Sunseeker 56' 56 Predator

2000 Sunseeker Predator 56

FRESH WATER SINCE NEW, and over $79,000 in recent service work completed (with receipts of course) She is priced aggressively and sellers are very motivated - there is a list of "FIX ITEMS" but we've spent a great deal of time getting the most important items taken care of. "Sex Sea" has been used on charters the last 4 years in Chicago and has a book of business if you are looking to subsidize your cost of ownership.  More details forthcoming in the coming days. 

She has spent most of her life in Chicago and seller is ready to hand “Sex Sea” off to the next owners.  

The 2000 Sunseeker Predator 56 is one of the most recognizable express cruisers ever built, combining timeless British styling with exhilarating performance, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional offshore capability. Powered by twin 800 HP MAN diesel engines producing over 1,600 horsepower, this Predator delivers an impressive blend of speed, comfort, and confidence while cruising the Great Lakes.

Stepping aboard, you’ll find a spacious teak swim platform leading into an expansive cockpit designed for entertaining. A large U-shaped lounge, convertible seating, wet bar with sink, ice maker, electric griddle, and generous sun pad create the perfect environment for relaxing with family and friends. Wide side decks with stainless rails provide safe access to the foredeck, while the electric windlass and Delta stainless anchor make anchoring easy and she looks like a piece of jewelry on the bow of this beautiful beast.

Below deck, the high-gloss cherry interior showcases Sunseeker’s renowned craftsmanship. The salon offers elegant curved seating, a dining area, entertainment system, and a fully equipped galley featuring dual refrigerator/freezers, electric cooktop, microwave, and abundant storage. The two-stateroom, two-head layout includes a forward owner’s suite and a guest stateroom, each with private VacuFlush head and separate shower, providing comfortable accommodations for extended cruising.

Mechanical systems reflect thoughtful ownership and maintenance. Twin MAN D2848 LE403 diesel engines have 2,100 hours, with the 2,000-hour service recently completed, and the vessel is equipped with an 11 kW diesel generator with approximately 1,048 hours. Three-zone reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat ensure comfort in virtually any climate.

There are cosmetic issues that need addressing and vessel is being priced accordingly.

Whether you’re searching for a weekend getaway yacht or a capable long-range express cruiser, the Sunseeker Predator 56 continues to stand out as one of the finest designs of its era—offering unmistakable styling, legendary performance, and the quality construction that has made Sunseeker one of the world’s premier luxury yacht builders. In other words, “Sex Sea” has some serious curb appeal and mechanically she is ready to go!

The stylish Sunseeker Predator 56 combines stunning performance with supreme comfort. In the spacious saloon, sumptuous seating curves around a dining table that can seat eight people. The choice of light-colored woods and other fine materials, matched by the highest quality of finish, achieves a distinctive elegance. The Predator 56 offers spacious accommodation for four, with an en suite forward stateroom, and a large en suite aft stateroom. On deck, her large open cockpit has comfortable horseshoe seating for eight around a folding dining table. The aft seat can easily be extended to form a comfortable sunlounger. The cockpit is fully equipped with a wet bar with its own cool box and ice maker as well as a sink with hot and cold water. The large hydraulic bathing platform provides plenty of room for a tender.

Specifications

• Builder: Sunseeker International Ltd.
• Model Year: 2000
• Model: Predator 56
• Hull: Fiberglass modified-V planing hull
• LOA: 57’6” (manufacturer)
• Length on Deck: Approx. 60’2”
• Beam: 15’1”
• Draft: 3’5”
• Dry Weight: Approx. 51,900 lbs
• Deadrise: 18°
• Fuel Capacity: 1,242 gallons (2 × 621 gallons)
• Fresh Water Capacity: 172 gallons
• Construction: Balsa-cored fiberglass hull, deck and superstructure with bonded structural grid
• Swim Platform: Integrated fiberglass platform with laid teak
• Hydraulic Power Steering
• Direct Shaft Drives
• Twin Rudders
• Trim Tabs

2000 Sunseeker Predator 56 — Factory Standard Equipment

• Construction: Isophthalic gelcoat and initial resin layup; biaxial fiberglass reinforcement; 18 mm balsa-cored topsides/deck; bonded foam frame/girder hull reinforcement; factory antifouling/osmosis treatment.
• Deck: Stainless-steel fittings and eight cleats; Delta anchor with approximately 60 m of galvanized chain; 24V electric anchor windlass/capstan with deck and cockpit controls; stainless pulpit and cockpit rails; curved safety-glass windshield; pantograph wipers/washers; navigation lights; chain/fender locker.
• Swim Platform: Hydraulic lift-and-lower bathing/tender platform; teak-laid platform and steps; hot/cold transom shower; freshwater dockside connection; stainless swim ladder.
• Cockpit: Seating for approximately eight around folding cockpit table; convertible aft sun lounge; wet bar with hot/cold sink, cool box, ice maker, bottle storage and electric griddle; cockpit stereo; overhead and courtesy lighting; engine-room access; storage beneath seating.
• Helm: Double stand/sit helm and companion seat; burr-walnut instrument fascia; hydraulic power steering; analog engine instrumentation; radar; autopilot; electronic speed log; depth sounder; rudder-angle indicator; VHF; compass; trim-tab controls; single-lever engine controls; fuel and freshwater gauges.
• Salon: Large curved dining/lounge area with folding table; TV/video; CD/Hi-Fi surround system; drinks cabinet; overhead storage; opening ports; deck hatches; fitted carpeting; 24V overhead and courtesy lighting; AC/DC electrical panel; generator controls; air conditioning.
• Galley: Sink/drainer; two-burner ceramic cooktop; 110V refrigerator; separate freezer; microwave/grill; coffee maker; hot/cold pressure water; storage; factory crockery/cutlery service; air conditioning.
• Forward VIP: Double berth; wardrobe and storage; reading and overhead lighting; opening ports; deck hatch; television/video; air conditioning; private ensuite.
• Aft Master: Large double berth; settee; wardrobes, lockers and drawers; reading/overhead lighting; opening ports; television/video; air conditioning; private ensuite.
• Two Ensuite Heads: Separate shower compartments; vacuum toilets; vanity/washbasins; hot/cold water; extractor fans; mirrored storage and opening ports.
• Engine Room: Sound insulation; twin aluminum cross-balanced fuel tanks; primary fuel/water separators; automatic fire suppression; engine-room and forward-bilge flood alarms; two automatic bilge pumps plus two high-water/flood pumps; four 24V ventilation/extractor fans.
• Electrical: Originally specified with a slow-speed generator; 110V shorepower system for the U.S. configuration; 24V and 12V DC systems; circuit-breaker protection; separate engine, house and generator battery banks; battery chargers; galvanic isolator; split alternator charging; remote battery switches; AC water heater and 110V outlets throughout.
• Underwater Gear: Direct shaft drives through propeller tunnels; four-blade NAB bronze propellers; stainless-steel shafts; dripless shaft seals; bronze rudders/struts; engine and generator seawater strainers; seacocks; bonded underwater hardware with sacrificial anodes; heavy-duty hydraulic trim tabs.
• Freshwater/Sanitation: Aluminum freshwater tank; 24V pressure-water system; hot-water heater; vacuum-flush toilets and holding tank(s).