Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princess Yachts R35 2019 vs Princess Yachts V53 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princess Yachts R35 2019 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 800 hp, the Princess Yachts V53 2009 has a 370-hp advantage over the Princess Yachts R35 2019's 430-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 R35 2019 carries 158 gallons versus 58 gallons in the Princess Yachts V53 2009. 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 V53 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Princess Yachts R35 2019 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts V53 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts V53 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 53,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts R35 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail35.09 ft
Length overall - Detail53.90 ft
Length - Feet35.09
Length - Feet53.9
Length overall - Meters10.7
Length overall - Meters16.43
Length overall - Inches421
Length overall - Inches647
Beam - Meters3.29
Beam - Meters4.51
Beam - Inches130
Beam - Inches178
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches37
Displacement9920.80 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Liters598.09
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2195.54
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepower430 hp
Horsepower800 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Horsepower430 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower800 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Performance
Maximum speed50
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity37
Water capacity115
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3