This Princess 455 motor cruiser is a spacious and comfortable boat, offering fantastic value for money. Built in 1992, it features a large double island berth forward, twin cabin, and an L-shaped dinette. A two burner electric hob, Panasonic microwave, front opening Waeco refrigerator and sink are found in the galley. The large folding patio doors in the aft cockpit open up to bench seating.
This Princess 455 motor cruiser is a spacious and comfortable boat, offering fantastic value for money. Built in 1992, it features a large double island berth forward, twin cabin, and an L-shaped dinette. A two burner electric hob, Panasonic microwave, front opening Waeco refrigerator and sink are found in the galley. The large folding patio doors in the aft cockpit open up to bench seating. There is an inside helm position with engine controls, navigation equipment and control panel. On the flybridge, there is a secondary helm position, with bench seating and white upholstery. The fibreglass hull is equipped with Volvo TAM 72A marine diesel engines with 430hp each, and a Volvo diesel generator. The bowthruster, electric anchor windlass, bathing platform and passerelle are other added features. This boat is rarely seen on the UK market, so early viewing is recommended.
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The Princess 455 came into build in 1990 and was the direct replacement for the 45. This spacious and comfortable large motor cruiser offers fantastic value for money. These are rarely seen on the UK market so early viewing is recommended. Good opportunity for a live aboard!
Viewing by appointment at our Suffolk Office (IP10 0LN
Accommodation
Offering up to 6 berths in a spacious interior. Up forward there is a large double island berth to centre with good storage underneath and around. Large hanging locker to port & starboard and access to the en-suite heads compartment. Marine electric toilet, basin and shower. Pressurised hot & cold water.
There is a twin cabin to starboard with two single berths. Hanging locker. Mirror. Storage underneath and good ventilation. Opposite to port is the second heads compartment, with a marine electric toilet, basin and shower. Pressurised hot and cold water. Aft of this is the L-shaped dinette with a fixed table. The galley has a two burner electric hob. Panasonic microwave. Large front opening Waeco refrigerator with freezer section as well. Twin stainless steel sink with pressurised hot & cold water. Good storage around the galley.
Moving up into the saloon there is inside helm position to starboard with engine controls, navigation equipment and control panel. Aft of the helm position are some cupboards and a drinks fridge, as well as a single settee. Opposite to port is a large L shaped settee. Good storage around the cabin.
Large folding patio doors in the aft cockpit with bench seating at the stern. Steps up to the flybridge with the secondary helm position. Other bench seating on the flybridge with white upholstery. Aqua Air aircon and heater system. Good ventilation throughout with opening portholes. New carpets in 2022.
Mechanical Systems
Located under the saloon floor in a soundproof compartment, are the twin Volvo TAM 72A marine diesel engines fitted in 1992. 430hp. 6 cylinders. Turbocharged. Freshwater cooled via heat exchangers. Approximately 433 hours on he starboard engine and 333 hours on the port. Shaft drives to bronze 3 bladed propellers. Dual lever controls. Trim tabs. Two 1000 litre fuel tanks. Last serviced June 2022. Fuel tanks cleaned. Cooling system cleaned and refurbished in 2022.
Bowthruster.
Electrical Systems
- 24 volt domestic batteries
- 24 volt engine start batteries (1 year old)
- 12 volt anchor windlass winch (2 years old)
- 12 volt bow thruster battery (2 years old)
- Alternator charging
- Volvo diesel generator (serviced May 2023)
- 240 volt shore power system with outlets
- Battery charger
- Immersion heater
- Inverter
Deck Equipment
- Anchor with chain
- Electric anchor windlass
- Bathing platform
- Boarding ladder
- Windscreen wipers
- Passerelle
- Various fenders and warps
- Dinghy davits
Navigation Equipment
- Steering compass
- ICOM IC-M401 Euro DSC VHF
- Stowe depth instrument
- Raymarine speed & log instrument
- Handheld VHFw
- Clock and Barometer
- Cetrek autopilot
Safety Equipment
- Fire extinguishers
- Decklight
- Sea drogue
- Manual bilge pump
- Electric bilge pump
Construction
Built in 1992 by Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd. White grp hull with stainless steel surround to port holes and stainless steel rubbing strakes. White grp coachroof with moulded non skid decks. Self draining cockpit and anchor well. Door to swimming platform with teak grating. Stairs to flybridge with plenty of seating and secondary helm station. Stainless steel rails and fender baskets. Large lazarette under cockpit sole.
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.
