Princess V39 build process

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I am taking my time figuring out what the next boat will be and eventhough I've been thinking shafts and flybridge I can't help really liking the later model V39 which would be a good size if I decide to keep a boat in Sweden.

I noticed that Princesss updated their build process on this model described as "The V39 uses resin infusion, which reduces weight and adds strength and consistency during the build. Princess has also used a system called an Integrated Structural Tray" from an old MBY article.

Reading the full article it looks a lot like how the French yards build their boats, anyone have any more insights on this? For example how is the Integrated structural tray attached to the hull? How is the hull to deck joint made, do they use sandwich build in the bottom of the boat etc?

I'll look at one next week but I am not sure much they would let me poke around checking the hull etc.

Link to article http://www.princessyachtssea.com/upload/5602-MBM003.pdf
 
I was told the V39 isn't made at the Princess factory , it's built by another company in Plymouth that isn't owned by Princess , I'd guess that's why Princess had so many problems with build quality on the early boats .
I know for a fact a friend had a new one which spent best part of the first year having remedial work carried out by the dealer before he could use it with peace of mind . He had me look over some of the faults of which some were nigh on impossible to fix due to the way it had been built. I hope the problems are sorted now.
I also thought the V39 has been replaced by the V40. I stand to be corrected .
 
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Interesting and good you are looking deeper than what's on show .
Probably a foam core or foam stringers etc
The tray or liner ( same thing diff mane ) is bonded in
Added to the vac infused hull it give it rigidity - if it stays glued
Makes a light and strong hull

It saves build time too and ££

Trad method of heavier manual lay up is time consuming and expensive - cutting marine ply and glassing in each piece , bulkheads etc -it occupies the plug too long

You would need a good survey
To check for de lamination
Of the tray / hull skin
 
Good info, I think I will find another boat. Even if a surveyor clears the boat at the time of purchase the liner can detach from the hull later which is a real mess to deal with. I was hoping that the liner was "open" between the stringer sections and GRP'd in which would make for a stronger bonding and easier to check as well as repair if anything happened.

I may look at one anyways to see what I can find out.
 
A_8 said:
Good info, I think I will find another boat. Even if a surveyor clears the boat at the time of purchase the liner can detach from the hull later which is a real mess to deal with. I was hoping that the liner was "open" between the stringer sections and GRP'd in which would make for a stronger bonding and easier to check as well as repair if anything happened.

I may look at one anyways to see what I can find out.
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I would certainly consider the V39 it's the best boat in its class, I've heard nothing wrong structurally about these boats, the finish is top class, it's the silly build and lack of attention to detail that let the boat down in early build numbers , go for it you won't be disappointed in its performance .
 
volvopaul said:
I would certainly consider the V39 it's the best boat in its class, I've heard nothing wrong structurally about these boats, the finish is top class, it's the silly build and lack of attention to detail that let the boat down in early build numbers , go for it you won't be disappointed in its performance .
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What should I look for specifically when I view the boat? Its a 2010 model.
 
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