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Princess 48 - Model Overview
The Princess V48 is an irrepressible performer, with conventional shaft drives providing impressive, high cruising speeds and precise manoeuvrability at close quarters.
The deep V-hull provides an assured, stable ride, an extended cruising range and outstanding seakeeping and control, making her ideally suited to longer voyages.
With an optional hard top which incorporates a large opening sunroof and a garage that can accommodate a jet RIB, she makes life on board effortless providing the perfect environment in which to relax and enjoy time abroad.

Below deck, the saloon features a cocktail bar, entertainment centre and a cordial u-shaped sofa which can be converted into an additional double berth when required. The galley is well lit and open and features a generous level of equipment for elegant entertaining.

The accommodation is equally impressive, with the rich, luxuriant warmth of the master stateroom and a spacious full beam twin-berth guest cabin. Both have en-suite bathrooms with stall showers and abundant storage.
Whether roaming the coastline, crossing open waters or hopping from harbour to harbour, the Princess V48 performs impeccably and provides the poise and comfort to truly appreciate the fun of open air cruising.

Princess V48 - Range Overview
At the heart of the V Class concept lies something more than a unique combination of staggering performance with luxurious comfort. It is the determination to express the panache and sheer exuberance of living at speed, without compromise

On the water, Princess yachts are instantly recognisable for their graceful lines and timeless elegance that will never date. Clean uncluttered lines and a muscular deep-V hull give Princess yachts an undeniable presence.

Princess V-Class - The definitive motor yacht experience.

Princess V48 - Brochure Foreword
The Princess name has become synonymous with all that is finest in motor yacht design.

Since 1965, Princess has grown on the foundations of our original core values; dedication to quality, strength and integrity in both design and in build.

Based in some of the most modern boat-building facilities in Europe, every Princess craft is the result of a rigorous and uncompromising approach to every detail of its design and manufacture. Our highly skilled workforce blends cutting edge technology with traditional craftsmanship to set new standards in performance, seakeeping, comfort and safety.

The result is the definitive motor yacht experience.

PROJECT TO PRINCESS

Princess Yachts International plc was originally founded in 1965 as Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd to fit out and charter the 'Project 31', the first boat to be built at the Company’s original factory facilities in Newport Street, Plymouth.

When the boat was subsequently sold, further orders were taken for Project 31's and the idea of fitting out boats for sale was realised. A number of new models followed ranging from 20 to 30 feet which were marketed as 'Projects' and 'Pilgrims', until the first boat developed using in-house GRP hull mouldings was launched in 1970; the Princess 32.

More than 1,200 Princess 32's were sold over the following ten years, firmly establishing the Princess name in important markets across the globe and creating a lasting association between the Princess brand and timeless, elegant design, impeccable quality and class-leading performance at sea.

Over the ensuing years the Company has built on this reputation and has introduced more than 80 new model lines. The Company now owns and operates from over 870,000 ft' (81,000 ml) of vertically integrated factory facilities and has become one of the most respected names in the marine industry.

Today we remain absolutely committed to creating some of the world's most exciting hand-built motor yachts.

PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY

A Princess is instantly recognisable for her graceful lines and understated styling. Yet underlying those elegant looks are pioneering advances in hull design and construction to achieve higher speeds more safely and more comfortably, even in the most challenging seas.

The modified deep-V hull, specifically engineered for weight reduction, incorporates propeller tunnels for improved propulsive efficiency and forward thrust, while also reducing draft. These tunnels have the hydrodynamic effect of keeping the boat more horizontal in the transition from displacement to planing, offering better visibility and control.

Hull lines are developed and honed with advanced computer modelling using the latest CAD technology. This is further refined over many thousands of hours of testing in some of the toughest waters of the world - the English Channel off Plymouth.

It is a painstaking approach, but it has led to Princess setting new standards of hull design. Moulded spray rails are configured to roll water away to keep the boat dryer at higher speeds and to reduce frictional resistance, while a revolutionary curved chine and optimal deadrise at the transom ensure a softer ride and a stable tracking, even in following and quarter seas.

The latest generation hull lines, combined with conventional drive and high-speed balanced rudders, optimise straight-line stability and turning performance to impress even the most demanding yachtsman.

A Princess is designed to be responsive and easy to handle whether running at speed or operating within the confines of a busy marina. Electronic engine controls and, where necessary, power assisted steering and a powerful bow thruster, enable manoeuvring to be undertaken with absolute precision.

Raised bulwarks, extended stainless steel safety rails, moulded non-slip surfaces and teak decking ensure secure navigation around the boat, whilst toughened safety glass and clear forward screens optimise night vision and give you the confidence to fully explore the boat's high-speed potential.

DESIGN & CRAFTSMANSHIP

Clean uncluttered lines and a muscular, deep-V hull give a Princess an undeniable presence. At the helm, figure-hugging seats are positioned for maximum visibility and sit within comfortable reach of both wheel and throttle controls. A logical instrument layout with clear and concise gauges confirms that this is a craft designed for high-speed cruising.

On deck, the accent is on open-air living and entertaining, whether enjoying the pleasures of running at sea or the tranquillity of a secluded anchorage.

A large cockpit with ample seating makes for informal al-fresco dining or the ideal social setting.

Below, the atmosphere is relaxed. Meticulously crafted interiors blend a delicate choice of the lineal natural materials and fabrics from classic to contemporary.

Subtle lighting and exquisite detailing complement well proportioned layouts to create that unique Princess character.

Bespoke timber furniture, finished in classic or natural cherry veneers and often featuring marquetry inlay or quartered grain, is crafted by hand in a dedicated facility covering 128,000 ft' (12,000 mZ).

A team of highly skilled craftsmen including carpenters, upholsterers and lacquer technicians take great pride in the creation of these interiors. Contemporary furniture is specially designed in-house to maximise the use of space available in each model.

CAD software is used to identify non-structural areas where considerable weight savings can be achieved. Once built, each piece of cabinetry and every complex capping or solid door frame is protected with up to seven layers of lacquer, rubbed down by hand between coats for a deep lustrous finish.

The superbly equipped galleys and luxurious cabins are provided with generous storage space in a fine balance of comfort, practicality and high-quality finish. Even the traditional stall shower has been redesigned for better usability.

Each boat is built to a uniquely personal specification below being individually sea-tested and fine-tuned to ensure high levels of performance, handling and integrity, which are (,o crucial to the boating experience.

EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING

Decades of experience in marine engineering set the foundations for class-leading technical design and build solutions that are at the heart of every Princess.

From integrally bonded engine room bulkheads to high-tech hull-stiffening structures, knowledge and expertise underpin the ability of each craft to deal confidently with the tough conditions the ocean can sometimes impose.

Each hull is hand laid using glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and enhanced performance gelcoat, with an initial lay-up of powder bound matt and isophthalic resin providing important protection against osmosis.

The combination of the latest gelcoat technology and dicyclopentadiene resin chemistry provides greater heat and UV resistance and ensures significantly improved gloss, colour retention and freedom from distortion.

Particular attention is given to the hull's point-of-entry and areas of fibreglass accommodating through-hull fittings such as raw-water inlets or bow thruster tunnels. Here the laminate

is reinforced with additional layers of solid fibreglass creating a strong and durable structure to optimise hull integrity and to provide peace of mind in the most rigorous conditions.

Increased torsional strength and high-thermal insulation are achieved in the construction of deck, superstructure and selected hull top-sides through the integration of GRP with balsa or PVC foam coring.

To maintain a comfortable environment at cruising speeds or higher, every engine room is soundproofed using the latest sound-deadening materials, while solid engine beds are bonded to the hull for greater strength and vibration absorption. High volume air intakes feed the latest in high performance diesel engine technology, providing optimum output and efficiency and delivering speeds of up to 40 knots.

Each model is designed with a bespoke exhaust system, silenced and water-cooled, and is configured to each available engine installation to minimise emissions and noise levels. The latest in underwater exhaust technology is incorporated on several models and all craft conform to EU noise emission requirements.

From concept, performance and safety are key to the Princess ownership experience. Composite construction makes those extra few knots accessible and delivers superior economy to maximise your cruising range, while careful consideration of every safety feature ensures maximum security and comfort for you and your guests whilst on the water.

Building on a solid heritage, our highly skilled craftsmen and uncompromising approach to design and manufacturing combine to create some of the most dynamically and technologically advanced motor yachts in production today. Faithful to our core values and delivering unrivalled comfort, safety and performance at sea, a Princess stimulates both your heart and mind.

Every Princess craft is the result of a rigorous and uncompromising approach to every detail of its design and manufacture. These details are sometimes obvious for all to see. On the water, there's no mistaking a Princess, instantly recognisable for graceful lines and a timeless elegance that will never date.


One owner form new
'Brand New' Immaculate condition
Never slept on
Extremely low engine hours
Transferable warranties

Seriously for sale
Offers welcome
Boat Reference Number 527
Vessel Type Open
Designer Bernard Olesinski & Marine Projects, Plymouth
Manufacturer Princess
Model V48
Year 2008
Price £364,950 Inc VAT
Town/Region Poole, Dorset
Country United Kingdom
   
Length Overall (LOA) 49 Feet 1 Inches (14.7 M 2.54 CM)
Beam 13 Feet 2 Inches (3.9M 5.08CM)
Draft 3 Feet 6 Inches (0.9M 15.24CM)
Height Above Waterline (HAW) 10 Feet 11 Inches (3M 27.94CM)
Transport Height 13 Feet 4 Inches (3.9M 10.16CM)
   
Displacement 13 Tons 9 Kilos (13004.08233133 Kilos)
   
Fuel Capacity 1680 Litres (370 Gallons)
Water Capacity 364 Litres (81 Gallons)
Holding Tank Capacity 200 Litres (44 Gallons)
   
Number of Cabins 3
Number of Berths 6
Number of W/C 2
 
Engine(s) 2 x Volvo Penta D9 EVC Diesel 575mhp each
Drive Type Shaftdrive
Cruising Speed 27 knots
Maximum Speed 36 knots
Engine Hours 51 (will vary with usage)
Last Serviced 2010
Servicing Agents Volvo Penta
Colours & Interior Furnishings
Antifoul: White
Trim/Waterline: Navy Blue
External Cushions: Vanilla Vinyl with Blue Insert
Cockpit Canopy: Captain Navy
Joinery & Panelling: Natural High-Gloss Cherry
Carpet: Beige Berber
Upholstery: Stone Leather
Blinds: Aluminium
Galley Worktop: Midnight Sky
Standard Equipment
Power-assisted hydraulic steering system
24v DC/240v AC electrical system
240v shore power with 50-amp float battery charger
Remote control electric anchor winch
Electric trim tabs
Autopilot
VHF with DSC R/T
Speed and distance log
Echo sounder with alarm
Remote control searchlight
Combination microwave/conventional oven/grill
Refrigerator with deep freeze compartment
Cockpit wetbar including sink
Cockpit top loading cold box
Electric quietflush toilets
Saloon and cockpit stereo CD/radio
Teak-laid transom platform, cockpit deck and stairs to side decks
Cockpit sunbed and cushions
Optional hard top with electrically operated sliding sunroof
Electo-hydraulically opening garage with storage for tender or wetbike
Transom door
Hot and cold transom shower
Cockpit hood and tonneau cover

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
Remote control searchlight
Twin electric horns
Fuel and water fillers

Cockpit
Teak-laid transom platform and cockpit deck
Self-draining
U-shaped seating/dining area
Cockpit lighting
Cockpit hood and tonneau cover
Stainless steel grabrails
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 stowage space with gas strut support
Access hatch to engine room with gas strut support
220/240v 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)
Stainless steel grabrails
Radar arch
Transom bathing platform with foldaway swimming ladder
Transom door leading to integral bathing platform
Hot and cold shower

Optional Sunroof
Sliding sun roof within fixed grp electrically operated structure and integrated with radar arch

Helm Position
Double helm seat with sit/stand facility
L-shaped settee opposite helm position
Burr elm instrument panel
Fuel gauges
Single-lever engine controls
Rudder position indicator
Power assisted hydraulic steering system
Remote control anchor winch
Trim tab controls
Autopilot
VHF with DSC R/T
Speed and distance log
Echo sounder with alarm
Remote control searchlight
High speed compass
Horn button
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
Dining table
Cocktail cabinet
Stereo CD/radio with saloon and cockpit speakers
Overhead downlighters
Main electrical control panel with freshwater gauge
Circular deck hatch with flyscreen and blind
Sliding door to cockpit

Galley
Avonite (or similar) worktop
Twin-zone ceramic hob
Twin stainless steel sinks with Monobloc mixer tap
Combination microwave/conventional oven with grill
Refrigerator with deep freeze compartment
Waste bin
Storage cupboards, drawers and lockers

Accommodation
All cabins are fitted with opening portholes and 240v power points
All bathrooms feature electric quietflush toilets and 240v shaver points

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

En-suite shower/wc:
Wash basin with Monobloc mixer tap
Separate shower stall with automatic
shower pump-out
Mirror

Aft Guest Cabin
Two full-size single berths (optional double berth conversion)
Wardrobe
Storage lockers
Downlighters and individual berth lights

En-suite shower/wc:
Wash basin with Monobloc mixer tap
Separate shower stall with automatic shower pump-out
Mirror
Storage locker

Power & Drive Systems
4-bladed propellers in nickel aluminium bronze
Engine room lighting
Cockpit sole engine-room access hatch with gas strut support
Power assisted hydraulic steering
Trim tabs
Electronic engine controls
Engine room extractor fans with electronic time delay

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 batteries from auxiliaries
50amp-24 V float battery charger for auxiliary batteries, 6amp – 24Vfloat battery charger for engine start batteries
Remote battery master switches with control switch at main panel
Circuit breakers on all circuits

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

Fuel System
Twin fuel tanks (in N4 marine grade alloy) with interconnection system giving 370 gallon (1680 litre) capacity
Fuel fillers on both side decks
High-capacity fuel filters/water traps with visual contamination warning at console
Remote fuel cocks in cockpit locker
Fuel gauges on helm console

Water System
Water capacity totalling 80 gallons (364 litres)
Water heated by engine and 240v immersion heater
Automatic water pump with filter
Main circuit breaker at switch panel
Water level gauge
Deck filler

Fire Extinguishers
Automatic fire extinguisher in engine room and generator space
Hand-operated fire extinguishers ( 4 ) in:
- owner’s stateroom
- guest cabin
- galley
- cockpit

Bilge Pumps
Automatic electric bilge pumps (with manual override) in:
- engine room
- forward accommodation
- aft lazarette (4 in all)
High-capacity manual bilge pump with valve system and suction points in same areas

Other Items Supplied As Standard
Fenders (6) and warps (4)
Ensign staff
First aid kit
Boathook
Owner’s manual and engine manual
Quilted bedspreads in all cabins
Emergency tiller
Tool kit
Manual winch handle
Ship’s document case

Extra Equipment & Upgrades
Deck & Equipment
Power-assisted electric hard-top sunroof
Eberspacher D5L heating system with additional outlets in cabins & both WC's
Onan 7kW diesel generator in sound shield with hydrohush exhaust system
Bow thruster
Additional 10m of 8mm anchor chain
Teak cockpit floor
Teak cockpit table
Cockpit BBQ (Electric)
Foredeck suncushions
Foredeck fresh water anchor/deck wash system
Holding tank with electric w/c's
Vertical aft cockpit cover
Double berth converstion insert (Aft guest cabin)

Navigation Equipment
Furuno combined colour Radar/Chart plotter with GPS (10" Screen)
Raymarine ST60 speed log
Raymarine ST60 depth sounder
Raymarine Autopilot
Simrad VHF with DSC




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