Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princess Yachts V42 2009 vs Princess Yachts V60 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princess Yachts V42 2009 vs Princess Yachts V60 2018 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 1 200 hp, the Princess Yachts V60 2018 has a 830-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 V60 2018 is rated for 19 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 V60 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts V60 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 19 passengers and at 63,0 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 - Detail63.00 ft
Length - Feet42.9
Length - Feet63
Length overall - Meters13.08
Length overall - Meters19.2
Length overall - Inches515
Length overall - Inches756
Beam - Meters3.75
Beam - Meters4.82
Beam - Inches148
Beam - Inches190
Draft [max] - Detail3.70 ft
Draft [max] - Detail5.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.13
Draft [max] - Meters1.52
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches60
Displacement20414.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeMAN
Engine modelD6
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower370 hp
Horsepower1200 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine MakeMAN
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1200 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal858
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3247.88
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity159