2009 Princess V65

Boat Overview

Princess's preferred designer Bernard Olesinski crafted the hull, featuring propeller tunnels for shallow shaft angles and efficiency. The boat operates smoothly due to her fine entry and aggressive chines, powered by efficient MAN 1100hp V10 diesel engines. Savvy boat buyers recognize the acclaimed model's offerings, including single-level indoor/outdoor entertaining decks, an opening electric sunroof, and an aft tender garage.

Boarding and Exterior Features

Boarding is easy via the wide teak-laid hi/lo swim platform. All exterior teak decking has been treated with Semco coating and is beautifully presented. The stairs to the cockpit are located on the centerline of the vessel. The teak-laid cockpit includes:

• A generously sized sun lounge to port
• A U-shaped dinette to starboard with a folding teak table, accommodating eight to ten guests with additional folding chairs
• A cockpit amenities center with food-prep space, BBQ, sink, garbage bin, icemaker, and drawer fridge

A removable shade awning can be quickly installed for sun protection over the cockpit. The saloon, separated from the cockpit by sliding glass doors, features an all-weather setting for eight around a satin finish timber dining table to starboard.

Saloon and Interior Features

The portside saloon layout includes a two-person built-in club lounge, with a pop-up flat-screen television that emerges from the cabinet at the press of a button. A beverage bar fridge and cocktail cabinet with glass storage are also installed to port. The retractable sunroof allows for light and fresh air, or you can close it and enjoy air-conditioning in a comfortable living/dining area with amazing views.

Interior finishes include:

• Practical oiled teak flooring
• Central carpet inlay
• Light satin timber joinery
• Cream-colored leather lounges
• Mood lighting for sophistication

The front of the saloon features inclusive portside passenger seating with a U-shaped lounge around a small fixed table, accommodating three to four people. The owner or copilot/navigator sits alongside the skipper on a matching individual leather helm seat.

Helm and Navigation

For easy access to the side deck, the skipper benefits from the adjacent pantograph helm door leading to the starboard side deck. The helm station is described as "sporty," equipped with Rexroth electronic controls offering go-slow, synchro, and cruise modes, along with late-model touch screen Raymarine electronics. Analog engine gauges provide a timeless feel. There are no steps or mezzanine levels from the windscreen to the cockpit, making it ideal for entertaining.

Lower Deck Accommodation and Galley

Centreline steps lead down from the helm to the lower deck accommodation and galley. The U-shaped chef's galley features:

• Hardwearing timber flooring
• Gloss black Avonite countertops
• Four-burner ceramic cooktop
• Rangehood
• Convection microwave
• Domestic-sized upright fridge/freezer
• Dishwasher
• Twin sinks
• Concealed garbage bin

The accommodation includes three generous cabins and three heads, highlighted by a full-width owner's cabin with sizable oval-shaped picture ports for fresh air. The VIP guest cabin in the bow features a plush double island berth, designer reading lamps, and a separate ensuite with a shower stall and Grohe tapware. The day head/ensuite serves the third cabin with over and under adult-length bunk beds.

The full-width stateroom amidships includes:

• King-sized bed on the centerline
• Two-seater settee
• Leather-topped dresser/workstation
• Walk-in wardrobe
• Bulkhead-mounted built-in television
• Spacious ensuite with separate shower and VacuFlush toilet

Large rectangular picture windows provide wonderful views from the master cabin. The crew quarters at the back include a single berth and a dedicated crew head and shower.

Engine Room and Performance

Moving forward from the crew quarters via a watertight door, you enter the walk-in all-white engine space with a center checker-plate walkway and full headroom. Access to the lazarette is through a deck hatch, revealing storage for fenders and more, plus access to the steering gear.

Manufacturer Provided Description

The Princess V65 features sleek, fluid lines, a muscular deep V-hull, and raised bulwarks, exuding a calm yet powerful presence. Her performance and handling are captivating, delivering everything her dynamic looks suggest. Smooth handling and powerful acceleration complement the sure-footed seakeeping of a thoroughly resolved hull design, enjoying universal acclaim.

Additional Features

• U-shaped seating/dining area to starboard with folding table and sunbed to port incorporating storage
• Cockpit lighting
• Cockpit hood and tonneau cover
• Stainless steel grabrails
• Electro-hydraulic telescopic
• Cockpit wet bar with sink, ice maker, refrigerator drawer, electric barbecue, and storage
• Storage garage for dinghy or wetbike with electro-hydraulic door and electric winch system for retrieval
• Life raft storage
• Access hatch to large lazarette area with fender storage racks
• Access hatch to optional crew cabin
• 220/240v shore support inlet
• Loudspeakers linked to saloon
• Bose surround sound system
• Cockpit gate leading to aft deck and integral bathing platform with hot and cold transom shower, foldaway swimming ladder, and teak decking

Deck Saloon Features

• Full air conditioning throughout
• U-shaped sofa with dining table
• Two-seater sofa opposite
• Cocktail unit forward with refrigerator, bottle, and glass storage
• Entertainment unit aft with Bose DVD/radio and surround-sound system
• 32 LCD TV with electric raise/lower mechanism
• Forward dinette seating area with coffee table
• Portside electric opening window
• Venetian blinds, curtains, or sunscreens (mesh type) to all windows and doors
• Overhead downlighters
• Electric hardtop sliding roof
• Stainless steel framed triple sliding saloon doors

Accommodation Features

• All cabins feature opening and/or fixed portholes, 220v power points, and air conditioning
• All bathrooms feature opening portholes, fresh water Vacuflush toilets with holding tanks, and 220v shaver points

Electrical System

• 4 x heavy duty batteries for engine starting
• 6 x heavy duty auxiliary batteries
• Engine alternators charge via split charging system to isolate engine start batteries from auxiliaries
• 100 amp 24v float battery charger for auxiliary batteries
• 5-amp 24v float battery charger for engine start batteries
• Remote battery master switches with control switch at main panel
• Circuit breakers on all circuits

Generator and Power System

• 22.5kW diesel generator with its own starting battery and specially silenced exhaust
• Shore support inlet
• Generator/shore support changeover system
• Power points (240v) in:
• Owner's stateroom
• Both guest cabins
• Galley (double)
• Saloon
• Polarity check system
• Earth leakage safety trip
• Shaver points in all bathrooms

Galley Features

• Avonite or similar worktop
• Twin-bowl stainless steel sink with Monobloc mixer tap
• 4-zone ceramic hob
• Extractor fan
• Combination microwave/conventional oven with grill
• 8 place dishwasher
• Full height refrigerator and freezer
• Storage cupboards, drawers, and lockers
• Waste bin
• Washer/dryer and storage area below aft stairway
• AC/DC main switch panel opposite Galley

Safety Features

• Automatic/manual override fire extinguishers in engine room with warning system at helm position
• Hand-operated fire extinguishers (5) in:
• Owner's stateroom
• Port and forward guest cabins
• Galley
• Helm position (and crew cabin, when specified)
• Automatic electric bilge pumps (with manual override) in:
• Engine room
• Forward accommodation
• Aft lazarette (7 in all)
• High capacity manual bilge pump with valve system and suction points in same areas

Engine and Propulsion

• 5-bladed propellers in nickel aluminium bronze
• Bow thruster (155kgf)
• Engine room lighting
• Power-assisted hydraulic steering
• Trim tabs with indicators
• Electronic engine controls
• Freshwater supply point in engine room
• Engine room extractor fans with electronic time delay

Deck Features

• Teak-laid cockpit and transom platform
• Reversible electric anchor winch with foredeck and helm position controls
• Self-stowing (40kg) Delta anchor with 60m of chain
• Stemhead roller with automatic anchor launch and retrieve
• Bow rope storage locker and anchor wash facility
• Stainless steel bow, stern, and spring cleats (8)
• Stainless steel pulpit and guardrails
• Two electric sternline winches
• Stainless steel coachroof handrails
• Forecabin hatch
• PVC rubbing band with stainless steel insert
• Full set of IMCO navigation lights
• Riding light
• Remote control searchlight
• Twin electric horns
• U-shaped seating/dining area
• Fuel and water fillers

Helm Position Features

• Twin helm seats with adjustment
• Helmsman's door to side deck
• Electric opening window portside
• Burr instrument console with full engine instrumentation, fuel gauges, and electronic engine and gear shift controls
• Rudder position indicator
• Power-assisted hydraulic steering
• Bow thruster control
• Anchor winch remote control
• Trim tab controls with indicators
• Autopilot
• VHF with DSC R/T
• Colour radar and GPS/Chart plotter
• Speed and distance log
• Echo sounder with alarm
• Remote control searchlight
• High-speed compass
• Horn button
• Chart area with storage
• Windscreen wipers with freshwater wash
• Bilge pump controls with visual "pump running" indicators
• Fuel contamination alarm system

Miscellaneous Items

• Set of cutlery, crockery, and glasses
• Set of towels – 6x large, 6x hand
• Fenders (6) and warps (4)
• Ensign staff
• First aid kit
• Boathook
• Owner's manual and engine manual
• Quilted bedspreads in all cabins (except optional crew cabin)
• Tool kit
• Emergency tiller
• Emergency porthole cover
• Manual winch handle
• Ship's document case
• Two folding chairs

Engine Notes

• Twin MAN V10 1100 CRM (2 x 1100hp) Speed range: 31-33 knots
• Twin MTU 8V M93 (2 x 1200hp) Speed range: 34-36 knots
• Twin MAN V12 1360 CRM (2 x 1360hp) Speed range: 36-38 knots