Sunseeker 75 Sport Yacht Review (2023 Edition)

For enthusiasts of the previous 74 Sport Yacht or Predator models, the 75 offers a familiar and beloved experience, as it remains largely unchanged. The hull, engineering platform, layout, and overall design are consistent with its predecessor.

Equipped with twin 1,900hp MAN V12 engines, the 75 is capable of reaching speeds close to 40 knots, delivering an exhilarating ride akin to a racing yacht. Alternatively, it can maintain a confident pace of 25 knots throughout the day. Performance enhancements include Interceptor tabs, thrusters, and stabilizers, ensuring optimal handling and stability. Additionally, the standard hydraulics for the high-low platform are effectively utilized, further enhancing functionality and convenience.

Three Over Four

Buyers are likely to prefer the three-cabin layout over the optional fourth bunked cabin on the Three Over Four model, thanks to its super-sociable lower diner arrangement, destined to become the favorite gathering spot for all.

A standout feature of the Three Over Four model is its excellent and expansive aft deck lounge, complete with a theatrical drop-down cockpit door system. This innovative feature seamlessly connects the salon to the aft deck, creating a unified indoor-outdoor living space.

Tweaks & Changes

In terms of changes, the new 75 model inherits the upgraded sports interior from the XPS version of the 74, making it the standard finish. Previously available as a cost option, this interior now comes standard, featuring sleek carbon detailing.

Sunseeker's decision to elevate the Sport Yacht and Predator to RCD Cat A status is commendable. Achieving this required a reinforced engineering approach, highlighting the exceptional quality of the hull and build. Strengthening the main deck construction, enhancing stability and down-flooding measures, and overall compliance upgrades were necessary to meet Cat A standards. Despite these enhancements, Sunseeker assures us that the yachts maintain their performance identity.

The introduction of new hull colors, including various shades of gray, black, and navy blue, showcases a pigmented gel coat that is specifically engineered to withstand high temperatures. This meticulous attention to detail, observed on the 100 Yacht, extends to the utilization of Low Solar Absorption (LSA) coating on the sportsbridge molding. This black finish, layered over a white gel, effectively minimizes heat transfer, ensuring a cooler yacht and long-lasting aesthetics.

Notable adjustments include enhancements to the windows around the helm, featuring deeper glass sections on each side for improved visibility for guests and the skipper. Below decks, the window design has been subtly refined, with the addition of new stainless steel trims. A significant redesign is evident aft, where the dual tender garage remains unchanged, accommodating a Williams 395 and PWC. However, the entire transom has been revamped, resulting in a more symmetrical appearance with a central garage door and equal steps on each side, replacing the previous offset configuration.

The new finish enhances the sense of spaciousness throughout the deck salon, where light cabinetry and contemporary fabrics are bathed in natural light streaming through the expansive windows. The abundance of glass surrounding the salon creates a stunning visual impact that will undoubtedly captivate onlookers both at boat shows and out on the water.

While the sunroof above the helm remains unchanged in size, the dropped cockpit doors seamlessly blend the interior with the seascape beyond, allowing for a seamless transition between the starboard lounge and its outdoor counterpart.

The port side cabinetry provides ample storage for cruising essentials, although it can easily be converted to accommodate a facing sofa. With a focus on maximizing storage space, the 75 ensures that comfort and functionality are not compromised, offering ample seating options for extended stays onboard.

Social Scene

The Sport Yacht and Predator boast sociable helm stations with elevated guest seating, cleverly integrated into the salon, fostering connectivity while allowing guests to spread out comfortably.

Below the deck, the focus remains on social interaction. The forward VIP, twin cabin, and full-beam stateroom are all impeccably appointed and feature en-suite facilities. However, it's the galley diner that truly shines. While a lower galley may not appeal to everyone, those who prefer a relaxed onboard cooking experience for breakfast, light lunches, and evening gatherings will appreciate this layout. With the galley positioned aft, away from the main living areas, it minimizes steam, smells, and smoke, creating an ideal setting for casual culinary delights.

The galley is equipped with ample cold storage and abundant cupboard space, ensuring convenience and functionality for onboard culinary endeavors. Positioned forward, the diner offers a private space for guests to converse, dine, access refreshments, and place orders, as this is technically a crewed yacht. Moreover, for those inclined to indulge in culinary pursuits, the presence of a grill on both the aft deck and sportsbridge provides an alternative option for cooking enthusiasts.

Carbon Special

The owner's stateroom provides an exceptional showcase for the new interior finish, offering a range of options for the final specification, including various cabinetry and fabric choices, as well as en-suite configurations. The sports-luxe aesthetic is upheld with sleek lighting and carbon-fiber inlays, adding a touch of sophistication to the space.

Located aft, the crew quarters are accessed through a transom door. Despite its designation as a crewed yacht, the 75 Sport Yacht exudes an effortless elegance and is a joy to navigate. However, given its 23-meter length, having a helping hand onboard may be desirable. The crew quarters comfortably accommodate two crew members, along with a toilet compartment and a practical utility area, ensuring seamless operations behind the scenes.

The starboard-side lower helm design maintains continuity with its predecessor, the 74, and rightfully so. Featuring two fully adjustable seats and a convenient side deck door, it offers practicality and ease of use. The main console accommodates two 16-inch MFD screens, complemented by a smart, illuminated panel of switches across the lower console.

A significant enhancement to the helm is the replacement of the old three-piece windscreen with two massive sections of glass, minimizing obstructions and improving visibility. The deeper side screen design further enhances visibility, ensuring excellent sightlines for confident navigation.

Up & Over

Positioned to port, the upper helm offers convenient access for alongside mooring, allowing you to helm from the closest vantage point. However, thanks to its exceptional visibility and ease of surveying both sides of the boat, you'll likely opt to helm from the upper helm most of the time. Sporting a minimalist, sporty design, the upper helm features a clinical white console and sleek carbon-framed seats.

As a genuine performance yacht, guests will undoubtedly relish the opportunity to ride alongside the skipper, making the two excellent guest seating areas at both the lower and upper helm indispensable features of the vessel.

The allure of the private lower deck diner notwithstanding, there's a compelling case for spending all your time in the aft deck lounge. Serving as a full outdoor living area, this deck boasts an expansive sweep of seating to starboard, nestled protectively within the sportsbridge overhang and sturdy side pillars.

Gone are the days of basic seat infills; they've been replaced with a sleek sliding base for added convenience. Additionally, the optional carbon fiber dining table is now a standard feature, while a new wet bar beneath the sportsbridge steps offers the option for a larger refrigerator. Further enhancing the lounge experience, the sun pad has been slightly extended as part of the transom redesign.

Sportsbridge Space

The sportsbridge boasts a newly configured seating layout, featuring a spacious dining area aft and a forward lounge. Both areas are equipped with smart, solid teak tables that effortlessly convert into expansive sun pads, providing ample space for relaxation and sunbathing.

Noteworthy among the updates is a small yet significant design change to the radar mast. Previously a functional aluminum design, it has been replaced with a sleeker, more streamlined molded section, elevating the overall aesthetic and setting a new standard that will extend to other models in the lineup.

Returning to the main deck, the newly designed transom steps greatly facilitate access to and from the hydraulic bathing platform, ensuring effortless transitions for passengers. Additionally, a molded staircase has been introduced to provide bathers with the simplest and most convenient route in and out of the water, enhancing the overall onboard experience.

While Sunseeker is typically renowned for its emphasis on performance, style, and pedigree rather than being perceived as a "best value" option, the 75 may indeed represent a notable exception. With the final specification playing a significant role in determining the true on-the-water price for a yacht of this size, the base price of approximately EUR €3 million ex VAT (accurate at the time of writing) appears remarkably competitive. This pricing strategy provides buyers with the flexibility to customize their yachts to their exact preferences without compromising on quality or craftsmanship.

In today's market, a stabilizer is considered standard equipment, even on high-speed vessels like the 40-knot boat, and while it may increase the budget, the hydraulic package is already included.

The primary consideration typically revolves around whether to upgrade the engines, transitioning from the base 1,550hp MANs to the 1,900hp option. However, given Sunseeker's reputation for performance and power, opting for the upgraded engines is almost a given.