BOAT REPORT


You are getting the space of an 80ft monohull for the cost of a 60-footer


In good weather the large sunpads on the foredeck deliver plenty of extra lounging space


With the rise of the deck saloon


sportscruiser and its best of both worlds confi guration, it had looked like the days of the open-backed sportscruiser were numbered. But as sales of the V48 Open have shown, there is still plenty of life left in this more traditional style of sportscruiser. And though the deck saloon variant of the V58 will be more usable and a better year-round option if you plan to keep the boat on our shores, there is just something about the V58 Open that really gets under your skin. It might be its unwavering focus on


delivering a sociable main deck that wants THE HELM VIEW


Always handy to have


dedicated spots for mugs, phones and other bits and pieces


Dash layout is classy and


clear and the seat/ throttle/wheel geometry is spot on


nothing more than to be packed with people enjoying themselves as the sun beats down. It could be the nostalgic sensation of helming a 60ft sportscruiser that actually feels like you are out on the water rather than insulated from it. Or it might just be that this is a Princess product that drips with fi nesse and practical ingenuity but also makes your heart skip a beat whenever you look at it. It has the want factor, not just because of how it hangs together but because it grabs your attention and refuses to let go. Contact See Princess website for dealers. Web: www.princessyachts.com


Seats slide fore and aft and also


bolster. Should be very easy for anyone to get comfortable at the helm


PERFORMANCE TEST ENGINES Volvo Penta D13 900. Twin 900hp @ 2,400rpm. 6-cylinder, 12.8 litre diesels


ECO FAST MAX


RPM 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 2,200 2,400 Speed 9.9 11.5 14.7 19.0 24.0 28.5 32.1 35.3 LPH 38 74 110 149 192 239 289 334 GPH 8.4 16.3 24.2 32.7 42.3 52.6 63.6 73.5 MPG 1.18 0.71 0.61 0.58 0.57 0.54 0.50 0.48 Range 459 274 235 224 220 210 196 186


SOUND ECO FAST MAX


Helm 75 78 78 80 83 84 85 85 Cockpit 74 77 79 82 82 86 85 87 Saloon 52 64 76 78 83 83 84 84


THE COSTS & OPTIONS Price from


Price as tested Crew cabin layout


Scissor-action berths in VIP Telescopic passerelle Teak decks


Electric cockpit awning 17.5kW Onan generator Weatherproof cockpit TV 58,000 BTU tropical air-con Two Raymarine e165 MFDs


= Options on test boat


Speed in knots. GPH & MPG figures use imperial gallons. Range in nautical miles and allows for 20% reserve. Calculated figures based on readings from onboard fuel gauges, your figures may vary considerably. All prices include UK VAT. 100% fuel, 75% water, 4 crew, minimal stores, 10ºC air temp, F1 + calm for sea trials


£1.03m inc UK VAT £1.2m inc UK VAT


£7,284 £3,396 £16,512 £10,776 £11,784 £11,328 £15,996 £20,172 £7,068


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