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Predator 165 Reviews

Based on the enormously successful and sea-proven Predator 160, the all-new Predator 165 sets new standards of performance and safety, combined with a modern and stylish design.

Safety at Sea

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

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 if you are five miles offshore in a bitterly cold sea?

This doesn't happen with the all-new Predator 165. The "lifering" of buoyancy built into the hull of the Predator 165, which is additional to the usual underfloor buoyancy chamber, means that swamping is no longer the threat it used to be.

Outstanding Performance

And the Predator 165 is not just an extremely safe boat. Because it is based on the design of 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)

"Stability is excellent."
(Mike Thrussell, Total Sea Fishing)

"For the serious angler."
(Irving Stewart, Boatmart)

"The cockpit is superb."
(Dave Lewis, Sea Angler)

"Driving the Predator 165 is a piece of cake."
(Mike Thrussell, Total Sea Fishing)

"Well able to handle quite significant seas."
(Irving Stewart, Boatmart)

"Tough build. A good ride. Tons of cockpit space." (Irving Stewart, Boatmart)

"A thoroughbred angling boat."
(Dave Lewis, Sea Angler)

"On the plane almost instantly. Really impressive." (Mike Thrussell, Total Sea Fishing)

"The hull deflected spray very efficiently. Indeed the cockpit floor remained absolutely dry!"
(Irving Stewart, Boatmart)