An Oelenski design, the Princess 266 Riviera combines a performance hull with attractive aesthetics. The deep vee hull shape provides a soft ride and educed slamming welcomed by boat users looking for a comfortable yet capable vessel. The cockpit is spacious and functional comprising of a bench seat at the stern and forward a raised helm and passenger seat offering excellent visibility to the bow and providing extra headroom in the cabin below.
An Oelenski design, the Princess 266 Riviera combines a performance hull with attractive aesthetics. The deep vee hull shape provides a soft ride and educed slamming welcomed by boat users looking for a comfortable yet capable vessel. The cockpit is spacious and functional comprising of a bench seat at the stern and forward a raised helm and passenger seat offering excellent visibility to the bow and providing extra headroom in the cabin below. The large swim platform can be accessed via a transom door and comprises of a folding boarding ladder allowing easy accessibility in and out of the water and fresh water shower useful to spray down decks and feet before entering the cabins. The twin Mercruiser engines provide extra stability and handling and the legs are well protected under the extended swim platform. Moving below deck the cabin is spacious and airy with cabin sides and deck heads lined with cushioned vinyl. The well equipped galley includes a two burner hob, sink, fridge and plenty of storage. The saloon is light and airy and can be convertible to double berth. Recently fitted with two new batteries she is ready for her next adventure
Construction
Princess 266 Riviera, built by Princess UK in 1989 to a design by Bernard Olesinski
GRP hull, deck, and superstructure Deep Vee profile
Mechanical
2 x Mercruiser 37L/LX 180hp inboard petrol 4 stroke, stern drive to 3-bladed propellers Part service history available
Equipment
Electrical X2 New engine batteries fitted (2022) Battery charger Shore power and cable
Navigation Aids: Compass Plastimo VHF Uniden Oceanus DSC Echo Sounder Speed Incastec Log Incastec
General Equipment: Guardrail Spray Hood Cockpit Cover 1 x Lifebuoys Fire Blanket
Boat hook
Accommodations
Cabins
Spacious saloon convertible to double berth
Aft double cabin (no mattress)
Galley
2 x Optimus Gas Burner
Fridge ( small Icebox included)
Sink
Heads
Sea toilet with holding tank
Shower
Hand basin and mirror vanity
