Princess Y85 2020

A flybridge, a built-in BBQ and a belowdecks watermaker say plainly what kind of ownership this yacht suits: long days on the water without a supply run every evening. Princess Y85 2020 came from the yard in 2020, with a refit in 2023 that brought her up to date for the next owner.

Build and provenance

She is the Y85, a flybridge motor yacht on a monohull, 26 metres or 86 feet in length, with a 6.3-metre beam and a 1.9-metre draft. A refit in 2023 brought her up to date, though the scope beyond that year is not stated here, so a buyer should ask for the detail directly.

Layout and accommodation

Eight guests sleep across three cabins, with two further cabins for crew, complete with their own mess and laundry, below. The flybridge extends the living space up a deck, foredeck seating adds another spot to sit, and air conditioning throughout keeps all of it comfortable in a warm anchorage.

Performance and engineering

Two 1,900 hp MAN V12-1900 engines give her a 32-knot top speed, more than enough for a fast run between anchorages. Fin stabilisers and zero-speed stabilisers work at anchor as well as underway, so the ride stays flat whether she is moving or sitting still, and a bow thruster makes her easier to handle close to a berth.

On deck and at anchor

A hydraulic swim platform and a BBQ turn the stern into the obvious place to spend an afternoon, and sunpads on the flybridge spread the deck space across two levels rather than one. An outdoor shower, underwater lights and a watermaker keep the practical side of a long day at anchor covered, and a wine cooler and a Naim and Focal audio system throughout carry the same standard below.

Where she lies and how to see her

Princess Y85 2020 lies in Italy. Boatcrowd sets up the viewing and is there for it, and once an offer is accepted, survey and sea trial come next before she changes hands.