The Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 vs Princess Yachts V68 2015 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 at 67,7 ft versus Princess Yachts V68 2015 at 69,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princess Yachts V68 2015 tips the scales at 82 673 lbs — 573 lbs less than the Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 at 82 100 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 — 1 400 hp for the Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 and 1 400 hp for the Princess Yachts V68 2015. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princess Yachts V68 2015 is rated for 21 passengers, while the Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 caps at 20. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts V68 2015 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts V68 2015 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 21 passengers and at 69,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts S65 Flybridge 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 20 that costs less to run day-to-day.