Each stateroom comes with en suite head, and the master (below) crosses the full beam of the boat.


dual helm seats, with adjustable foot rests to accommodate both the high and mighty and the slim and petite. Perhaps the V52 lacks some of the space-age


gadgets of other yachts and the weight saving interior may seem a little less flamboyant than other competitors. But there is no mistaking that this is a reliable performer worthy of the Princess name that has genuine pace – which is always hard to beat. n


Louay Habib, a freelance journalist and broadcaster based in the UK, writes blogs and feature stories regularly for YachtWorld.com and Boats.com.


Princess Yachts International, Newport Street, Plymouth Devon, PL1 3QG. Tel: +44 (0)1752 203888 princessyachts.com


14ft wide, allowing for a double bed and sofa with an en suite bathroom, all complemented by ample storage accommodation and plenty of natural light. The forward guest cabin has a well thought out “scissor-berth” providing two singles or a double for flexible accommodation, and has its own en suite bathroom. Princess is noted as one


of the finest manufacturers of yachts. The V52 has exceptional build quality and attention to detail, such as the well-padded


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