Predator Boats
Douglas Marine is pleased to announce that the “Predator 165 Evolution” is now available as a self build option.
The self-build “Predator 165 Evolution” is offered as a fully assembled boat but without the helm, windows, lockers and other ancillaries.
At £9,900 including VAT, it offers enthusiast builders the opportunity to own a brand new boat at a considerable saving.
The Predator 165 is a truly remarkable boat, built to the highest standard by skilled craftsmen using Lloyds approved materials.
The unique and renowned design of the hybrid hull combines a deep-vee bow with a pronounced flare that cuts cleanly through the water and helps ensure a smooth and dry ride. From the bow, the water passes under the hull where it follows the graceful lines as it forms into a semi-cathedral hull at the stern of the boat. This gives the Predator 165 a level of stability and precise handling unrivalled in its class.
The built in safety features of the Predator 165 are second to none. During the initial development the 165 was subjected to the most severe testing, all under the close scrutiny of an independent marine surveyor who commented ’’I don't know of any comparable boat that could have survived the tests I have just witnessed”. In the latest ”165 Predator Evolution” we have further enhanced the hull design with the addition of a stringer matrix system for added strength, combined with a sealed buoyancy chamber under the floor, which is then filled with closed cell foam from bow to stern.
For those concerned about future maintenance in years to come, the “Predator 165 Evolution” is the first boat in its class to offer the additional option of being completely “wood free”.
The “wood free” option is achieved by replacing all wooden components, including the floor and transom, with Coosa Composite panels.
Coosa composite panels are engineered from a blend of fibreglass and high-density foam, providing an ideal balance of strength and weight saving.
For more information or enquiries please telephone or email the office.
Telephone: 01772 812462
Email: info@douglasmarine.co.uk
