Specification
PRINCESS 55 Dimensions
L.O.A. (Pulpit to transom platform) : 55.4ft (16.88m)
L.O.A.
(between rubbing bands) : 53.2ft (16.21m)
Beam : 15.7ft (4.78m)
Displacement (approx.) : 15.5 tonnes + water & fuel
Draught (approx.) : 5ft (1.52m)
Fuel : 415 gallons (1887 litres) + 4 flexitanks
Water : 200 gallons (910 litres)
Designer : Bernard Olesinski
The Princess 55 is intended as fast motor yacht of great excellence giving the owner the best in terms of seagoing performance and comfort.
Bernard Olesinski designed, producing a beautfiul cruising yacht with a truly spacious layout within lines of timeless elegance.
ACCOMMODATION
The owner’s cabin for’d has a large double bed, two large wardrobes, a dressing table and many drawers, shelves and lockers to give ample storage as well as a stereo system, separate reverse cycle air conditioning for heating and cooling and heater matrix for cabin heating.
The portside guest cabin has a good-sized double. Also a wardrobe, bedside storage locker and other lockeis and shelves are fitted.
The starboard guest cabin has two single berths, a big wardrobe and ample drawers, lockers etc. for storage.
Both toilets incorporate showers which can be closed off from the rest of the compartment and all toilets in the boat are electrically operated.
GALLEY
The galley has an all electric touch control hob, full size oven and grill and a stainless steel convection microwave oven. There are also twin sinks, fitted dishwasher, and a black Corian work surface with plenty of space. A large refrigerator (130 litres) with deep freeze compartment (65 litres) is fitted as well as a washing machine/ tumble drier.
SALOON
The saloon has a U-shaped dining area (portside, forward) which can be converted to a double berth if required. Deeply upholstered settees are fitted at the aft end of the saloon and in the for’d starboard corner is a unit containing cocktail cabinet, audio system, flat screen television and an additional refrigerator/icebox. Also fitted are 2 reverse cycle air conditioning units for heating/cooling as well as a heater matrix for heating the saloon and de-misting windows. The audio system has switchable extension speakers in the cockpit and on the flying bridge.
AFT COCKPIT
Large opening doors common the saloon with the large cockpit to give a living area some 22 feet long. The cockpit is self draining with an access hatch to a lazarette area and a stainless steel icemaker. There is a full width upholstered seat across the aft end of the cockpit.
The aft cabin is accessible via a lifting hatch in the cockpit seat and the cabin is fitted out with two single berths, toilet with shower and separate wahbasin hanging locker and stowage space. Ventilation and light come from opening ports and vents.
RECREATIONAL (Rigid Inflatable Boat)
Included in the charter is the use of a 3.8 metre Brig Eagle fitted with a 50hp engine, ski points for water skiing and "the ring". Specification includes depth sounder, speedo, tachometer, fuel guage, waterproof electric panel with circuit breakers, 12v socket for handheld searchlight, navigation lights (backlit instruments), safety band for auto-engine cut-out, handheld VHF, self-draining cockpit.
Technical Specification
HULL
The hull is of modified deep V form with a well proven reveise sheer transom design which gives an effective waterline length of a craft some 2-3 feet longer and thus enhances seakeeping and performance. Spray rails are integrally moulded into the hull. GRP lay-up incorporates woven and unidirectional rovings as well as chopped strand matt. Longitudinal and transverse stiffening combined with structural bulkheads gives immense strength. Engine beds are encapsulated in glass fibre and integral with hull. Deck lay-up incorporates balsa core stiffening for strength, rigidity and good thermal insulation.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
The standard engines represent the latest in marine engineering from Volvo, each producing 358 hp at 2,500 rpm and driving 5 bladed contra- rotating propellor shafts via reduction gearboxes. The engines give the optimum in both power/weight ratio and fuel consumption per horsepower output. The engine exhausts are fitted with silencers and engine room blower fans are installed to boost engine room ventilation and cool engine room after stopping engines. The engine room is accoustically lined and insulated and an automatic fire extinguisher system is fitted. As well as standard engine instrumentation, gearbox and turbo pressure gauges are also installed.
CONTROL POSITION
The control position has seating for two and a navigation area is incorporated with chart table and chart storage. Steering is hydraulic and twin lever engine controls are incorporated as standard. Apart from the remote 24v/240v distribution panel, all other controls are mounted here in ergonomically designed and well laid out modular consoles.
A multi-voltage (6 - 32 volt) PC chart plotter is fitted with displays fed to a 19inch monitor at the helm, 22inch display in the main saloon and 15inch display on the flying bridge. A Cetrek autopilot (with dial-a-course facility) and dual station operation is fitted. Electronic compasses are fitted at both control positions and a reserve magnetic compass is fitted at the lower station. A multi-channel DSC V.H.F. is fitted as well as a high specification echo sounder and log distance speed/timer/unit both with flybridge repeater. A flybridge and forward deck intercom is also installed.
ELECTRICAL
The 55 has 24v electricity supplied by both engine alternators and by an 80 amp float charger. 12 volt is supplies via a 24-12 converter as well as an emergency direct to battery circuit. The 55 is fitted with 4 24volt banks of 12volt batteries giving 330Ah of domestic battery use, 110Ah circuit for the bow thruster and winch and 800CCA for the twin engines. Circuit breakers control all circuits in a central switch panel which also incorporates remote controls for 10 Kw diesel generator and float charger. 240v is supplied from a 3Kw pure sine-wave inverter, the diesel generator or from shore supply and a change-over switch fitted at the central switch panel. As with the main engines, an hourmeter is provided to give service intervals for the generator.
FLYING BRIDGE
The flying bridge layout provides seating for up to ten people and plenty of sunbathing space. There is repeat instrumentation and controls, DSC VHF, chart plotting display, intercom to deck saloon, extension speakers from the audio system, a drinks locker, g.r.p. radar arch and ample grab rails for safety.
DECK HARDWARE
All deck fittings are of first quality with stainless steel cleats and fairleads. Saloon window frames and rubbing band are also in stainless steel to give the best in strength and continuity of appearance. A windscreen wash system is fitted and the anchor can be raised or lowered from fore deck, flybridge or saloon control position. A continuous stainless steel pulpit as well as plenty of handrails give security on deck. A bowthruster is also fitted which can be operated from twin controls or via the wireless remote control. Anchor is a Bruce 35Kg operated via an electric vertical Lofrans winch via wired or wireless control.