Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princess Yachts V42 2009 vs Princess Yachts V48 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princess Yachts V42 2009 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 435 hp, the Princess Yachts V48 2017 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princess Yachts V42 2009's 370-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princess Yachts V48 2017 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princess Yachts V42 2009 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts V48 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts V48 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 52,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts V42 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.90 ft
Length overall - Detail52.00 ft
Length - Feet42.9
Length - Feet52
Length overall - Meters13.08
Length overall - Meters15.85
Length overall - Inches515
Length overall - Inches624
Beam12.30 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.75
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches148
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.70 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.67 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.13
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches44
Displacement20414.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelD6
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower370 hp
Horsepower435 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8