Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 vs Princess Yachts V65 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 vs Princess Yachts V65 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 1 500 hp, the Princess Yachts V65 2009 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018's 1 400-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 20 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princess Yachts V65 2009 and its 1 500-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 with its 1 400-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail67.70 ft
Length overall - Detail67.00 ft
Length - Feet67.7
Length - Feet67
Length overall - Meters20.63
Length overall - Meters20.42
Length overall - Inches812
Length overall - Inches804
Beam16.90 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters5.15
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches203
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail5.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.33 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.68
Draft [max] - Meters1.32
Draft [max] - Inches66
Draft [max] - Inches52
Displacement82100.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal108
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4088.24
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMAN
Engine makeMTU
Engine modelV12
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower1400 hp
Horsepower1500 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
Water capacity212
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal72
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters272.55
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower