Princess V52

[Smooth Sailing]

Very nice boat the V52. Only snag with powerful u/w lights is that you can see what's in the water as you will see from this totally realistic shot:

I don't think there are any sharks in Singapore the water is too polluted !!!

 

[jfm]

Do u think that the touch screen works well ie for Raymarine c vs e series?

Yes I've found the touchscreens on Raym E140w and Garmin both work well. The re-draw (as you zoom) is faster on Garmin and Garmin is generally slightly better at the general function of the touchscreen

- if the price is reasonable will go for the Williams !

Make sure yopu're sitting down when you hear the price. Then remember the WB below is about £8k GBP (fully rigged, with power trim on the engine, ex VAT) and weighs 220kg not 360 or so like the Williams 325

any advice between 2 vs 3.

For a 52-er, it's gotta be 3 or 4 imho.

I think beige canvas is a smart idea. It's an entirely personal thing but I try to avoid blue canvas anywhere on the boat. So on a blue-hull boat, I reckon beige is the way to go

Good luck with the whole project. Lovely boat, and please post pictures later on

 

[Smooth Sailing]

Thks ! Will go and see both Raymarine and Garmin.

Make sure yopu're sitting down when you hear the price. Then remember the WB below is about £8k

Will most prob go for a Williams 285 if i dont faint from the price ! Have been advised to go for something smaller as I would like to do some fishing. Will go for the 3 LEDs. Am on the same page as u on the canvas as I think the princess blue / sunbrella blue is rather tacky looking ...

Thks again and will post the pics by the end of the year !

 

[Nick_H]

Actually, I never heard of a Princess fitted with a fire hose system.

You have now, mine has one.

Congrats on the V52 Rhuray.

 

[jonnybuoy]

Great choice of boat!

Can only echo jfm on the Garmin. I went with the 7012 and it is so intuitive to use I have hardly needed to look at the user manual. They have really upped their game. That said I haven't seen the Garmin & Raymarine for a side by side comparison but I wouldn't hesitate on the Garmin. Princess always seem to favour Raymarine by default but I found that Garmin are keen to get their gear on Princess boats so if you find a decent Garmin dealer you should be able to get a deal.

Lumi's are great. I went for 3 x-72. Not everyone seems to appreciate them (on this forum at least!) but they are a great talking point and the kids love them.

Enjoy!

Jon

 

[MapisM]

You have now, mine has one.

Wow, you retrofitted it, I suppose?
And which sort of pump feeds it?

 

[henryf]

First of all congratulations on your choice of boat. We bought a new Princess a few years ago and am delighted we chose them as both a manufacturer and dealer network.

I'm not sure about Singapore (but strangely enough might be taking a cruise out of there over Christmas and the new year), I have a little bit of knowledge about Thailand and I would imagine many of the considerations are the same.

Re: the prop(s), that sounds like a huge chunk of money, you'd surely be investigating repair as a first option should the need arise.

With a Williams tender might you not suffer parts and service problems, certainly when compared to a popular outboard of which there will be loads in service locally and a healthy dealer network.

We have a bow wash-down with the fitting mounted in the chain locker. The hose pushes in and it all works off the fresh water system with good effect. Ideal for washing down both fore deck and anchor / chain as it comes up. Our bathing platform wash is obviously fresh water and I suspect a standard fit, (in fact I think the bow wash was standard?).

I can see the sense in a non plumbed in ice maker but I'd still have one fitted were it me. you can't put a price on the ability to get ice on demand. Are there options to fit a really good water filtration system which allows drinking water / ice from the boat's tanks? I know when we stayed in Krabi recently the fresh drinking water by the pool was filtered and no bad came of it.

I assume flybridge fridges etc come as standard - the one on our P42 is supremely efficient to the point where you have to make sure you don't freeze your drinks.

I also agree that fixed speed bow thrusters are fine. You simply give it a nudge as and when required. The stern can be controlled by the engines but if you are unsure then tick the box. I've never missed not having one.

Anyway, good luck and enjoy your new boat !

Henry

 

[ACE]

IMHO..... You got to go for the Lumishore lights. The build quality is superb. I went for three X72 thru hull colour change at the rear and two X36 colour change flush fit on the side (towards the rear to give an al round effect). The ability to change the colours and control it is fantastic.

You will find them an excellent company to do business with....

Remember they are not to everyone's liking so expect some stick....... )

 

[MapisM]

I assume flybridge fridges etc come as standard - the one on our P42 is supremely efficient to the point where you have to make sure you don't freeze your drinks.

Otoh, I'm afraid the OP will be disappointed by the flybridge accessories, on his V52...

 

[nrbx]

Another vote for lumishore, finally got my 3x 120's up and running and it works great, shame about my picture taking skills!

Brightness didn't really come out quite as well as it really was.

So yes, 3 works fine

 

[jfm]

I think those are the first pics we've seen of your Sq52 nrbx. Looking very nice. All well with it? (sorry for thread drift)

 

[henryf]

Otoh, I'm afraid the OP will be disappointed by the flybridge accessories, on his V52...

You know what I mean!!!

A cockpit fridge.

Keep smiling

Henry

 

[Smooth Sailing]

Great choice of boat!

Can only echo jfm on the Garmin. I went with the 7012 and it is so intuitive to use I have hardly needed to look at the user manual. They have really upped their game. That said I haven't seen the Garmin & Raymarine for a side by side comparison but I wouldn't hesitate on the Garmin. Princess always seem to favour Raymarine by default but I found that Garmin are keen to get their gear on Princess boats so if you find a decent Garmin dealer you should be able to get a deal.

Lumi's are great. I went for 3 x-72. Not everyone seems to appreciate them (on this forum at least!) but they are a great talking point and the kids love them.

Enjoy!

Jon

Thanks alot! Will definitely try out the 7012 vs the E/C 120/140. Fortunately both dealers are quite active here in town.
Will ask Princess to fit the Lumis then. Seems like everyone is advising to go for them ! What is the reason that the Lumis are not appreciated by everyone?

 

[Smooth Sailing]

First of all congratulations on your choice of boat....we chose them as both a manufacturer and dealer network.

I'm not sure about Singapore (but strangely enough might be taking a cruise out of there over Christmas and the new year), ...

Re: the prop(s), that sounds like a huge chunk of money, you'd surely be investigating repair as a first option should the need arise.

With a Williams tender might you not suffer parts and service problems, certainly when compared to a popular outboard of which there will be loads in service locally and a healthy dealer network.

We have a bow wash-down with the fitting mounted in the chain locker. The hose pushes in and it all works off the fresh water ... I suspect a standard fit, (in fact I think the bow wash was standard?).

I can see the sense in a non plumbed in ice maker but I'd still have one fitted were it me. ...came of it.

I assume flybridge fridges ... your drinks.

I also agree that fixed speed bow thrusters are fine....I've never missed not having one.

Anyway, good luck and enjoy your new boat !

Henry

Henry - Thanks for your advice! Do drop me a call or pm if you are ever in town. Fortunately there is a williams agent here in Singapore. Will definitely check if there is a bow water wash down as std. Unfortunately the ice maker is stored below the helm seats so I decided not to opt for them as I have had problems with them before of overfreezing and during the thawing it ruined the carpet! Suprisingly the cost diff between the variable stern and bow thruster compared to a fixed bow thurster is less than 2 grand so may opt for the convenience of the variable bow thruster!

 

[Smooth Sailing]

IMHO..... You got to go for the Lumishore lights. The build quality is superb. I went for three X72 thru hull colour change at the rear and two X36 colour change flush fit on the side (towards the rear to give an al round effect). The ability to change the colours and control it is fantastic.

You will find them an excellent company to do business with....

Remember they are not to everyone's liking so expect some stick....... )

Just curious why would one expect some stick from installing the Lumishore lights ?

 

[jonnybuoy]

Thanks alot! Will definitely try out the 7012 vs the E/C 120/140. Fortunately both dealers are quite active here in town.
Will ask Princess to fit the Lumis then. Seems like everyone is advising to go for them ! What is the reason that the Lumis are not appreciated by everyone?

There are some people who think that underwater lights are too bling and cause light pollution or whatever. Don't worry about it if you fancy them go for it you won't be disappointed! (I've got 3 on the back of my V42, it probably could have taken 4 so I would defo suggest you go for 4 as you will have a bit more beam).

The other thing to check if you intend to do a lot of anchoring (what are tides like in that part of the world?) is maybe a slightly bigger anchor than the spec. I'm no anchor expert but I have been told by people who think they are that I should upgrade my spec one with 5-10kg more (though need to check what the windlass can handle).

 

[Smooth Sailing]

There are some people who think that underwater lights are too bling and cause light pollution or whatever. Don't worry about it if you fancy them go for it you won't be disappointed! (I've got 3 on the back of my V42, it probably could have taken 4 so I would defo suggest you go for 4 as you will have a bit more beam).

The other thing to check if you intend to do a lot of anchoring (what are tides like in that part of the world?) is maybe a slightly bigger anchor than the spec. I'm no anchor expert but I have been told by people who think they are that I should upgrade my spec one with 5-10kg more (though need to check what the windlass can handle).

Thanks Jonny... will definitely also look at the anchor... my dealer advised me against Garmin as they said that the std autopilot and instrument readouts ST60 are all raymarine so choosing a Garmin may affect the network connections....

 

[mjf]

Hi and many congrats on the V52.

I know two people who have just taken delv. of theirs. Fab boat IMHO.

I will ask what they would spec differently - one has the rear awning the other not.
It seems important to have this as it allows the rear seat to be used when covers are on - and of course provides shade which is, maybe more, important where you will use the V52.

 

[Smooth Sailing]

Hi and many congrats on the V52.

I know two people who have just taken delv. of theirs. Fab boat IMHO.

I will ask what they would spec differently - one has the rear awning the other not.
It seems important to have this as it allows the rear seat to be used when covers are on - and of course provides shade which is, maybe more, important where you will use the V52.

Many thanks for asking your friends' feedback on the options. I decided not to have covers for the cockpit although they are std as in the humid weather here it will cause the teak to go mouldy..

 

[Kaohsiungans]

I'm also actively looking for a similar boat and visit boat show two weeks ago. I have narrow the choice down to the newer Fairline Targa 50 or 58 Gran Turismo or the Sunseeker Predator 52. Someone told me to stay away from the Princess due to the continue changes of dealers in Singapore so service support would be a concern.

Did you snag a great deal during the boat show?