2023 Princess F 55 - considering a purchase. 230 hours. What should I be looking for. What are the most common problems? Thank you

[Brandt]

2023 Princess F 55 - considering a purchase. 230 hours. What should I be looking for. What are the most common problems? Thank you

 

[Sticky Fingers]

At that age it’s all about the post-manufacture snagging. What engines does this have?

 

[Brandt]

Thank you for your response. She has 2 Volvo Penta D13s 1,800 total horse power. Can you explain what is post manufacturing snagging?

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Yup. New boats always have faults, some are cosmetic, some are mechanical or electrical. Fixing them is called ‘snagging’ and is the responsibility of the supplying dealer or their agent. For a boat like this I’d be expecting this to take a couple of years to iron everything out. But not expect anything specific to break simply due to use or age.

It must be fully serviced for warranties to remain valid.

It should look and feel pretty much like new.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Also, anecdotally, some owners of new Princess models have experienced significant difficulties getting the works down to a good standard. So I’d recommend you employ a professional surveyor to review the boat in great detail before you commit.

 

[Grubble]

Also, anecdotally, some owners of new Princess models have experienced significant difficulties getting the works down to a good standard. So I’d recommend you employ a professional surveyor to review the boat in great detail before you commit.

I think I would employ a professional surveyor irrespective of the brand if I was spending that kind of money on a boat.

I would also ask oldgit for his opinion on the boat/engines/drives before deciding not to buy it.

 

[volvopaul]

D13 pretty bombproof , check gearboxes and flywheel drive plate for delamination .

 

[Brandt]

Thank you to all for your input.

 

[rafiki_]

Thank you to all for your input.

Try a pm to HenryF? He has an F55, similar age. Gorgeous boat. He has owned his from new, and so will be very familiar with the design and running.

 

[Brandt]

Try a pm to HenryF? He has an F55, similar age. Gorgeous boat. He has owned his from new, and so will be very familiar with the design and running.

I’m new, how do you PM

 

[rafiki_]

I’m new, how do you PM

Private Message. Can you see an envelope in the tool bar above the posts? Type HenryF in the “to” box. Simples.

 

[oldgit]

I think I would employ a professional surveyor irrespective of the brand if I was spending that kind of money on a boat.

I would also ask oldgit for his opinion on the boat/engines/drives before deciding not to buy it.

Just stick to shafts and you will not go far wrong