Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princess Yachts F70 Flybridge 2018 vs Princess Yachts S80 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princess Yachts F70 Flybridge 2018 vs Princess Yachts S80 2023 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 2 000 hp, the Princess Yachts S80 2023 has a 600-hp advantage over the Princess Yachts F70 Flybridge 2018's 1 400-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 S80 2023 carries 143 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Princess Yachts F70 Flybridge 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 S80 2023 is rated for 25 passengers, while the Princess Yachts F70 Flybridge 2018 caps at 20. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts S80 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts S80 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 25 passengers and at 83,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts F70 Flybridge 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 20 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail68.10 ft
Length overall - Detail83.60 ft
Length - Feet68.1
Length - Feet83.6
Length overall - Meters20.76
Length overall - Meters25.48
Length overall - Inches817
Length overall - Inches1003
Beam - Meters5.43
Beam - Meters5.82
Beam - Inches214
Beam - Inches229
Draft [max] - Detail5.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail6.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.58
Draft [max] - Meters1.83
Draft [max] - Inches62
Draft [max] - Inches72
Displacementnot available
Displacement140983.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal143
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3406.87
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5413.14
Engine makeMAN
Engine makeMAN
Engine modelV12
Engine modelV12
Horsepower1400 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMAN
Engine 2 Engine MakeMAN
Engine 2 Engine ModelV12
Engine 2 Engine ModelV12
Engine 2 Horsepower1400 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity1
Sleeping capacity1
Water capacity2
Water capacity326
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal119
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters450.46
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed33
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots