Princess F65
| LOA | 20.30 m (66 ft 7 in) |
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| Beam | 5.09 m |
| Engines | Twin MAN V8-1200 (1,200 hp each) |
| Fuel capacity | 4,100 litres |
| Accommodation | 4 cabins, up to 8 guests |
| Flybridge | dining, wet bar with barbecue and coolbox, aft sunbed, convertible companion seat |
| Role | flagship of the F Class |
| Class | F Class flybridge motor yacht |
The flagship of the F Class
The F65 tops the F Class, the biggest and most accomplished flybridge Princess builds before the X and Y superyacht ranges begin. At 20.3 metres it carries four cabins and berths for eight, enough for a family and guests on a proper cruise. The larger hull brings a bigger saloon, a more generous flybridge and the presence of a small superyacht at the dock. It suits owners who want serious space and a boat that can cross open water in comfort. For many it is the natural top of the family flybridge line, a boat to grow into over many seasons.
The F65 wears contemporary lines and elongated windows that give it a modern, planted look from any angle. The extra length over the F58 shows in the volume of every space, from the master to the upper deck. It can be run with light crew for longer trips or, by a very confident owner, on shorter coastal hops alone. The step up from a smaller F is felt in stability as much as in room. This is the F Class at its most capable.
A commanding upper deck
The flybridge is the F65's signature space. It carries ergonomic dining seating, a wet bar with a barbecue, coolbox and sink, plus an aft sunbed and an L-shaped companion seat that infills into a second sunbed. From up here guests get the best views in the boat and the outdoor helm puts the owner high above the water for driving. An optional hardtop provides shade over the whole deck for long days at anchor. It is a deck built to host a party or to relax a family in equal measure.
Below the flybridge the cockpit connects to a wide bathing platform for swimming and toys, with easy access to the water. Long hull windows and a well-proportioned superstructure give the profile its contemporary character. The foredeck adds another lounging area for quiet time away from the aft deck. Side decks are secure for moving around the boat underway. Detailing stays clean and considered across the yacht.
Four cabins, elongated windows and MAN V8 power make the F65 the flagship of the F Class.
Four cabins and generous volume
Below decks the F65 offers four cabins and berths for eight guests, a full family layout with room for guests. The full-beam master sits amidships with the calmest motion, a VIP takes the bow, and further cabins handle guests or children. Elongated windows fill the saloon and cabins with daylight, keeping the interior bright and open. A large galley supports extended cruising and entertaining for a full table. It is a layout built for long weeks aboard.
Interiors use the current F Class materials of pale timbers, soft leathers and refined fittings. Volume and light make the lower deck feel open and calm, even with eight aboard. Stowage is generous for long trips, with wardrobe and locker space throughout. The saloon flows out to the cockpit for relaxed indoor-outdoor living. The overall feel leans towards that of a small superyacht.
MAN V8 power
The F65 is driven by twin MAN V8-1200 engines rated at 1,200 hp each, giving strong, effortless performance for a boat of its size. The hull settles into a comfortable, dry cruise and holds its line in open water. Handling is composed and reassuring at the helm, so longer passages stay relaxed. This is a yacht built for covering distance in comfort. It carries its weight with ease and settles quickly when the throttles come back.
A 4,100 litre fuel tank gives the range for longer coastal passages and island cruising. The engines are matched to the relaxed, capable character of the boat. Engine access supports routine maintenance and daily checks. The powertrain keeps noise low in the saloon and on the flybridge. The F65 cruises with the ease its flagship billing promises.
Who the F65 is for
The F65 suits the owner who wants the largest, most capable flybridge in the F Class for family cruising and entertaining. Four cabins and a commanding upper deck make it a genuine holiday yacht for a family and guests. It appeals to buyers stepping up from a smaller F who want more space without crossing into full superyacht territory and its running costs. Owners who value the flybridge view and the presence of a bigger boat will feel at home.
It also draws those who cruise open water and want a hull that stays composed on passage. The F65 can be run with light crew or by a very capable owner for shorter trips. Its blend of volume and sea manners makes it a strong long-term boat. For the buyer who wants the flagship of the family flybridge range, this is the boat.
Двигатели и системы
| Engines | Twin MAN V8-1200 diesels (2 x 1,200hp) on straight shafts. |
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| Generator | 11kW is the standard set; Princess recommends stepping up to a 19kW Onan once air conditioning and gyro stabilisation are both specified, for headroom on both systems together. |
| Stabilisation | Sleipner Vector Fin fins are standard; a Seakeeper 18 gyro is offered as an alternative. |
| Thrusters | Variable-speed bow and stern thrusters, both Sleipner units. |
| Fuel tankage | 4,100 litres as standard, extendable to 4,400 litres with the optional auxiliary tank. |
| Water tankage | 802 litres. |
Что сообщают владельцы и экипажи
No independent owner account found
The F65 has been in production since 2022 with a small number of hulls delivered; coverage is dominated by sea trials and dealer listings, and this research found no named owner or crew testimonial.
Yotters research desk
Сильные стороны и что учесть
Сильные стороны
- Four full cabins in a 65-footerThe F65 fits a genuine fourth cabin and full-beam owner's suite into a hull barely a metre longer than the outgoing F62, beating the usual three-cabin layout of boats this size, per Nick Burnham (YachtBuyer).
- A refined evolution, not a re-skinMotor Boat & Yachting's Hugo Andreae found the F65 picks up where the F62 left off, gaining volume in the key living spaces without changing the winning formula.
На что обратить внимание
- Short range for the class at a fast cruise252 nautical miles at the 21-knot cruise speed MBY recorded is modest for a 65-footer; owners planning longer passages will need to run at a lower, more economical speed to extend it.
- The fourth cabin is a bunk room, not a doubleNick Burnham (YachtBuyer) flagged the extra cabin as a genuine trade-off in space against a full double, useful for crew or teenagers rather than another couple.
Практическая информация
| Price as tested | GBP 3.3 million inc. VAT for the boat Motor Boat & Yachting sea-trialled in December 2022 (April 2023 issue). |
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| Used market | Brokerage listings run from roughly $1.4 million for early 2023 boats to $4.5 million for the newest examples (YachtBuyer and boats.com listings, 2026). |
| Cruising range | 252 nautical miles at a 21-knot cruise, burning 274 litres per hour on the standard 4,100-litre tank, per the MBY sea trial. |
| Guest capacity | Eight guests in four cabins, plus a separate crew cabin with its own entrance and bathroom. |
| What is not published | Princess does not publish an official annual running or service-cost figure for the F65. |
Для кого: The owner who wants the largest, most capable family flybridge in the range, with four cabins and a commanding upper deck for cruising and entertaining.