Princess V46 opinions ???

[Nick1150]

I am interested in the above boat with twin Volvo TAMD75P (480hp diesel), shaft drives, but I cannot find any info about it. Seems that production time was between 2002 to 2004 so I guess that not many boats were made and sold.

So my question is, why Princess lasted only 2 years its production, and also would be interested to know real opinions from people owning or being inside a V46.

Thank you,

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Was replaced by the V48 which was a mild update with some new features and (eventually) D9 engines, but essentially the same boat.

 

[volvopaul]

I am interested in the above boat with twin Volvo TAMD75P (480hp diesel), shaft drives, but I cannot find any info about it. Seems that production time was between 2002 to 2004 so I guess that not many boats were made and sold.

So my question is, why Princess lasted only 2 years its production, and also would be interested to know real opinions from people owning or being inside a V46.

Thank you,

If was built and badged as a46 but was actually 48ft , I remember some time ago we travelled to La Grande Motte in France to buy one , it turned out to be a scam , in a way I was relieved as they really need the D9 575 to feel like a sports boat . Lovely bit of kit you won’t go wrong

 

[PowerYachtBlog]

They do about 30 knots with the 75s 480hp, V48 tad longer bathing platform, possibly to extend hull to fit D9s more comfortably. V48 does mid thirties with D9s, some reviews say 38 knots.

 

[ari]

As above, it got rebadged to the V48. Nice boat, looks great, good layout, bit noisy as the engines are directly under the cockpit and the solid hard top reflects the sound.

 

[Nick1150]

Great answers!
PowerYachtBlog that is WOT speed (30 knots)? If yes, then cruising around 25 knots?
What about seakeaping?
Do you believe the different in price reflects the difference in outcome between V46 and V48?

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Price difference as much about age as anything else, the V46 is older and is a previous model. Model change = more desirable.