The Princess Yachts S62 2020 vs Princess Yachts V60 2018 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 1 200 hp for the Princess Yachts S62 2020 and 1 200 hp for the Princess Yachts V60 2018. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 858 gal and 858 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princess Yachts V60 2018 is rated for 19 passengers, while the Princess Yachts S62 2020 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 V60 2018 could be the deciding factor.