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Meet the Princess F55

• By Yachting Staff
• May 6, 2022

Princess Yachts has unveiled the newest member of its F Class segment: the Princess F55. It joins the F45, F50 and F62 in a model line that focuses on entertaining, space efficiency and performance.

The F55 is designed by Princess Design Studio in collaboration with the British naval architecture firm Olesinski. There’s a new hull window graphic and canopy styling blade, available with optional contrasting paint for a sporty look.

A hydraulic swim platform is optional. From there, guests can step up to the cockpit, which has a dining area and connects directly to the galley and salon inside.

Belowdecks are three staterooms, including a master with a private breakfast area. An optional aft cabin has a single berth and is ideal for crew.

Owners can choose from four wood and color schemes, with a background done in off-white, pale gray and taupe. Audio systems are by Naim, and owners can add a Garmin OnDeck smart system for remote monitoring of systems via a smartphone app.

How fast does the Princess F55 cruise? According to Princess Yachts, the twin Volvo Penta D13-900 engines push the Princess F55 to a top speed of 33 knots.

Where to learn more: click over to princessyachts.com

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Princess F55 2023 Review

The princess f55 is a conventional-looking bluewater cruiser with an interior fit-out that takes luxury to a new level.

The princess F55 has been one of the British motor yacht specialist's best-selling models. The latest generation of this flybridge cruiser was tweaked late last year to make it even more appealing to those who look for more style with their substance.

British motor yacht brand Princess is renowned for its engineering and high-quality designs.

Since its inception in 1965, the brand has evolved into a full line of luxury sedans and flybridge cruisers that continue to stand out from everything around them. 

At the heart of Princess’s F-Class flybridge motor yacht line-up is the relatively box-fresh Princess F55, a flybridge version of the V55 sedan. Tweaks to the F55 have continued to refine the formula including the latest feature on our test boat, larger hull windows. 

The F55 represents a step-change in Princess’s design language aimed at making an already good owner experience even better. 

Price and equipment

Princess Yachts Australia has priced the base Princess F55 starting from $3.75 million for a turnkey boat that is pretty much ready to hit the water once guests and provisions are put aboard.

You’ll need to note, though, that this is for an Australian-delivered boat, which gets a much richer list of standard equipment compared with one destined for the European market.

The boat is fitted with the tropical climate airconditioning system providing 78,000BTU of performance, so Princess upgrades the F55’s default 9.5kW Onan genset to a 17.5kW version that has enough performance in reserve to also power a Seakeeper gyroscope.

Our market also gains 60.0 metres of 10.0mm anchor chain – an extra 20.0 metres – with a rode counter and more premium stainless steel anchor; mosquito screens on all port

holes; and an electric overboard discharge system rather than a manually operated one.

We also get a combination washing machine and drier hidden away below the companionway staircase.

The Princess F55 is your typical flybridge cruiser with three staterooms – the master uses the full internal beam – and two bathrooms, and the option of turning a utility room accessed via the swim deck into a crew cabin with a wet head.

Teak is used on the transom platform, in the cockpit, on the flybridge stairs and side deck steps, as well as in tables used in the boat’s outdoor areas.

This motor yacht has a main helm station inside the saloon as well as a second station located on the open flybridge.

The engines powering the Princess F55 are a pair of Volvo Penta’s 900hp D13s. Their set-up includes a low-speed docking setting via Volvo Panta’s Joystick Control system that integrates the engines and pod drives with the standard-fit bow thruster, as well as a dock holding system that acts like a virtual anchor.

Blinds and sunscreens are fitted to all windows, with finishes on surfaces including oak and walnut, solid surfaces for all worktops, and a timber-laid floor in the galley.

Hull and engineering

The Princess F55 is built on Princess’s proven Bernard Olesinski running surface but features an interior fit-out courtesy of its in-house design studio.

Its resin-infused hull is laid using a computer-controlled vacuum to ensure exact fibre-to-resin ratios for greater consistency, stiffness and strength. 

The hull’s shape is fair featuring a sharp entry and aggressive downturned strakes and chines, the latter helping with lift once the high-speed hull is up on the plane, and with deflecting spray.

The hull’s inherent strength reduces the need for intrusive stiffening beams, yielding more internal volume than more traditional hull layouts. Fuel is distributed between two tanks

Up to 80 per cent of a Princess Yachts boat is made in-house at Princess’s Plymouth-based manufacturing facilities. Princess operates its own stainless steel metal shop, loom shop for making all the fabric components, and furniture shop, giving it the ability to control the quality and also customise mid-build.

A cockpit hatch to the engine room reveals what the average boat owner should be looking for; plenty of servicing room and the ability to spot leaks, good bilge access, room to change the generator impeller, ready access to the engine dipsticks and coolant overflow bottles, and accessible fuel filters and sea strainers.

Backing up Princess’s time-proven engineering is a national network of dealers and service technicians. 

Linked 1375-litre fuel tanks that help to distribute weight evenly across the hull can be filled from either side of the motor yacht.

Swim deck and cockpit

Access to the Princess F55 is via a large swim platform hanging off the transom that can add an electric mechanism to raise and lower, allowing it to carry a tender. The transom opens up to reveal a large lazarette, complete with a custom rack to hold a Seabob, on our test boat that can also be optioned as a crew quarters – not a very common feature on motor yachts of less than 70 feet in length, we’re told. There’s access here to the fuel shut-off system and fire suppression.

Stairs lead up to gates at either end of the transom that swing open to provide access to the aft cockpit.

It’s not a huge space but protected overhead by the flybridge deck that extends right across it. The space features a large, comfortable U-shaped lounge and a teak table with fold-out leaves that doubles its size. Stainless steel cleats for making fast, mounted on their own pedestal, are also at this level.

Teak-topped stairs to the side decks are outboard of this space. In the middle of the cockpit floor is the access hatch to the surprisingly spacious engine room below.

The wings of the saloon extend part-way into the cockpit, providing shelter from the elements. At the front of the cockpit is the glass bulkhead that forms the aft section of the saloon. An awning window in the bulkhead opens onto a shelf that is an extension of the galley top.

Galley and saloon

Entry to the saloon is via a sliding glass door. To port is the aft galley that tucks into the corner of the space.

Despite its compact size, it is well equipped with a full-size upside-down fridge and freezer; four burner induction cooktop; convection microwave oven; a single-door dishwasher (replacing the former standard-fit two-drawer dishwasher) and a deep sink with faucet. 

The entire space is finished in optional dark walnut, a big contrast to the slightly off-white fabrics and marble-look bench surfaces. More walnut covers the floor.

Opposite the galley and to starboard is a stunning piece of furniture – a  finely crafted sideboard with inlaid highlights and a contrasting, floating upper surface that integrates seamlessly with the coachouse. It’s lit with soft lights that cast over the highly polished timber finish of the benchtop. Lanterns rise from the corners of the saloon at the push of a button to add atmosphere, as does a 49-inch TV.

Two steps up is the carpeted entertainment zone featuring a U-shaped dinette with a fold-out expanding walnut table to port, and an inboard-facing lounge to starboard. The table drops down and an infill can convert the space to extra accommodations if needed.

Deep windows line both sides of the saloon, providing plenty of natural light. Hidden blinds, recessed into the pelmets, provide shade and privacy. 

Forward of the starboard lounge is the twin-seat helm. It is also a work of beauty, featuring a pair of separately adjustable light-tan chairs with diamond stitching and contrast highlights, and with timber inserts on their backs. 

The helm has two tiers, with the main 16.0-inch Garmin multifunction touchscreens and a 7.0-inch Volvo Penta engine management system mounted on the upper level and minor gauges and screens, laid out below with the switch bank. There is plenty of small-item storage on the top level, including a recessed open glovebox in front of the first mate’s seat.

The Princess F55 features a height-adjustable fly-by-wire sports steering wheel with a branded emblem that remains upright as the wheel is turned, fly-by-wire throttle controls mounted forward of the joystick – something we’ve not seen before – and controls for the Sidepower bow thruster.

Large windows to either side of the helm station lower electronically to provide cross-airflow, and there is the option of adding a sunroof.

Visibility from the helm is good in all directions, helped by a two-pane windscreen forward and the glass bulkhead aft.

Access to the companionway leading below decks is via the centre of the forward section.

Accommodations

The companionway descends into an atrium that provides access to all three staterooms and the bathroom that doubles as the day head. The owner of this Princess F55 has young children, so you’ll notice the stairwell has its own set of clears to help make it safe.

Forward is the guest stateroom featuring a double bed built into the vee of the bow.  Hanging lockers frame either side, and the bed lifts to reveal a large storage space below. However, there is a lack of small-item storage unless you want to leave it on one of the two shelf-like features.

One side of the cabin also provides direct access to the day head to make it a semi-ensuite.

To starboard is a stateroom with two single beds, one of them turned into a bassinet using a custom-built stainless steel rail. This space also has a large hanging locker, with an access door to the shared day head across the companionway. The day head has full standing headroom and a separate shower and sink

Aft of this space, a combination washing machine and drier, and a water maker are hidden away under the stairwell.

The master stateroom is a step down aft, with the entry on the port side. It uses the full internal beam of the Princess F55.

As well as serving as a bedroom, it’s a place to escape and find some solitude. To port is a comfy and private breakfast bar or workstation, with a credenza that doubles as a makeup station to starboard, as well as large hanging lockers. 

Large almost water-level windows with opening portholes – all the staterooms have opening portholes – let natural light flood into the space.

The forward bulkhead is fitted with a large TV.

The ensuite to the master stateroom, accessed via a sliding door, is large and spacious with full standing headroom. It features a separate shower and vanity, and a separate head.

Of note, the staterooms all have 240-volt power points equipped with USB charging points.

Flybridge and helmstation

A teak-clad stairwell leads up from the cockpit to the Princess F55’s flybridge deck. Overhead, a large cantilever-styled hardtop – the struts are painted black to break up the slab of white – provides shade over all but the aftmost seats. A large fabric sunroof is available as an option on this boat.

The bridge deck is an area set up for entertaining while at anchor. At the top of the stairs is a wet bar with a fridge and sink that backs onto the helm station.

Beside the helm station is a large inward-facing U-shaped lounge that’s an ideal space for guests to join the skipper on a passage.

It makes the port side two-seat flybridge helm station a far more sociable setting than the deck-level one, especially for the skipper who sits inboard while the first mate sits outboard.

A low wind-breaker that wraps around the leading edge of the flybridge deck offers protection while passage-making.

Aft of the forward lounge is another large C-shaped lounge space that wraps around the trailing edge of the flybridge deck, fully enclosing it. A large teak table with fold-out leaves that double its size sits in the middle of the space. There’s also an alcove to stow a liferaft.

The bridge helm feels like a proper helm rather than an outpost, featuring the same array of electronics as the one below – the only difference is the hard wipe-down surfaces that form the console replacing the soft-touch finish of the lower station. The seats are equally comfortable as those below, but captain’s chairs with folding armrests may be a better option as there is a little more lateral movement while underway.

Outdoor living

The Princess F55’s bow is accessed via broad side decks with deep rails and an overhead handhold.

The bow is made up of a Portuguese bridge-style lounge facing a large, shaped two-person sunbed with adjustable backrests. A removable section hides the escape hatch for the VIP stateroom in the bow.

If laying in the full sun is too much, an umbrella rated to withstand up to 20 knots is an option for this space. 

The bow carries a lot of beam forward, with good access to either side to go and unsnib the safety for the anchor, or spot for the skipper while raising it.

Princess has also thought about what happens back at the marina, with a walkway behind the lounge that makes it easy to attach the windscreen covers.

On the water

The Princess F55 looks all the world like a traditional cruiser, but beneath the classic exterior is a motor yacht made for bluewater running.

While we didn’t experience any offshore conditions on our test run along the Gold Coast Broadwater, we did get to measure the depth of the twin 900hp Vovo Pentas powering the F55.

At a comfortable 80 per cent engine load the D13s are spinning at around 2000rpm, pushing the Princess F55 along at around 22.0 knots of speed while using around 220 litres of diesel an hour. Pushing the throttle lever right forward, the F55 touched almost 30.0 knots at 2350rpm and used around 300 litres an hour.

At cruising speed, the 2750-litre fuel capacity will give a range of about 250 nautical miles with a 10 per cent reserve.

The Princess F55 rises easily onto the plane, keeping its nose below the horizon with just a small amount of attitude adjustment using the Bennett trim tabs fitted to our test vessel.

Pitch it into a turn and the hull responds immediately, with very little lean as the trim tabs, set to automatic, work their magic to keep an even keel.

An option fitted to this boat that we were keen to test is Garmin’s Shadow Drive system which links the Volvo Penta electric steering to the ACR autopilot system.

The benefit of this system is most apparent when cruising, allowing the skipper to take temporary control away from the autopilot to adjust the Princess F55’s heading, and then let go of the wheel to let the autopilot take the new course.

We also stopped and had a play with Volvo Penta’s joystick system that has now rolled out to shaftdrive versions of its engines.

The system’s responsiveness is not quite the same as the one developed for IPS-based systems, but the joystick is able to independently control rudders, the D13s’ thrust and the bow thruster to give maneuverability that’s as good and precise as IPS.

A Dockmate remote controller also helps when shuffling in and out of tight berths.

Princess has taken the flybridge concept and delivered a comfortable cruising motor yacht that is well-suited to the Australian environment.

Fast, confident, pampering and exquisitely designed inside, it’s a boat where the perceived value stacks up well against the price you pay for it. 

At rest the rather conventional exterior design can belie what’s inside, but who spends all their time looking at the outside of their motor yacht? 

Specifications Length overall: 16.98m/17.68m (inc. pulpit) Beam: 4.87m Draft: 1.41m Weight: 30,924kg (est) Engines: 2x900hp Volvo Penta D13 shaft drives/2x800hp MAN i6-850 shaft drives (opt) Genset: Onan 17.5kW/50Hz Fuel: 2750L Water: 530L/70L hot water Holding tank: 315L Accommodations: 6 people/3 staterooms

Priced from: $3,490,000 including Onan 17.5kW/50Hz genset; extra 20.0m of 10.0mm anchor chain with rode counter; combination washing machine/dryer; 78,000 BTU reverse-cycle airconditioning with controls in all cabins; electric overboard discharge system; mosquito screens for all opening portlights; blinds and sunscreens to all windows; ultra stainless steel anchor; Australian electrical/TV system; radio system; cockpit cover; bed covers; full engine instrumentation on lower helm; full radio/navigation system; hot/cold swim deck shower; Princess-branded china, cutlery and glassware

Prince as tested: $3,790,000 including Garmin Shadow Drive; Seakeeper 9.0 gyroscope; Dockmate remote control; watermaker

What we like

• One of the classiest saloons you’ll see on a motor yacht
• Flybridge is a great space for entertaining
• You get a lot of motor yacht for your money

Not so much

• Relatively small space in the cockpit
• Flybridge deck would benefit from captain’s chairs with armrests
• Exterior looks a bit plain compared with the surprise and delights inside

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Princess F55

Author: Barry Thompson

FAMILY RESEMBLANCE

There is a distinct family resemblance in all the Princess F Series flybridge boats, with the F55 an outstanding example that exceeds expectations.

The Princess F55 is one of five models in the F Series flybridge range and follows the same boldly distinctive window lines styling as the F70, F62 and F50. It’s just everything is proportionally different to maintain a balanced and smooth flowing exterior and interior profiles. Princess has been building boats since 1965 and today offer over 20 models in seven Series, from the 11m, 50 knots, R35, through to the luxury X95 motor yacht. 

Built in Plymouth, England, a city that has always played a key role in Britain’s maritime history, Princess is ideally placed to carry on that seafaring heritage. It was the home to Sir Francis Drake in the 16th century and in 1620 the port where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail aboard the Mayflower for the New World. While Princess is not sending boats to discover new lands or fight the Spanish Armada, they have indeed conquered the world in terms of exposure. Now, none more so than in New Zealand and Australia, where, through two very active distributors; Sports Marine in New Zealand and Princess Yachts Australia, this luxury brand is starting to get some traction again. 

In the previous issue, I reviewed the Princess V60, a stunning sport motor yacht that epitomises everything that Princess stands for – quality, style, finish and performance. Yes, I was impressed and when Sports Marine’s, Scott Williamson invited me to look over the F55, the first of the new flybridge models that has been imported to New Zealand I was keen. However, the lockdown has made me wait until mid-July to get onboard. 

ELEGANT EXTERIOR

They describe the F55 interior as having an architectural presence that tastefully uses contrasting surfaces while retaining the elegance that Princess interiors are renowned for. Everywhere you look, you can see a deep dedication to detail. From the master stateroom to the flybridge has been well conceived and all areas maximise the available space. There doesn’t seem to be one area favoured over another, with every place given the benefit of what is required.

Take for example the 18sqm flybridge with its raked hardtop and seriously generous seating down the starboard side and across the rear of the aft deck. There is a seat that slides out to make a sun pad or an extra berth for late-night guests, plus a large foldout teak table, and wet bar with provision for a bbq. If you are into entertaining, then you will love the open and expansive flybridge. 

The upper helm has twin seats, with the passenger seat outboard, so you have to step over the skipper which is not ideal. Full seat adjustment means no matter your size, you can position the skipper’s seat to suit you. Dual station instrumentation, controls and alarm systems including VHF, MFD and autopilot.

There’s almost 2m headroom under the optional hardtop, which can also be fitted out with clears and a sunroof. While the standard option is a radar arch with a soft bimini, I can’t see too many Kiwi’s going for that. Princess does not offer a fully enclosed hardtop option.

The two other significant outside areas, the foredeck and cockpit, have been carefully engineered to maximise space. It has become quite common these days to make then foredeck a featured area with sun pads. Princess has addressed this with fold up cushions that can transform the sun pad into more of a lounger, plus the Portuguese style walk through between the seated areas means you are not stepping onto the squabs to go from deck to deck.

And when you do need to go fore or aft, you’ll find wide side decks and robust handrails.

The cockpit features a U shape lounger with folding teak table, with twin transom gates that lead to a full-width teak platform. You have the option of an electro-hydraulic rise/fall platform complete with dinghy chocks. There is also a foldaway swim ladder and a freshwater shower. 

Under the cockpit is an optional crew cabin, although I would not see any Kiwi owner employ it for such. It’s an extra overflow cabin, or somewhere the kids are going to call their own. In the case of our F55, it is used as a cavernous storage area. 

INVITING INTERIOR

The saloon furnishings are placed to make the most of the excellent light and views through the large windows. There are plenty of small finishing touches, such as stitched leather, strip lighting and materials that set the Princess F55 apart from a lot of competitive boats of a similar size. 

The interior is as meticulous and exciting as you would expect from a bespoke creation. Being a production boat it has in-house design, so it’s not available to customise. However, why would you? Princess has nailed it, when it comes to style, layout and practicality, with an inviting interior that you want to be part of.

There is an extremely well-equipped aft galley that has an integrated opening window to the cockpit and glass sliding doors that open to blend the indoor and outdoor areas. I like the fact that from the rear of the cockpit to the forward screen, it’s one space, with the only divisions dictated by the furnishings. 

Interestingly the saloon sole is split level with a step down to the galley and step up to the forward lounging and helm area. Being a flybridge boat, there are two distinct driving areas, with the saloon helm very retro with flat glass screens, adjustable wheel and seats, plus an electric opening window. Visibility is excellent, and everything is easy to hand. With the Volvo Penta joystick controls, you can manoeuver this shaft-driven boat into tight spaces at low speeds, just as easily as you would with IPS.

THREE CABINS

The master suite is full beam with a king-size bed facing a large TV. Just as in the saloon, huge hull windows radiate light into the cabin, and there’s an opening port either side for some natural ventilation. To port are a couple of chairs with a small table and to starboard deep drawers. There is also extra storage under the bed. As you would expect, there is a large en-suite with a sliding door to maximise space. Dark timbers throughout the accommodation areas contrast the light fabrics and again accentuate the quality of cabinetry and styling that has gone into the F55. You have the choice of Revere or Alba Oak with a satin finish, with Walnut or Silver Oak as an option. Our F55 was completed in satin-finished Walnut, and it certainly looked classy.

Guest accommodation is provided with a forward VIP cabin with island berth and a smaller guest cabin with twin single beds that can slide together to form one double. Both cabins share the day head. 

PERFORMANCE

With the standard power package of twin Volvo Penta D13-800s, the F55 tops out at around 30 knots and has an ideal cruise around 20-21 knots, However, if you are after more, both maximum and cruise speed then you can up-spec to a pair of D13-900s. Top speed jumps to 33 knots. The solid grp hardtop maybe gives the F55 a top-heavy appearance, but it is built light and seems not to affect how the boat handles. The riding attitude is around 8-10 degrees.

I am not sure why you would go to the 900s, as the 800s present a very agile and responsive boat that is a pleasure to drive. It’s almost like driving a sport boat and is a lot of fun. Top the tanks up, and you can cruise for around 250nm and burn about 200 lph.  

When you are pitching a boat into the highly competitive 17-18m flybridge market, you have to be sure you have it right. Kiwis are very familiar with this style of boat from both local and international builders, so having an edge is an advantage. Traditional the focus in recent years has been on fully enclosed hardtops, so the Princess F55 comes along with an alternative option. Will Kiwis go for it? Only time will tell, but if you are happy with the solid hardtop open style, then the Princess F55 is undoubtedly well worth a look.

Specifications

• Design Name: Princess F55
• Year Launched: 2020
• Builder: Princess Yachts
• LOA: 17.60m
• Beam: 4.87m
• Displ: 24600kg
• Max Speed: 30-32 knots
• Construction: GRP              
• Fuel Cap: 2750 litres 
• Water Cap: 608 litres                                
• Engine Make: 2 x Volvo Penta D13-800                               
• Drive Train: Shaft
• Generator: Onan
• Thrusters: Side Power
• Tabs: Bennett
• Anchor Winch: Lewmar
• MFD: Garmin XHD 
• Priced From: $NZ2,950,000 

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Basic information.

• Builder Princess
• Category Motor Yachts
• Refit Year 2023
• Condition Used
• Fuel Type Diesel
• Hull Material GRP
• MCA Certified Yes
• LOA 57' 8"
• Fuel Tank 726.47 GAL
• Displacement 24,600 LBS
• Crew Cabins 1
• Crew Sleeps 1
• Number of Engines 2
• Make Volvo-Penta
• Model Volvo-Penta D13-800hp
• Power HP 800.00 HP
• Hours 573.00
• Location Port
• Location Starboard

"PLACID" 2019 Princess 57'

The offered Princess F55 is immediately available at a very competitive price! Fully equipped in excellent condition with all desired options. Stunning interior in light Oak with Timber Flooring in Galley and Saloon. Full Teak Deck, Seakeeper NG9 Gyro Stabilization, 3x Joystick Control, Hydraulic Ba

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The offered Princess F55 is immediately available at a very competitive price! Fully equipped in excellent condition with all desired options. Stunning interior in light Oak with Timber Flooring in Galley and Saloon. Full Teak Deck, Seakeeper NG9 Gyro Stabilization, 3x Joystick Control, Hydraulic Bathing Platform, Air Conditioning and 17,5 kW Onan Generator. Launched in 2019 and approx. 573 engine hours only. In 2023 new high-speed Antifouling, Propspeed, new Service and Engine Batteries as well as 2,5 kW Inverter for all sockets and Remote for aft Platform, Watermaker Eco 200 l/h, Highfield CL 340 Hypelon + Honda 20HPHIGHLIGHTS:3+1Cabin2x Volvo-Penta D13-800 with 3x Joystick controlOnly approx. 573 engine hours (Nov 2023)Bow- and Sternthruster, variable speedSeakeeper NG9 Gyro StabilisatorLight Oak Interior with Timber Flooring in Saloon and GalleyFull Teak DeckHydraulic GangwayHydraulic Bathing PlatformBimini on FlybridgeGenerator ONAN 17,5 kWAir Condition reversableCrew Cabin (with Air Condition)Inverter for all sockets, 2021High-Speed Antifouling and Propspeed, 2023New Service and Engine Batteries, 2023Remote for aft Platform, 2021Highfield CL 340 Hypelon + Honda 20HPWatermaker Evo (200 l / h)EU VAT paid Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Yachting 2000. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

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VIDEO: Princess 55 review

With no shortage of talented 55ft flybridges to choose from, how does this new Princess 55 separate itself from the pack?

The new Princess 55 may not be as revolutionary as the active foiling R35 but it is just as important to Princess’s success and represents exactly the type of craft on which Princess has cultivated its enviable reputation.

This is the real bread and butter for the yard, even if at £1.1 million for this three-cabin flybridge cruiser, it’s a fair bit richer than your standard loaf of Mother’s Pride.

The 55 replaces the 52 and the 56, both of which are excellent boats. In fact, the 52 was so good that it ended up posing a bit of a threat to its own big sister.

In this size range, Princess is uncannily adept at getting the balance right between internal volume, style, seakeeping and handling.

The competition is hotting up though, and this sector is packed with talented rivals from the award-winning Sunseeker Manhattan 52 to the achingly stylish Prestige 520 and hugely spacious Absolute 58 Fly.

Name any mainstream motor boat manufacturer and you can bet that there is a capable 50-55ft flybridge in the range.

In a bid to separate the 55 from the pack, Princess claims to have elevated the feeling of quality on board to unprecedented levels, even for a yard that is generally top of the class when it comes to perceived quality.

It seems to have done the trick; the saloon radiates class, whether it’s the solidity of the wooden flooring, the luxurious squish of the carpet, the warm tactility of the leather-wrapped grabhandles or the subtle glow of the LED backlighting peeping out from the elegant contours of the cabinetry.

Components that you regularly come into contact with like door handles and locker catches feel suitably substantial and the new lower helm design is a lesson in clear, polished design and excellent ergonomics.

Read the full report in the August 2018 issue of MBY.

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The offered Princess F55 is immediately available at a very competitive price! Fully equipped in excellent condition with all desired options. Stunning interior in light Oak with Timber Flooring in Galley and Saloon. Full Teak Deck, Seakeeper NG9 Gyro Stabilization, 3x Joystick Control, Hydraulic Bathing Platform, Air Conditioning and 17,5 kW Onan Generator. Launched in 2019 and approx. 573 engine hours only. In 2023 new high-speed Antifouling, Propspeed, new Service and Engine Batteries as well as 2,5 kW Inverter for all sockets and Remote for aft Platform, Watermaker Eco 200 l/h, Highfield CL 340 Hypelon + Honda 20HP

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 2x Volvo-Penta D13-800 with 3x Joystick control
• Only approx. 573 engine hours (Nov 2023)
• Bow- and Sternthruster, variable speed
• Seakeeper NG9 Gyro Stabilisator
• Light Oak Interior with Timber Flooring in Saloon and Galley
• Full Teak Deck
• Hydraulic Gangway
• Hydraulic Bathing Platform
• Bimini on Flybridge
• Generator ONAN 17,5 kW
• Air Condition reversable
• Crew Cabin (with Air Condition)
• Inverter for all sockets, 2021
• High-Speed Antifouling and Propspeed, 2023
• New Service and Engine Batteries, 2023
• Remote for aft Platform, 2021
• Highfield CL 340 Hypelon + Honda 20HP
• Watermaker Evo (200 l / h)
• EU VAT paid

26 North Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Yachting 2000. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

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Welcoming the new Princess F55, featuring the new exterior design language and enriched contemporary styling along with a strong focus on entertaining plus efficiency in both space and performance.  Reimagined by the Princess Design Studio in collaboration with long-standing naval architect collaborators Olesinski, the new Princess F55 features new refined exterior lines and interior finishes.

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The new Princess F55, features a new exterior design language and enriched contemporary styling along with a strong focus on entertaining plus efficiency in both space and performance.  Reimagined by the Princess Design Studio in collaboration with long-standing naval architect collaborators Olesinski, the new Princess F55 features new refined exterior lines and interior finishes.

The restyled F55’s exterior design language is characterised by a new hull window graphic and additional canopy styling blade, available with optional paint contrast to provide a sporty aesthetic, also seen on the new Princess V50 and V55. Powered by twin Volvo D13-900 engines providing speeds up to 33 knots, coupled with a deep-V resin-infused hull, the F55 delivers dynamic and effortless seakeeping.

Leading from the optional hydraulic bathing platform via twin access steps with new style Princess transom gates, the cockpit features a sociable U-shaped dining area. As seen on larger yachts in the range, the cockpit servery unit connects to the galley unit, seamlessly integrating the two entertainment areas. The spacious main deck saloon is accentuated by vast saloon windows, complemented by subtle accent lighting, soft fabric finishes and hand-stitched detailing. A contemporary U-shaped sofa with convertible coffee/dining table and sofa adjacent, creates the perfect place to spend time with friends and family.

Below deck, new expansive hull windows generously flood the three cabins with light, including the owner’s stateroom that features a dressing table, breakfast area and en-suite bathroom, a forward double guest cabin and starboard twin cabin with the option of a double bed conversion. An optional single aft cabin with en-suite and storage is ideal for crew.

Elegantly shaped surfaces and precision layered geometry, define the interior to form a truly tranquil environment with meticulous attention to detail. The emphasis on comfort and expansive living areas is visible throughout and there’s a selection of four timber options available to co-ordinate with any colour scheme.  Line-out materials in fresh off-white, pale grey and taupe act as a neutral background and complement all wood selections.

Premium technology abounds and includes Naim audio systems throughout, plus the option of a new Garmin On-Deck smart boat system for remote monitoring of selected on-board systems via a smartphone app.

The new Princess F55 will be launched at Southampton International Boat Show 2022.

If you would like to find out more, contact us on +44 1489 557755 or email [email protected]

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Princess Yachts F55

Princess Yachts has never been short on style and luxury, inside and out, but the new F55 Flybridge Motor Yacht sets a new standard in the 50-foot sport yacht market. From sleek exterior lines to amazing accommodations in the salon and cabins, the 55MY is one of the most well-planned and technically advanced yachts ever to come out of the factory in Plymouth. With larger windshields, a curved shape to the hull-side windows, and a stylish arch that is atop the flybridge make the new 55MY are a shift from the normal Princess look and shows the direction that the Princess designers have started to take this iconic brand. Positioned between the 62 Flybridge and the 49 Flybridge, the Princess F55 is a perfect option for the owner/operator looking to move up from a smaller express yacht.

The flybridge of the Princess F55 is the centerpiece of the boat and likely where everyone on board will congregate. There are two main seating areas on the bridge, one aft that includes a spacious dinette with a teak table for al fresco dining and the other a U-shaped seating section that can also convert into a sun pad. U-shaped seating adjacent to the flybridge helm station also gives guests the option to sit with the captain while the trip is underway.

Heading inside the 55, the salon layout matches that of the 62 Motor Yacht with walnut finished walls and furniture and clever features like a coffee table that converts to a dining table. The galley has all of the cooking features needed for an extended trip like refrigerator, freezer, stove top, oven, and lots of storage. It is also placed aft in the interior which makes the counter top an aft cockpit wet bar once the sliding doors are opened completely which also makes serving guests eating outside much easier.

Below the main deck, there are three staterooms and two large heads with the master cabin getting the private en suite bathroom. The master suite stretches the full beam of the boat and boasts a large double berth, dresser for clothes, and a dinette with two seats for eating or reading. The VIP stateroom is equally as luxurious and is placed forward which gives a second couple on board extra privacy. It also features a double berth and ample storage beneath the mattress and in cabinets that line the room. For a hired captain on board, there is a snug crew quarters that includes a single berth and a separate head.

Owners have a choice of power options on the 55 Flybridge including either twin Volvo D13 800hp engines or twin MAN I6 800hp engines, both of which push the 55MY to reach a top speed of 33 knots. For more information on the new Princess Yachts 55 Flybridge, please contact your Staten Island Yacht Sales Professional.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Make Princess Yachts
• Model F-Class
• Water Capacity 161 Gal.
• Fuel Capacity 726 Gal.
• Length Overall 57' 9
• Max Draft 4' 10
• Displacement 54,234 Lbs.
• Engine 1 Specs
• Fuel Diesel
• Engine Power 800 HP
• Engine 2 Specs
• Total Engine Power 1,600 HP

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