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Discover Benelux & France | Yacht Design & Engineering | Princess Yachts
A measure of success, the first Princess (Project 31) left and the biggest Princess (40 metres) right.
us to deliver luxury yachts with impeccable build quality, an intuitive layout and optimal power and maneuverability.”
A golden year Celebrating their golden jubilee, Princess will launch the new 35-metre model at the Cannes Boat Show in September. This vessel is positioned just under the 40-metre flagship model of the Princess range. “For this ship, as with all models, we have opted for the resin infusing techniques, which produces stronger and lighter boats. Thanks to this we can create even more interior space.” The 50th anniversary will be celebrated at Cannes Boat Show with a late night event as the highlight. Proud of their roots, the company is also working on the renovation of a boat called Project 31. As one of Princess’ first models, it will be given a complete overhaul to
restore it to its former glory. Schalkwijk: “This will showcase how far we’ve come; looking at our 50 year heritage and the leaps we’ve made in that time.” This first model boat will also be on display at Cannes.
Design perfection To help create an immaculate finish, Princess’ long-term partnership with the Moët Hennessy Louis vuitton group gives it access to quality decorations and furnishings by luxury brands such as Fendi. He explains: “A custom interior by Fendi, for example, adds another layer of exclusivity thanks to their high quality materials and recognisable designs.” Making use of all interior space, Princess Yachts are characterised by their spaciousness. “They look much larger on the inside than you would expect, reminding you more of a hotel suite than a boat in-
terior,” he says. “We want to unburden our customers and make them feel at home instantly on board.”
For the long haul Princess was set up in 1965 by David King and a few friends in Plymouth, England. Now, five decades later, the company employs nearly 2,200 members of staff with King still active in the company. With 150 dealers globally, Princess yachts have been sailing all over the world, particularly in Asia, America and Europe. With a focus on clean flowing lines and fine proportions, the look of a Princess yacht is both elegant and timeless. “We strive for durability and quality design, so we make sure the yachts look good even decades from now. A Princess is built to last,” Schalkwijk concludes www.princess-yachts.nl
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