BOAT REPORT


The biggest surprise is that Princess has managed to incorporate this much volume into such a good-looking boat


VERDICT The fact that the new 62 isn’t the sharpest handling boat in the Princess range is hardly surprising given its size and height. The fl ybridge market demands space above all else and the 62 delivers that in spades. The bigger surprise is that Princess has managed to incorporate this much volume into such a good-looking boat. In all but the most challenging conditions it’s also a very quiet, comfortable boat to cruise on. The other surprise is how much more


sophisticated and detailed the interior feels than the previous generation of boats. They may only be small improvements, but they make a big difference to buyers.


THE HELM VIEW


RIP conventional gauges – even ultra


conservative Princess has completely ousted them now


Think of the Princess 62, then, as a Range Rover rather than a BMW M5. The M5 may be the better drive but the Range Rover offers more space, more comfort and more luxury, which explains why more people buy Range Rovers than M5s. Doubtless the majority of fl ybridge buyers feel the same way about their boats, but what if you don’t? What if you’d rather lose a loo and a load of deck space in return for sleeker looks, faster speeds and slimmer hulls? No problem, sir – how about the Princess S60? Covering all the bases – that really is the


cleverest marketing since sliced bread. Contact www.princessyachts.com


A wooden glovebox contains twin USB


charging points to allow you to keep your phones topped up


Oyster-coloured spray fi nish is part


of the Allure package and indicative of new design detailing


PERFORMANCE TEST ENGINES Twin Volvo Penta D13-900 900hp @ 2,300rpm. 6-cylinder 12.8-litre petrol


MBY TEST FIGURES ECO


RPM


Speed LPH GPH MPG


Range FAST MAX


600 900 1,200 1,500 1,800 2,100 2,370 5 8 11


14 19 25 29.5


10 26 60 109 183 264 314 2.2 5.7 13.2 24 40.2 58.1 69.1 2.2 1.4 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 1,316 837 478 359 299 239 239


Speed in knots. GPH & MPG figures use imperial gallons. Range in nautical miles and allows for 20% reserve. Calculated figures based on real-time fuel gauges, your figures may vary considerably. All prices include UK VAT. 75% fuel, 50% water, 3 crew + minimal stores. 20ºC air temperature, moderate sea, F4 for speed trials


THE COSTS & OPTIONS Price from


Price as tested Seakeeper NG9 gyro


Variable speed thrusters Aft cabin fit-out Teak side decks Stern winches Passerelle


Generator upgrade Air conditioning


Third station control Allure pack Hardtop


= Options on test boat


£1,564,800


£2,003,451.60 £86,430 £12,036 £11,460 £11,676 £3,660 £23,280 £6,492


£32,442 £5,802 £62,616 £59,412


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