Princess Yachts S62 2020 boat specs
Princess Yachts
Princess Yachts S62 2020
2020
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Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017 boat specs
Princess Yachts
Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017
2017
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Princess Yachts S62 2020 vs Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Princess Yachts S62 2020 vs Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017 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 1 200 hp, the Princess Yachts S62 2020 has a 876-hp advantage over the Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017's 324-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 S62 2020 carries 858 gallons versus 291 gallons in the Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017. 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 S62 2020 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts S62 2020 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts S62 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 62,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail62.11 ft
Length overall - Detail51.00 ft
Length - Feet62.11
Length - Feet51
Length overall - Meters18.93
Length overall - Meters15.54
Length overall - Inches745
Length overall - Inches612
Beam16.00 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches192
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail4.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.75 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.49
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches59
Draft [max] - Inches45
Displacement63405.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal858
Fuel tank capacity - Gal291
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3247.88
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1101.55
Engine makeMAN
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelV8
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower1200 hp
Horsepower324.38 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMAN
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV8
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1200 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Performance
Maximum speed38
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity8
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins4
Cabins2
Head3
Head2
Water capacity159
Water capacity9
Boat typePower
Boat typePower

Princess Yachts S62 2020 vs Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Princess Yachts S62 2020 or the Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017?
The Princess Yachts S62 2020 is the longer of the two at 62,1 feet overall. The Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017 comes in at 51,0 feet, making it roughly 11,1 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Princess Yachts S62 2020 is rated to a maximum of 1 200 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017 tops out at 324 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Princess Yachts S62 2020 is Coast Guard rated for 18 passengers, while the Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017 is certified for 15. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Princess Yachts S62 2020 or the Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017?
The Princess Yachts S62 2020 has the bigger tank at 858 gallons, versus 291 gallons on the Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017. That 567-gallon difference translates to roughly 1701–2835 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Princess Yachts S62 2020 and Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Princess Yachts S62 2020 and the Princess Yachts V48 Open 2017 are built by Princess Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.