Princess Y72

The Y72 represents the point where Princess stopped chasing trends and focused on what actually matters when you're 50 miles offshore in building seas. Olesinski's hull takes confused water at 34 knots without the teeth-jarring slams you get from competitors prioritizing styling over hydrodynamics. The British build quality shows in the details: no creaks at speed, proper sound insulation delivering 70dB at cruise, and systems integration that doesn't require three different screens to control basic functions. Seventy hulls sold is not luck. It is validation that buyers recognize engineering substance over marketing flash.

This boat is for the owner who has outgrown the 60-foot segment but is not ready to commit to full-time crew and the operational complexity that comes with anything over 80 feet. It works as an owner-operator yacht with occasional crew or as a fully crewed platform for extended cruising. It does not work for buyers who prioritize visual drama over function or who need a tender garage as standard. The crew cabin is adequate for occasional use but not designed for permanent live-aboard crew. If you are comparing this to the Azimut 72 Fly or Pearl 72, the decision comes down to whether you value proven resale retention and handling precision over lower entry price or bolder interior design.

The Y72 holds value better than most Italian competitors in the 70 to 75-foot flybridge segment. Princess benefits from established secondary market pricing, British build reputation, and the fact that 70 delivered hulls create liquidity when it is time to sell. Maintenance costs are predictable, parts availability is strong, and the MAN V12 engines are proven platforms with widespread service networks. The 10 percent annual operating cost rule applies here, but you are buying a yacht that will not require constant excuses about build inconsistencies or unproven systems. It is the competent choice in a segment where competence often takes a back seat to styling.

— Tony Smith, Founder, Minted Yachts