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What Makes This Yacht So Special? Testing the Sunseeker 55 Superhawk

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The Sunseeker 55 Superhawk feels like a sensible mid-point between maxi RIB and full sized yacht.

If you have outgrown the open day boats but you still want something super fun and sexy with a LOT more capability then I can see why this 55 Superhawk would make a lot of sense for you.

Over two videos we’ll cover:
Exterior design & sunbathing areas
Helm station with twin Volvo Penta IPS 950s
Stylish saloon, cabins & galley
Handling in different sea conditions
Fuel burn at slow cruise, fast cruise & WOT
Anchoring, docking & overall experience

With a light displacement of 26,100kg and up to 38 knots of speed, this yacht blends Sunseeker performance with striking style and comfort. Whether you’re here for the tech, the ride, or the luxury, this video gives you the full picture.

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15 Comments

@carrera2rs 1 year ago

Epic video, stunning boat but the winner by far is the drone footage of you at full throttle. Brilliant, really gives us an impression of what these boats are about. Thank you for making a rainy day here in the UK a little bit more enjoyable 🙏

@didinos 1 year ago

This boat really needs the ips1350 to be just perfect!

@jameschapman4824 10 months ago

Informative as always. I like the way you show your viewers how to do certain actions on the boats , docking, anchorage etc, as we are not all seasoned sailors.

@Luigifazz 1 year ago

Very well handed the sea trail, very Pro.

@petrolhead1980 1 year ago

Another great video Dan! In regards to engine noise etc, it would be great to have a mic capture some of the engine note/noise from the transom when you are giving it the beans. I note you say there is some “throaty” engine noise from the Volvos but with your collar mic it sounds eerily quiet in the vids. Otherwise, as always, the best boat reviewer on YouTube. 👏👏👏

@WillBrocklebank 1 year ago

0.2 nautical miles per litre, I think you’ll find is what you meant Dan!

@boonsongnamgaew5973 1 year ago

🙏 👍 🇨🇷

@peterr4464 9 months ago (edited)

I've rarely seen the seaway so calm as it was in this video Dan.
Why are you going so fast in that area? Come down to 10-15kts and cross the entry. A few waves at the end is normal. High tide luxury.. It is a 55 footer, even a Med one ;)
Still a great yacht review

@FlyWithMe_666 1 year ago

0:53 0.2L per mile — nice, that’s less consumption than sailing 😅

@pjmorgan 1 year ago

The audio on test drives used to have a nice amount of the sound from the engines, but it's very muffled in more recent videos and I think it sounds a bit odd.

@trischurch5289 1 year ago

The best things to come out of England; Aston Martin, Sunseeker and Joe Root 😎

@MrKooshaway 1 year ago

Beautiful 55 Superhawk. When are you gonna do a Palm Beach or Grand Banks?

@timk3939 1 year ago (edited)

Handsome looking boat. For the fuel flow figures, it is total, not for each engine. The IPS has relatively low horsepower to achieve the same grunt as shaft drive engines, only 725bhp. If you times 9 litres per mile by 33 knots (nautical miles per hour) you get about 300 litres per hour (or exactly 0.5 nautical miles per gallon / 0.575 automotive mpg)). I don't know why boats rarely reference miles per gallon, would be much simpler.