The Predator 165 was developed to be one of the safest sea angling boats in its class and, with that aim, "unsinkable" just wasn't good enough for Predator Boats.

A boat can be called "unsinkable" even if its stern is held under water by its outboard motor and its bows are pointing up at the sky like a rocket! What help is that to you if you are five miles offshore and alone in a bitterly cold sea?

This can't happen with the Predator 165. The "lifering" of buoyancy built into the hull of the Predator 165, which is additional to the usual under-floor buoyancy chamber, means that swamping is no longer the threat it used to be. In addition, ALL the buoyancy tanks of the Predator 165 are FULLY foam filled, unlike many of the fishing boats currently on the market which have buoyancy tanks that are only partly filled with foam. And the foam we use is a closed cell foam, which means it will not and cannot absorb water, the individual air cells are closed and sealed, meaning that even if the buoyancy tanks are punctured, this will not affect the safety of the Predator 165.

Outstanding Performance

And the Predator 165 is not just an extremely safe boat. Because it is based on the unique, sea- proven hull of the Predator 160, it is also an excellent performer, too. And you don't have to take our word for that, just read some of the things the experts had to say:

"The nimblest boat I have tested." (Simon Everett, Boat Fishing Monthly)
"Has the capability to be worked well off shore." (Mike Thrussell, Total Sea Fishing)
"This really is a good angling boat." (Dave Lewis, Sea Angler)
"An exceedingly safe craft." (Irving Stewart, Boatmart)