The coming Princess 55 is the latest addition to the Flybridge Range of the British Shipyard, which goal is to try to compete with the already successfull Prestige 560 !

The all new Princess 55 will be launched at at the Southampton Boat Show, 15th-24th September 2017.

The main deck features a spacious dining area in the cockpit and an aft galley which perfectly lends itself to dining al-fresco.  When the sun has set, move into the saloon with its U-shaped sofa and hand-made coffee table that converts into a dining table, with sofa opposite or catch a movie on the 49" screen that raises up from the sideboard.  Twin helm seats have been reimagined with fore and aft adjustment for helmsman.  

Its sociable flybridge includes a U-shaped aft seating area with folding teak dining table, a wetbar with optional electric barbecue and twin helm seats are accompanied by L-shaped companion seating that converts to a sunpad.

Elegant shaped surfaces define the interior to form a truly tranquil environment with meticulous attention to detail. The emphasis on comfort and expansive living areas is visible throughout the deck saloon which features the new internal console area incorporating clean, streamline surfaces and finishes.

The collection of contemporary sofas, crafted furniture and floating side board is highlighted with subtle accent lighting and finishes in soft suede, tinted mirror, hand stitched detailing and Japanese wallpapers to create perfect harmony.

Below, expansive hull windows create a sense of constant forward motion while generously flooding the interior with light.  Lower accommodation consists of a master stateroom with dressing table, breakfast area and ensuite bathroom, a foreward double guest cabin and a starboard twin cabin with the option of a double bed conversion.  There is also an optional single aft cabin with ensuite and storage, ideal for crew.

According to the British shipyard, the Princess 55's top speed would approach 33 knots, with 2 MAN I6 800.

Technical features of the Princess 55

Length overall (Incl. pulpit) 57' 9" 17.6m
Length overall (excl. pulpit) 56' 7" 17.24m
Beam 16' 0" 4.87m
Draft (at full load) approx 4'10'' 1.46m          
Displacement approx (lightship)  24.6 tonnes    
Fuel capacity 2750 litres /605 gal / 726 USG
Water capacity (Incl. calorifier) 608 litres / 134 gal / 161 USG         
Hot Water calorifiers 73 litres/ 16 gal / 19 USG
Black water tank 315 litres / 69 gal / 83 USG    
Volvo D13-800 (2 x 800mhp) Maximum speed - up to 32.5 knots
MAN i6-800 (2 x 800mhp) Maximum speed - up to 33 knots