The owner of a Sunseeker 134 Superyacht currently under construction at Portland’s Osprey Quay arrived by helicopter last week to witness the lifting of the hull from its mould, one of the more physical milestones in any superyacht build.
Two large cranes carried out the extraction in a coordinated operation before the hull was transported back into the build shed to begin the next production phase. The vessel is due to enter sea trials in April 2027 before delivery to an owner on the US West Coast.
The Numbers
Specifications
| Length overall | 40.45m (132’9″) |
| Beam | 7.94m (26’1″) |
| Draft | 2.40m (7’10”) |
| Displacement (half load) | 193,410kg |
| Fuel capacity | 24,750 litres |
| Fresh water capacity | 5,350 litres |
| Engines (standard) | 2 x MTU 12V 2000 M96X |
| Engines (option) | 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M97L |
| Drive | Shafts |
| Maximum speed | 20 knots |
| Range at 10 knots | Up to 1,600 nautical miles |
| Guests | Up to 12 |
| Crew | Up to 9 |
At 40.45 metres, the 134 is Sunseeker’s largest current production model. Construction of the first hull began at Osprey Quay in early 2026. The hull’s departure from the mould marks the transition from structural lamination to systems integration and interior fit-out, including all of the owner’s individual design choices.
Sunseeker’s bespoke build process allows for hundreds of individual decisions across a project, covering materials, finishes, joinery, lighting, furniture and layout. The stern garage houses a Williams 565 tender and two jet skis as standard.
More Than 150 Superyachts
Sunseeker has delivered over 150 superyachts from its Portland facility across three decades. The 134 is the latest in a lineage that includes several of the brand’s most recognisable builds.
The late Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan commissioned the 155 Yacht Blush. Jordan, who died in February 2025, had a long association with Sunseeker. He is pictured below on the brand’s stand at the 2009 Southampton Boat Show with Geoff Tobert and Ray Bulman.
The Predator 108 appeared in the 2006 Bond film Casino Royale as the villain’s vessel. The all-black 101 Sport Yacht Black Legend took a different path, built around a red-backlit skull interior that sits at the less conventional end of Sunseeker’s commission history.
Powerboat News has been following Sunseeker’s recent story closely. Our full behind-the-scenes factory visit takes you inside Osprey Quay with the man who started on the tools. For the latest corporate developments, see our report on the KCP deal collapse and Steve Timms’ appointment as interim CEO.
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His involvement in powerboat racing began in 1981 when he competed in his first offshore powerboat race. After a career as a Financial Futures broker in the City of London, specialising in UK interest rate markets, he became actively involved in event organisation and powerboat racing journalism.
He served as Event Director for the Cowes–Torquay–Cowes races between 2010 and 2013. In 2016, he launched Powerboat Racing World, a digital platform providing global powerboat racing news and insights. The following year, he co-founded UKOPRA, helping to rejuvenate offshore racing in the United Kingdom. He sold Powerboat Racing World in late 2021 and remained actively involved with UKOPRA until 2025.
In September 2025, he established Powerboat News, returning to independent journalism with a focus on neutral and comprehensive coverage of the sport.
