SKYWATER review
Yacht · 26 ft (8 m) · Marina Kaštela
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Key specs
- Builder
- Sunseeker
- Model
- Sunseeker 84
- Length
- 26 ft (8 m)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
The Sunseeker Manhattan 84 is a strong early-2000s luxury sport yacht: stylish, fast, and well suited to family cruising or charter use. Its four-cabin, four-bath layout and high-end amenities make it comfortable, while twin Caterpillar power gives it confident performance for its size.
Pros
- +Elegant Sunseeker styling with a sporty profile
- +Four cabins and four bathrooms suit 8 guests well
- +Strong equipment list includes air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, generator, and watermaker
- +Good performance for an 87 ft yacht with twin diesel power
- +Large fuel capacity supports longer cruising legs
Cons
- −Fuel burn and running costs are likely high
- −Original 2000 build means age and refit quality matter
- −Crew of 2 is modest for a yacht this size
- −Not as efficient or quiet as newer yacht designs
The Manhattan 84 is a classic Sunseeker design: long, sleek, and built to look more sporty than traditional. At about 87'3" overall, it sits in the large flybridge/sport-yacht class, with enough volume for serious cruising without losing the brand’s performance image.
On the water, the model is known for strong planing behavior and good speed for its size, helped here by twin Caterpillar engines rated at 2,904 hp total. That setup should deliver confident acceleration and practical cruising, while bow thruster and modern navigation gear help with maneuvering in marinas and tight berths.
Inside, the 4-cabin, 4-bath arrangement works well for up to 8 guests, and the listed amenities are strong for comfort chartering: air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, jacuzzi, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, satellite TV, and a watermaker. The main trade-off is operating cost: fuel capacity is substantial, but this is still an older large yacht that will reward careful maintenance and periodic refits.
In value terms, it remains attractive for buyers who want a proven Sunseeker platform with generous guest space and a prestigious name, but condition, refit history, and engine hours will matter more than model year alone.
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