Why the Sunseeker Predator 56 is worth bidding on
The brochure carries a designer credit that most yacht listings don't: "Savage Rivale." Between 2016 and 2021, this Sunseeker Predator 56 was rebuilt from the waterline up under that name — new Esthec composite decking, redesigned windows, a full two-component repaint, and an interior renewed throughout in high-grade materials. It's also where the yacht gets its name: the "Savage Rivale." This Sunseeker Predator 56 now goes to auction at YachtBid, in a yacht auction built for buyers who want a serious motor yacht with a documented history behind it.
Why buy this yacht at auction?
For a yacht this extensively refitted and effectively one of a kind buying at auction removes a layer of guesswork that a private sale can leave open. Every detail of the "Savage Rivale" is documented and verifiable before you commit, from the 2021 interior renewal to the 845 recorded engine hours, so you know exactly what you're bidding on. The process itself runs on a fixed timeline: register, view, and bid within a window that closes on a set date, rather than weeks of back-and-forth negotiation. And because bidding happens on Bright Auctions' international platform, this Predator 56 is visible to serious buyers across Europe, not just whoever happens to walk the docks in Croatia during the two viewing days.
Step-by-step auction process
Getting involved is straightforward: create a free account with Bright Auctions, attend one of the viewing days to inspect the yacht in person, then place your bid before the auction closes. The full ten-step breakdown, from registration to delivery, is laid out on our Buying page.
Auction Details
Specifications
Brand: Sunseeker
Model: Predator 56
Year built: 2002
Type: Motor Yacht
Length / Beam / Draft: 18.73 m / 4.56 m / 1.03 m
Engine(s): 2 x MAN D2848LE-403650L diesel, 800 hp each (1,600 hp combined)
Max speed: 33 knots
Cabins / Berths: 3 / 6
Material: GRP (Polyester)
Viewing Days
Friday, 11 September 2026, 11:00 – 14:00
Sunday, 4 October 2026, 11:00 – 14:00
Location: Marina Dalmacija, 23206 Sukošan, Croatia
Auction Details
Auction opens: 28 September 2026 at 17:00
Auction closes: 5 October 2026 at 19:00
Starting bid: € 100,000
Broker
Jochem Heijermans
De Valk Yacht Brokers
+31 6 82679230
Full listing: Sunseeker Predator 56 on YachtBid
Extra information
Want the full picture before viewing day? Download the brochure! covers every specification and system in detail. New to buying at auction? Our FAQ answers the most common questions about registering, bidding, and what happens next.
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A yacht refitted this thoroughly, under a name this distinctive, doesn't come up for bid often. If the "Savage Rivale" has caught your eye, the two viewing days in Sukošan are the moment to step aboard and see the details firsthand after that, it's a matter of registering with Bright Auctions and deciding what this one-of-a-kind Predator 56 is worth to you.