Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princess Yachts 49 2018 vs Princess Yachts V39 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princess Yachts 49 2018 vs Princess Yachts V39 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 540 hp, the Princess Yachts 49 2018 has a 210-hp advantage over the Princess Yachts V39 2012's 330-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princess Yachts 49 2018 carries 245 gallons versus 185 gallons in the Princess Yachts V39 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princess Yachts 49 2018 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princess Yachts V39 2012 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts 49 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts 49 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 51,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts V39 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail51.10 ft
Length overall - Detail42.60 ft
Length - Feet51.1
Length - Feet42.6
Length overall - Meters15.58
Length overall - Meters12.98
Length overall - Inches613
Length overall - Inches511
Beam - Meters4.36
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches172
Beam - Inches150
Draft [max] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches50
Draft [max] - Inches41
Displacementnot available
Displacement20062.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal245
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel tank capacity - Liters927.43
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepower540 hp
Horsepower330 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Horsepower540 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower330 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity121
Water capacity87.7
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed24
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed34
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots