Princess Yachts

Princess have combined timeless design, impeccable quality, class leading performance and luxury to create this late model 23 meter yacht. An elegant interior with spacious saloon, separate dining , full beam master suite with triple vertical hull windows are a special privilege on any vessel. The master cabin complete with it’s 32” flat-screen HD TV and DVD player, is not only full beam and centrally located but also has a large walk-in wardrobe complete with owners safe, ensuite bathroom with power/massage shower, oval double-ended bath, toilet, bidet plus marble accents. The huge VIP cabin, also equipped with it’s own TV and DVD player, is forward. It has a large bathroom with walk-in shower. The are 2 other separate twin guest cabins, both equipped with music systems and both with ensuite bathrooms with walk-in showers. All cabins (including crew) and areas of the boat have individual air conditioning and heating controls, plus also have a telephone connected to the boats internal telephone system.

When a vessel reaches this size the interior and exterior volume allows for great design features and the ultimate in luxuries. This Princess 23m contains designated living areas for privacy and onboard entertaining. The galley can be fully enclosed or opened up as an entertaining bar via a electronically retractable sliding cherry wood partition. The main salon can also be opened via an electronically opened glass rear partition to give a very open feel. There is also dual access to the crew quarters, engine and utility rooms.

The crew can work without disturbing the general living areas of the yacht for excellent on board privacy. Her large fly bridge is well covered for the tropics having a full and half-length removable bimini. There is also seating for 10+, a large sunpad, and a full wet bar and griddle. The Jet tender is also stored on the fly bridge when not in use keeping the transom free for water sports or the capacity to store a PWC . The inventory list is extensive and complete with a 4m Avon Jet Tenders with 85hp engine, bow and stern thrusters, full navigation package, ice-makers, several fridges and freezers , washing machine and separate driers, watermaker and entertainment systems which includes satellite television and a ‘pop-up’ 42” TV in the salon . A high specification throughout.

The Princess 23m with it s large 5,900 lt fuel tank also gives superb long range and low-cost efficient cruising capabilities. With excellent food storage and freezers, plus it s 1,500 lts fresh-water tank (plus 60 lts per hour water maker) it can easily complete live-aboard style extended trips from Phuket to out-lying islands chains, including Burma, Indonesia and Singapore and back without having to re-fuel. Here are the impressive range figures:-

Max Planing Speed 33 knts, range 280 Nm, (316 miles)

High Cruise Planing Speed 29 knts, range 350 Nm (395 miles)

Med Cruise Planing Speed 24 knts, range 400 Nm (453 miles)

Low Cruise Planing Speed 16 knts, range 440 Nm (502 miles)

Long Distance Displacement Speed 11 knts, range 1140 Nm (1300 miles)

Max Long Distance Displacement Speed 7 knts, range 1700 Nm (1938 miles)

The Princess 23m manages to do everything well and is more of a mini superyacht than a large cruiser. Inspections are an absolute must if you are in the market for a versatile 20+ meter planing hull in first-class condition, maintained by a full-time crew.