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Sunseeker Ocean 182 review
Mega yacht · 88 ft (27 m) · Plymouth
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Key specs
- Builder
- Sunseeker
- Model
- Ocean 182
- Length
- 88 ft (27 m)
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
Verdict
The Sunseeker Ocean 182 redefines the semi-displacement category by delivering a 50% increase in interior volume over the Ocean 90 while retaining its proven hull and drivetrain. Its enclosed flybridge with skylounge creates a superyacht-level main deck saloon, ideal for global cruising with up to 10 guests. While fuel
Pros
- +50% more interior volume (182GT) than the Ocean 90
- +Fully enclosed flybridge with skylounge and air conditioning
- +Massive 13,000-liter fuel capacity enabling 1,800nm range at 12 knots
- +Open-plan main deck saloon rivaling superyacht layouts
- +Stable semi-displacement hull with CMC fin stabilization
Cons
- −High fuel burn at top speed (27 knots)
- −Shares hull and drivetrain with Ocean 90, limiting performance gains
- −Draft of 6ft 5in restricts access to some shallow anchorages
- −Standard configuration offers 4 cabins (10 guests optional)
- −Price excludes VAT, increasing total cost significantly
The Sunseeker Ocean 182 is a multi-award-winning enclosed flybridge yacht that prioritizes interior volume over length, with its name referencing its 182 gross tonnage rather than its 88ft 11in length [1][2]. Its design features a fully air-conditioned flybridge with a skylounge, relocating the helm to the flybridge to create an open-plan main deck saloon with multiple seating arrangements that rival superyachts [2][5]. The yacht offers over 2,000 square feet of interior space across three decks, with a standard configuration of four en-suite cabins (optional fifth) accommodating up to 10 guests [1][2].
On the water, the Ocean 182 shares the same hull mould and drivetrain as the Ocean 90, powered by twin MAN V12 engines (1,650hp standard or 1,900hp optional) [3][5]. It achieves a top speed of 27 knots, slightly down on the Ocean 90's 28 knots with identical engines, but maintains excellent stability thanks to its beamy 23ft 6in width and CMC fin stabilization [1][3]. At a cruising speed of 12 knots, it delivers an extended range of 1,800 nautical miles, supported by a generous 13,000-liter fuel capacity [2][3].
Comfort and livability are exceptional, with the enclosed flybridge providing climate-controlled comfort for extreme hot or cold climates [2]. Below deck, the light and elegant accommodation includes three double cabins and a twin, all en-suite, plus dedicated crew quarters sleeping four in two cabins [2][5]. The yacht also features a six-by-four-meter beach club at the stern with folding transom sunpads [5].
Value-wise, the Ocean 182 starts from £7.7m ex-tax with 1,650hp engines, offering a polished alternative to the Ocean 90 with significantly more interior space [3]. While it doesn't match the speed of rivals like the Princess X95, its combination of volume, range, and comfort makes it an ideal choice for discerning buyers seeking a four-cabin ocean yacht [1][3].
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