Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princess Yachts V40 2017 vs Princess Yachts V48 Open 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princess Yachts V40 2017 vs Princess Yachts V48 Open 2006 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 Princess Yachts V40 2017 carries a rated maximum of 330 hp. Engine data for the Princess Yachts V48 Open 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princess Yachts V40 2017 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princess Yachts V48 Open 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts V40 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts V40 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 42,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts V48 Open 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.60 ft
Length overall - Detail15.00 ft
Length - Feet42.6
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Meters12.98
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches511
Length overall - Inches180
Beam12.50 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches150
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Displacement21147.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal139
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters526.17
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine modelD6
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower330 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower330 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 capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity76
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal22
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters83.28
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower