Before you think we've lost the plot and suddenly started testing 55m superyachts we should probably explain that the Sunseeker Ocean 182 is not 182ft long. It's not even close. Its actual LOA is 88ft 11in - exactly the same as the Sunseeker Ocean 90, with which it shares a hull and drivetrain. It's only from the main deck upwards that things start to differ, making it all the more confusing why these two closely related siblings use such different model designations.
The reason comes down to consumer expectations; based on length alone the pricing of the Ocean 182 looks out of kilter with 90ft models from rival brands but switch the measurement to volume (182 gross tonnes) and thanks to its wide beam and enclosed upper deck, it looks much more competitive. The only trouble is that most people have no idea what gross tonnage is and few other yards quote the figure in their literature so it's all a bit academic anyway.
The key thing you need to know is that the 182 (and Ocean 90) is an exceptionally beamy boat; at 23ft 6in it is 15in wider than a Princess X95 and over 2ft wider than a Riva 90 Argo. Thanks to a near vertical stem, it also carries that beam a lot further forward than normal, creating valuable extra cabin space in the bow. But the real game changer is the new enclosed upper deck that doesn't just create another entire room' up top but enables the main helm to move up there too, freeing up yet more space on the main deck.
This story is from the June 2024 edition of Motor Boat & Yachting UK.
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