A Statement of British Luxury and Performance
The 2013 Princess 98 Motor Yacht stands as a testament to Princess Yachts' commitment to blending sophisticated British craftsmanship with impressive performance and expansive luxury. As a flagship model in its class, the 98 offers a compelling package for owners seeking a substantial, stylish, and highly capable vessel for extended cruising and lavish entertaining.
Design and Exterior Presence:
From the moment you set eyes on the Princess 98, her commanding presence is undeniable. Her sleek, flowing lines and well-proportioned profile exude a timeless elegance that remains relevant even today. The exterior spaces are meticulously designed for enjoyment and entertaining. The vast flybridge is a highlight, offering ample space for lounging, dining, and sunbathing, often featuring an optional hardtop with an integrated sunroof for versatility. The foredeck provides another inviting social zone with comfortable seating and sunpads, perfect for enjoying a quiet moment or an aperitif at anchor. A large transom garage and an electro-hydraulic bathing platform underscore her watersports capabilities, easily accommodating a tender, jet skis, and serving as a submerged swimming platform.
Performance and Engineering:
Beneath her elegant exterior, the 2013 Princess 98 is a serious performer. Powered by twin MTU 16V 2000 M84 engines (each around 2,217hp), she delivers an exhilarating top speed of approximately 23 knots, with a comfortable cruising speed of 18 knots. This planing hull design, combined with robust GRP construction, ensures a smooth and stable ride, even in choppier conditions. The inclusion of fin stabilizers significantly enhances comfort both underway and at anchor, minimizing roll. Her substantial fuel capacity (around 11,000 liters) provides a respectable range for long-distance cruising, making her suitable for exploring diverse coastlines.
Interior Luxury and Accommodation:
Stepping inside the Princess 98, you are immediately enveloped in an atmosphere of refined luxury. The interior design, often showcasing a collaboration with high-end design houses like Fendi Casa (on some early models), features exquisite materials, bespoke furniture, and meticulous detailing. Panoramic windows flood the saloon and dining areas with natural light, offering breath-taking views from every vantage point and creating an open, airy ambiance.
Accommodation is configured for 9 guests across 4 sumptuously appointed cabins. The full-beam master suite, located amidships on the lower deck, is a private sanctuary, boasting generous space, large hull windows, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. A VIP cabin forward and additional double and twin cabins ensure all guests are accommodated in utmost comfort, each with their own en-suite facilities. Separate crew quarters for 5 crew, are well-designed to ensure privacy and efficient service.
The galley is fully equipped with high-end appliances, and the yacht often includes amenities such as a central vacuum system, watermaker, and comprehensive audio-visual entertainment systems throughout.
Overall Impression:
The 2013 Princess 98 Motor Yacht is a magnificent vessel that continues to impress with its blend of performance, luxury, and timeless design. She is a true superyacht in her class, offering an exceptional platform for discerning owners who prioritize both exhilarating experiences on the water and unparalleled comfort and style for their guests.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Twin hydraulic anchor winches each with galvanized anchor and chain
- Power-assisted hydraulic steering system
- Dual station proportional hydraulic bow thruster (550kgf/1,213lbf)
- Dual station proportional hydraulic stern thruster (300kgf/661lbf)
- Dual station radar and chartplotter/GPS
- Dual station autopilot Dual station electric trim tabs with indicators
- Dual station speed and distance log
- Dual station echo sounder with alarm
- Dual station remote control searchlight
- Dual station VHF DSC R/T
- Large combination microwave and conventional oven
- Telescopic passerelle with remote control
- Twin transom gates to bathing platform
- Wash hand basins with tap in aft cockpit (2)
- Electro-hydraulic raise/lower teak-laid bathing platform mechanism which is capable of stowing additional tender or jet ski
- Side boarding doors (port and starboard)
- Walk-through foredeck seating area with occasional table and sunbathing area with stowage lockers below sunpad
- Hot and cold transom shower
- Transom garage which can accommodate a 3-seat jet ski
- Flybridge crane (1200kg maximum lift capacity)
- 24v stern rope mooring winches
- Twin 40kW diesel generators
- Fuel polishing/conditioning system
- Twin shore support inlets with Glendinning cablemaster
- Twin 100-amp float battery chargers
- Full air-conditioning including fresh ‘make up air’ flow
- Saloon LED TV on rise and fall with DVD/radio and surround-sound system
- All guest cabins fitted with LED TV with DVD/radio sound systems
- Refrigerator and freezer (with ice-maker) in galley
- Refrigerator and wine cooler in saloon
- Dishwasher
- Built-in coffee machine
- Separate washing machine and tumble dryer
- Combination washer/dryer
- Central vacuum system
- Electric quietflush WC system
- Watermaker (220 litres per hour capacity)
- Opening doors to both side decks
- Crew cabins
- Teak side, cockpit and flybridge decks
- Stern docking lights
- Third station docking controls in cockpit
- CCTV system with three cameras
