Princess Yachts announce the latest edition to their S Class Sportbridge range, the all-new Princess S65. Since its inception 10 years ago, the Princess S Class range has delivered a sublime combination of sports yacht styling and breathtaking performance with the sumptuous space and comfort of a flybridge yacht. The Princess S65 follows the distinct S class personality defined by its S hull graphic, strong graphical canopy features and powerful bulwark haunches.

Designed by the in-house Princess Design Studio in collaboration with naval architects Olesinski and Italian design house, Pininfarina, the S65 features a sleek, low-profile exterior that gives it a powerful, sporting stance. So much so that it almost completely hides the large sports-bridge above. Her clever design means there is still enough room to accommodate a large sunroof which, when opened, fills the saloon and lower helm with light and air for those open boating, ‘wind in the hair’ moments.

The ‘life outdoors’ theme continues into the generous and flexible cockpit which inspires relaxation and equipped with twin MAN V8 1200 or V12 1400 engines, giving a maximum speed of 36 knots she also delivers the exhilaration expected from the sporty S Class models.

The S class has opened Princess up to a thrill-seeking audience who are searching for speed, fun, and excitement but who refuse to compromise on space and flexibility. These yachts are about feeling connected to the water, bringing loved ones together and cruising in ultimate comfort and style. They exemplify all the ability, quality and design expected from a Princess and inject a unique level of performance, style and on-water attitude.

Design 

“Defined by Princess’ sweeping design language and sculpted exterior surfaces, the S65 illustrates a prominent yet sophisticated presence”, says Andy Lawrence, Director of Design at Princess Yachts. “Maintaining that low-profile, powerful stance while accommodating a spacious flybridge is a crucial element of the S Class design and I am delighted that we have created something that still looks sporty but provides more space on board than we have ever had in this size range.”

On approach to the S65, you are met with her teak laid Electro-hydraulic bathing platform and a garage to store a tender of up to 3.3m, with electro-hydraulic door and tender launch system with electric winch. The cockpit features U-shaped seating and dining area with folding teak table, and aft sunpad. The cockpit countertop to port connects to the galley countertop separated by an upswinging door which, when open, seamlessly connects the inside with the outside. There is an optional top-loading cool box, storage cupboard and to starboard there also is the option for either a servery unit, including 100l drawer fridge and bilge locker; or an L-shaped aft facing seat including bilge locker.

Leading to the flybridge is a stairway with teak step treads, opening the way for her spacious sportbridge deck on which owners can experience the S65’s immaculate handling and comfortable ride with unbroken views of the horizon. Featuring an optional table with infill cushions that can be transformed to create a large sun bed means guests can relax in comfort whilst enjoying the smooth ride that the S65 has to offer. The Sportbridge helm station features twin helm seats and dual station instrumentation and controls. On the right is a large U-shaped upholstered seating area with storage below and teak-double-fold dining table with built in drinks holders for added practicality.

S80 Main Deck

Moving inside, the sociable deck saloon offers a versatile environment to kick back and relax, featuring a U-shaped sofa with crockery drawers, coffee table, and sideboard unit with bottle and glass storage, providing sufficient places to store kitchen and home ware. Opposite the saloon seating area is a 55” UHD LED TV on rise and fall linked to Marine audio system paired with speakers to provide a state-of-the-art entertainment system. Looking forwards, the Dinette features an L-shaped sofa with folding dining table and cup holders, plus a stainless-steel framed sliding door to the cockpit with integrated hinging window aft of the galley. The well-equipped open plan galley seamlessly connects to the saloon, featuring a full height fridge/freezer and twin sinks.

The foredeck offers a truly unique cruising experience featuring a U-shaped seating area and walk through, as well as a sunbathing area with twin sun beds including cushions and storage lockers. This area welcomes a perfect environment to relax alfresco with family and friends. 

Below deck, the S65 accommodates eight guests across four cabins, with the option of an additional crew cabin towards the aft, with separate WC and shower. The full beam master stateroom makes full use of the generous beam, featuring a large double bed with drawers below, twin bedside tables, and walk-through wardrobe area for ultimate storage options.

Craftsmanship

Every element of the S65 is designed with meticulous attention to detail by the Princess Design Studio. Both Exterior and Interior elements are crafted with flowing yet functional forms to deliver the ultimate standard of luxury when at sea. The company is renowned for designing and manufacturing luxury yachts from its Plymouth headquarters for almost 60 years. The very essence of the S Class is powerful, exhilarating and precise, with stylish, contemporary, and seamlessly executed finishes. The S Class blends iconic design, exceptional engineering and unrivalled craftsmanship to create an unforgettable, emotional experience.

Discover Princess’ dynamic S Class range here: princessyachtsamerica.com

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The Princess Yachts V65 called Chony is currently listed with HMY Yacht Sales for $2.599 million. The 2019 build is penned for entertaining and extended-cruising comfort. Princess Yachts V Class yachts are express cruiser designs and are known for having seakindly deep-V hull forms and sporty performance.

Stepping onto the Princess V65’s swim platform, guests are immediately greeted by one of the yacht’s two sun pads. The aft sun pad sits atop the transom, backing up to the aft cockpit seating. The cockpit has a U-shaped settee aft with a folding table and loose chairs creating an alfresco dining space for up to six.

In the salon, there is a six-person U-shaped settee and ottoman to enjoy casual conversation after a day on the water. A hidden flat-screen TV is abaft the two-seat helm station. The salon has warm satin-finish walnut, enhanced further by an abundance of natural sunlight coming in via the waist-to-ceiling windows that surround it. There is also a retractable sunroof that has three settings to let the skipper dial in the desired amount of sunlight.

The galley, which is positioned aft and to port, has a window opening to the cockpit. The galley is equipped with a wine refrigerator, a sink, a garbage disposal, an electric cooktop and an oven. When the galley’s window and sliding glass door are open, spaces seemingly merge on the V65 as the cockpit flows into the open galley. There is also a dinette across from the galley.

Side decks with high rails provide safe passage to Chony’s foredeck, which has a three-person U-shaped settee abaft a two-person adjustable sun pad. The lounge offers a quiet spot for serious rest and relaxation.

All of the V65’s sleeping accommodations are belowdecks. There is a full-beam owners’ stateroom amidships with a centerline queen berth, a flat-screen TV, a sofa and an en suite head. Forward of the master and to port is a guest stateroom with single bunks. A second guest stateroom is to starboard with twin berths that can be pushed together to form a double. The forepeak VIP stateroom has a queen berth and an en suite head.

Twin MAN V12 diesels provide power for Chony, giving it a reported top hop of 37 knots and a 29-knot cruising speed. The engines had 400-hour servicing completed by Ace Marine in Palm Beach, Florida.

Chony comes with a Seakeeper NG9 for smooth sailing. Other notable features include a Garmin electronics suite with two 18-inch GPSMAP 7616 multifunction displays, GMR624 xHD2 6 kW high-def radar with 4-foot open array, GHP20 marine autopilot, a GMI20 marine instrument, external GPS antennam Fusion Bluetooth head units and FLIR nightvision.

This Princess Yachts V65 also comes with a 21.5 kW generator, Lumishore underwater lights, a 50-foot shore-power cable extension and a reverse-osmosis SpotZero watermaker.

Where is Chony located? The yacht is currently lying in Aventura, Florida.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Steve Barcsanky, (561) 722-5675, hmy.com

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 65′
• Maximum Beam: 16’9″
• Fuel Capacity: 1,083 Gal.
• Draft: 4’9″

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HMY Yachts has listed Mulligan, a Princess Yachts S60, with an asking price of $2.195 million. The 2018 build has a three-stateroom, three-head layout, a sport-bridge design and a 36-knot top hop.

Mulligan’s low-profile sport bridge-accessed via the cockpit’s teak steps to port-is an excellent spot for up to four guests to enjoy alfresco dining at its L-shaped settee and high-gloss, dual-pedestal table. Meals can be grilled on the S60’s sport bridge thanks to the wet bar’s Kenyon electric grill. There is additional seating forward to starboard, which is just abaft the two-seat helm station.

A U-shaped sofa, a fixed folding table and two loose chairs under the sport bridge’s overhang create another alfresco dining space for six in Mulligan’s cockpit, which can be shaded completely and on demand thanks to an electrically operated sunshade. Sliding glass doors and a window open for a seamless transition from the cockpit to the salon and country-style galley aft. Inside, an L-shaped settee and table immediately to starboard provides seating for up to four. Across, two L-shaped countertops create an open galley layout. The galley is equipped with an electric cooktop, a microwave oven, a sink, a dishwasher and a refrigerator.

Just forward is the S60’s salon, where near waist-to-ceiling windows running the length of the salon and an electrically sliding sunroof near the helm combine to create a naturally well-lit space. The salon also has a C-shaped settee and ottoman with room for up to five guests to enjoy casual conversation to port, or take in a movie on the retractable flat-screen TV that comes out of the cabinets to starboard and abaft the lower two-seat helm station.

The S60’s foredeck has a lounge pad with room for two to catch some rays–the pads’ aft section are adjustable. An additional C-shaped sofa and table sit directly abaft the lounge pad with room for four guests to take in sundowners on the hook.

Belowdecks is a full-beam master stateroom amidships with an en suite head and flat-screen TV. Guests can choose from the two remaining staterooms, which includes a forepeak VIP with a queen berth and en suite head. The final stateroom is forward of the master and to starboard with two single berths that can be slid together to make a double berth for couples.

Yachting’s sea trial of the S60 featured the same 1,200 hp MAN V-8 diesel setup as Mulligan and we saw a 36-knot top-end speed. Mulligan’s engines currently have 450 hours listed on them.

Mulligan also has a suite of Garmin electronics, including four Garmin 7616 displays, a GMR 6 kW radar with a 4-foot open array, GHP20 autopilot, GMi20 at each helm and a VH300.

Other notable features include a 21.5 kw Onan Generator, a Seakeeper NG9 gyrostabilizer, an oil-change system, variable-speed bow and stern thrusters, a tender garage and a hydraulic swim platform.

From the Archive: Inside the Stylish, Sporty Princess Yachts S60

“Another aspect of the S60 that shows no signs of compromise is her lines, which blend a flybridge yacht’s spaciousness into the low-slung profile of an express cruiser. Curvaceous salon windows soften the yacht’s exterior appearance, while elongated hullside windows lengthen it. The result is a pleasing aesthetic flow befitting of this stylish and sporty model.” – Yachting, April 2018

Where is Mulligan located? The yacht is currently lying in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Mike McCarthy, (772)631-2838, hmy.com

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 60’
• Maximum Beam: 16’
• Fuel Capacity: 845 Gal.
• Draft: 4’ 7”

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As a brand with its heart on the sea, Princess Yachts feels strongly about reducing the harmful impact to our oceans and wildlife when manufacturing our products, by ensuring sustainable processes remain at the core of the business.  Princess is on a sustainability journey, starting with making significant changes to our industrial processes such as the installation of a Biomass heating system to utilise timber waste; a new agreement to install solar panels at the Newport Street Plymouth facility and a commitment to significantly reduce waste across the business through greater use of recycling.  

Our products too are part of a continuous process to improve efficiencies and sustainability.  Our latest hull designs are up to 20% more efficient for example: we use resin infusion for our hulls; we have also recently launched a number of sustainable fabrics and materials for our yacht interiors and; are committed to continuous research and development of sustainable alternatives to as many of our materials and finishes as is currently possible.  

 In 2016, Princess became the first luxury yacht manufacturer to officially partner with the Marine Conservation Society. We’ve worked together to support marine environments, preserve reefs and sea life, with the company becoming the custodian of the Eddystone Reef, an offshore ecosystem outside of Plymouth.

In 2018, MCS worked to replace traditional ‘swing’ moorings for recreational vessels with ‘Advanced Mooring Systems’. Advanced Moorings ‘raise up’ the gear from the seabed, reducing erosion of seagrass. MCS started with 5 volunteers in 2018 – undertaking meetings with local authorities, and eventually sub-contracting a commercial dive company to ‘screw in’ piles into the seabed, that firmly hold the riser chain. Since the original 5 were installed in May 2019, the MCS have successfully installed a further 10 moorings with support from Princess. 

Since the start of 2022 the Marine Conservation Society & Princess Yachts have embarked on an exciting new project – PLYMFISH – which aims to identify the fish species present in the Plymouth Sound and gain a better understanding of how different habitats influence fish and other species. 

Hull Efficiency 

Princess Yachts’ boats and components are made in Plymouth, including the hull and superstructure of the boat using the most efficient modern method of resin infusion, thus producing significantly less wastage. Components are all built inhouse, such as electrical wiring looms and furniture. This allows the business to take control over production supply and ensures the highest design, materials, craftmanship and build quality.  

Recent advances in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations have played an increasingly important role in hull development. Princess “parameterise” the hull – meaning that if one parameter is changed (ie length, width, height or volume) the 3D computer model is able to proportionally change all other parameters. This allows a complete exploration of the design space to determine which precise combination of parameters results in the most efficient hull form for any particular application and operating profile.

The shipyard also closely look at all of the hull appendages and machinery to ensure that every component is working as efficiently as possible. This includes, for example, careful investigation of the fin stabiliser location and neutral angle at every speed to best complement the hull efficiency, or working with suppliers to optimise prop size and gear ratio. 

The net result of this detailed approach to eliminating energy loss is that the sum of multiple small gains results in an appreciable improvement that ultimately results in reduced fuel consumption, CO2 and particulate emissions over the yacht’s lifetime. 

Biomass Project 

For any business, the generation of power comes with a significant cost both financially and in terms of environmental impact. Princess Yachts’ South Yard site has historically needed around 500,000 litres of gas oil and 97,000 litres of kerosene a year for heating purposes. Since installing a biomass boiler in 2020, the business has been collecting waste wood from across all sites which are then chipped and used as fuel. Princess produces more than 1,400 tonnes of waste wood a year – instead of paying for it to be picked up and disposed of, the biomass project uses it to offset their fossil fuel consumption. 

The project has seen Carbon savings of around 1,500 tonnes a year by using wood instead of fossil fuels – the equivalent to switching 500 homes to a renewable heating source. In addition to the reduction in CO2, the project also delivers a cost saving, initially estimated to save up to £200,000 per annum, but current high fuel costs mean this saving will increase significantly. 

Solar Panels 

Princess Yachts have recently concluded contracting of an energy decarbonisation scheme in the form of the deployment of a Solar PV installation at two of the company’s manufacturing locations; Newport Street and Coypool, both based in Plymouth.   

The combined installations will provide installed capacity of an estimated annual 2,700,000 kwh worth of electricity which should generate sufficient output to satisfy approximately 15% of our annual electricity demand.  In addition, Princess will reduce CO2 emissions of around 700 tonnes.

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The Princess Yachts 72 Motor Yacht has a layout with features for entertaining guests well, including a full-service bar. The hull is solid fiberglass that’s resin-infused and designed by Bernard Olesinski. Top speed with twin 1,600 hp Caterpillar C32A diesels is 36.7 knots. Belowdecks, the 72 Motor Yacht has four staterooms, including a full-beam master, a forward stateroom with a queen berth and two twin-berth guest staterooms that can convert to doubles. At press time, there were four 72 Motor Yachts available, ranging from $1,972,713 to $2,349,900.

From the Archive

“Other than fussing with oddly shaped hull windows, Euro stylists seem to expend most of their passion on the superstructure—ergo, overdone. This is not the case with the 72. Her softly raked house/bridge face and cantilevered overhang are well-proportioned, and she is not cluttered with winglets or foolish faux vents. The segmented house-side window design is sufficiently interesting without being busy or confusing to the eye.”

— Yachting, March 2011

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Princess Yachts continues to bring out new models at a fast pace, with investments in product development reaping big rewards for boaters this autumn and in early 2024.

The biggest news is the premiere of the Princess Y95, which is headed to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for its Americas debut following a showing at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Another new model headed to Fort Lauderdale is the Princess X80, which premiered for North American boaters at the Palm Beach International Boat Show earlier this year. 

And, coming in spring 2024 are the Princess Y80 (look for it at the Palm Beach International Boat Show) along with the Princess S65.

Article At-A-Glance

• The Princess Yachts Y95 will make its Americas debut at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
• The Princess Yachts X80, another new model, will also be on display at Fort Lauderdale.
• The Princess Yachts Y80 is scheduled to be at the 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show.
• The Princess Yachts S65 is expected to arrive in spring 2024.

Princess Yachts Y95: New Y Class Flagship

The Y Class models at Princess Yachts are open-flybridge designs with the option of a hardtop. The Y Class includes vessels 72 feet and larger with crew spaces, while another open-flybridge line, the F Class, has vessels 45 to 65 feet that are built for owner-operators.

Within the Y Class, the Princess Y95 is the new flagship. It has accommodations for 10 people, a top speed of 24 knots, and lots of relaxation spaces inside and out. 

Princess Yachts Y95: Unbeatable Volume

A key design element of the Princess Y95 is interior volume. This yacht is built to feel bigger than similar-length motoryachts. Not only are there five staterooms on board, but the master spans the yacht’s full beam, with skylights for extra natural light. 

The Princess Y95’s volume also allows for multiple options when it’s time to dine and relax. There are seating and dining spaces inside on the main deck, outside on the main deck, and outside on the flybridge. Additional sun beds and seating are at the foredeck for unparalleled views of the scenery all around.

Princess Yachts Y95: Luxurious Finishes

Inside and out, the materials that go into the Princess Y95’s construction are of the highest quality. Interior furnishings can be ordered standard in alba or rovere oak with a satin lacquer finish. There are additional options for furniture in silver oak or walnut with a choice of satin or gloss lacquer finishes. Stonework too can be personalized, with marble, quartz or granite floors in the guest-stateroom bathrooms and granite or quartz countertops in the galley. 

Additional choices are wide-ranging for carpets and fabrics, to give owners exactly the tones and textures they prefer. 

Princess Yachts X80: New X Class Luxury

The X Class lineup is the only one that Princess Yachts offers with an enclosed sky lounge. This line’s first (and flagship) model is the X95, with the new Princess X80 becoming the second offering this year. 

Owners of the Princess X80 get a choice in the layout: main-deck dining or a main-deck stateroom. James Nobel, vice president and marketing director at Princess Yachts America, says that the yard has built two hulls with the main-deck stateroom, while all other owners opted for the main-deck dining. “There’s a lot of flexibility in that model,” he says. 

Princess Yachts X80: Light and Spacious on All Decks

Glazing is the term that means glass incorporated into a window frame or wall. Glazing is about more than views; it’s also about smart construction for impact resistance and to help keep the inside of a vessel cool, even on the hottest of days.

Aboard the Princess Yachts X80, there is extensive glazing along the entire length of the main deck. Substantial glazing is all around the X80’s salon, galley and dining area, melding light and design for an improved onboard experience. Designers also increased the heights of the bulwarks, topsides and enclosed wheelhouse, creating even more of a feeling of spaciousness. 

Princess Yachts X80: Super Flybridge

Princess calls the X80’s top deck a “super flybridge” because it has 30 percent more useful interior space than a traditional flybridge on a yacht of the same length. 

The X80’s flybridge has multiple seating areas for dining, conversing, or kicking back with a good book. Its interior spaces are protected from the elements, while its outdoor section is open for fresh air.

For added protection, the open areas on the flybridge have substantive railings that don’t interfere with the views, but that do keep the owners and guests safe at anchor or underway. The positioning of lounge areas forward and aft means guests can enjoy privacy no matter where the yacht is tied up or anchored. 

Princess Yachts Y80: Coming in 2024

The Princess Yachts Y80 is expected to make its Americas debut at the 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show. This is an eight-person yacht with a top speed of 33 knots and an open flybridge that’s ready for relaxation or entertaining. 

As the fourth model in the Princess Yachts Y Line (which also includes the Y95, Y85 and Y72), the Princess Y80 shares the best features from her sisterships while adding new refinements.

Princess Yachts Y80: Customizable Spaces

All of the Princess Y80 hulls are outfitted with seating and dining areas, as well as a fully equipped wet bar. However, owners have a choice for the rest of the flybridge layout. A crane for a tender can be hidden within the sun pad, or that space can be used for free-standing loungers or a hot tub. 

Another choice awaits on the main deck, where the layout includes the Y80’s galley and wheelhouse. Owners who want a more free-flowing ambience can leave these spaces open to one another, or, for more privacy, the yacht can be ordered with partitions.

Princess Yachts Y80: Ready for Family and Friends

Overnight accommodations on the Princess Y80 are all belowdecks, with four staterooms for eight people in total. The master stateroom is amidships—the part of the yacht with the least motion, for comfort at anchor—and spans the full beam. The master bathroom is abaft the sleeping space, giving the Y80’s owners an extra sound barrier from the engine space farther aft. 

Double-berth staterooms for guests are far forward and to starboard, with a twin-berth stateroom to port. All of the staterooms are en suite.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Princess Yachts build its vessels?

In the United Kingdom. In Plymouth, to be precise, along the southern coast.

What are the five ranges that Princess Yachts offers?

The X Class, Y Class, F Class, S Class and V Class. The X Class is the only one with an enclosed skylounge. The Y Class (72 feet and larger with crew spaces) and F Class (45 to 65 feet long for owner-operators) are open-flybridge models. The S Class is the sport-bridge models, which are a hybrid of an express boat with a smaller flybridge. The V Class is a true express boat.

Which models will Princess Yachts display at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

Expect to see the Princess F50, F55, X80, Y85 and Y95.

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Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes, and with different powers, such as super speed and teleportation. While the Princess X80 can’t turn back time by reversing the planet’s rotation, it does have some superpowers of its own. The newest and second entry in the X Class is characterized by what the British builder calls a “super flybridge.” That, combined with a reported 31-knot top hop and an optional 2,324-gallon fuel tank, means the X80 can actually teleport its owner and guests to another world.

Atop the “super flybridge”—which Princess says has more than 30 percent more space compared with other flybridge yachts of this length—there are four gathering spaces. Aft, there are two stern-facing L-shaped settees with two coffee tables (the portside sofa can also face forward). Forward in the portside corner, there is another L-shaped settee accompanied by four free-standing chairs surrounding a dining table. A wet bar is to starboard.

Moving inside, there is a sofa to starboard and a single centerline helm seat forward, with companion seating to port. Forward on the flybridge, there are two sun pads that can hold three guests each.

The main deck is dedicated to socializing, with a forward-facing C-shaped settee and a folding teak dining table in the cockpit. In the salon, an L-shaped settee and a coffee table are to port. An additional, smaller sofa is to starboard, with a 55-inch TV abaft it.

The galley is forward and to starboard. Here, there are Miele appliances, including a four-burner cooktop, a microwave/convection oven and grill, a full-height fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher and an ice maker atop wood soles. An additional dining space can be found forward of the galley, along with an L-shaped settee and free-standing chairs. There is also a day head on the main deck, located to port and across from the galley.

Accommodations belowdecks are for eight guests in four en suite staterooms. The master stateroom is amidships and full-beam, with a vanity to port and a sofa to starboard. Its head and the closet are abaft a double berth, mitigating noise from the engine room. Forward of the master are a twin-berth guest stateroom to port, a double-berth  guest stateroom to starboard and a forepeak VIP. An optional main-deck master comes with a private sun deck.  

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It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again, but boat show season is about to begin. The 2023 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is fast approaching, so make sure to get your travel and hotels booked so you can come see the latest from Princess Yachts.

Making its North American Premiere at the show, the Y95 is designed for top-notch performance and stunning aesthetics. It boasts an advanced hull design for exceptional seakeeping. With ample storage, a versatile bathing platform, and the option for a beach club, your water experience is maximized. The sleek exterior showcases the largest hull windows on any Princess yacht, while spacious interiors rival larger vessels.

Making its FLIBS debut, the X80 features a ‘super flybridge,’ offering over 30% more interior space compared to traditional flybridge yachts of its size. It can have a main deck master stateroom with a private sundeck. It’s built for adventure, with an option for a long-range 2,325-gallon tank. The X80’s distinctive profile includes taller bulwarks, topsides, and an enclosed wheelhouse. The generous use of glazing floods the main deck with natural light, and below decks, there are 4 en-suite cabins, including a full-beam master stateroom. Additionally, it offers crew quarters for 3. The X80 redefines life onboard for a yacht of its size.

In addition to these exciting premieres, Princess Yachts will also be displaying the F50, F55, and Y85.  The F50 offers a superb on-water experience with a strong focus on space and performance. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the saloon includes a convertible U-shaped sofa and dining table for 6, while the foredeck features a luxurious sun pad. The flybridge offers ample seating, helm stations on both levels, and the yacht accommodates up to six guests in three beautifully appointed cabins with abundant natural light and versatile berths.

The F55 offers luxurious space and an elegant exterior profile combined with clever interior layout solutions. Expansive hull windows flood the interior with light, creating a sense of constant motion. The F55 offers both refinement and performance, featuring an architecturally inspired interior with spacious cabins, en-suites, and flexible guest arrangements.

The all-new Y85 showcases contemporary design with an elegant profile and a modern interior. Its flybridge offers an enticing outdoor entertainment space with a large dining area, well-equipped wet bar, and a spacious aft sun pad while the single-level main deck provides ample entertaining space. Below deck, it accommodates up to eight guests across four en-suite cabins, including a full-beam master suite, a VIP cabin, and two additional cabins. The Y85 is a must-see, embodying the unmistakable Princess style.

For more information about these models, visit princessyachtsamerica.com

To schedule a tour, contact your local Princess Yachts broker.

The 2023 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show runs from October 25 – 29, 2023.

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Princess Yachts’ F65 debuted to the North American audience at the 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show. Styling-wise, the new F65 hints at the flowing lines and contemporary exterior profile displayed by her larger Y Series sisters.

About the F65

The Princess F65’s layout brings loved ones together. Focussed around a sociable use of space she provides accommodation for eight guests across four cabins. Vast panoramic saloon windows and signature wrap around front screens offer uninterrupted vistas from the main deck whilst elongated hull windows generously flood her accommodation areas with light.

The expansive main deck is segmented into an aft galley with dinette, saloon with large U-shaped sofa plus companion seating opposite the helmsman area which features a side access door to the deck. The foredeck provides the perfect spot to enjoy outdoor relaxation with split sunpads and the ability to include an integrated cool box.

Her contemporary flybridge is the perfect outdoor entertaining area, with ergonomic dining seating, wetbar with barbecue, coolbox and sink, plus an aft sunbed and L-shaped companion seat with infill as a secondary sunbed.

Specs at a Glance

Length overall (inc. pulpit): 66ft 7in (20.30m)

Length overall (excl. pulpit): 65ft 8in (20.03m)

Draft: 5ft 4in (1.63m)

Beam: 16ft 9in (5.10m)

Displacement (approx.): 40,177kg (88,575lbs)*

Fuel capacity: 902 gal/1,083 US gal/4,100l

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The 72-foot motor yacht takes its inspiration from the Y72 but follows the distinct personality seen on Princess’ sporty S Class range: powerful and precise – yet timelessly elegant and sophisticated, blending iconic design, exceptional engineering and unrivalled craftsmanship. “The Princess design team wanted to guarantee that there was no compromise in the new variant due to the fact that it’s built on the same platform as the Y72. In contrast to the Y class where it focuses on big interior, air-conditioned volume and a huge flybridge deck, the S class sees a little bit of reduced space up on the flybridge which gives it a sportier look and feel” says Andy Lawrence, Design Director at Princess Yachts. “We’ve also moved the patio door forwards about a metre and a half, and what that does is reduces the size of the interior upper accommodation volume and gives that space back to the cockpit deck area.”

Designing a new yacht is a lengthy process, with the concept phase alone taking three to four months on average. The first phase purely focuses on the philosophies behind the exterior of the new product. The process involves acquiring a 2D general arrangement from naval architects Olesinski, which is then refined by the Princess Design Studio with a key focus on styling. The team then work around ensuring all of the engineering works adequately, before moving onto creating a 3D model from the 2D design. This is where an emphasis on the style is considered, with concentration on how each element will flow into another, and how the proportions are looking.

Killian Scott, Lead Visualisation Designer at Princess Yachts, describes the vision for the S72 to be focused on proportion, visual weight, and maximising interior space.

“We have used automotive language throughout the design process as a main influence so that everything feels connected and streamlined.”

Following the initial phases, a range of images are rendered to be reviewed by Antony Sheriff, Executive Chairman and CEO of Princess Yachts. This is the stage at which any design alterations and improvements are highlighted and implemented moving forwards.

“The final CGIs of a new boat are always how the concept team want it to look as they are our final deliverable,” explains Scott, “overall, I think the concept of the S72 and the finished boat look identical. I think the whole design team have done really well.”

The design of the S72 is focused on ensuring people feel closer to the water via the expansive cockpit space and bathing platform, with easy access down into the water. Andy Lawrence describes the layout of the boat to be crafted around the aim to get people outside and make sure everyone is together. “Even when you are inside you should feel like you are connected to the cockpit area so no one is isolated. At the back of the boat, we have a huge sun pad, big U-shaped seating with configurable seat modules within the cockpit so it’s very versatile. We have a window that opens up and a patio door that folds right back so you can talk across the galley bar to your guests. Inside the boat there are huge windows, very few mullions and a big sliding roof getting lots and lots of lighting into the boat.”

Once the final design process has been approved, and plans are finalised, the build stage begins at Princess’ major mould workshop at their main Coypool feeder site. Coypool houses all the components which are built and stored before being transported to Princess’ five other manufacturing sites around Plymouth. This unique site gives Princess the ability to have further control over the design and quality of their boats and be more bespoke to their customers; this sets Princess Yachts apart from other manufacturers in the industry.

Once the hull and canopy are moulded, each slot of the S72 is transported to Newport Street where interior fit out begins and the build process continues. Members of the team working on the Y72 line are brought over to the S72, transferring their basic knowledge of the Y and adapting it to the S variant, thus ensuring a smoother build process. After years of meticulous design and a thorough build, slot one of S72 progressed with few complications and hit the water at the beginning of 2023 in preparation for her launch.

The World Premiere of the S72 took place at boot Düsseldorf where it became one of the stars of the show through its dramatic unveiling. “The reception of the S72 has been fantastic” says Antony Sheriff, “it was designed to be a boat that had the beauty and the emotion of the first sketches. It’s not really until you see the boat finished with all the details, that you get the idea of the stunning sculptural beauty that she has. We’re very proud of our craftsmanship and we’re proud of the team of 3,200 people in Plymouth to see the boat completely finished with all the details. The first reaction was, ‘she looks just like that first sketch’ and so we’re really pleased with that.”

“We are absolutely delighted with the success of the S72” reveals Andy Lawrence. “It has been a product that we have had a lot of feedback on, a lot of people are really crying out for this boat since the departure of the original S72 some years ago which was actually the product which created the S class method for Princess. There has been a real gap in the market that we are filling with this boat and we are very excited about it.”

Andy sums up the S class as a slightly more emotional purchase compared to the other classes in the Princess range, with major consideration on the style and feel of the boat.

“It’s about being close to the water. The connectivity with the saloon, the galley, the cockpit and the platform space create a big family environment. On the S72, she offers the MAN 1800 engines so that gets her up to 34 to 36 knots really quite comfortably, and ultimately it’s about getting out there to the Bahamas before anybody else.”

Discover more about the Princess S72 here: princessyachts.com

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