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Princess V42 - Model Overview
The Princess V42 raises the standards of performance and seakeeping to a new level for her class.

Powered by twin diesel sterndrives, or alternatively by high performance inboard diesels, utilising propeller tunnels for high efficiency and reduced draft. A deep V hull gives the boat a formidable performance at sea, with precision handling and a smooth ride, even in challenging conditions.

The cockpit layout comprises a double helm position with an L shaped settee opposite and a further large settee aft, plus a cockpit wet bar with refrigerator.

A large swimming platform will accommodate either the tender or a wet bike, which can be launched and retrieved either by a concealed transom crane or an electro-hydraulic passerelle.

An alternative cockpit layout features a spacious U shaped settee opposite the helm position, with a sunbed aft. The sunbed lifts on hydraulic struts to reveal a garage for the tender.

Performance without compromise is what the V Class is all about so below the accommodation is spacious, practical and elegant. The forward owner's stateroom has an en-suite washroom with a separate stall shower and the aft cabin, with its own washing facilities, is larger than usual for this class. The elegant saloon incorporates a large seating area, cocktail bar and a superbly fitted galley.

From her distinctive profile to her superb accommodation it is apparent that the new V42 is a very special breed of craft, matching outstanding performance with the elegant styling of the Princess V Class.

Princes V42 - Range Overview
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 V42 - Brochure Foreword
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 290
Vessel Type Open
Designer Marine Projects Plymouth
Manufacturer Princess
Model V42
Year 2001
Price £162,500 Inc VAT
Town/Region Torbay, Devon
Country United Kingdom
   
Length Overall (LOA) 42 Feet 9 Inches (12.6 M 22.86 CM)
Length at Waterline (LWL) 41 Feet 5 Inches (12.3M 12.7CM)
Beam 12 Feet 3 Inches (3.6M 7.62CM)
Draft 3 Feet (0.9M 0CM)
Height Above Waterline (HAW) 12 Feet 4 Inches (3.6M 10.16CM)
   
Fuel Capacity 720 Litres (159 Gallons)
Water Capacity 333 Litres (74 Gallons)
 
Engine(s) 2 x Volvo Penta KAD44/EDC/DP Diesel 260mhp each
Drive Type Sterndrive
Cruising Speed 27 knots
Maximum Speed 35 knots
Engine Hours 549 (will vary with usage)
Last Serviced May 2009
Servicing Agents Marine Engineering Looe - Galmpton Creek, Devon
Colours & Interior Furnishings
Antifoul: Navy Blue
Trim/Waterline: Navy Blue
External Cushions: White with Navy Trim
Cockpit Canopy: Captain Navy
Joinery & Panelling: Natural Cherry Wood w/clear deep-lacquered finish
Console Panels: Burr-Elm
Headlining & Cabin Panelling: Soft White Leathercloth
Carpet: Navy Blue
Galley Worktop: Avonite
Upholstery: Cream Leather
Standard Equipment
Autopilot
Electric anchor winch
Electro-hydraulic trim tabs
Speed and distance log
Echo sounder with alarm
VHF R/T
Remote controlled searchlight
Saloon/cockpit stereo CD/radio
Fridge/freezer
Cockpit bar with refrigerator
Cockpit hood and cover
Transom door to bathing platform
Hot and cold transom shower
220/240v shore power with 40-amp float battery charger

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

Deck Fittings
Reversible electric anchor winch (1,000W) with helm position controls
Self-stowing 10kg Delta anchor with 30 metres of chain
Stemhead roller with automatic anchor launch and retrieve
Stainless-steel bow, stern and spring cleats
Bow fairleads
Stainless-steel pulpit and guard rails
Foredeck hatch
Saloon deck 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 converting to large sunbed
L-shaped settee opposite helm position with drinks table
Cockpit bar with refrigerator and hot and cold water supply
Top opening storage locker behind helm seat
Locker with remote fuel cocks and battery master switches
Access hatch to lazarette stowage space (sterndrive engines)
220/240v shore support inlet
Stowage lockers
Fender storage locker
Folding hood forward, with removable forward section to convert to Bimini top
Aft full height cover
Overall cockpit tonneau cover
Stainless-steel grabrails
Radar arch
Cockpit lighting
Engine access hatch with gas strut support
Transom door leading to integral bathing platform with teak decking and foldaway swimming ladder, hot and cold transom shower and transom storage compartment

Helm Position
Double helm seat with sit/stand facility
Toughened glass windscreen
Burr-elm instrument panel
Full engine Instrumentation
Fuel gauges
Single-lever engine controls
Power steering
Helm position indicator
Trim tab controls
Sterndrive trim controls
Horn button
High-speed compass
Log and echo sounder with alarm
VHF radio telephone
Autopilot
Anchor winch remote control
Searchlight remote control
Chart table
Twin windscreen wipers
Windscreen freshwater pressure wash
Bilge pump controls (3) with visual 'pump running' warnings
Water level gauge

Saloon
U-shaped settee/dinette, converting to double berth
Cocktail cabinet
Stereo CD/radio with saloon and cockpit speakers
Cupboards and lockers
Overhead downlighters
Main electrical control panel with freshwater gauge
Opening portholes
Deck hatch with blind
Sliding door to cockpit

Galley
3-zone gas hob with flame-failure device
Microwave/conventional oven with grill
12/240v fridge/freezer (85 litres)
Twin bowl stainless-steel sink with Monobloc mixer tap
Chopping board
Avonite (or similar) worktop
Storage cupboards, drawers and lockers
Concealed waste bin
Opening porthole

Master Cabin
Large double bed with quilted bedspread
Dressing table
Wardrobe with shelf
Drawers, cupboards and storage lockers
Downlighters and individual berth lights
Mirror
Deck hatch with blind
Opening portholes
En-suite access to shower/wc

Guest Cabin
Two single berths with quilted bedspreads (double conversion optional)
Wardrobe
Seating area
Storage lockers and cupboards
Washbasin with hot and cold water supply
Settee
Mirror
Downlighters and individual berth lights
Opening portholes

Shower/WC Compartment
Laminate surfaces
Marine wc with folding GRP cover
Washbasin with Monobloc mixer tap
Separate shower cubicle with automatic shower pumpout
220/240v shaver point
Storage lockers
Opening porthole
Mirrors
Direct access from master cabin and from passageway

Gas
Overboard vented and drained locker for 2 gas bottles
Copper gas line sheathed in polythene
Camping Gaz regulator
Gas low/system test meter

Power & Drive Systems
Cockpit sole engine room access hatch with gas strut support
Soundproofed engine bay with ventilation blower
Automatic fire extinguishers
3 automatic bilge pumps
Single-lever engine controls
Power assisted steering (sterndrive boats only)
Inboard engined craft have engines flexibly mounted driving Temet contra-rotating propeller shafts via close-coupled V drive reduction gearboxes, 4 bladed Aquafoil propellers in nickel aluminium bronze, engine exhaust silencers, hydraulic steering system, high-speed balanced rudders
Cathodic protection for sterngear

Electrical System
12 volt: 1 x heavy-duty (114AH) battery for engine starting (inboard engined boats have 2 engine starting batteries)
2 x heavy duty (1 14AH) domestic batteries
Double diode charging system
40-amp 12v float battery charger connected to both battery banks
Control panel with circuit breakers for all circuits
220/240 volt: Shore support inlet in cockpit locker with storage for cable
Power points in all cabins and galley (double)
Automatic change-over of 12/240v supply to refrigerators
Immersion heater
Polarity check system
Earth leakage safety trip

Fuel System
Twin 80 gallons (2 x 360 litres) fuel tanks with interconnection system (diesel only), giving 160 gallons (720 litres) total capacity (inboard engined boats have twin 88 gallons (396 litres) tanks - 176 gallons/792 litres total capacity)
Fuel fillers on both side decks
Remote fuel cocks
Deck access hatch to fuel tank compartment

Water System
Pressurised hot and cold water system with water heated by engines via calorifier which also has 220/240v immersion heater
Water capacity 74 gallons/333 litres

Fire Extinguishers
Automatic fire extinguisher in engine room
Hand operated fire extinguishers (4) in galley, master cabin, guest cabin and cockpit

Other Items Supplied As Standard
Fenders (6) and warps (4)
Ensign staff
Boathook
Owner's manual
Engine manual
Tool kit
Manual anchor winch handle
Ship's document case
Double quilt for owner's cabin, 2 single quilts for aft cabin

Extra Equipment & Upgrades
Deck & Equipment
D4 Airtronic - Eberspacher heating with outlets to all cabins & cockpit
HFL 4KVA Generator
QL Bowthruster
Besenzoni Hydraulic Passerelle
Teak-laid cockpit
Cockpit fridge

Navigation Equipment
Raytheon RL70 Radar
Raytheon RL70 GPS/Plotter
Raymarine ST5000+ Autopilot

Interior Equipment
Up-graded leather upholstery




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