2009 Princess 42

Boat Overview

Step aboard the Princess 42 Fly, a compact yet luxurious flybridge yacht designed for families seeking adventure without compromising comfort. This exceptional vessel features two spacious cabins, including a master suite and a guest cabin, accommodating up to four guests, along with two well-appointed heads for convenience.

The airy interior is enhanced by large windows, creating a bright atmosphere. The stylish main saloon offers comfortable seating, a fully equipped galley, and a practical dining area. The expansive flybridge is perfect for entertaining, featuring ample seating and sun loungers, all complemented by stunning views.

Powered by twin diesel engines, the Princess 42 Fly delivers impressive speed and stability for both coastal cruising and longer journeys. This yacht perfectly balances space and functionality, making it an ideal choice for families. Experience the elegance and charm of the Princess 42 Fly, where every journey becomes a memorable adventure on the water.

Manufacturer Provided Description

Years of design evolution have contributed to making the Princess 42 the definitive choice for short distance or genuine long range cruising at this size. Space is the keynote throughout the 42, from the two comfortable cabins with their own bathrooms to the elegant saloon and practical galley. The convertible settee in the saloon provides occasional berths and triple glass sliding doors open to the large teak-laid cockpit allowing plenty of room for alfresco dining. The spacious flybridge includes a generous entertaining area with refrigerated coolbox and separate aft sunbed. The Princess 42 combines speed and superior sea keeping with luxury, comfort and style the very essence of a fast motor yacht.

Additional Features

• Self-draining
• Upholstered seat with fender and life raft stowage space below
• Cockpit lighting
• Cockpit cover
• Stainless-steel handrails
• Gas strut assisted hatch to lazarette stowage area
• Lockable access hatch to engine room
• Overboard vented, self-draining locker for 2 gas bottles
• Transom door leading to integral bathing platform
• Reserve manual bilge pump and controls
• Remote fuel cocks located in locker
• Full-length transom bathing platform with foldaway swimming ladder, hot and cold shower, teak decking, storage compartment and dinghy storage removable chock system
• 220/240v shore support inlet and cable stowage locker

Cabin and Saloon Features

• All cabins feature opening portholes and 240v power points
• All bathrooms feature electric quietflush toilets and 240V shaver points
• U-shaped sofa with dining table to starboard (converts to double berth)
• Moveable 2-seater sofa
• Stereo CD/radio with saloon and exterior speakers
• Sideboard units with glass, bottle and general stowage and space for optional refrigerator
• Curtains, venetian blinds or sunscreens to all windows and doors
• Tinted opening side windows
• Overhead lighting
• Triple stainless-steel framed sliding doors to cockpit
• Clock with barometer

Electrical System

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/24v float battery charger connected to auxiliary batteries
• 5-amp/24v float battery charger connected to engine starting batteries
• Remote battery master switches with control switch at main switch panel
• Circuit breakers on all circuits. 24v to 12v voltage dropper on certain navigation and radio circuits

220/240 Volt:

• Shore support inlet in cockpit locker with storage for cable
• Polarity check system
• Earth leakage safety trip
• Circuit breakers on all circuits
• Power points (240v) in: - owner's suite - guest suite - galley - saloon
• Shaver points in both bathrooms

Galley Features

• Avonite (or similar) worktop
• Recessed 3-zone gas hob with flame-failure protection and cover
• Extractor fan
• Combination microwave/conventional oven with grill
• Twin-bowl stainless-steel sink with mixer tap
• Chopping board
• 24V/240V fridge/freezer
• Waste disposal bin
• Overhead lighting
• Dedicated crockery and cutlery stowage
• General storage cupboards
• Sliding tinted window

Safety Features

• Automatic/manual override fire extinguishers in engine room with warning system at Flybridge and Lower Helm Position
• Hand operated fire extinguishers (3) in: - owner's suite - guest suite - galley
• 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

Engine Room Features

• Engine room lighting
• Hydraulic steering system
• Lockable access hatch and ladder from cockpit to engine room
• Trim tabs with indicators
• Electronic engine and gear shift controls
• Engine room extractor fan with electronic time delay

Flybridge Features

• Dual station instrument controls (see Lower Helm Position)
• Double helm seat with fore and aft adjustment
• U-shaped upholstered sofa with drinks table
• Double sunbed with cushions
• Loudspeakers linked to saloon stereo CD/radio
• Integral stairway from aft cockpit with access hatch
• Wind deflector screens
• Stainless steel handrails
• GRP radar arch
• Console and seat covers
• Matched whip aerials for
• VHF R/T and radio
• Refrigerated top loading cool box
• Bilge pump audible alarm

Deck Features

• Teak-laid transom platform, cockpit deck, flybridge stairway and stairs to side decks
• Reversible electric anchor winch with foredeck, main helm and flybridge controls
• Self-stowing 16kg Delta anchor with 30 meters of chain
• Stemhead roller with automatic anchor launch and retrieve
• Deck hatch access to chain locker
• Stainless-steel bow, stern and spring cleats
• Bow and stern fairleads
• Stainless-steel pulpit and guard rails
• Stainless-steel coachroof and flybridge handrails
• Foredeck hatch
• Stainless-steel rubbing band with rubber insert
• Full set of IMCO navigation lights
• Riding light
• Dual station remote control searchlight
• Twin electric horns
• Fuel and water fillers