Sunseeker 131 Yacht Rivals

Which yacht is best for you? As always, it’s all about personal choice. Some people choose a yacht on its characteristics (incidentally the 131 has won 1 award, most recently for "Best Yacht Design"). Some people choose their yacht based on its power credentials and the planing hull of the 131 delivers speeds of up to 23 knots. Some may even choose their yacht based upon features such as: five en suite cabins, semi-custom design and layout options, large main deck lounge and dining area, fast cruising plus 1600nm range, sky lounge and private deck and vast sundeck.

Accommodation

If accommodating guests overnight is your main concern, then the Sunseeker 131 which offers well-appointed accommodation for up to 12 guests with its 5 cabin layout option does not match its rivals. Many of its competitors including the Gulf Craft 140 offer slightly more guest accommodation sleeping up to 14 guests in 7 cabins, making them better choices for those seeking to maximise the number of family and friends they can sleep onboard. However, for maximum comfort for the owner, the 131 features a full-beam master cabin with an en-suite bathroom, hull side windows and full-standing headroom and all cabins have dedicated en-suite bathrooms for family or guest convenience. Equivalently, the Sanlorenzo 40 and Westport Yachts W130 also offer 5 cabins, but with facilities for 10 guests, however they still offer an exceptional level of comfort for family or group vacations.

Performance

When it comes to cruising speed, the Sunseeker 131 delivers a steady 18 knots and can't keep up with its faster competitors such as the Sanlorenzo 40 with an impressive cruising speed of 24 knots or the Custom Line 120 with a respectable cruising speed of 22 knots. The Sunseeker 131 emphasizes stability and comfort over outright speed, catering to a different set of priorities. On the other hand, for those not in a hurry the Benetti B.Yond Limited Edition, with the slowest cruising speed of 10 knots, emphasizes stability and comfort over outright speed and enjoying the journey over the destination.

Unique Characteristics

Each yacht also brings unique features to the forefront. The Benetti B.Yond Limited Edition impresses with its extensive range of 8,200 nautical miles, ideal for long voyages. The Sunseeker 42M Ocean, Westport Yachts W130, Gulf Craft 125, Wider Yachts Wider 43 and Benetti Oasis 40M all feature shallow drafts for yachts of this size, allowing them to navigate waters inaccessible to deeper vessels. The performance of the Sanlorenzo 40 is especially impressive, with a top speed of 27 knots and cruising speed of 24 knots. The Sunseeker Ocean 460 has an impressive gross tonnage of 460GT, the largest of the competitors here.

Summary

Despite stiff competition, the Sunseeker 131 Yacht stands out with notable features and design elements. These yachts cater to a wide range of preferences and needs, making the choice a matter of personal taste and specific requirements in the world of luxury yachting.

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Sunseeker 131 Yacht

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  • LOA 40.06m
  • Cabins 5
  • Max Speed 23 Knots
131 Yachts For Sale

131 Rival Yachts to Consider

Sunseeker

40 Metre Yacht

40.05m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2010 - 2015

Westport Yachts

Westport W130 (Mk2)

39.6m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2009

Gulf Craft

Majesty 135

41.05m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2012 - 2020

Sanlorenzo

40Alloy

40.8m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2007 - 2020

Benetti

B.Yond Limited Edition

39.92m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2027

Ocean Alexander

135 Megayacht

41.1m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2010 - 2020

Benetti

Oasis 40M

40.8m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2020

Horizon

P130

41.45m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2007 - 2011

Custom Line

Navetta 42

41.8m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2018

Gulf Craft

Majesty 125 (Mk2)

39.3m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2017 - 2019

Wider Yachts

Wider 43

41.5m  

STATUS
In Development
YEAR
from 2020

Sunseeker

42M Ocean

40.01m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2021 - 2022

Princess

Princess 40M

40.16m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2013 - 2019

Horizon

P140

41.45m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2019

Custom Line

Custom Line 120

38.36m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2018

Benetti

Fast 125

38.1m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2015 - 2021

Custom Line

Custom Line 140

42.15m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2022

Heesen

42m Steel

42.4m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2014 - 2021

Mangusta

Oceano 43

43m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2017 - 2021

Sunseeker

Ocean 460

42m  

STATUS
In Development
YEAR
from

Gulf Craft

Majesty 140

43.1m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2018