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Princess V46/48 – Brochure, Model Overview

The new V48 is an all-weather boat for sailors who enjoy the thrill of the great outdoors.

Whatever your expectations of a boat of this class, the Princess V48 will challenge them. Whether judged on accommodation, speed, or styling, she sets a new standard. The cockpit has been designed to make al fresco living a true pleasure, with two seating areas, wet bar with refrigerator and an optional electric barbecue. There is also a large sunbed aft, beneath which is a garage for stowing a tender or wetbike. Yet the V48 is very much an all-weather craft. Cockpit covers can be positioned for complete enclosure, as a bimini sun shade or completely open.

Alternatively, the optional 'hard-top' has an electrically opening centre section.

The spaciousness of the accommodation below is remarkable for a high-performance powerboat of this size. The saloon feels unusually roomy and incorporates an all-electric galley with a stylish timber-laid floor. The master cabin has a central double bed, while the twin-berth guest cabin spans the full width of the hull. Both have their own bathrooms with separate stall shower. And for occasional guests, the saloon sofa converts into a double berth.

But the place to test the V48s mettle is at sea - and you quickly discover the deeper than usual V of her hull is more than good looking. It delivers phenomenal long-range cruising performance and a beautifully smooth ride, even in challenging conditions, while electronic engine controls and high-speed rudders make handling at all speeds a delight.

Princes V Class - Brochure Range Overview

The Princess V Class - Performance without compromise

Combining competition-class performance and seakeeping with the elegant and sophisticated accommodation of a superyacht has hitherto meant one or the other is compromised. The Princess V Class has been created for the owner who demands no compromise.

Hull design that is capable of competing on seakeeping terms with the toughest conditions, but that can keep going at speed throughout. Push the throttles to the limit and the response is immediate. The boat flies through the water, responding to the thrust of its twin high-speed diesels, safely under the command of its driver thanks to state-of-the-art control mechanisms and the ultimate in deep V hull design.

Arrive at your destination, shut off the power and another world awaits you. Comfort worthy of a superyacht; every amenity you expect when you travel, the finest materials, hand crafted joinery, sleeping cabins with light and space, stylish finish and every facility you might need.

The Princess V Class has combined the twin advantages of every other Princess motor yacht - seakeeping and quality - in a high-speed design that exudes performance. Hull shape is subtly slimmer and deeper V'd to better speed through the sea, to handle waves, to steer like a thoroughbred in any conditions. Construction methods combine the immense strength needed by every fast boat at sea, with the lightness essential if performance is the aim.

Sophisticated design techniques, impeccable craftsmanship and a realisation of the twin requirements of the sea and the owner have been combined in a truly remarkable class of power yacht. But, in a yacht of this class, hull form and accommodation alone are not enough; style, panache, the sheer exuberance of living at speed must be expressed. She must look the part and feel right to those lucky enough to participate in life in the fast lane.

The V Class exudes dynamism even at anchor. Low, sleek lines, complemented by a wrap-around screen protecting the essential open-air living space, sweep aft to the raked stern. The classically timeless look of the thoroughbred that sets the craft apart from the rest and the subdued murmur of immense power, safely controlled by sophisticated engineering, promises thrills to come.

The V Class is about excitement and enjoyment - and it is about full-blooded participation in the world of the sporting superyacht. The sound and feel of precision engineering is unmistakable.

Princes V46/48 - Brochure Foreword

Power & Luxury

However you might wish to create your own definition of the word luxury, in order to create a high performance yacht that is worthy of having that nebulous term associated with it, the starting point is concerned with anything but.

If anyone had been foolhardy enough to brave strong wind and torrential rain on that grey November afternoon, they would have seen a sleek white 65 footer in Plymouth Sound behaving in a manner that might be considered immodest for a superyacht.

With 35 knots of wind ripping angry water into spume, the vessel accelerated to high speed, crested ten foot waves and then turned tightly with the heavy sea vainly attempting to thwart her progress. The boat displayed impeccable stability in the following sea and was unwavering as she repeated the manoeuvre several times.

To the casual observer, it may have seemed that this magnificent motor yacht was being driven in a reckless manner, totally at odds with its majestic bearing. It was in fact being driven by obsession. An obsession with creating the finest high performance motoryachts in the world, without any compromises.

For Princess, this means testing, testing and testing yet again in the volatile waters of the English Channel. This was simply one of the rigorous sea trials to which Princess subject every new model as a matter of course; the Princess way of doing things. Testing yachts in sometimes awesome conditions, in conditions unlikely to be encountered by their owners. To ensure each boat would safely rise to the challenge should it ever be called to do so.

This uncompromising attitude exemplifies every aspect of a Princess, from the initial design stage to the final product, testing in inhospitable seas on those grey November afternoons!

Every Princess starts life as a set of lines on paper, as a huge amount of data in a computer and as the combined knowledge in the heads of a team of designers so experienced that no computer could store the accumulated information.

Hull lines, something that perhaps might be taken for granted at a glance, have been developed and honed through scores of models, through many thousands of hours of testing in some of the toughest waters of the world. The test team have but one aim in mind, to move fast through an unforgiving medium - though it looks soft, water is as hard as concrete at 30 plus knots - while giving the occupants of that hull the smoothest possible ride in the most economical manner.

Every item that forms a part of a cohesive whole has to be evaluated, from the position of the spray rails and their effect on ride comfort, on spray control and turning performance. To the choice of which engine manufacturer to work with in order to extract the designed speed with maximum economy, complete smoothness and in the quietest possible environment within the craft.

The extra one or two knots that Princess achieve compared with most others may not seem much but at fast cruising speeds this can result in significant extra performance and range at continuous power settings. If this can be achieved with greater comfort and safety which in turn translate into seaworthiness, and with a style that is breathtaking, then that is a goal that is worth striving for.

Once the design team have done their job, the groundwork on which the Princess name has been created is in place. Seaworthiness and safety first and foremost. From that stems the unrivalled Princess reputation for comfort, for quality and for beauty.

Below, the comfort of fine materials, subtle lighting and the integration of function and form create a special atmosphere. Remember though this is a seagoing craft and no matter how suitable these surroundings might seem in the calm of a secluded anchorage, or moored in the familiar surroundings of your favourite harbour, they are also designed for comfort at speed in a seaway.

It is not possible to assess a Princess solely on comfort, on performance, on style, on seaworthiness, although they outperform in all these areas. Each area is part of the whole that is Princess and is designed without compromise so as to achieve the objective of being simply the best.

Technology & Craftmanship

Technology might be considered to have ousted craftsmanship from the modern-day world; the emphasis is on computer control, on state-of-the-art robot construction, on amazing machines that replicate every monotonous task without complaint. It might be so in some industries, but not at Princess.

Whilst the latest in computer technology deals with the tasks to which it is most suited, there is no substitute for the painstakingly learned skills of the true craftsman. Only the craftsman can work with the variances of natural materials such as cloth and wood, only the human eye and that most fabulous of all computers, the human brain, can make the subtle match of colour that creates the true feeling that is the Princess experience.

Of course the very latest CAD software is used by the Princess designers and is linked to CAM processes in some of the most modern factories in Europe. If the past had a convention of manual work, of skills passed on through word of mouth and demonstration, now the very latest machinery and technology are incorporated where it suits. So in today's world, the Princess motor yacht is the modern inheritor of uncompromising quality.

Application of control standards is a familiar procedure in any company; Princess 'are no different in that respect - their production methods are approved by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance and comply with ISO 9001 /BS5750. In that Princess were instrumental in creating many of these standards, and had their ccmiplinnce with the latest EEC regulations in place virtually two years before statutory requirement, they are different indeed. For every Princess built has complied with CE regulations since November 1996.

Princess sports yachts are built to 'world-class' manufacturing standards in all areas of construction and engineering. Design, development and manufacturing processes do not accept compromise. It is recognised that ownership of a Princess is an investment in the real sense and value engineering methods are used to ensure investment quality, as well as lasting pleasure.

If the outward manifestation of craftsmanship is evident in every Princess in the fit of joinery, the flawless lustre of multiple coats of lacquer over marquetry veneer, then it is below the surface that the application of the highest standards must be of the greatest importance to any owner.

That the owner can be unaware of the workings of the craft is the goal to which every craftsman working on any Princess sports yacht strives. It is important to know with certainty that electrical wiring is completed to the most impeccable standards, with every wire coded and securely clipped and that every connection is made with integrity.

It is vital to be aware that the fuel systems that feed the sophisticated engines of your craft have been installed by an expert, who knows just what happens when you ask for full power to get you through to your destination.

Princess is about pleasure, about enjoyment and about making a new world of relaxation.

Having complete faith in your Princess with the knowledge that the design and build are without compromise is a vital part of that world. That is the true goal towards which that accumulation of technology, talent and craftsmanship strives.

At Princess there is only one final result; to be the best in the world.


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Boat Reference Number 297
Vessel Type Open
Designer Marine Projects & Bernard Olesinski
Manufacturer Princess
Model V46/48
Year 2003
Price £254,950 Inc VAT
Town/Region
Country United Kingdom
   
Length Overall (LOA) 48 Feet 7 Inches (14.4 M 17.78 CM)
Length at Waterline (LWL) 47 Feet 6 Inches (14.1M 15.24CM)
Beam 13 Feet 2 Inches (3.9M 5.08CM)
Draft 3 Feet 4 Inches (0.9M 10.16CM)
   
Fuel Capacity 1365 Litres (301 Gallons)
Water Capacity 365 Litres (81 Gallons)
 
Engine(s) 2 x Volvo Penta TAMD75P Diesel 480mhp each
Drive Type Shaftdrive
Cruising Speed 29 knots
Maximum Speed 35 knots
Engine Hours 333 (will vary with usage)
Last Serviced 2008
Servicing Agents Volvo Penta
Colours & Interior Furnishings
Antifoul: White
Trim/Waterline: Navy Blue
External Cushions: White with Navy Trim
Cockpit Canopy: Captain Navy
Joinery & Panelling: Cherry Wood
Headlining & Cabin Panelling: Soft White Leathercloth
Carpet: Cream Berber
(Teak-laid floor in galley)
Teak Treads: Main Companionway
Galley Worktop: Avonite
Upholstery: Cream Leather
Standard Equipment
220/240v Diesel Generator
Power assisted hydraulic steering system
Electric anchor winch
Autopilot
Electro-hydraulic trim tabs
Speed & distance log
Echo sounder with alarm
Remote control searchlight
VHF DSC R/T
Saloon/cockpit stereo CD/Player
Microwave conventional oven
Cockpit wet bar with refrigerated cold box & optional barbecue
Electro-hydraulically opening garage with storage for tender /wet bike
Cockpit hood & tonneau cover
Transom door to bathing platform
Hot & cold transom shower
220/240v shore power with 60-amp float battery charger
Electric quiet flush toilets
Teak-laid cockpit deck
Optional GRP hardtop to cockpit with electrically opening sunroof


Hull, Deck & Superstructure
Deep V hull with moulded spray rails and incorporating propeller tunnels for improved propulsive efficiency and reduced draft
Hand-laid GRP construction with isophthalic gelcoat backed by initial lay-Lip of powder-bound matt and isophthalic resin for protection against osmosis
Integrally bonded girder stiffening system
Standard finish white, navy blue or slate blue high gloss gelcoat for hull topsides, white coachroof and hull bottom.
GRP/balsa core/PVC foam sandwich construction for deck and superstructure for strength and high thermal insulation
Moulded non-slip surfaces on side decks
Hull antifouled


Deck Fittings
Reversible electric anchor winch with foredeck and helm position controls
Self-stowing 16kg Delta anchor with 40 metre chain
Bow rope storage locker
Stemhead roller with automatic anchor launch and retrieve
Stainless steel bow, stern and spring cleats
Stainless steel pulpit and guardrails
Stainless steel coachroof handrails
Forecabin hatch
Saloon hatch
Stainless steel rubbing band with rubber insert
Full set of IMCO navigation lights
Riding light
Searchlight with remote control
Twin electric horns
Fuel and water fillers


Cockpit
Self-draining
U-shaped seating/dining area
Teak- laid cockpit deck
Cockpit wet bar with refrigerated cold box and optional barbecue
Sunbed aft
Dinghy/wetbike stowage garage beneath sunbed, with hydraulic lift system
Electric winch system for dinghy retrieval
Fender stowage
Access hatch to Lazarette storage space with gas strut support
Access hatch to engine room with gas Strut support
220/210v shore support inlet in locker
Stowage lockers
Life raft locker
Folding hood forward sun awning with side screens aft (forward hood can be used as sun canopy or complete enclosure)
Overall tonneau cover
Stainless steel grab rails
Radar arch
Cockpit lighting
Transom door leading to integral bathing platform
Transom bathing platform with foldaway swimming ladder
Hot and cold shower
Teak decking
Stainless steel grab rails


Optional Sunroof
Sliding sun roof within fixed grp electrically operated structure and integrated with radar arch
Aft cockpit tonneau cover with zip door


Helm Position
Double helm seat with sit/stand facility
L-shaped settee opposite helm position
Teak decking
Toughened glass windscreen
Full engine instrumentation
Fuel gauges
Single-lever engine Controls
Power assisted hydraulic steering system
Rudder position indicator
Trim tab controls
Horn button
Autopilot
High speed compass
Log and echo sounder with alarm
VHF DSC R/T
Anchor winch remote control
Searchlight with remote control
Chart table
Twin windscreen wipers
Windscreen freshwater pressure wash
Bilge pump controls with visual 'pump running indicators
Fuel- contamination warning lights


Saloon
U-shaped convertible settee
Cocktail cabinet
Stereo CD/radio with saloon and cockpit speakers
Overhead downlighters
Main electrical control panel with freshwater gauge
Opening portholes
Circular deck hatch with flyscreen and blind
Sliding door to cockpit


Galley
Avonite (or similar worktop ' Twin zone ceramic hob
Combination microwave/conventional oven with grill
Twin stainless steel sinks with Monobloc mixer tap
24v/240v refrigerator with deep-freeze compartment
Storage cupboards, drawers and lockers
Waste bin
Opening portholes


Owner's Suite
Large double bed with quilted bedspread
Dressing table
Wardrobe with shelves
Drawers and storage lockers
Overhead and individual berth lights
Deck hatch with flyscreen and blind
Opening portholes


En Suite Shower/WC
Electric flush toilet
Wash basin, with Monobloc mixer tap
Separate shower stall with automatic shower pumpout
Opening porthole
Mirror
Electric shaverpoint


Aft Guest Cabin
Two full size single berths with quilted bedspreads (optional double berth conversion)
Wardrobe
Storage lockers
Downlighters and individual berth lights
Opening portholes


En Suite Shower/WC
Electric flush toilet
Wash basin with Monobloc mixer tap
Separate shower stall with automatic shower pump out
Opening porthole
Mirror
Electric shaverpoint
Storage locker


Power & Drive Systems
Cockpit sole engine-room access hatch with gas support
Engine room soundproofed
High volume air intakes
Engine-room extractor fan with electronic time delay
Engine exhaust silencers and water-cooled exhausts
Engine beds integrally bonded with hull for strength and vibration absorption
Forward and aft engine room bulkheads integrally bonded
Engines flexibly mounted
Automatic fire extinguisher
Automatic and manual bilgepumps
Engine-room lighting
Propeller shafts in TEMET
4-bladed propellers in nickel aluminium and bronze
High speed balanced rudders
Cathodic protection for sterngear
Sterngear, engines, fuel tanks fillers etc all electrically bonded
Power assisted hydraulic steering system
Single lever dual-function electronic controls (Volvo)


Electrical Systems
24 volt: 2 x heavy-duty batteries for engine starting
4 x heavy-duty auxiliary batteries
Engine alternators charge via blocking diodes to isolate engine start battery from auxiliaries
50-amp 24v float battery of charger for auxiliary batteries, 6-amp 24v float battery charger for engine start batteries
Remote battery master switch control switch at main panel
Circuit breakers on all circuits

220/240 volt: 7kw diesel generator with own s battery and specially silenced exhaust
Shore support inlet in cockpit
Generator/shore support change over switch
Power points in owner's stateroom, guest cabin, galley (double) and saloon
Polarity check system
Earth leakage safety trip
Shaver point in all bathrooms


Fuel System
Twin fuel tanks (in N4 marine grade alloy) with interconnection system giving 400 gallon (1818 litre) capacity
Fuel fillers on both side decks
High-capacity fuel filters/water taps with visual contamination warning at console


Extra Equipment & Upgrades
Deck & Ancillaries
Sleipner – Sidepower - Bow Thruster
Sleipner – Sidepower - Stern Thruster
GRP Hard-top with electrically opening Sunroof
Onan Generator
Eberspacher Heating to all Cabins w/Remote timer
Screen Demisters
Teak Cockpit
Cockpit Griddle & Cool box
Foredeck Sun Cushions
Sony Remote Commander
*A-Glaze Surface Protection Treatment

Navigation Equipment
Raymarine RL80C - Radar/GPS/Plotter w/10" Screen
Raymarine Autopilot
Raymarine ST60 Sped log
Raymarine ST60 Log/Echo Sounder
DSC VHF – Shipmate RS8400

Entertainment Equipment
* Saloon
Sharp Flatscreen TV
Sony MD/CD & Radio
* Owners Cabin
* Guest Cabin
Sharp Flatscreen TV


Interior Furnishings & Equipment
Cream Leather Upholstery





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