Options and equipment
✔️ Bow and stern thrusters
✔️ Generator
✔️ Watermaker
✔️ Air conditioning
✔️ Hydraulic platform
✔️ Tender jet Williams 345 (2020)
✔️ Spacious flybridge with large dining area
✔️ Vast sunbathing area on the fly
Interior equipment
✔️ Three owner's cabins
✔️ Two shower rooms
✔️ Separate crew cabin
✔️ Generous volumes and fluid circulation
✔️ Typical top-of-the-range Princess fittings
Electronic navigation equipment
✔️ GPS
✔️ Radar
✔️ VHF
✔️ Autopilot
Care and maintenance
✔️ Meticulous maintenance and follow-up
✔️ Full service history available
✔️ Unit monitored to Princess / Volvo standards
Our analysis
🛥️ This Princess 56 Flybridge, built in 2016, is one of the benchmarks in the 17-18 metre flybridge segment.
The space is particularly well distributed, with three comfortable cabins, two shower rooms and a real crew cabin, which is a major advantage for a family or semi-professional cruising programme.
The flybridge is one of the unit's strong points, designed for life on board and entertaining, with a vast dining area and well-sized relaxation zones.
The whole package exudes coherence, comfort and controlled ocean sailing.
Engines & technology
⚙️ The unit is powered by two 800hp Volvo Penta D13 shaft drives, with a total of just 530 engine hours, a very low level that is particularly reassuring for diesel engines in this category.
The shaft line guarantees robustness, reliability and low maintenance costs over the long term.
Performance is on target, with a maximum speed of 32 knots, while maintaining a reasonable fuel consumption of around 50 litres/hour at 12 knots, which is very good for a yacht of 18 metres and around 24 tonnes.
The onboard capacities are adapted to long-distance cruising, with 2,400 litres of fuel, 600 litres of water, a watermaker and a generator, ensuring real and comfortable autonomy.
Price positioning analysis
👎 Low range: units with low attendance, high hours, limited equipment or irregular maintenance
👉 Core market: serviced units, consistent hours, standard configuration
👍 Top of the market: units with a strong following, low hours, comprehensive equipment, clear history
Given the low engine hours, the Volvo D13 shaftline engine, the comprehensive equipment including hydraulic platform, watermaker and Williams tender, and the rigorous maintenance history, this Princess 56 is clearly positioned at the top end of the market for its vintage.
The team's advice
✅ We would recommend this Princess 56 Flybridge to a buyer looking for a serious, high-performance, extremely well-built cruising yacht, capable of regular cruising with complete peace of mind. She is ideal for top-of-the-range family cruising, with the possibility of extended charter use thanks to the crew cabin and onboard autonomy.
A well-maintained Princess remains a safe bet, both in use and on resale.