BOAT REPORT


The S60’s versatility, performance and looks make it an appealing package


The compact wet bar makes fl ybridge meal prep easy


The real question is whether you view the S60’s fl ybridge as a welcome bonus or a potential compromise. A lot depends on how you intend to use the top deck; if you want to sit eight people for lunch and have space for them to spread out and sunbathe then the S60 isn’t going to cut it. The S60’s fl ybridge is roughly the same size as that on the Princess 49 and comes with a folding canvas bimini rather than a hard top, which might feel like short change in comparison to the Princess 62. However, compare it to traditional


sportscruiser rivals and the picture looks very different. You still get the sleek looks and strong performance of a sportscruiser, you still get the convenience of a tender


THE HELM VIEW


It’s a £2m boat but Princess


persists with air vents that would be more appropriate on a golf cart. Seems a small detail but Princess is a brand built on perfecting small details


View forward is excellent at all speeds and opening side windows make ventilation easy


garage and you still get the pleasure of wind in your hair from the sunroof. But in addition to all this you now have a sizeable extra deck and a proper outside helm.


VERDICT The S60 is beautifully built inside and out. The satin walnut and neutral upholstery of our test boat looked classy but left enough scope for owners to make their mark. And all three cabins are remarkably spacious for such a sporty craft. The merits of the sportsbridge concept may still come under scrutiny from traditionalists but Princess’s execution of it can’t be faulted. Contact See Princess website for dealers. Web: www.princessyachts.com


You can’t stand at the helm but


the seated position is ergonomically sounds so it’s of little consequence


PERFORMANCE TEST ENGINES Twin MAN V8-1,200. 1,200hp @ 2,400rpm. 8-cylinder 16.2-litre diesels


FIGURES ECO FAST MAX


RPM 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 2,200 2,350 Speed 10.1 11.3 14.1 18.1 22.6 28.2 32.2 34.1 LPH 52.8 97.7 141.6 195.8 275 369 438 480 GPH 11.6 21.5 31.1 43.1 60.5 81.2 96.3 106 MPG 0.86 0.53 0.45 0.42 0.37 0.35 0.33 0.32 Range 497 301 259 240 214 199 191 185


Helm 58 62 61 65 68 68 73 73 Saloon 61 66 65 69 69 72 75 76 Cockpit 73 75 75 78 82 83 84 86


Speed in knots. GPH & MPG figures use imperial gallons. Range in nautical miles and allows for 20% reserve. Calculated figures based on readings from on-board fuel gauges, your figures may vary considerably. All prices include 20% VAT. 70% fuel, 100% water, 4 crew, tender on board; 30ºC air temp, F1 + slight chop for sea trial


THE COSTS & OPTIONS Price from


Price as tested Seakeeper NG9 gyro


£1.56m £1.98m £86,430


Variable speed bow and stern thrusters £12,036 Crew cabin fit-out Teak decks


Electric stern winches Hydraulic passerelle (3.5m)


£8,220 £13,254 £3,660 £21,456


Upgraded 17.5kW Onan generator £6,498 Reverse-cycle 74,000 BTU air con £30,612 Flybridge bimini


£4,980 Third control station in the cockpit £6,090 = Options on test boat


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