Sunseeker Predator 65 for Sale: Price, Specs and Buying Guide

What the survey must check

A hardtop sports cruiser like the Predator 65 sees harder use than a flybridge cruiser of the same length, so the survey should focus on:

• Review engine hours and full service history on the high-output diesels. Hardtop sports cruisers see harder running than flybridge cruisers of similar length.
• Check gelcoat and hull-side condition closely. Dark hull colors are common on Predators and show UV fading and oxidation fast under Gulf sun.
• Commission an osmosis and blister survey below the waterline.
• Confirm generator hours and A/C system capacity, since cabin cooling matters as much on a sports cruiser as on any flybridge.
• Inspect stringer and transom condition.
• Check trim-tab and running-gear wear given this model's sportier, higher-speed use profile. A boat run hard at 30kt-plus for years wears differently than one cruised gently.
• Check teak cockpit sole condition, a common wear point on a boat used for active weekend running rather than gentle cruising.

Sunseeker Predator 65 price in 2026

Pre-owned Predator 65s run roughly $1.46 million to $2.95 million as of 2026 market range. New list price is approximately GBP3.5 million (about $4.4 million), though a well-specified test boat priced nearer GBP2.84 million ($3.6 million) ex-VAT, so even "new" pricing has real spread depending on specification.

Build year, engine hours and generator hours drive price within that band the same way they do on any flybridge, but a Predator's harder-running use profile means engine hours matter more here than on a boat that spends most of its life at anchor. A documented refit or repower is worth asking about specifically, since this is a newer model (2021-present) and most examples on the market now are still on their original engines.

Who the Predator 65 suits in the Gulf

The sporty hardtop profile appeals to younger Gulf owners in particular, and Bahrain and Qatar are where we see it most, both markets with a compact, weekend-focused boating culture that suits a faster, lower-profile cruiser over a flybridge. Amwaj Marina's deepwater berths handle a 65ft hardtop cruiser easily, and Bahrain's short hops between Amwaj Islands, Durrat Al Bahrain and the Bahrain Bay waterfront suit a boat built for speed over long-range comfort.

This is a day-boating and weekend-anchoring boat first. Its 325nm range and three-cabin layout are built for guests aboard for a few hours or an overnight, not a multi-day Red Sea passage; buyers wanting that kind of range look instead at a longer-legged flybridge such as the Princess Y72 or Sunseeker's own Manhattan 55.

Photos and full survey reports of specific Predator 65 hulls are available on request via WhatsApp.

Running costs

Budget the usual industry rule of thumb of roughly 10% of purchase value a year for berthing, crew, insurance, maintenance and fuel, treated as an estimate rather than a quote. Sportier hardtop cruisers like the Predator 65 can run slightly higher on fuel than a flybridge of similar length, given their higher typical cruising speeds. A 23kt cruise burns more than the mid-teens most flybridges settle into.

Confirm the actual number against how the specific boat has been used. A Predator 65 that has mostly cruised gently at anchor-hopping speeds costs less to run than one that has been driven hard every weekend, even though the purchase price looks identical on paper.