Princess Yachts announces new 85 Motor Yacht

by Denby Browning on 18 Sep 2007
Princess Yachts International has announced that a new 85-foot flybridge yacht is in the early stages of construction at its manufacturing facility in Plymouth, England.

Princess motor yachts are distributed throughout Australia and New Zealand by Riviera’s R Marine Dealer network.

Alan Paterson, Riviera’s Director of Imported Product, said the new 85MY was an exciting addition to the Princess range for Australian owners.

'The larger Princess models have been particularly successful in our market,' said Mr Paterson. '

The new 85 Motor Yacht will bring the contemporary style and thoroughly resolved accommodation layouts of the company’s new ‘Motor Yacht’ range to a wider audience to meet growing demand for larger Princess craft.

Princess Sales Director David Pyle said: 'The launch of the Princess 95 Motor Yacht in May has generated a great deal of interest in larger flybridge models from both new and existing Princess customers.

'With striking, elegant lines, a high level of standard equipment and trademark Princess performance and handling, the 85 Motor Yacht will stretch the boundaries of contemporary living afloat. We aim to surpass the expectations of the world’s most sophisticated and discerning owners with the new Motor Yacht range.'

PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Length overall (incl. pulpit) 85ft 1in 25.93m
Length overall (excl. pulpit) 84ft 3in 25.68m
Beam 20ft 8in 6.3m
Draft 5ft 5in 1.65m
Height above DWL
(to top of GRP radar arch) 20ft 10in 6.35m
Displacement approx. (Twin Caterpillar C32A) 70 tonnes*
Fuel capacity 1,850 gallons 8,400 litres
Water capacity (incl. calorifier) 330 gallons 1,500 litres
Hot water calorifier 45 gallons 205 litres
Holding tank capacity 110 gallons 500 litres

ENGINE OPTIONS – DIESEL
Caterpillar C32 (2 x 1,675hp) Speed range: 28-30 knots †
MTU 12V 2000 M93 (2 x 1,800hp) Speed range: 29-31 knots †
Caterpillar C32A (2 x 1,820hp) Speed range: 30-32 knots †

* Displacements are calculated with full fuel and water but with no optional equipment
fitted or other gear or crew aboard.

† Maximum speeds will vary depending on cleanliness of hull, condition of stern gear, loading of craft, water and air temperatures, sea conditions and other factors. Speed estimates are therefore given in good faith but without warranty or liability on the part of Princess Yachts International plc.

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