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Princess F50 Mk1Princess F50 Mk1
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Galeon 500 Fly
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Princess F50 Mk1

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The Galeon 500 Fly is the Polish shipyard at its very best, challenging a highly competitive sector with a boat that tears up the rule book all over the place. It's dripping with clever ideas on deck but also packs in three good cabins including a spacious full-beam master ensuite amidships. It's available with three shaft drive engine options or Volvo Penta IPS. 

The Princess F50 is built in Plymouth, UK by Princess Yachts and designed in conjunction with Olesinki design, who handle styling and naval architecture. The boat has three cabins comprising two doubles and a set of bunks plus two bathrooms, one ensuite to the master. Powered by Volvo Penta IPS800 (600hp) for a top speed of over 35 knots, it's one of the best if not the best boat to drive in the class.

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At a Glance

Galeon 500 Fly

Status
In Production
2015 - Present

Princess F50 Mk1

Status
Discontinued
2019 - 2022
Galeon 500 Fly illustration
16.2m  

Beam 4.46m

Draft 1m at Full Load

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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6 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

 

3 Cabins

1 Crew

Princess F50 Mk1 illustration
15.55m  

Beam 4.34m

Draft 1.25m at Full Load

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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8 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

6 Guests or 8 is Optional  

3 Cabins

Performance

The Galeon is available with shafts and IPS but most will opt for the largest shaft drive option of twin Volvo Penta 725s for a top speed a whisker over 30 knots and a cruise in the low to mid twenties. If performance is a key consideration then the Princess should appeal because it's one of the fastest boats in the sector. It's only available with twin 600hp IPS800s but they're good for a top speed of 36 knots. It handles tidily, too.

  • Cruising Speed

  • Galeon 500 Fly
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  • Princess F50 Mk1
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  • Top Speed

  • Galeon 500 Fly
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    knots
  • Princess F50 Mk1
    0
    knots

Range

Fuel Capacity

  • Galeon 500 Fly

    -

  • Princess F50

    -

Interior

The Galeon feels a quality product on the inisde and with such a wide variety of trim choices it's easier to personalise than the F50. The Princess sets the benchmark for quality and fit and finish in this sector and feels a properly high quality product. It's not as clever as the Galeon but it oozes class.

Galeon 500 Fly, Interior Galeon 500 Fly, Interior
Galeon 500 Fly
Princess F50 Mk1, Interior Princess F50 Mk1, Interior
Princess F50 Mk1

Accommodation

Both boats have three cabins, two-bathroom layouts with two double cabins and a third with bunk beds. The Princess is physically a smaller boat than the 500 so there isn't space for a crew cabin but the quality of the cabins is excellent and the scissor berths in the VIP cabin add some flexibility.

Galeon 500 Fly, Accommodation Galeon 500 Fly, Accommodation
Galeon 500 Fly
Princess F50 Mk1, Accommodation Princess F50 Mk1, Accommodation
Princess F50 Mk1

Helm Station

The Galeon's imposing dash is well laid out and ergonomically sound but the view isn't quite as good as the Princess's due to the large windscreen mullion. Later boats don't have analogue dials so the dash looks cleaner and more modern. The F50's helm looks classy and is much more compact than the Galeon's. It's clean, too, with most functions accessed through the twin MFDs. 

Galeon 500 Fly, Helm Station Galeon 500 Fly, Helm Station
Galeon 500 Fly
Princess F50 Mk1, Helm Station Princess F50 Mk1, Helm Station
Princess F50 Mk1

Deck Areas

The Princess is a smaller boat than the Galeon so it's not really a fair fight but few boats can compete with the sprawling deck spaces of the clever 500 Fly. The Princess has a simple sun pad on its foredeck whereas the Galeon has modular seating with pop-up backrests and the option of a table. If you want a crew cabin on the Galeon you can't have the rotating dinette in the cockpit.

Galeon 500 Fly, Deck Area Galeon 500 Fly, Deck Area
Galeon 500 Fly
Princess F50 Mk1, Deck Area Princess F50 Mk1, Deck Area
Princess F50 Mk1

Flybridge

The F50's proportions are lovely but the compromise is a smaller flybridge. That said, Princess has been clever with the available space and has manged to include a wet bar so you can cook alfresco. The Galeon's flybridge is a really good size and it has the option of a fixed hard top with a sunroof if you don't want to wrestle with a canvas bimini. 

Galeon 500 Fly, Fly Deck/Sportdeck Galeon 500 Fly, Fly Deck/Sportdeck
Galeon 500 Fly
Princess F50 Mk1, Fly Deck/Sportdeck Princess F50 Mk1, Fly Deck/Sportdeck
Princess F50 Mk1

Compare Layouts

Both boats have three cabins and favour an aft galley layout on the main deck. Note how the Princess's engines are mounted close to amidships with jackshafts connecting to the IPS pods in order to optimise weight distribution. 

Flybridge

Galeon 500 Fly

Flybridge

 

Princess F50 Mk1

Flybridge

 

Main Deck

Galeon 500 Fly

Main Deck

 

Princess F50 Mk1

Main Deck

 

Lower Deck

Galeon 500 Fly

Lower Deck

 

Princess F50 Mk1

Lower Deck

 

LIVE: Used Price Guides

Find out how much a pre-owned version of these models may cost based upon the asking prices of all yachts listed for sale globally in the last 3 years according to YachtBuyer Market Watch & our current sales listings.

Galeon 500 Fly Used Prices

In Production Since: 2015

  • Average Price* £1m
  • Price Range † £569k - £1.5m
  • Average Age 4 years
£
£
£1m
£569k
£1.5m
£1m
500 Fly For Sale

or Build Your Own

*Based on 13 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
†These yachts ranged from 1 - 8yrs old.


Rivals to Galeon 500 Fly

Princess F50 Used Prices

Discontinued: Built 2019 - 2022

  • Average Price* £1.2m
  • Price Range † £964k - £1.3m
  • Average Age 3 years
£
£
£1.2m
£964k
£1.3m
£1.2m
Princess F50 For Sale

*Based on 5 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
†These yachts ranged from 2 - 3yrs old.


Rivals to Princess F50

Specification Data

Model Name:500 FlyPrincess F50 Mk1
Builder:GaleonPrincess
Range:Galeon FlybridgePrincess F Class
Principal Characteristics
Body Type: Flybridge Flybridge
Use Types: Cruising Cruising, Weekending
LOA: 16.2m 15.55m
Max Beam: 4.46m 4.34m
Draft: 1m  (Full Load) 1.25m  (Full Load)
Gross Tonnage: - -
Displacement: 22,750 Kg  
(Approx)		 19,200 Kg  
(Half Load)
Hull Material: GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP) GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP)
Superstructure: GRP GRP
Fuel Capacity: 1,800 Litres 1,850 Litres
Fresh Water Capacity: 650 Litres 410 Litres
Black Water capacity: 240 Litres -
Yacht Designers
Exterior Designer: Tony Castro Yacht Design Olesinski Design
Interior Designer: Galeon Princess
Accommodation
Guests: 6 6 (Optional 8)
Cabins: 3 3
Berths:2x Double1x Bunk Bed1x Double1x Bunk Bed1x Convertable
Guests Heads: 2 2
Shared Day Heads: 1 1
Crew
Crew:1  (Crew not required)  (Crew not required)
Crew Cabins: 1 -
Crew Heads: 1 -
Engines & Performance
Max Speed:35.4 knots36 knots
Max Range: 485 NM @ 8.3 knots 250 NM @ 30 knots
Engine Options:

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Brand: Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Volvo Penta
Model:D8-600D11-670D11-725D11-IPS950D8-IPS800
Qty: x2 x2 x2 x2 x2
Power: 600 bhp (441 Kw) each
@ 3,000 rpm 670 bhp (493 Kw) each
@ 2,450 rpm 725 bhp (533 Kw) each
@ 2,500 rpm 725 bhp (533 Kw) each
@ 2,500 rpm		 600 bhp (441 Kw) each
@ 3,000 rpm
Max Speed: - 31.2 knots 32.7 knots 35.4 knots 36 knots
Cruising Speed: - 20.9 knots @ 2000 rpm  - - 30 knots  
Economic Speed: - 8.3 knots @ 1000 rpm  - - 10 knots  
Cylinders: 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder

Speeds/Ranges Are Approx. - Subject to Load, Sea Conditions & Variables.

Rivals

Most mainstream manufacturers have a good 50ft flybridge in their range so competition for both boats is stiff. The Prestige 520 offers a good blend of style and value for money but if it's living space that you're interested in, the voluminous Absolute 47 Fly is a great bet. Sealine's F530 is practical and has a very spacious interior with the option to have a twins or a double in the third cabin.  

Check out the rivals for the Galeon 500 Fly or the Princess F50 Mk1.

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