Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princess Yachts 49 2018 vs Princess Yachts V52 2015 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princess Yachts 49 2018 vs Princess Yachts V52 2015 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 715 hp, the Princess Yachts V52 2015 has a 175-hp advantage over the Princess Yachts 49 2018's 540-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 44 gallons in the Princess Yachts V52 2015. 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 V52 2015 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Princess Yachts 49 2018 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts V52 2015 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts V52 2015 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 54,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts 49 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail51.10 ft
Length overall - Detail54.50 ft
Length - Feet51.1
Length - Feet54.5
Length overall - Meters15.58
Length overall - Meters16.61
Length overall - Inches613
Length overall - Inches654
Beam - Meters4.36
Beam - Meters4.48
Beam - Inches172
Beam - Inches176
Draft [max] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inches50
Draft [max] - Inches47
Displacementnot available
Displacement41900.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal245
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Liters927.43
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1665.58
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeCAT
Horsepower540 hp
Horsepower715 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine MakeCAT
Engine 2 Horsepower540 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower715 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelC12
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelC12
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity121
Water capacity8
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99