Exhibit 23.2

                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS

   We hereby consent to all references to Ryder Scott Company, L.P. and/or the
reports prepared by Ryder Scott Company, L.P. entitled "Estimated Future
Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests SEC
Case as of December 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002" in the Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2002 and to the incorporation by reference into Spinnaker
Exploration Company's previously filed Registration Statement No. 333-89894 on
Form S-3 and Registration Statement Nos. 333-89779 and 333-36592 and 333-61888
on Form S-8.

                                          RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P.

March 25, 2003