Spotlight: Princess 35M Yacht

Princess Yachts International is set to add a new 35-metre craft to its growing range of M Class cruising yachts in 2014, following the global success of its flagship, the Princess 40M.

Princess said the new 35M will be a semi-custom motor yacht capable of cruising both at high and low speeds with an impressively long range and outstanding efficiency, while providing expansive deck areas and comfortable and spacious accommodation for owners, guests and up to six crew.

Offering a sizeable gross tonnage of 243gt, which is 25 per cent larger than that of the 32M yacht, the new Princess 35M provides greater internal volume and, as a result, exceptionally generous accommodation and entertainment areas throughout.

An innovatively designed aft cockpit and transom area creates an informal ‘Beach Club’ feel. Here a large seating area incorporates a combination of aft and forward facing seating, alongside which a bar can be fitted if required. Its versatility is a stand-out feature; the cockpit may be used either as a fun, open and informal leisure area but also can be easily transformed into a formal dining space.

Moving aft from the cockpit there is a hydraulically-operated swimming platform and a further aft facing seat is integrated into the transom at this level. Launch and retrieval of a tender up to 5.65m or a PWC up to 3.5m is done with ease thanks to a specially designed ‘winch and runway’ system.

The flybridge incorporates the luxuries that would be expected with a yacht in this class; built-in or free-standing sunbeds, an optional spa bath, a large bar and a range of seating arrangements for both formal and informal dining.

The sense of space and light continues throughout the upper deck accommodation where a vast saloon with full-height windows to both port and starboard can be enhanced with sliding doors and hydraulically folding balconies on either side.

The serving area and professionally appointed galley are located forward of the saloon, incorporating modern facilities and adequate storage for extended cruising.

Forward of the main deck, the full beam owner’s stateroom is entered via a versatile ante-room which can be specified as an office, private TV room, library or to suit the owner’s personal requirements.

Panoramic windows, two walk-in wardrobes and, further forward, an elegant bathroom with separate bath, shower and toilet facilities complete the owners suite.

On the lower deck, the staterooms are also large and luxuriously appointed. A number of layout options are available; the standard arrangement is for three double staterooms, one or both forward staterooms can be supplied with single beds and these may have powered double-bed conversions if required.

The inspired design continues in the raised pilot house, which is accessible from both the flybridge and lobby area, and which also features a door to the port side deck. A full-sized chart table features alongside an impressive state-of-the-art ‘glass bridge’ housing three 24” screens which form the ship’s control and monitoring system.

Her impressive cruising range is achieved as a result of weight reduction and the use of the latest infused moulding technology. She is constructed to the highest quality standards and to RINA classification and LY3, as well as to RINA ‘comfort on board’ specification, and can be fitted with longer-range fuel tanks if required. The naval architecture is from Bernard Olesinski.