The Princess V60 Open is a powerboat of quiet quality, the kind that reveals itself the longer you spend aboard. Her dynamic exterior and beautifully finished interior mark her out at a glance, but it is the way she handles a day that leaves the lasting impression. A dynamic hull gives her real pace, up to around thirty-five knots when the coast opens up, while a Seakeeper stabiliser keeps her wonderfully steady at anchor, so the hours spent in a quiet bay stay calm and comfortable. The main deck is generous and adaptable, with a sunroof overhead and a large bench seat that suits both a lunch aboard and easy cruising in any weather. At eighteen metres she carries three cabins for up to six guests overnight, with up to twelve sharing the day and a crew member looking after the details. A hydraulic bathing platform makes stepping into the water effortless, and a hydrojet tender opens up the water sports for anyone who wants them. Snorkelling gear is aboard for the clear water below. What defines her is composure, a boat that is quick when you want it and settled when you do not, equally at home on the open run and the long day at anchor. She is refined without being formal, capable without making a show of it. Head out in the morning and she takes the day in her stride. The only question is how far along the coast you feel like going.
