PRINCESS V58 DS

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Making its debut at the 2016 Southampton Boat Show, the Princess V58 Deck Saloon followed a year after the launch of its sister vessel, the V58 Open. While that boat – winner of the Sportscruiser over 45ft prize at MBY’s 2017 Motor Boat Awards – was expected to be used primarily in warm climes, the Deck Saloon provides a more flexible solution for those of us inhabiting islands blessed by what weather forecasters chirpily refer to as a “temperate maritime climate”.

The key difference between these two impressive sportscruisers is that the V58 Deck Saloon has sliding patio doors at the rear of the saloon enabling it to be sealed off from the elements and climate controlled when needed. On the other hand, if and when the sun does shine those doors glide apart and the vessel’s massive sunroof retracts to provide a pretty close approximation the ‘open’ experience that makes boating such a joy.

Owner Steve Shepherd, whose V58 Deck Saloon is featured here and is on sale with Solent Motor Yachts at an