Predator, a Kel Steinman design constructed of aluminium and launched in 1983. She proved herself in last year's Hobart – 24th of 46 finishers and 2nd place in Division C, after 5 days 4 hours of battling the weather. The same crew will be driving Predator again this year, and following some good IOR results in Melbourne races in 1984 and 1985, it will be interesting to compare her results with the Farr 37s competing in this year's race.