The Princess Yachts S60 2018 vs Princess Yachts S66 2020 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princess Yachts S66 2020 measures 66,1 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princess Yachts S60 2018 at 62,1 feet (2018). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princess Yachts S66 2020 tips the scales at 75 566 lbs — 11 947 lbs less than the Princess Yachts S60 2018 at 63 619 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 — 1 200 hp for the Princess Yachts S60 2018 and 1 200 hp for the Princess Yachts S66 2020. 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 S66 2020 carries 902 gallons versus 858 gallons in the Princess Yachts S60 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 S66 2020 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Princess Yachts S60 2018 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 S66 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts S66 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 20 passengers and at 66,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts S60 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 18 that costs less to run day-to-day.