as well as keeping wet and windy weather at bay.

Success has only spurred Sunseeker on to greater achievement in its continued quest to design motoryachts that meet the exacting demand for world-beating performance with luxurious style and new models are released every year across the range.

One of the recent editions, the Manhattan 50, is the baby of the Flybridge motoryacht fleet and promises cruising in style on Sydney Harbour, in the Gold Coast Broadwater, off the Western Australian ports of Fremantle and Mandurah and waters in between.

She boasts exceptional performance through powerful twin diesel engines, impressive manoeuvrability, extremely responsive handling and the all-weather comfort of a duel helm position.

Rounding out Sunseeker’s Sydney line-up is the fun, fast and feisty Sportsfisher 37 – designer for those anglers who enjoy style and performance as much as they do landing a big one.

And in this new millennium, as the demand for ever-larger yachts increases, Sunseeker International has responded, with the four-deck 140 Yacht – as much a ship as luxury yacht.

At the very top of end of this luxury market, Sunseeker offers unparalleled bespoke luxury. But regardless of size or price, the guarantee is of uncompromised quality and style.

A global leader in the design and build of luxury motoryachts, Sunseeker International employs over 1,400 highly trained staff in its shipyards on Britain’s south coast. It is widely recognised as the pre-eminent marine brand in the world today.