FOR sheer opulence, you cannot beat the Sunseeker section at the TheYachtMarket.com Boat Show, write Daniel Massingham and Laura Sore.

Visitors were greeted with complimentary prosecco and canapes as the luxury motor yacht manufacturer launched two new models this year - the Predator 57 MK II, and the 76. But you need deep pockets if you wanted to go shopping here. Even the firm’s cheapest model – the San Remo – costs £720,000 plus VAT. That has not stopped Poole-based Sunseeker forecasting significant growth in 2017after a record-breaking Boat Show in 2016.

David Lewis, Sunseeker managing director, said: “It is only with continuous growth in sales and revenue we are able to continue to grow as a company, always looking innovate and bring out new models. We are always investing in the company which means we will continue to grow stronger.”

Last year the company employed a further 184 staff allowing continued progress in all areas. The San Remo the winner of the Best Sports cruiser over 45ft category in the Motor Boat Awards 2014. It is designed to be easily driven and boasts an on-board kitchen, two sized cabins and two lounging areas. Outside, two large sunpads and bathing platform are ideal areas for relaxing in the sun or hosting a own party out at sea.