Princess V55

"CATALPA" is an exceptional, turn-key example of the highly sought-after Princess V55 sports yacht. Meticulously maintained by a professional crew and with only 350 engine hours, this yacht has had only two owners from new with a fully documented, transparent history from the shipyard. Equipped with the upgraded and powerful Twin Volvo D13-1000 HP engines and a Seakeeper 9 Gyro Stabilizer, she delivers breathtaking performance up to 35 knots with maximum comfort and stability at sea. The advanced Volvo joystick docking system ensures effortless maneuvering in any port. Her luxurious Silver Oak interior accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 beautifully appointed cabins, complemented by an expansive saloon with an electric opening roof and a seamless transition to the cockpit. Key Highlights: EU VAT Paid Seakeeper 9 Gyro Stabilisation Upgraded Volvo D13-1000 Engines Fresh Water Maker (Watermaker) installed Premium Berth in Port Vauban available until 2028 (separate negotiation) Williams Tender included via separate negotiation Currently lying in the Côte d'Azur, France, and ready for immediate delivery. Early viewings are highly recommended. Overview Length: 17.81 meters (58 ft 5 in) Width: 4.65 meters (15 ft 3 in) Draft: 1.44 m (4ft 9 in) Operating Hours: 350 engine hours Year of Construction: 2022 Max. Speed: 35 knots Motors: 2 x Volvo Penta D13 - 1000 Engine Power: 2,000 HP (2 x 1,000 HP each) Asking Price: € 1,750,000 (EU VAT Paid) Location: Cote d’Azur, France Notes: Williams Tender and premium berth in Port Vauban (available until 2028) are available via separate negotiations. History: 2 owners from new, meticulously maintained under professional supervision with a fully transparent and documented history. Used for 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons. Owner is upgrading to a Flybridge. STANDARD EQUIPMENT Layout: 3-cabin layout (Owner's stateroom, Forward VIP cabin, and Starboard twin cabin) with 2 bathrooms Saloon & Lower Helm: Electric opening roof, triple sliding cockpit doors, helm position with dual helm seats Galley: Fully equipped lower galley with combination microwave/conventional oven, full-height fridge/freezer, and storage Cockpit: U-shaped seating with teak dining table, transom gate leading to electro-hydraulic bathing platform Systems: 24V DC/240V AC electrical system, 240V shore power with battery charger, automatic fire extinguishing system, automatic bilge pumps Deck & Interior: Teak-laid bathing platform and cockpit deck, electric anchor winch, hot/cold transom shower, V-groove planked walnut flooring in galley, saloon, and helm floors as standard. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Engines & Drive Volvo joystick control (dual station when separate second station option is selected) with low speed manoeuvring in 'docking mode' and steering at any speed in 'driving mode'. Operates engines, steering and thruster(s) including stern thruster when fitted (includes uprating standard bow thruster to 210KgF variable speed). Second station control in cockpit (engine controls - stop/start panel, thruster controls and windlass control. HOLD FUNCTION DOCKING FACILITY, includes fitting a 170 kgf variable speed sternthruster. Stabilisation & Hull STABILISATION: Gyro Stabilisation (Seakeeper 9). HULL COLOUR: White Gel Coat Finish (with dark grey waterline and black antifouling, hull and bathing platform fendering is white with stainless steel insert). Interior Furniture & Layout Silver oak interior wood gloss finish. (galley, saloon and helm floors are V groove planked walnut as standard) Saloon full-size dining/coffee table (in place of standard options) with twin electrically operated leg mechanisms. Table reduces in length by 50% when folded and has a sliding mechanism to allow for use as a coffee table. Galley outboard pop up pantry/storage electrically operated. Stools (2) for use at saloon dining table (dedicated storage below saloon sofa). Deck Hardware Teak laid side decks, foredeck and coachroof walkthrough. Electric stern rope handling winches (2). Electro-hydraulic telescopic passerelle (3.5m) with automatic hand rails. Passerelle to be wired via the master switch in addition to its own switch. Electrically operated sun awning to aft end of cockpit in grey. Stainless steel Ultra anchor and swivel in place of standard (32Kg). Additional 20m of 9.5 mm anchor chain to give a total of 60 metres. Aft deck wash located in starboard transom locker. Aft shore water inlet located in starboard transom locker. Teak coffee table (with deck mounted fixing point) for foredeck. Generator & Electrical Generator: 2 x WHISPERPOWER PICCOLO 10Kw GENERATOR. Continental 220v/240v sockets. AGM 90Ah batteries in place of standard (for start, domestic and generator batteries). Fully integrated dishwasher fitted in galley. Icemaker fitted in wetbar. Underwater transom lights (4 LUMISHORE SMX53 White). Stern docking lights fitted to canopy overhang. Climate Control & Systems Reverse cycle AIRCONDITIONING/HEATING (66,000 BTU) suitable for 40°C (tropical) with controls in all cabins and outlets in all areas (including bathrooms). Recommended generator: 17.5kW. HEATING / DEMIST: Windscreen demist system using warm air heater powered from calorifier. MOSQUITO SCREENS: Mosquito screens for all opening portholes. Audio Visual & Communications On board WIFI network incorporating external Wi-Fi and 3G/4G antenna for extended range, enabling connectivity to inshore Wi-Fi networks throughout the vessel including crew and external guest areas (mobile internet connectivity requires an activated mobile data SIM card). Option includes RJ45 connection points in all cabins & deck saloon. Deck Saloon TV lift with 180 swivel allowing cockpit/saloon viewing. Navigation Second 16" colour multifunction display fitted at helm position. Rest of world version plotter. International VHF. Plumbing & Holding Tanks HOLDING TANK / TOILETS: Electric discharge. In addition to the manual overboard and dockside discharge facilities an electric overboard discharge system is fitted. The electric overboard discharge system incorporates an electric valve with timer. When the pump is switched off the valve closes. This means the through hull seacock does not need to be opened/closed every time the pump is switched on. The through hull seacock is itself fitted with a micro switch which prevents operation of the pump when it is closed. The electric valve has a manual override facility. Run all sink / shower outlets into standard grey water tank and grey water outlet into holding tank. Exterior Upholstery, Canvas & Accessories Foredeck seating AND Aft sunbed - VOGUE EUCALYPTUS - NO CONTRAST. COCKPIT SEATING: MET MACADAMIA - NO CONTRAST. Exterior covers - Grey canvas. ACCESSORIES: Supply 10 Fender socks with Princess logo - Grey.