Princess V55

• LOA: 17.81 m
• Beam: 4.65 m
• Engines: Twin Volvo Penta D13-1000 (1,000 hp each)
• Fuel capacity: 2,500 litres
• Accommodation: 3 cabins, up to 6 guests
• Hull: GRP deep-V planing
• Configuration: sports yacht, glazed hardtop with sunroof or open options
• Class: V Class

A step up in space and power

The V55 sits in the upper half of the V Class, above the V50 and below the flagship V65. At 17.81 metres it gains a third cabin and a noticeably larger main deck, which changes what an owner can do aboard across a week. Six guests can sleep in comfort, and the cockpit seats a full party for lunch under the sun. It is the model that lets a family cruise for a proper holiday while keeping the sporting character of a V. For many buyers it hits the balance of usable space and manageable size better than anything else in the class.

The V55 carries the muscular styling of the current V Class, with a purposeful bow and a low, glazed superstructure that reads fast from any angle. It can be specified with a glazed hardtop and opening sunroof for shade and shelter, or in a more open configuration for owners who chase the sun. The extra length over the V50 shows most in the volume of the saloon and the size of the sunbathing areas fore and aft. A confident couple can still run it without crew for most trips. It feels like a proper yacht while still handling like a sportboat.

Deck design built for entertaining

The main deck is the V55's stage. A large cockpit runs aft to a wide bathing platform, with a wet bar, a dining area and seating that reworks into sunbeds as the afternoon wears on. Long hull windows and a low screen give the profile its fast, planted look. The foredeck carries a second sun lounge for quiet time away from the aft deck action. Guests can spread out across the boat instead of gathering in one space.

Underway the hardtop and side glazing keep the helm sheltered, while the sunroof opens the whole space to the sky at anchor. The teak-laid platform makes an easy base for swimming, paddleboards and a small tender. Stowage for water toys is worked into the transom and lazarette so the decks stay clear. Clean detailing runs across every surface in the way the marque is known for. The V55 is drawn to make time at anchor the best part of the day.

Big Volvo D13 power and a genuine three-cabin layout make the V55 the sociable core of the V Class.

Three cabins for a week aboard

Below decks the V55 offers three cabins, a genuine advance on the smaller V boats. The full-beam master sits amidships with an ensuite and the calmest motion in the boat, the forward cabin takes a double, and a third cabin handles guests or children. Long hull windows fill the saloon and cabins with daylight. A well-equipped galley and a comfortable dinette support real cruising and the odd meal out of the weather. It is a layout that turns a fast boat into a holiday home.

The interior follows the current Princess look of pale timber, soft leather and restrained metalwork. Stowage is worked into the layout to keep a week's kit out of sight, from hanging lockers to under-berth drawers. Headroom and light make the lower deck feel open despite the sporting profile above it. The ensuite master gives the owners privacy from guests forward. Up to six guests can live aboard without stepping on one another.

Big-block performance

The V55 is driven by twin Volvo Penta D13-1000 engines rated at 1,000 hp each, giving it strong, sports-yacht acceleration and a lively turn of speed. The deep-V planing hull stays composed at pace and dry through a chop, so fast passages stay comfortable. Joystick control makes light work of berthing a 17 metre boat single-handed. Trim tabs let the owner tune the ride to the sea state. The result is a yacht that feels quick and secure in equal measure.

A 2,500 litre fuel tank gives the legs for coastal cruising and longer passages between anchorages. The powertrain is set up for relaxed high-speed running with an easy, economical cruise for covering ground. Engine access supports routine servicing and daily checks. The hull carries its speed without drama, settling quickly when the throttles come back. This is a boat that covers distance fast and slips into a comfortable rhythm.

Who the V55 is for

The V55 suits the owner who wants the sporting feel of a V Class with room for a family to cruise for a week. Its three cabins and larger deck make it a genuine holiday boat, while the size still allows a confident couple to run it themselves. Owners who entertain at anchor will use the wet bar and convertible seating constantly through a season. It rewards those who value both pace and space and refuse to choose between them.

It also appeals to buyers stepping up from a V50 who want more accommodation without moving to a flybridge and a taller, heavier boat. The V55 keeps the low, fast look that draws people to the class in the first place. Its blend of speed and volume makes it a strong all-rounder for a coastal owner. For the person who wants performance and a real week aboard in one hull, it is a compelling middle ground.

Who it is for: The owner who wants sports-yacht pace with three cabins and a full week aboard, in a hull a confident couple can still handle themselves.