Sunseeker Predator 74 XPS Docking - Captains View of this £3.3m GBP Luxury Yacht

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The Virtual Yacht Broker

The Virtual Yacht Broker

2 роки тому

Join James Lumley from Sunseeker Southampton on a behind the scenes experience of close quarters manoeuvring a brand new Sunseeker Predator 74 XPS. Sunseeker Southampton (a part of the Sunseeker London Group) - 41 offices across 20 countries, we are the largest Sunseeker distributor in the world, covering the majority of the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Africa.
I am often asked what yachts are like to handle in close quarters, so took this opportunity to demonstrate how they can be positioned in tight spots, with minimal effort. We have a knowledgable team of training captains, who can take you from novice to expert aboard your own boat, so don't be put off by the daunting stories of how hard they are to drive!
A yacht such as this is a real proposition for those still wanting to maintain an owner-operator style of boating, with just 2 people onboard. She is equally at home with a full-time professional crew of 2, so the choice is yours!!
Please contact me for further information
James.lumley@sunseekersouthampton.com / +44 (0) 7747 686 587

КОМЕНТАРІ: 84
@nimrodcap
@nimrodcap 2 роки тому
Thank you for doing another manoeuvring video. Absolutely brilliant to watch.
@gordonsimpson3235
@gordonsimpson3235 2 роки тому
Beautiful (calm) handling James. You could almost sense the disappointment from the café at the lack of drama!!! Those engines sound wonderful.
@jimbojet8728
@jimbojet8728 2 роки тому
I can do that ha ha! Thank you James, taking the mystery out of docking technique. I enjoyed this vid.
@TradeWindgng
@TradeWindgng 2 роки тому
Lovely lovely Docking Maneuver captain , really enjoyed watching it, keep them coming please. stay safe cheers
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
Thanks, will do!
@trischurch5289
@trischurch5289 2 роки тому
Great video James (as always). I so want a 74 Sport with the XPS trim! It would be great see a similar video using the joystick to dock. Fully appreciate the pro's don't need them but for a complete novice it would be interesting to see the difference.
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
I keep meaning to do one with just the joystick for comparison. Don't worry, feedback noted and I have this on the list!
@turboman865
@turboman865 2 роки тому
@@TheVirtualYachtBroker you seem to handle that with ease and I get that’s a lot of experience but would the joystick of made it easier or is it easier using the thrusters is in throttles? Or do they both have their pros and cons and certain situations to use either. Thanks
@oliwia5877
@oliwia5877 2 роки тому
Yhh
@LMays-cu2hp
@LMays-cu2hp 2 роки тому
Thank you for show your moment if this yacht.
@matthewatkinson1482
@matthewatkinson1482 2 роки тому
Excellent video of the of how to dock the boat ... patience is the key ...
@chrish2996
@chrish2996 2 роки тому
Hi James. Another successful manoeuvre for a large yacht without using the rudder. Great video thanks 😊
@blewyd
@blewyd 2 роки тому
Boats don't use the rudder when maneuvering around a marina, unless they are a single screw.
@admiralsadventures
@admiralsadventures 2 роки тому
Another great video james. One of the things I love about your videos and channel in general is that you show things other boating videos don’t. Can’t express enough how much I love watching the whole step on and start up procedure/engine checks that you show. It’s actually quite fascinating how you fire everything up and these manoeuvring videos are brilliant at showing that if you take it slow and easy you can put a boat of any size pretty much where you want. Keep up the great work and if the numbers ever come up I’ll definitely be giving you a call to discuss what sunseeker would be best for me (I just hope you wouldn’t mind being on my small little channel as well) 😀
@rollemswift2683
@rollemswift2683 2 роки тому
Well done James now I know where to come for tuition, you made it look easy. Enjoyed the vid thanks for sharing.
@easybigun7825
@easybigun7825 2 роки тому
Good to see you back, great to watch as always.
@davidthompson9879
@davidthompson9879 2 роки тому
Excellent video James and great piloting skills.
@PlaneGeek007
@PlaneGeek007 2 роки тому
beautiful maneuver. thanks for bringing us along
@lockywylie
@lockywylie 2 роки тому
thank god mate ive been checking daily for weeks to see another vid from you was wondering if we were going to see you again been a long time james great to see your still working there bro , i hope to see you again soon nice driveing mate
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
Haha no worries, been a little crazy at work, but I've got some good stuff in the pipeline over next few weeks.
@pekka75
@pekka75 2 роки тому
@@TheVirtualYachtBroker Fantastic!
@dwrowley
@dwrowley 2 роки тому
great video, nice to hear the engines
@jackc628
@jackc628 2 роки тому
Great video, you made that look easy and the 74 XPS is a beauty!
@rossrosco9423
@rossrosco9423 2 роки тому
Thanks James, I’d already watched the previous manoeuvring video about five times so I was needing a new one👍🏻
@richardsimpson2599
@richardsimpson2599 2 роки тому
Enjoyed that James, thanks.
@marklawrence855
@marklawrence855 2 роки тому
Very impressive! 👍👏
@privatesecurityafrica4129
@privatesecurityafrica4129 2 роки тому
What a machine.... Amaizing! Love the video... Thank you
@philipmason3218
@philipmason3218 2 роки тому
Great video James, you make a tricky manoeuvre look simple. I enjoy your demo type videos. Many Thanks.
@MrHott50
@MrHott50 2 роки тому
Great video James u make that look too easy lol !!
@scottlomas5509
@scottlomas5509 2 роки тому
Nicely done 😊.
@kimt7507
@kimt7507 2 роки тому
Great job well done 👍
@ianjackson1192
@ianjackson1192 2 роки тому
Great video james thanks for sharing 👍🏻😀
@frankiegregoriou4604
@frankiegregoriou4604 2 роки тому
Enviable skills James, BRAVO
@jambo01
@jambo01 2 роки тому
What a boy you got the skill james 👏 👌
@sdarrian
@sdarrian Рік тому
Great job! Appreciate the insight
@richardhamilton7496
@richardhamilton7496 2 роки тому
And you did it all while filming. Loved seeing your skills. I’m clearly a complete boat nerd as this video was fascinating. Thank you!
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jaeme677
@jaeme677 2 роки тому
These are superb videos. Thanks
@rogergifford2880
@rogergifford2880 2 роки тому
Welcome back James. Been a while. I agree with other comments would be nice to see the joystick in use. Cheers
@georgemarc694
@georgemarc694 2 роки тому
Great video !!!
@jamesdyer9022
@jamesdyer9022 2 роки тому
well done james, great video as usual. I concur with tris church re the joystick.
@jameswoodfield9061
@jameswoodfield9061 2 роки тому
Great control James, it's not until you mention 45 tonnes that you realise how easy you made it look!
@ironhorsehero1988
@ironhorsehero1988 2 роки тому
You must have done this a ton of times, never the less very impressive, the main lesson here being do things slowly and steady, no drama, no damage.
@MrSamrobz
@MrSamrobz Рік тому
Nice work James. No matter where you dock a boat around the world there always seems to be a group of experts watching who of course could do better haha.
@Luisantonio-wy5uf
@Luisantonio-wy5uf 2 роки тому
A Master !!
@peterdekker5918
@peterdekker5918 2 роки тому
Thnx!!
@intelmacs
@intelmacs 2 роки тому
These manoeuvring videos are definitely some do your best! Are you attending the Southampton boat show James?
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
Hey Matthew, thanks! Yes for sure will be at SIBS in September.
@joecotter9014
@joecotter9014 2 роки тому
Great skills James but I wish u had used the joystick so us mere mortals could see the control option most of us would use. It's an expensive option so why not show what it can do?
@CarstenDittrich2014
@CarstenDittrich2014 2 роки тому
Another great demonstration. Thank you... Maybe next time do it all using the joystick only just to demonstrate that too? :0)
@JamesPhilip313
@JamesPhilip313 2 роки тому
Joystick is a joystick. I enjoy this more as it’s a skill worth building in the event those electronics decide to not cooperate at the dock especially for an owner / operator.
@C3c1l
@C3c1l 2 роки тому
It will be great if you have another camera on the dock to see all the boat :)
@TVSteveHarris
@TVSteveHarris 2 роки тому
Does it have reversing lights..😮
@mentonish
@mentonish 2 роки тому
You make it look so easy, but its not , well done
@dazzler5012
@dazzler5012 2 роки тому
Great video. Can I ask how come you don't use the joystick?
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
Good question, I'm just so used to the regular controls, that believe it or not, I actually have less confidence in certain situations with a joystick. For new boaters (or those just on the water less often), the joystick will give more confidence, it's just a personal thing.
@dazzler5012
@dazzler5012 2 роки тому
@@TheVirtualYachtBroker thank you for your kind reply. I've always had a passion for selling the sunseeker brand, so really enjoy your videos as its a great insight into what you do. Keep up the excllent content.
@wolfgang7706
@wolfgang7706 2 роки тому
Hi James , you only go backwards. Why dont you steer with the joystick from the stern? Greetings Wolfgang from Germany
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
Hey, I'm just so used to driving from the main helm, that I prefer to stay in one place. For sure if med docking, I would use a second station in the cockpit (or actually through preference I would go full remote control)
@ricwoho
@ricwoho 2 роки тому
Does the constant switching on/off on the gearbox not add wear to it?
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
Nope they have a clutch mechanism so it's not something we usually see as a wear issue. Crashing from fwd to reverse without time to slow the shafts down would definitely increase the chances of a failure. Of all components onboard, gearboxes are actually one of the least likely items to see major issues.
@kimailis
@kimailis 2 роки тому
would it be even possible to handle this yacht solo, including the docking\undocking?
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
Hey, yes absolutely in theory, the engine/thruster controls make it possible to dock single handed, it is more a case of how you would deal with an emergency situation. (I have a 75 owner who regularly goes out on their own, but they have many years of experience. Personally I would want 2 people on the boat.
@kimailis
@kimailis 2 роки тому
@@TheVirtualYachtBroker thank you for your reply, that's good to hear. personally i find the predator 74 as the perfect yacht for my taste and i wonder how sunseeker might combine the new MAN hybrid engines into their fleet, it might be very interesting.
@scottlomas5509
@scottlomas5509 2 роки тому
I'm a carpenter in Manchester. I'd love to try my hand work I on fitting out!! Id definitely be interested in completing to work for sunseeker I'd definitely move down for the job.
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
Check out the Sunseeker.com website as they are always advertising for staff.
@scottlomas5509
@scottlomas5509 2 роки тому
@@TheVirtualYachtBroker okay thank you I'll definitely do that.
@mauriceking773
@mauriceking773 2 роки тому
Hi James I am back in UK from the 26 march have you any x90 or 95 for me to look around in UK regards mduricé
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
Hi Maurice, drop me a message james@sunseekersouthampton.com and we can discuss further. BR James
@nickwebb9290
@nickwebb9290 2 роки тому
👍
@ririshow
@ririshow 2 роки тому
Are you not supposed to blow the horn 3 times when reversing ( especially into a channel )?
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
Hey yes correct as per COLREGs (in theory), but the reality in a marina environment such as this, it isn't needed (and sad truth would be a certain number of those you'd be doing to for the benefit of, wouldn't actually know what it meant). There are certain circumstances that I would do it.
@ririshow
@ririshow 2 роки тому
@@TheVirtualYachtBroker Sad indeed!
@dougsinden6881
@dougsinden6881 2 роки тому
What's the maximum length of boat an owner operator can have without getting a skippers ticket.
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
24 metres load line (approx 95ft) is the size at which it is generally accepted to move away from the realms of an owner-operator and into a fully crewed boat.
@dougsinden6881
@dougsinden6881 2 роки тому
@@TheVirtualYachtBroker but is that a legal thing or can you still be an owner and operate anything larger without a ticket
@dougsinden6881
@dougsinden6881 9 місяців тому
?
@Backnine907
@Backnine907 2 роки тому
Don't you just love having an audience watching you do this? Nothing like a little more pressure to get it right.
@phillo1818
@phillo1818 2 роки тому
There were small parts of the video that were instructive. Where one could see the starboard or port side and controls and get a sense of what you were doing. However, overall it was a blind following for anyone who does not have their licenses or is a novice at best. You need to know your audience and make a true training video that easily gets the lesson across. Video wise I cannot do what you do and kudos to you for all the hours of time you put into each video.
@steadytube
@steadytube 2 роки тому
poole or swanick
@TheVirtualYachtBroker
@TheVirtualYachtBroker 2 роки тому
That's Swanwick.
@MrGolferguy13
@MrGolferguy13 2 роки тому
& people have problem maneuvering a 18 footer… 🤔😜🍻🇨🇦
@erkanercanlar2389
@erkanercanlar2389 2 роки тому
Next time bring with you a camera man that would help what you trying to show us.
@JAMTime-ye8qq
@JAMTime-ye8qq 2 роки тому
Great video, great boat, loved the way you maneuvered her in the channel you made it look very easy with those powerful engines she has...👍
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