Sunseeker 65 Sport Yacht

• LOA: 20.5 m (67 ft 2 in)
• Beam: 5.1 m (16 ft 8 in)
• Draft: 1.6 m
• Engines: twin Volvo Penta IPS-1200 (900 PS) or IPS-1350 (1,000 PS)
• Top speed: up to 35 knots
• Guests: up to 6 in 3 cabins (4-cabin option)
• Crew: 1
• Range: about 750 nm at 10 knots

The sportbridge alternative

The Sport Yacht range exists for owners who want the pace of a Predator with a little more life up top, and the 65 is its middle child between the 75 Sport Yacht above and the smaller performance models below. It rides the same 20.5 metre hull as the Predator 65 and shares its engines and full-beam master, so the running gear and accommodation are proven. The difference is the sportbridge, a compact upper deck with a second helm and social seating that a coupe simply cannot offer. That extra level changes how a boat is used, adding a raised vantage point for driving and lounging.

Sunseeker describes the model as a balance of traditional Sunseeker design ideas with the latest materials and innovations, and the result is a dynamic performance yacht that still feels sociable. The sportbridge keeps the profile lower and sleeker than a Manhattan flybridge, so the boat reads as a sports yacht first. For many owners it is the ideal middle ground, offering more usable outdoor space than a coupe with none of the visual heft of a large flybridge.

Deck spaces and the sportbridge

The sportbridge is the boat's signature space, an elevated deck with its own helm, seating and sunpads that becomes the favourite spot the moment the sun is out. From up there an owner can drive with a clear view over the bow and still be in the middle of the party. Down in the cockpit the aft deck handles dining and lounging, and a Beach Club configuration uses the bathing platform area for direct water access. The transom folds the group down to sea level for swimming and easy tender boarding.

The foredeck carries a sunpad and seating for a quieter escape, and the side decks stay safe and walkable for mooring. A tender garage keeps watersports kit out of sight and the bathing platform clear. The whole exterior is arranged around outdoor living, giving the 65 far more open-air real estate than its coupe sister. It is a boat that spends most of its life with people spread across three levels of deck.

The 20.5 m Predator platform with a sportbridge, a second helm and up to 35 knots.

Interior and layout

Inside, the main deck saloon uses the same modular interior thinking as the wider range, with a galley that can be opened up or closed off and a dinette that suits both casual and formal use. The SkyHelm helm system and IPS docking joystick keep the driving experience modern and light, and the lower helm gives a proper station forward. Large windows and the current Sunseeker materials palette keep the saloon bright and contemporary. Owners can specify finishes that run from pale and coastal to warm and enveloping.

Accommodation is three cabins as standard with a four cabin option, served by four heads, sleeping up to six guests. The full-beam master amidships is the highlight, spanning the hull with big windows and generous stowage. A VIP and a further cabin cover guests, and a crew cabin forward keeps a deckhand aboard. The layout works equally for a couple who want space to themselves and for a full boat of family and friends.

Power and handling

The 65 Sport Yacht runs twin Volvo Penta IPS drives, either IPS-1200 at 900 PS a side or IPS-1350 at 1,000 PS a side, for a top speed of up to 35 knots. The forward facing pods bring quiet running and strong efficiency, and the docking joystick makes berthing a raised-helm boat feel effortless. At 10 knots the boat covers around 750 nautical miles, so it is a genuine cruiser as well as a fast day boat. The extra windage of the sportbridge is well managed by the pod steering.

The composite deep vee hull is the same capable platform that underpins the Predator 65, tuned to stay comfortable when the sea builds. From the sportbridge an owner gets a commanding view that makes fast passages more engaging and close-quarters work more assured. Fuel capacity of 3,500 litres and a 13.5 kilowatt generator support long days out and quiet nights at anchor. The boat feels sporty from either helm and unflustered in a chop.

Who it is for

The 65 Sport Yacht suits the owner who wants Sunseeker performance with the sun-drenched sociability of an upper deck, without stepping up to a full flybridge cruiser. It offers a second helm, more outdoor lounging and the same full-beam master as the coupe. Anyone comparing it with the Predator 65 is choosing the sportbridge lifestyle over pure coupe sleekness, on a platform that delivers either way.

The reward is long, sun-filled days run from the upper helm, with the group spread across the sportbridge, the cockpit and the beach club. It is the sociable heart of the performance range for owners who cruise with family and friends. Anyone who loves being outdoors and up high while still travelling fast will feel at home aboard.

Who it is for: The owner who wants fast Sunseeker cruising with a sun-soaked upper deck and second helm, short of a full flybridge.