Sunseeker dealers prepare for annual conference in Phuket November 12, 2012
Sunseeker's slogan of "truly global" is increasingly true as more and more yacht owners from around the world are buying Sunseeker yachts. Every year, Sunseeker dealers from around the world gather for the annual Sunseeker International Distributor Conference which will be held from November 14 to 18 this year at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa. This year there will be one hundred and fifty two Sunseeker distributors and dealers from around the world, some with their spouses, attending the event. The event is being hosted by... Read More
Survey and Sea Trial Procedures for Yacht November 9, 2012
The survey & sea trial of your yacht can be the most stressful and important aspect in making the sale go through smoothly. Based on our years of success in the yachting industry, and having performed thousands of sea trials over our history, here is a description of a basic yacht sale deal: After an offer is presented and accepted, the next step of acceptance of the yacht is usually based on a "survey and sea trial acceptable to the buyer." Although some deals are "as is... Read More
The tax benefits of donating your Yacht
As the end of the year approaches we see charities preparing to receive their end of the year donations from individuals looking to have some tax benefits by the end of the year. Similarly, if your yacht has been on the market for a long time and you are in a position where you could use tax benefits before years end many owners choose to donate their yacht to a charity. Of course, you may want to consult your tax accountant or CPA before making any serious... Read More
Sunseeker Yachts for sale November 7, 2012
When it comes to pre-owned Sunseeker yachts, Atlantic Yacht & Ship is your one-stop shop. No matter what model of Sunseeker yacht you are looking for, we have premier listings to show you both right here in the USA as well as internationally. If you are a boat owner but have never owned a Sunseeker many customers choose to introduce themselves to the brand with the sport boat model, the Sunseeker Portofino. As of 2013 this model will be available as a 40' model but if you... Read More
Crane drops Sunseeker yacht while unloading
Ship happens! And in this case I am sure the owner was very disappointed. After over a year of excitement and work involved in designing, building, and delivering imagine arriving with your friends to watch your new Sunseeker yacht be delivered and seeing the crane tip...tip...tip and your yacht crashes to the ground with the crane landing on top. The pictured Sunseeker Predator never even got to stretch her legs in open water. This incident happened at Port Hueneme which is located at the US Navy base... Read More
Hatteras redesigns their 80′ motoryacht model
Emerging from the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2012 comes news of a redesign of the popular 80' Hatteras Motoryacht model. The new 80' Hatteras will retain the key elements that have made her one of the brand's most successfully selling yachts only offering a new and improved layout including additional standards and options. The original 80' Hatteras MY debuted in 2003 and since then 45 have been sold according to their director of marketing. Some of the exterior modifications include the relocation of the radar arch... Read More
Pascoe Tenders paired to Sunseeker Yachts November 6, 2012
At the time when the Freivokh team were working with Sunseeker to develop the interior of Eddie Jordan's 37 Metre Yacht ‘The Snapper' back in 2006, Pascoe were commissioned to build the first of many tenders. Such partnership continues to this day, with 16 Pascoe shuttles delivered to satisfied Sunseeker customers, and many more in current build for Predator 130 and 115s as well as 40 Metre Yachts. The tenders range between 5.5m to 6.2m, and are precisely developed to suit Sunseeker garage spaces. custom features include... Read More
Taking care of your Sunseeker gel coat
An important part in the general maintenance of your Sunseeker yacht is taking care of your gel coat. Sunseekers are constructed using a composite material known as glass reinforced plastic or GRP. All of the materials that are used to construct Sunseeker yachts are selected for their suitability for the marine environment and are approved by RINA and/or Lloyds register of Shipping where applicable. Gelcoat provides the finished surface of most GRP components found in the boat. The gel coats selected by Sunseeker offer a durable working... Read More