British builder Sunseeker has shared a construction update on the first unit from its new Sunseeker 134 yacht model. The hull of the 40.5-metre superyacht has now arrived at the shipyard's dedicated Superyacht facility in Poole, UK, following initial construction at its nearby sheds in Portland.
New images now reveal the yacht's structure and size for the first time, having been previously sighted only as a separate hull and structure in May. According to the yard, the yacht has undergone significant progress over the past several months, including fitting her main deck and superstructure and installing the critical systems on board fro,m the engines and generators to the stabilisers, fuel and fresh water systems.
The yacht will now undergo final outfitting, including the integration of systems and technology alongside the fitting of bespoke cabinetry, customised interiors and hand-crafted detailing. The 40.5-metre will also be fully painted, with the yard revealing that the owner has opted for a bespoke "Extreme Black" finish.
The sale of hull one was announced at boot Düsseldorf in January, marking the third Sunseeker yacht commissioned by the same West Coast American owner. Her delivery is scheduled for 2027.
The Sunseeker 134 is the first from the shipyard's renewed Superyacht Range and was first unveiled at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival as a "bold step forward" in the brand’s reimagined superyacht portfolio. It is characterised by elongated lines, reflective hull window graphics and a redesigned forward window arrangement that features reverse-angle glazing for a contemporary identity.
At the January announcement, Sunseeker's long-serving chief design officer Ewen Douglas Foster explained: "A statement of quiet power and uncompromising elegance, the Sunseeker 134 superyacht is defined by its commanding silhouette and confident presence on the water. Behind its striking exterior lies a refined world of elevated comfort, convenience and sophisticated style.”
Exterior living has been enhanced across the aft cockpit, upper deck and flybridge, which feature customisable layouts and optional features including a spa tub, extended hardtop and a flybridge helm station. Closer to the water, a "significantly extended" beach club and swim platform add to the yacht's social spaces and reinforce the model's close connection to the sea.
The interior of the 134 has been created in collaboration with Design Unlimited, offering complete creative freedom for owners looking to customise specific materials, finishes and details. The current renders reveal a warm, neutral colour palette, bathed in natural light thanks to expansive floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides.
Accommodation is across a forward main-deck master suite and four guest cabins for up to 12 guests. Meanwhile, further quarters accommodate a crew of nine.
Power for the model comes from twin MTU engines, expected to deliver top speeds of up to 20 knots and a range exceeding 1,200 nautical miles at 10 knots. Advanced engineering and upgraded stabilisation systems are expected to deliver quiet and capable cruising. Key numbers include a 7.9-metre beam and a draught of 2.4 metres.
According to BOATPro, the shipyard currently has 15 yachts under development, including hull two of the Sunseeker 134 model, which is expected to now be in build. At the recent Cannes Yachting Festival, the yard unveiled a new 45-metre addition to its portfolio, the first unit of which is scheduled to enter construction in Q3 of 2027.
The build update comes following the yard's recent leadership changes, which saw Scott Millar step into the role of permanent CEO. BOAT International spoke exclusively to the transformation specialist about the yard's £600 million turnover target, a hull-up rebuild of the range and a return to superyachts he says should never have been abandoned.
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