Princess R35, first model in a foil dayboat range

Princess Yacht has designed and sold 17,000 boats since its inception in 1965 and recorded - according to the yard's figures - record financial results and commercial performance in 2017 and a return to profitability with orders for a total amount of over a billion dollars.

An"R Class" range

Based on its results, the British shipyard will launch in September 2018 - at the Cannes Yaching Festival - the Princess R35, a 36-foot sport yacht equipped with foils. This first model of the new"R Class" range - performance range - will be the first of six new boats to be launched soon.

This sports star - a new segment for the brand used to big stars - will allow the brand to establish its reputation with its customers, and also to attract a new population of boaters.

" The Princess R35 will offer a new sailing experience, through its design and performance. Designed and handcrafted in Plymouth, England, it combines revolutionary performance capabilities, stunning design, quality and racing technology to deliver a unique experience on the water at all speeds explains the site.

Princess Yachts is associated with two big names in the nautical and automotive industries . The first - the British challenge BAR Technologies - has worked on the design of the foils which will optimise the stability and manoeuvrability of the boat (whatever the sea conditions) reducing drag and increasing driving comfort. The second is the Italian coachbuilder and designer Pininfarina, to whom we owe some of the most exceptional cars in the world, especially the Ferraris. The latter worked in particular on the design of the carbon hull and the aerodynamics of the boat.

For the engine, Princess called on Volvo Penta, whose 2 x 430 horsepower V8 petrol will give the boat a maximum speed of 50 knots! A record for this British shipyard...

Finally, interior design has been carefully designed to offer luxury and comfort with all the necessary equipment to spend a night at sea without compromise.