The new Princess F58 debuted at the 2025 Dusseldorf boat show, a design by long standing collaborators Pininfarina for styling and Bernard Olesinski who is also responsible for naval architecture. The Princess F58 was one of the most awaited new models at the World's largest indoor show which starts the boating year, not because she is revolutionary, flybridge yachts in this size from the Plymouth base builder rarely are, but mostly because it replaces the top segment selling F55 which sold 180 units in a seven year production run. The first unit as pictured above featured the optional hard-top, which takes something away from the Pininfarina styling which went for a lower looking profile super structure with a wrap around glazing, unlike the usual split window style associated with Princess since ever. While the size difference is all about length, the Princess F58 gains new features also in beam. Two important new features show how important the 98 centimetres are in the F58 to the F55; the master stateroom features a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom located to aft, and the L-shaped dinette opposite the astern galley on the main deck. Both of these features are not found in a flybridge of this size, usually found in yachts to at least a meter larger. The extra length also presents a bit larger flybridge, with the wet-bar located aft. With the extra length size and weight the Princess F58 get also a power upgrade, now powered by standard Man 1000hp which are good for a respecting 32 knots, and or larger 1200hp which gives a fast 35 knots top speed. As competitors go, the Princess F58 hits a few sweet spots, which are not found in it's size and dimensions. Its closest rival, similar in both price and size is the Ferretti 580 which arrived two years ago at the same German show, with a few differences which might make you choose one versus the other, with the Italian having its own merits in the lower deck.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.20 m (59.8ft) including pulpit
Length - 17.7 m
Beam - 4.90 m
Draft - 1.53 m
Displacement - 32318 kg medium load
Fuel Capacity - 3300 l
Water Capacity - 630 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, optional one or two berths crew cabin aft
Engines - 2 x Man V8 1000hp, V8 1200hp
Propulsion - line shaft in tunnels
Speed - 32 knots max with Man 1000hp, 35 knots max with Man 1200hp
Project - Pininfarina styling, Bernard Olesinski naval architecture and design
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