Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sunseeker 55 Predator EVO 2022 vs Sunseeker Predator 52 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sunseeker 55 Predator EVO 2022 vs Sunseeker Predator 52 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 800 hp, the Sunseeker Predator 52 2009 has a 75-hp advantage over the Sunseeker 55 Predator EVO 2022's 725-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sunseeker Predator 52 2009 carries 565 gallons versus 476 gallons in the Sunseeker 55 Predator EVO 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 17 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sunseeker Predator 52 2009 and its 800-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sunseeker 55 Predator EVO 2022 with its 725-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail56.30 ft
Length overall - Detail57.90 ft
Length - Feet56.3
Length - Feet57.9
Length overall - Meters17.16
Length overall - Meters17.65
Length overall - Inches676
Length overall - Inches695
Beam - Meters4.94
Beam - Meters4.63
Beam - Inches194
Beam - Inches182
Draft [max] - Detail4.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.25
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inches49
Draft [max] - Inches47
Displacementnot available
Displacement54674.64 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal476
Fuel tank capacity - Gal565
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1801.86
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2138.76
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeMAN
Horsepower725 hp
Horsepower800 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelR6
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMAN
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelR6
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower800 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity8
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity114
Water capacity132
Holding tank capacity - Gal39
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed31
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots