Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 vs Princess Yachts V48 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 vs Princess Yachts V48 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 1 400 hp, the Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 has a 965-hp advantage over the Princess Yachts V48 2017's 435-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 S65 Flybridge 2018 carries 108 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Princess Yachts V48 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 S65 Flybridge 2018 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Princess Yachts V48 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 S65 Flybridge 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 20 passengers and at 67,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts V48 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 - Detail67.70 ft
Length overall - Detail52.00 ft
Length - Feet67.7
Length - Feet52
Length overall - Meters20.63
Length overall - Meters15.85
Length overall - Inches812
Length overall - Inches624
Beam16.90 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters5.15
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches203
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail5.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.67 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.68
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches66
Draft [max] - Inches44
Displacement82100.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal108
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4088.24
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Engine makeMAN
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelV12
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower1400 hp
Horsepower435 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMAN
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV12
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1400 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity1
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins5
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity212
Water capacity8
Holding tank capacity - Gal72
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters272.55
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower