The Princess Yachts 56 2016 vs Princess Yachts V60 2018 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 1 200 hp, the Princess Yachts V60 2018 has a 400-hp advantage over the Princess Yachts 56 2016's 800-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 V60 2018 carries 858 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Princess Yachts 56 2016. 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 V60 2018 is rated for 19 passengers, while the Princess Yachts 56 2016 caps at 18. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts V60 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts V60 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 19 passengers and at 63,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts 56 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 18 that costs less to run day-to-day.