V39

For many, the Princess V39 is an inspired design, the perfect combination of size, style and layout. Tinted hull windows, raked black mullions and flush deck hatches/skylights add to her sleek lines while a huge sunroof floods the forward cockpit in natural light. Stepping on board via the hydraulic swim platform, a single step leads to the roomy cockpit where a huge C-shaped seating area to port surrounds a teak table. Opposite, a large wet bar with a fridge and sink is perfect for open-air entertaining. At the helm, individual captain and navigator seats are flanked to port by a short settee. Below decks, the V39 doesn’t break new ground in the layout department. Rather, it refines things in a way befitting the Princess brand. The cherrywood interior features an open-plan galley with Avonite counters and U-shaped dinette to port. A guest cabin with island berth is forward while the aft cabin has twin berths, big hull windows, and a handy lounge. The V39’s single head compartment has a separate stall shower. There is full standing headroom throughout the salon and aft into the mid-cabin. Volvo 330hp DuoProp sterndrives cruise at 28–30 knots (mid 30s top).