hello seabrothers ... i am interested into buy a 54 predator 1999, with MAN engines and 300 hours only. Well manteined. I will see it personally next week .... I would like comments on this model . I always wanted to buy a predator and this model fits my pocket. No way to buy a larger one or newer one right now .... Wife will just, kill me !!! Has somebody here experience on this model ??? is true the quality of SunSeeker .. ?? or is a myth .. ? Yr comments are highly appreciated ... sorry for my poor/broken english eloy/sunny miami
I haven't run the 54 nor any older than 2002, but I've captained 4 Predator models from 33 to 60 and a 68 Manhattan. Classy boats, fast and handle well. Downsides I've found are that they slam badly in a head sea, and the helms are generally set up for sitting. Most use a small stool or fold-out to stand on. I'd like to see a higher floor at the helm. I would be very curious as to why only 300 hours in 10 years though. "Wife will just, kill me !!!" I should mention that Predators tend to gather attention...especially female attention.
sorry for my ignorance ... but any particular reason why only 300 hours in almost 10 years? isn't this a give-in? my wife did just that ... then grew to love my new mistress ... ooo-arrr ... just love it when a plan comes together ...
300 hours as owner dont use it much. I had a riva 41 and i put 400 hours on it in 10 years ... So is not that unfamiliar to me to see those kind of numbers anyway ... gather female attention ..??????? NOW WILL KILL ME ... twice .....
It may just be the picture, but that looks like the 46 or 44. In any case be very sure to have it surveyed, and pay special attention to the mechanicals, hoses and belts, etc. That 300 hours in 10 years (30 hours a year) throws up red flags for me. For one thing nothing is getting lubricated. This isn't even one of those styles that would be condusive to hanging out on at a marina. You also should check her history. Could she have gone down at any point? If all that pans out though good luck. She looks like a beauty. P.S. It'd be a good idea to hire an experienced captain or mechanic to come along on the sea trial.
I've been looking at Sunseekers as well and stumbled upon the listing here. It's always disappointing when they don't include a helm shot or more history, but if it checks out as well as it photographs, it could be a great value. It can't be said enough - don't skimp AT ALL on the due diligence. And wow, that's a funky, custom dink! Is it included? Good luck.
