The Princess Yachts 60 2017 vs Princess Yachts V55 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princess Yachts 60 2017 at 61,1 ft versus Princess Yachts V55 2018 at 58,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princess Yachts 60 2017 tips the scales at 67 241 lbs — 4 213 lbs more than the Princess Yachts V55 2018 at 63 028 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 1 000 hp for the Princess Yachts 60 2017 and 1 000 hp for the Princess Yachts V55 2018. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princess Yachts 60 2017 carries 62 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Princess Yachts V55 2018. 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 60 2017 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Princess Yachts V55 2018 caps at 17. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts 60 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts 60 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 61,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts V55 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 17 that costs less to run day-to-day.