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Sunseeker Restoration Project

In 2005 Sunseeker celebrated their heritage with the restoration of a Sunseeker Sovereign Hostess 17. A craft which they first built in 1970.

For the restoration, Wilks were approached to assist by supplying the required aluminium fendering. In order to provide a classic look to their elegant sports boat.

However, it wasn’t until 2008 that I had my first sighting of the Sovereign Hostess 17. She played a cameo role in the James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. Where she shared the screen with Daniel Craig as she glided across the shimmering waters of Tuscany. A fitting role if ever there was one.

Then again I was blown away at the Southampton Boat Show in 2011, where I caught a glimpse “in the flesh”. The Sovereign Hostess 17 peeked out from the lower deck of Sunseeker’s 115 Sport Yacht. Where she was neatly tucked away, acting as the yacht’s launch.

Following the Southampton Boat Show, she has since appeared at the London Boat Show in January 2015 where fans got to admire her at close quarters.

To sum up, all of us at Wilks think she is an absolute cracker and the restoration looks amazing… and we’re sure that you’ll agree with us!

For more information about what Wilks is doing, please visit here.