Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princess Yachts 68 Hard Top 2018 vs Princess Yachts V53 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princess Yachts 68 Hard Top 2018 vs Princess Yachts V53 2009 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 1 400 hp, the Princess Yachts 68 Hard Top 2018 has a 600-hp advantage over the Princess Yachts V53 2009'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 V53 2009 carries 58 gallons versus 41 gallons in the Princess Yachts 68 Hard Top 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 68 Hard Top 2018 is rated for 21 passengers, while the Princess Yachts V53 2009 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts 68 Hard Top 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts 68 Hard Top 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 21 passengers and at 69,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts V53 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 16 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail69.90 ft
Length overall - Detail53.90 ft
Length - Feet69.9
Length - Feet53.9
Length overall - Meters21.31
Length overall - Meters16.43
Length overall - Inches839
Length overall - Inches647
Beam - Meters5.43
Beam - Meters4.51
Beam - Inches214
Beam - Inches178
Draft [max] - Detail5.30 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.62
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches64
Draft [max] - Inches37
Displacement8157.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Liters15520.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2195.54
Engine makeMAN
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelV12-14
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower1400 hp
Horsepower800 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMAN
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine ModelV12-14
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1400 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower800 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity8
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity909
Water capacity115
Holding tank capacity - Gal272
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters1029.63
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower