BOAT REPORT


The boat has no right to be as agile and engaging to drive as it is but Princess has never seen that as reason to dilute the dynamic


you’ll save £40,000. Also, there is something about the aerodynamics of the cockpit that seems to draw spray into the boat so that those sitting there when the boat is moving at speed will soon be coated in a fi ne mist. Then there’s the cost. The 55’s starting


price is almost exactly £100,000 more than the Sunseeker Manhattan 52 and around £300,000 more than the Prestige 520. Signifi cant amounts of cash in anyone’s book, the Princess undoubtedly has a healthy standard specifi cation and feels a class above in terms of fi nish and attention to detail – but six fi gures better?


THE HELM VIEW


Considering they are full touchscreens,


the displays are a bit of a stretch from the seats


This cubby is useful for loose objects


as the angled part of the dash above it is an ideal spot for a phone


VERDICT Money no object, the Princess is the new class leader in our opinion. It is supremely competent in every area and will cater comfortably for its full complement of six guests in that stylish and brilliantly proportioned interior while remaining a manageable size for a couple to run on their own. It may not be pushing the boundaries of technology or exterior style in the same way as the R35 but it is Princess at its very best. Contact See Princess website for dealers. Web: www.princessyachts.com


Princess’s latest dash design is


classy, clear and very easy to interact with


THE DATA LENGTH OVERALL 57ft 9in (17.6m)


BEAM 16ft 0in (4.87m)


The crew cabin fi t-out is a £10,000 option. If you don’t have it, the area is left as storage


This seating area, though unlikely to be used for eating, is a handy vanity area if nothing else


The low, wide spaces either side of the VIP berth make it easy to get in and out of bed


FUEL CAPACITY 605 imp gal (2,750 litres) WATER CAPACITY 134 imp gal (608 litres) DRAUGHT 4ft 10in (1.46m) RCD CATEGORY B for 15 people DESIGNERS Olesinski Design & Princess Yachts DISPLACEMENT 24.6 tonnes (light)


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