The Sunseeker Predator 108 Special Edition, which is the only Predator 108 special edition yacht ever made by Sunseeker and the most expensive yacht ever sold in China, priced at over 7 million GBP, completed its first cruise down the Huangpu River last month.
Luxury motor yacht Sunseeker Predator 108 Special Edition made its successful debut on the Huangpu River on July 17, 2010. To celebrate the landmark event, the owner of the vessel held a lavish ceremony by the riverside.
Sunseeker motor yacht Predator 108 Special Edition - Photo Credit Sunseeker China
The Sunseeker Predator 108 yacht is well-known for its frequent appearances in James Bond movies, consequently when the Special Edition was introduced at the London Boat Show in early 2010 – it caused an immediate impression.
The 33m Sunseeker Predator 108 Special Edition motor yacht features twin MTU engines can produce 4880PS, enabling her to reach a maximum speed of 36 knots and making for an exceptionally fast vessel for her size.
Sunseeker motor yacht Predator 108 Special Edition - Photo Credit Sunseeker China
The 33m Sunseeker Predator 108 not only offers great performance but is incredibly stylish with a champagne coloured hull contrasted with sleek, black, mirrored windows. Her stylish interior boasts an expansive owner and VIP cabins and a stylish convertible sunroof on top of the cockpit. She also features a sport flybridge, and a vast spa tub and sunbathing area on the front deck.
Sunseeker motor yacht Predator 108 Special Edition - Photo Credit Sunseeker China
In November 2003, Traugott Kaminski, CEO of Sunseeker China brought two Sunseeker yachts measuring 75ft and 64ft to Shanghai. At the time the very concept of yachting was still in its infancy. There were no yachting marinas, no regulations, no yachting culture and most obviously – no yachts.
Traugott Kaminski was undeterred and organized a launch party for the two vessels in Downtown Shanghai by the Huangpu River, and so marked the birth of the Chinese yachting industry. Seven years later Sunseeker China has built a mature service system which can offer a fully integrated package spanning yacht sales, transportation, importation, registration, maintenance (including the professional captain and crew services), and repair. The premiere appearance of the Sunseeker Predator 108 Special Edition on the Huangpu River is an enormous milestone for the brand and for Chinese yachting alike.
Sunseeker motor yacht Predator 108 Special Edition - Photo Credit Sunseeker China
“On July 15, the boat owner and I were both on the Pu 16 pier in Shanghai, waiting for the yacht to come from Deep Sea Port. We were so excited and moved when we saw the yacht appearing at the corner on the Huangpu River. This yacht definitely inserts the British Royal blood into the vein of Shanghai, adding a fantastic touch on this beautiful picture.” said Kaminski.
The exciting debut of the Sunseeker Predator 108 Special Edition on the Huangpu River confirms that the Chinese yachting industry is flourishing and cements Sunseeker China’s position as the undisputed market leader.
Sunseeker has a limited production of around 250 boats a year, ensuring not only its exclusiveness but also helping Sunseeker maintain its reputation for building one yacht as comprehensively as the next.
Sunseeker Predator 108 Special Edition Specifications
As an extremely large luxury yacht, the Sunseeker Predator 108 Special Edition has the following unique features:
•Champagne finishing colour
•Dark-mirrored glass
•Finished exquisitely in walnut, granite and leather throughout the vessels interior
On the lower deck:
•Large Stateroom with a 50 “ TV, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite
•Large VIP cabin and 2 guest cabins, each with its own separate bathroom
•Separate stairs to the galley and 4-crew mess
One the main deck:
•Large saloon with 50” TV
•Dining table for 8 and separate bar
•Helm position with 4 separate seats
On the outer deck:
•Sports bridge helm position
•Bar counter and spacious sitting area
•Spa Tub and foredeck sunbathing area
Engine:
•Twin MTU 16V 2000 M93 (each 2440PS, total 4880PS)
