You might be forgiven for thinking that Sunseeker was just the grand dame of British yachting, with a rich heritage that goes all the way back to this shipyard’s founding in 1969. But one look at the brand’s cutting-edge, diverse model ranges, defined by hyper-modern lines and innovative tech, proves beyond doubt that this is a builder that remains a trend-setter. The 68 Manhattan, one of Sunseeker’s latest launches, showcases this ultra-contemporary and forward-thinking approach across 69-feet of luxurious living, with inspiration taken from the on-trend styling of the Big Apple’s most exclusive island. Wicked angles and swooping curves combine with geometric lines and the lavish use of wraparound glazing to give this high-class cruising yacht a bold and audacious look, deck spaces that deliver opulence with a restrained vibe, and propulsion promising both prowess and stamina.
To get connected with a JBYS Sunseeker Sales Professional, please call us at 866-490-5297, email us at Sales@JBYS.com, or use our Contact Us page to find your closest location.
WHAT IS THE EXTERIOR LIKE ON THE 68 MANHATTAN?
From profile, it’s probably the curvaceous S-shape frame in striking white fiberglass that catches the attention. Seeming to defy gravity, this fluid body is crowned by a floating hard-top with a retractable sunroof that sits over a broad flybridge whose dimensions are demarcated by a glassy windscreen. Up on this towering teak-lined retreat there’s not only 360-degree views but a sprawling modular seating set-up comprising a vast u-shaped sofa, a comfortable L-shaped couch by the outdoor helm and a forward sunpad perfect for spreading out and enjoying high-rise living. There’s also an extending table in authentic timber, ready to host meals and mixed drinks prepared at the flybridge wet-bar console, where a grill, refrigeration and an ice-chipper await.
Enjoy the sunshine down on the foredeck, where a Portuguese Bridge sofa and a double, diamond-shaped sunpad enjoy the best of the rays. Alternatively, drop back towards the aft-deck for lunches in the shade at a transom sofa with a table. A pair of side-steps lead down to a full-beam hydraulic swimming platform, which grants access not only into the sea but reveals an innovative transom garage with space for lines, tanks and a clever Seabob rack that releases and catches your toys automatically.
WHAT GUEST ACCOMODATIONS ARE ON THE 68 MANHATTAN?
Prime real estate on the main-deck is found in a salon surrounded by the sort of panoramic windows you’d find lining the walls of an Upper East Side pad. A symphony of deluxe materials catch the natural light, with a blend of authentic pale and dark hardwoods, white leather, glistening steel, ice-cool Corian and brushed fiberglass on display. If the skies are overcast then flick on the geometric ceiling lights to illuminate this breezy space and relax at a trio of U-shaped sofas or get to work preparing lunch at an open galley to aft. Below-deck there is sleeping space for up to eight overnight guests, with rooms down here featuring twin or king-sized beds, opulent en-suites or shared bathrooms and trapezoidal hull windows with a style as sharp as cut crystal glass. If you need some extra relaxation room then opt for the Pacific layout down here to enjoy a lower-deck lounge with a pair of armchairs.
Back up at the helm there’s a glassy non-glare dash with a pair of oversized Garmin screens boasting bundled instrumentation, as well as reliable favorites like a high-speed compass and VHF radio. Enjoy racecar-style handling courtesy of a digital joystick, dock with pinpoint accuracy by deploying bow and stern thrusters or stick with the more visceral approach of grappling at the leather-lined power-assisted steering wheel.
HOW FAST DOES THE MANHATTAN 68 GO?
Take your pick from the market’s leading propulsion options, with choices including a pair of 1000HP Volvo Penta IPS1350 pod-drives or, for something more conventional, two rugged 1200HP MAN V8 shaft-drive engines boasting top speeds of up to 33 knots. A fuel tank holding 1057 US Gallons should afford a cruising range of up to 200 nautical miles at a steady 20 knot pace, or 550 nautical miles at 10 knots. In layman’s terms, that’s enough for you to round Long Island and get back to where you started with more than a third of your fuel left in the tank.
HOW CAN I BUY A SUNSEEKER 68 MANHATTAN?
Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales is proud to be the oldest Sunseeker Yachts dealer in the world, having first started with the British shipyard in 1994. We have won several Top Sunseeker Service awards and continue to serve the boating community in Michigan, Ohio, and all of the Great Lakes area as a premier Sunseeker new boat dealer.
JBYS makes it easy to trade-in your boat towards the purchase of a new Sunseeker Mahattan. We also continually stock new boats and have boats on order. You also have the option to completely custom-build your favorite Sunseeker with the shipyard. To get connected with a JBYS Sunseeker Sales Professional, please call us at 866-490-5297, email us at Sales@JBYS.com, or use our Contact Us page to find your closest location.