Video Walkthrough

Princess Y85 Review (2019 Edition) by Aquaholic

Join vlogger Aquaholic for an in-depth tour of the Princess Y85 filmed at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019, and explore this 85'11" planing superyacht inside and out.

Touring the Princess Y85 with vlogger Aquaholic you’ll get an in-depth look at this superyacht from this video review filmed on location in Cannes.

Princess Y85 Key Facts

Princess Y85 illustration
  • LOA 85.958ft
  • Model Year 2019
  • Cabins 4
  • Crew 3
  • Max Speed 33 knots
  • Status Discontinued
  • Generations 2
  • Yacht Type Superyacht
  • Use Type Cruising

On Deck

He starts the tour with the hi-lo bathing platform, highlighting the Pininfarina influence in its design and the metallic grey color. He admires the cockpit layout and the styling of the wet bar.

There are teak steps leading to the flybridge, where there are sun loungers, crane, a wet bar, dining area, and the upper helm. He also points out practical features like storage for fenders, lines, and anchor handling gear on the foredeck.

Interior

Inside, the lighting system can be adjusted in the saloon to create different moods. The boat also features a Naim hi-fi system. The social area here has impressive large windows, a lounge and dining table.

The galley is on the port side, designed to be open or closed off for a more private experience. It features Miele cooking equipment, a wine cooler, fridge, freezers and has deck access. The bridge is capacious with a touchscreen electronic management system.

Nick showcases the spacious lower deck and various cabins. Highlights are the touch lighting system, woodwork, wardrobe, and ensuite in the guest cabins. In the master cabin, there is beautiful curved woodwork, TV, indirect lights, ensuite, and a large rainfall shower.

Crew Accommodation

The crew area and engine space are accessed through the bathing platform. The crew area has a mess area, a single bed cabin, a toilet with a separate shower stall, and a twin bunk cabin.

Performance

The engine room is bright, clean, and well laid out, housing two MAN V12 engines with 1,900 horsepower each and twin Onan generators.  The engines give a top speed of just over 30 knots.

In Summary

Nick Burnham concludes the tour praising the Princess Y85 as an interesting boat that showcases the promising direction of Princess. He is particularly impressed by the design influence of Pininfarina and the yacht's excellent performance.

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Specifications

  • Length Overall 85.958ft
  • Beam 20.669ft
  • Draft 5.807ft
  • Hull GRP
  • Cabins 4
  • Berths 5
  • Crew 3
  • Cruising Speed
  • Max Speed
  • Fuel Capacity 2,906 Gallons
  • Fresh Water Capacity 342 Gallons
  • Engine Model 2x MAN V12-1900
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