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Princess Yacht founder to step down

Having been one of the original founders of Princess Yachts in 1965, David King has decided to stand down as Chairman. Citing his wish for new minds to lead the company forward, Mr King will remain a director and focus mainly on new yacht design and development, an area in which he has always been heavily involved.

After a period of consultation, the Princess board of Directors has appointed Philippe Mellier as its new Chairman. Mr Mellier is the CEO of The De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, and was previously the Executive Vice President at Alstom s.a., the world’s leading high-speed train producer. Prior to this, Mr Mellier worked in the automotive sector, holding senior and board-level positions within Ford, Renault and the Volvo Group. He brings to the role uniquely useful experience in high-quality, performance-focused product manufacturing, marketing and sales.

Princess Yachts’ Managing Director, Chris Gates, said, “David King is and always will be a part of Princess. He has been a magnificent servant to this Company and the wider British boatbuilding industry. This change of roles will allow us to strengthen and grow the business while still benefiting from David’s unmatched experience and skill in designing the best motor yachts in the world. We look forward to welcoming Philippe into the Princess family and benefitting from the vast experience he brings from the luxury goods and high-performance manufacturing sectors.”

In a statement to the Princess workforce and wider family, David King said, “It has been an incredible journey since 1965. I could not have conceived of the growth and success we have achieved over the years, success that is entirely due to the wonderful people that work here and our Distributors around the world.”

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Princess Model History

A small industrial unit in Newport Street, Plymouth was the birthplace of Princess Yachts almost fifty years ago in 1965. Since then, Princess has developed into one of the most successful and sophisticated motor yacht builders in the world.

Below you will see a timeline of how these magnificent models have developed over the years.

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We are delighted to join Princess Yachts in announcing that the Princess X95 superfly yacht has won the Robb Report ‘Best of the Best’ award, in the Yacht category.

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Princess V65 Scoops the 2018 Asia Boating Awards as Best Sportscruiser over 55ft

The annual Asia Boating Awards are the most renowned yachting awards in Asia and across the world. The awards serve as a benchmark for the industry in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Princess V40 named as the Best Sportscruiser (up to 45ft) at the Asia Boating Awards 2017 in Singapore

V40 was named as the Best Sports cruiser (up to 45ft) at the Asia Boating Awards 2017 in Singapore.

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Princess V58 Open Wins Motor Boat Award 2017

The Princess V58 Open received the award in the category for “Sportscruisers over 45ft”, for “delivering a truly intoxicating mix of style, sophistication and speed, with a party boat deck layout.” Stylish and powerful, the Princess V58 Open was first launched at the Southampton Boat Show in 2015.

Princess 75 Motor Yacht Motor Boat Award Winner 2017

Described as a “boat that doesn’t put a foot wrong in any department, with a genuinely entertaining driving experience and a top speed of 35 knots”, the Princess 75 Motor Yacht came top in the category for “Flybridges over 55ft”. The prestigious prize was presented to Chris Gates, Managing Director of Princess Yachts International, at the Awards dinner, held in London on 9th January 2017.

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Princess 35M Wins Superyacht Award

The first Princess 35M, Antheya III, has claimed the top prize at Boat International’s World Superyacht Awards in the Semi-Displacement & Planing Two Deck Motor Yacht category. Boat International said: “The judges particularly admired her exterior design, which incorporated a variety of functional areas in which to relax and dine, as well as her contemporary yet ageless interior. Additionally, the judges found a high quality of construction and excellent technical, service and crew areas. A well balanced yacht indeed.” Antheya III is the second Princess M Class to claim a prestigious World Superyacht Award with the first Princess 40M, Imperial Princess, winning in the Three Deck Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts category in 2013.

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Princess V48 Open – 2015 Motor Boat Award Winner

In the Sportscruiser over 45ft category, make way for the Princess V48 Open. Launched at the Cannes Boat Show in 2013, the open version of the V48, she is the perfect vessel for the outdoor lifestyle.

Princess S72 Wins 2015 Motor Boat Award

The brand new Princess S72, launched in 2014, was awarded the coveted prize in the over 55ft category in the 2015 Motor Boat Awards. The S72 is the first of the new S Class Sportbridge yachts, in less than a year, had already received much acclaim - the award, evidence of her outstanding class, amongst rival yachts in this category.

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Princess V39 wins again

The Princess V39 has scooped another award, this time at the 2014 Asia Boating Awards. Following major successes in the UK and US, Princess' entry level sportscruiser was awarded the Best Worldwide Production Boat under 15M at the 10th annual Asia Boating Awards held in Hong Kong.

Princess 56 wins at the Boat of the Year Japan awards

For the second consecutive year Princess have been victorious at the Boat of the Year Japan awards. The impressive Princess 56 has been named ‘Best Imported Large Yacht’, following in the footsteps of the multi-award winning V52 which last year also became the first ever imported boat to claim the title of overall ‘Boat of the Year Japan’.

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Princess 43 scoops the 2014 Motor Boat Award

Princess continues to dominate the flybridge market with the new Princess 43 collecting the award for best Flybridge up to 55ft at the 2014 Motor Boat Awards, arguably the most important category of the night and fighting off competition from far larger challengers.

Princess 43 – winner of best flybridge under 55ft at Motorboat awards 2014

At the 2014 Motor Boat Awards, the Princess 43 outshone far larger boats in her class by winning the best Flybridge under 55ft award. The Princess 43 has quickly established herself as the new icon of her class. In a review of the Princess 43 in Motor Boats Monthly magazine, there was praise indeed for the P43: “Princess spent a lot of time and a great deal of effort making sure it got this boat, a mainstay of the range, carrying serious heritage, absolutely spot on. It succeeded. And then some.”

Princess V48 Open Receives European Powerboat of the Year Award 2014 Nomination

The new Princess V48 Open has been nominated for European Powerboat of the Year 2014 in the over 45ft category. The V48 Open made her international debut in September at the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes.

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Princess receives International Accolade

Princess Yachts International is celebrating the success of Imperial Princess, the first Princess 40M from the company’s M Class range of 100ft plus yachts, at the eighth annual World Superyacht Awards held in Istanbul, Turkey on 4 May.

40M Wins Best Production Yacht

The 40M has been named ‘Best Production Motor Yacht (24m to 40m)’ at the 9th annual Asia Boating Awards. Jointly organised by Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating the awards, which were attended by industry VIPs from around the globe, honour the best of yachting in Asia and internationally.

Princess V52 Crowned ‘Boat of the Year Japan 2012

Princess Yachts International celebrate another win at the annual Boat of the Year Japan 2012 awards. Having already claimed the title of ‘Best Imported Large Yacht’ the Princess V52 has been crowned overall ‘Boat of the Year’ in a ceremony held at the Japan International Boat Show.

Princess V39 Recieves Motor Boat of the Year

Princess Yachts International enjoyed yet another successful evening at the annual IPC Marine Media’s Motor Boat of the Year Awards where the Princess V39, which has received high praise from the worlds boating media since her launch last year, picked up the coveted title of ‘Motor Boat of the Year’ for Sportscruisers up to 45ft.

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Princess V52 Awarded Best Sportscruiser

The Princess V52 is awarded best Sportscruiser over 45ft and Chairman and founder of Princess Yachts, David King, recieves the Judges' Special Award at the Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2012

Princess Achieve The RINA Green Plus Notation

Princess Yachts today became the first significant British boat builder to achieve the Rina Green Plus (Y) notation for their entire range of V Class and Flybridge yachts up to 24m (85 feet).

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Princess 32M Wins Asia Boating Award

The 32M was awarded the title of Best Production Motor Yacht (81 to 120 feet) at the 7th annual Asia Boating Awards which took place on 6th May at 2011 Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show.

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Princess V62 Recieves Boat of the Year Award

Princess Yachts International enjoyed another successful evening at the annual Motor Boat of the Year awards where, the already highly acclaimed V62 picked up the coveted title of ‘Boat of the Year’ for the Sports Cruiser category.

Superyacht Shipyard at South Yard

In 2009, Princess acquire a new site; South Yard on a long term lease from the Ministry of Defence for the development of the M Class Superyachts. The company was later granted the freehold in 2011.

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Princess Celebrates 40 Years

The Company now employs 1,450 people and enjoys global sales in excess of £140 million with exports accounting for 90% of sales.

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Princess Yachts International

Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd becomes Princess Yachts International plc.

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Factory Facilities Expand

New purpose-built headquarters were opened in Newport Street, Plymouth in 1997. A new site at Coypool, Plymouth was also acquired and an extension added to the manufacturing facilities at Langage, Plymouth. Today, Princess Yachts shipyards span over 1,100,000 sq ft.

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First V Class Yacht

The First V Class sports yachts are developed, the V39 and V52, both with outstanding performance and sea-keeping abilities and widely accepted in world markets, laying a strong foundation fro today's high performance V Class range.

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Awarded the Queen’s Export Award

Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd are awarded the Queen's Export Award.

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The Largest Production Motor Yacht in the UK

In 1982, the Princess 45 was introduced, a landmark design, and at the time the largest production motoryacht in the UK. Over 400 were sold in 9 years when it was replaced by the Princess 455.

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First Princess Flybridge

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Princess Yachts founded as Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd in 1965

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A new reign at Princess

Having been one of the original founders of princess yachts in 1965, david king is to stand down as chairman at the end of august, with philippe mellier taking his place. superyachtnews.com hears from the yard regarding the decision and its strategy going forward.….

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David King of Princess Yachts receives accolade at 2012 Motor Boats of the Year Awards

Princess has produced an incredible number of craft since they began building boats in 1965 and is responsible for some of the market’s most ground breaking and iconic models during this time.  “David is one of the Industries true champions” said Carl Richardson. “He has worked tirelessly not only to create one of the most prestigious and respected marine brands in the world, but also to promote British industry and design across the globe”. He continued.  “Along the way he has been responsible for some of the great motorboats of the modern era and with the launch of the new 40 metre later this year I’m sure there is much more to come”.

On receiving the award a typically humble Mr King praised the people at Princess for the success. “This is far more about the bigger team who have helped make Princess a success over the years than it is for me, I have been extremely fortunate to have worked with so many wonderfully talented people both at Princess and in the industry as a whole so I feel this is a recognition for them”.

This was not the only award Princess collected on the evening as the already highly acclaimed V52 picked up the coveted title of ‘Motor Boat of the Year’ for the Sports Cruisers category too, making it another very successful evening for the Company.

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Officers: 35 officers / 26 resignations, bratt, adrian richard, cahill, paul alexander, clare, simon oliver, green, william daniel, lawrence, andrew, maxa, graham malcolm, reed, annie-jane, smale, james matthew, burnham, david gordon, gale, russell john, page, john stanley, sanger, ross christian, balmforth, ian, barker, david john, duffin, ian andrew, dyos, andrew richard, edge, john william, gates, christopher john, haslam, kiran jay, hooper, grant andres, king, david stewart, lambert, richard, langmaid, peter anthony, mackenzie, paul george, morley, peter kenneth, pears, matthew anthony, pyle, david, ridley, stephen, stoyel, rodney, turner, paul michael, viney, michael, williams, andrew nicolas, wright, benjamin paul.

New Princess Yachts For Sale

Princess Yachts is a leading boat manufacturer of express cruiser and flybridge models between 40 and 95 feet. The Princess shipyard is based in Plymouth, England, and they make five model ranges, all of which are in high demand, so much so that new Princess yacht inventory tends to be scarce. However, when you work with SI Yachts, you do also have the option of ordering and customizing your very own Princess boat. SI Yachts, serving New York and New Jersey, is one of the largest and most successful Princess yacht dealers in North America and has even been named Princess dealer of the year. Our team is factory-trained and knowledgeable about all of the Princess models and the options for each one. We can also take your existing boat in trade toward the purchase of a new Princess yacht for sale or sell it for you on the brokerage market.

Princess Yachts is best known for their luxury flybridge models that range from 45 to 65 feet, which are consistently their best-selling boats. The Princess F-Class models can be easily managed by the owner, making them a great option for light to moderate cruising. The range includes the F65, F55, F50, and F45. The F65 is the newest model.

Sleek and powerful, the Princess S-Class models are distinctively captivating. The Princess sport bridge models range from 62 to 80 feet and offer extensive cockpits and garages along with spacious interiors. Enjoy the sun on your face while driving from the sport bridge or while relaxing in the over-sized bow's lounge area. The flagship S80 is among the newest Princess models available today.

Express yachts have always been a popular choice among cruising enthusiasts, and the Princess V-Class series sets the standard. Sleek lines, powerful engines, a generous aft cockpit, and luxurious interiors are the hallmarks of the V-series. The electrically controlled sunroof is massive, and when opened, it lets in the light or opens up the view of the night sky. With large windows lining the salon and the aft door open, a V-Class yacht allows you to enjoy the comforts of being inside coupled with the fun of the outdoors. The V50 is one of the most recent models to be unveiled.

The Princess X95 has opened a new chapter and model series for this luxury yacht builder. The Princess X95 is also called a "super flybridge," describing the extra-long bridge deck that is equivalent to the same size as the main deck. The super flybridge features a fully enclosed skybridge lounge as well as the traditional outdoor socializing areas. The newest model in the range, the X80, is equally as equipped as its larger sibling and can reach speeds of more than 30 knots.

The Princess Y-Class models are larger open flybridge yachts, similar to the F-Class, but they range from 72 to 95 feet. These Princess motor yachts feature creative interior accommodations and a keen attention to detail throughout every space, and there's room for up to ten guests depending on the model, so everyone can enjoy their time on board. The flagship Y95 can reach speeds up to 24 knots!

QUICK FACTS

• Type Of Boat: Motor Yachts & Flybridge Yachts
• Founded: 1965
• Founded By: Cliff Viney, David King, and Brian Phillips
• President: Will Green (CEO)
• Location: Plymouth, England
• Model Ranges: X-class, Y-class, F-class, S-class, & V-class
• Biggest Model: Y95
• Smallest Model: V40
• Boats Produced Each Year: Between 230 - 300
• First Princess Model Ever Produced: Princess 32

HISTORICAL Princess Yachts MODELS

About princess yachts.

WHAT MAKES PRINCESS YACHTS SO DESIRABLE?

Every Princess boat model built today is designed by the most experienced architects in the industry to be the best that it possibly can be. The materials are sourced from the very best manufacturers, and only the most powerful, efficient propulsion methods are chosen. One only needs to look at recent awards that Princess Yachts has been the recipient of to understand their dedication to the satisfaction of every yacht owner. Here are just a few:

• Princess S72: Best Exterior Design Award, World Yacht Trophies (2023)
• Princess Y72: Best Flybridge Over 60', Motor Boat Awards (2022)
• Princess F45: Best Flybridge Under 60', Motor Boat Awards (2022)
• Princess X95: Best of the Best Award, Robb Report (2021)

ABOUT PRINCESS YACHTS

The Princess Yachts story began in 1963 in Plymouth, England, when a group of friends, including an ex-naval officer named David King, decided to form a company called Marine Projects in an effort to build a superior cruising boat. With an old 31-foot mold and a rented shed, the team managed to launch their very first model, dubbed Project 31. Over the next several years, they worked to improve their operation, and in 1969, Marine Projects launched the Princess 32, the first model to bear the name. It was just one of many changes that would evolve the Princess brand into what we know it to be today.

In 1995, a relationship was forged between the Viking Yacht Company in New Gretna, NJ, and the Princess Yachts Limited factory in England. The goal was to bring the Princess style of luxury cruising yachts to the American market, backed by the well-known reputation of Viking yachts. This new style of sport yacht became known as Viking Sport Cruisers, which were built in the same process as the Princess yachts but with differences integrated for the U.S. market. For instance, Princess yachts in America have larger refrigeration, more horsepower in the engines, and converted electrical systems for components on board.

Much has changed since the launch of the first Viking Sport Cruisers back in 1996, including the purchase of Princess Yachts by the world-renowned LVMH. The LVMH group owns more than 60 of the top companies worldwide, including Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Feadship Yachts, and De Beers. Then, in 2022, Princess was sold to KPS Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in the United States. KPS also owns the Life Fitness athletic equipment company, which it purchased from Brunswick.

Every employee at the Princess Yachts shipyard in Plymouth is touted as a skilled crafter in their trade, and there are multiple generations of families that have all become part of the Princess family. With an experienced workforce and all of the finishes done in-house, Princess Yachts is able to maintain a very high level of quality control not seen at most yacht-builders. The deep-V hull that Princess has become synonymous with over the years continues to be the mainstay in design, although production technology has continued to improve, as has the level of performance. It's no wonder, then, why Princess uses the tagline "Experience the exceptional." One visit to the Princess boat factory with the team from SI Yachts can make your choice very clear. You can expect an exceptional level of quality from a new Princess yacht, and when you buy a Princess yacht from us, you'll be buying from one of the best support teams in the industry.

WHERE ARE PRINCESS YACHTS BUILT?

The Princess shipyard is located on Newport Street in Plymouth, England, next to Stonehouse Bridge. The entire factory covers more than 1.1 million square feet and is conveniently located on the River Tamar, with access out to deeper water in the English Channel. Today, Princess employs more than 3,000 people at its facilities in Plymouth.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST PRINCESS YACHT BUILT TODAY?

The biggest Princess yacht for sale today is the new Y95 . The length overall of the Y95 is 95 feet 4 inches. This is 2 inches larger than the X95. The Y95 also has a larger beam of 22 feet 3 inches.

WHAT IS THE SMALLEST PRINCESS BUILT TODAY?

The smallest new Princess yacht built today is the V40 , which is easy for an owner to operate without the need for a professional captain. Joystick control combined with the deep-V hull design make driving and docking the V40 easy for all on board. The length overall for the V40 is 42 feet 6 inches, and it has a beam of 12 feet 5 inches.

UPDATE ON PRE-OWNED PRINCESS MARKET

The team at SI Yachts are experts are listing and selling your pre-owned Princess . Our Diamond listing program ensure your boat is priced right and is marketed to sell. There are currently 102 pre-owned Princess Yachts available for sale today in the United States. There have been 39 pre-owned Princess boats sold in the last 12 months. (Updated: February 2024)

HOW MUCH DO PRINCESS YACHTS COST?

Princess luxury yachts are typically more expensive than your average boat in similar size ranges because of the high quality, attention to detail, top-of-the-line power systems, equipment choices, and customization options. With models ranging from 40 to 95 feet, the price ranges also vary considerably. The new Princess Y95 can easily cost $11 million depending on engine options and other equipment. But one of the smallest models, the Princess F45 , can cost $1 million, depending upon the same decisions by the owner regarding options and equipment.

FURTHER READING:

• Princess S72 Awarded For Best Exterior Design
• Introducing The Princess F65
• Review Of The Princess S80
• Princess V50: The Crossroads Of Luxury & Adventure
• Princess Y72 Review: Subtle Details & Setting Trends
• SI Yachts Named Top Princess Dealer For 2020
• Princess Offers New Air Purification System
• The Princess X95 Is Breaking Boundaries

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• Princess V40 1995 -Current LOA: 41' 2" Beam: 12' 2" Draft: 3' 3"
• Princess V39 2012 - Current LOA: 42' 6" Beam: 12' 5" Draft: 3' 4"
• Princess V42 1998 - Current LOA: 44' 6" Beam: 13' 1" Draft: 3' 6"
• Princess 43 2012 - Current LOA: 47' 6" Beam: 13' 11" Draft: 3' 9"
• Princess V45 1984 -Current LOA: 47' 1" Beam: 13' 1" Draft: 3' 6"
• Princess V46 2002 - Current LOA: 48' 8" Beam: 13' 2" Draft: 3' 4"
• Princess V48 2005 - Current LOA: 50' 10" Beam: 13' 6" Draft: 3' 9"
• Princess V50 1998 - Current LOA: 50' 10" Beam: 13' 10" Draft: 3' 6"
• Princess V53 2005 - Current LOA: 53' 8" Beam: 14' 8" Draft: 4' 1"
• Princess V52 2012 - Current LOA: 54' 6" Beam: 14' 7" Draft: 3' 9"
• Princess V57 2012 - Current LOA: 58' 8" Beam: 15' 3" Draft: 4' 2"
• Princess 56 1998 - Current LOA: 59' 5" Beam: 15' 7" Draft: 4' 3"
• Princess V58 2003 - Current LOA: 59' 8" Beam: 15' 0" Draft: 3' 8"
• Princess 60 1994 - Current LOA: 61' 1" Beam: 15' 10" Draft: 4' 2"
• Princess V62-S 2012 - Current LOA: 63' 6" Beam: 16' 5" Draft: 4' 6"
• Princess 64 2012 - Current LOA: 64' 10" Beam: 16' 4" Draft: 4' 9"
• Princess V65 1999 - Current LOA: 65' 2" Beam: 16' 8" Draft: 4' 5"
• Princess 68 2012 - Current LOA: 69' 9" Beam: 17' 8" Draft: 5' 2"
• Princess V70 2005 - Current LOA: 70' 0" Beam: 16' 11" Draft: 4' 6"
• Princess V72 2012 - Current LOA: 74' 0" Beam: 17' 8" Draft: 4' 10"
• Princess S72 2012 - Current LOA: 74' 0" Beam: 17' 8" Draft: 4' 10"
• Princess 23M 2003 - Current LOA: 75' 0" Beam: 18' 0" Draft: 5' 0"
• Princess V78 2009 - Current LOA: 78' 2" Beam: 18' 9" Draft: 5' 5"
• Princess 82 2012 - Current LOA: 83' 7" Beam: 18' 10" Draft: 5' 9"
• Princess V85-S 2012 - Current LOA: 85' 3" Beam: 20' 7" Draft: 5' 11"
• Princess 88 2012 - Current LOA: 88' 0" Beam: 20' 9" Draft: 5' 10"
• Princess 95 2007 - Current LOA: 95' 0" Beam: 23' 2" Draft: 6' 0"
• Princess 98 2012 - Current LOA: 98' 10" Beam: 23' 2" Draft: 6' 0"
• Princess 30M 2014 - Current LOA: 100' 0" Beam: 23' 1" Draft: 6' 0"
• Princess 35M 2012 - Current LOA: 115' 4" Beam: 23' 11" Draft: 6' 6"
• Princess 40M 2012 - Current LOA: 131' 9" Beam: 26' 4" Draft: 7' 6"

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label History & Overview

Established: 1965 Located: Plymouth, Devon, England Construction: Fiberglass Category: Motor Yachts, Superyacht, Luxury Yachts Worth Noting: The Princess 40 appeared in the James Bond film, “The World is Not Enough,” in 1990. David King founded Princess Yachts as Marine Projects Ltd in 1965 in England. The company was officially named Princess Yachts International in 2001. With 50 years of yacht building experience, Princess Yachts has grown to be an industry leader and regarded for its contemporary yacht design, which embodies hand-crafted, hand-finished detailing. Combining innovative technology and elegant design, Princess has been an active partner in technology working groups and has expertise in resin infusion, which reduces weight and increases fuel efficiency and hull performance. Princess Yachts has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognition over the last several decades. In 1982, the Princess 45 became the largest production motor yacht in the United Kingdom. In 2012, Princess was recognized as the first major European motor yacht manufacturer to be awarded ISO14001 for its efforts of reducing the effect on the environment. The Princess Yacht model line is comprised of M Class Superyachts, Flybridge Motor Yachts, V Class Sports Yachts, and S Class Sportbridge Yachts, with lengths ranging from 39 to 130 feet. Dean Anthony specializes in helping clients buy and sell used Princess Yachts for sale. Buying Your Next Princess Yacht: Dean Anthony offers you the entire Princess Yachts MLS results, including listings of other yacht brokers, even Princess Yachts located worldwide. You will find used Princess V40, Princess V42, Princess V48, Princess 60, and Princess V78 yachts for sale. Selling Your Current Princess Yacht: Dean Anthony would love to help you sell your Princess Yacht! With a team of several licensed yacht brokers worldwide, Dean Anthony is ready to provide your Princess Yacht with true national exposure. Dean Anthony’s comprehensive Princess Yachts email and web marketing programs will provide your Princess Yacht with global exposure in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia.

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