Princess Yachts is to enter the centre console market with the unveiling of its new C48, the first introduction of outboard-powered models from the shipyard.
The announcement was one of several launches from the British luxury yachtbuilder at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
“The introduction of the C48 marks a defining moment for Princess, representing our bold entry into an entirely new sector,” said Will Green, CEO of Princess Yachts.
“This new yacht embodies freedom, excitement, and pure performance, while setting the stage for a thrilling new chapter for our smaller models.”
The new C48 yacht is set to be available in 2027 and is the result of a collaboration between three marine industry respected names.
We have created a yacht that combines the very best of hydrodynamic engineering, exterior beauty, and interior elegance.
Will Green
The underwater sections are from naval architect Michael Peters, creator of the patented Stepped Vee Ventilated Tunnel (SVVT) hull.
The exterior architecture has been designed by long-standing partners Bernard Olesinski Limited (BOL), with the styling and design from Princess’ in-house team led by Andy Lawrence.
A distinctive feature of the C48’s SVVT hull is its central ventilated tunnel with vertical sidewalls, which simulates the effect of a keel and has been designed to increase grip and directional stability when turning.
The C48 will be available in two distinct variants: the Open and the Deck Saloon with both configurations offering three engine choices that span outboard petrol and inboard diesel powertrains.
Open model
Owners can select from the Triple Mercury V10 400hp Verado, capable of 44–46 knots; the Triple Mercury V12 600hp Verado, delivering 52–54 knots; or the Twin Volvo D6-480 inboard diesel engines, which provide a maximum speed of 32–34 knots.
The Open model has a full open main deck complemented by a hardtop and a cockpit featuring an aft sunpad, forward-facing seating with table, and manually operated drop-down folding seats along the port and starboard sides.
The exterior galley includes forward and aft wet bars with an electric grill, drawer fridge, sink, and storage.
The helm station is fitted with triple seats, while the foredeck provides seating both forward and aft.
Below deck, the standard layout includes a lower saloon with a convertible dinette, a lobby with storage and optional fridge/freezer, a day head, and an aft cabin.
Options include a lower galley or a forward cabin in place of the saloon.
Deck Saloon variant
The Deck Saloon variant offers an enclosed saloon with lounge and galley areas, triple sliding patio doors, twin helmsman doors, and an optional sliding roof.
The exterior provides cockpit dining and foredeck seating areas.
For models equipped with inboard engines there is an optional up/down hydraulic transom platform.
The lower deck comprises a lobby, day head, forward cabin, and aft cabin.
“By uniting the extraordinary talents of Michael Peters, our long-standing partners at BOL, and our own design team led by Andy Lawrence, we have created a yacht that combines the very best of hydrodynamic engineering, exterior beauty, and interior elegance,” added Will.
“The C48 is not only a new direction for Princess – it also represents a new standard for the centre-console market.”
