LOA: 56ft 2in (17.13m) BEAM: 16ft 2in (4.93m) ENGINES: Twin 725hp Volvo D11 IPS950s TOP SPEED: 38 knots PRICE: from £1,535,000 ex VAT CONTACT: www.sunseeker.com
uk debut
A lthough we have already covered Sunseeker’s new Superhawk 55 at some length in previous issues, this is the first chance for UK showgoers to see it in the flesh. We reckon it’s worth the price of admission alone so you can finally see what all the fuss is about and make your own mind up about Sunseeker’s new approach to the legendary Superhawk name. While the heritage is all about performance craft like the Superhawk 50, which left an indelible mark with its intoxicating looks and performance, the new Superhawk 55 is a far broader proposition in every sense of the word.
It still looks engagingly potent and the wraparound double-curved windscreen and central helm position speak volumes about its sporting intent. But as befits today’s more accommodation-hungry market, this is a taller, beamier, more luxurious craft than any of its predecessors. In place of slender forward quarters, it features a sizeable and brightly lit lower saloon and galley with ensuite cabins fore and aft. The twin 725hp Volvo Penta IPS950s are also less extreme than you might expect. But while a top speed just shy of 40 knots might seem modest, it’s good to see that jack shafts have been used to improve weight distribution and optimise the handling.
The cockpit layout is also intended to be more versatile than ever before. Highlights includ
