Hey! I’m James Lumley, Sales Manager for Sunseeker Southampton, Sunseeker Adriatic and Nigeria. I am an International Yacht Broker with over 25 years experience, specialising in the sourcing, conveyancing and retail of both new and pre-owned luxury motor yachts from 10 to 60 metres.
We are a part of the Sunseeker London Group - the world's largest Sunseeker dealer, with 41 offices in 20 countries, officially the largest Sunseeker distributor in the world.
We are also premium Axopar & Brabus dealers, with several offices in the UK, plus Portugal, Egypt, Monaco, Andalucia and Malta.
I have a keen interest in anything vehicle or boat related, particularly when it comes to filming and photography.
** Disclaimer** All commentary on my videos is based on my own personal experiences and not that of the company I work for. I have been in the marine industry my entire life, and just love to share the passion I have for all things yachting.
I'm sure Sunseeker's marketing department knows the future, and it may look like customers want "crossover" yachts, i.e. closed flybridge. There is nothing you get more tired of than wind, even in the summer.
I'm honestly surprised how well behaved she is in those conditions. I've done long passages in an 83 footer (North Sea/Atlantic) but we were no way as stable in similar conditions. Excellent video, this is how yachts should be presented, out on the sea. Those of us that get to enjoy yachts like this do end up out at sea, even if it's only for short trips.
James about the only thing missing was you having a few G&Ts while the crew were working away, will you be able at some point to tour the Ocean 460 and 50 M ?
Wow, you should definitely add a little bit of a night walk around from now on on every boat. As someone in architecture, I can appreciate how much work goes into the lighting and the lines and the curves and how everything works. That’s when House comes alive is when you see how everything‘s been lit. Same thing with Boat. it’s a totally different experience at night when you take the sun out of the picture and it’s all the work of the designers
That yacht looks so comfortable in those rough waters taking it all in her stride. It is nice to see these big luxury yachts in rough water rather than tied up at a dock in beautiful calm weather. Also nice to see them at night lit up as this is a rare sight on most yacht reviews. Great trip James thank you and the crew for taking us along.
Very nice boat , how come you drew the short straw and only got to go to Swanick ? Is the 55 the shortest boat they build now ? Yes the bar across the windscreen would drive one mad , better to make the wind screen higher . Thanks for the video .👍
Swanwick is my home marina (where we keep a lot of the stock/boats in pdi) so just a local run back on this one. Got something a little longer planned which will go live this weekend. Yes she is now the smallest in our range.
It’s aSunseeker. The only criticism is the bar across the helm windscreen. You will be ever looking over and under it to see what’s ahead. I know the top section opens, but I could do without that. Otherwise superb.
It's probably more obvious with the covers up (which to be honest is not how the boat is really designed to be used), guess it's a compromise between a small (but useless) low screen or being able to get some airflow through the cockpit but still hunker down under the glass if needed.
@@sharonbraselton3135 You are entitled to your opinion, personally I wouldn’t enjoy my boat in the winter if I had to wear a big coat all the time because I had an open boat and second I don’t want my toilet in the shower with me, for me the Predator would solve both those issues.
Great to see one of these in the water. Good looking boat but for me, the Predator class trumps it. Also really interesting to see/hear insights into the IPS vs shaft. Would definitely like to see more content as you suggested on this theme.
