Princess V40 features a deep V-hull that cuts through the water instead of slamming against it. This provides a smooth and dry ride even in windy conditions, maintaining speed without demanding more from the helmsman. Two Volvo Penta D6-340 engines deliver a measured top speed of 36.5 knots and a comfortable cruising speed around 30 knots.
Handling is straightforward even for single-handed operation. The engines drive Aquamatic DuoProp drives with counter-rotating propellers, providing steady grip during acceleration, straight tracking at low speed, and predictable reversing. Joystick control for the drives, combined with a bow thruster, allows for lateral movement or on-the-spot rotation, making maneuvering in tight guest harbors a one-person job. The drives can be trimmed up for shallow waters, and electric windlasses both fore and aft with chain counters at the helm make anchoring and mooring as simple as docking.
What then surprises onboard is the fantastic layout. The saloon features a U-shaped sofa and a fully equipped galley, the master cabin forward has a freestanding double bed, and the aft cabin has two single beds that can be combined into a double. The bathroom has a separate shower compartment. Four people sleep comfortably in the cabins, and the saloon’s hi/lo table lowers to provide two additional berths when guests stay over—or when you want to curl up on the sofa and watch a movie on the TV on a rainy evening. This is a boat that feels significantly larger than its thirteen meters. The interior is finished throughout in exclusive walnut with a satin finish and solid surface Carrara White in the galley and bathroom.
The cockpit under the hardtop is where life onboard takes place—a second living room with sofa, table that lowers to a sunbed, and wetbar with electric grill, sink, and fridge, so lunch can be prepared where you sit. The sunroof opens when the weather allows, and the full-height canopy in grey Sunbrella keeps out the evening chill and extends the season at both ends. Forward, there is a large sunbed with integrated headrest, and aft, the electro-hydraulic bathing platform lowers into the water for swimming and easy boarding from the dock or tender. Teak decking on the side decks, foredeck, and bathing platform.
The equipment level reflects a well-considered factory order rather than aftermarket additions: Onan 4 kW generator with sound enclosure supplying power to everything without shore power, Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit with 16″ plotter, Garmin radar and VHF, autopilot, Eberspächer heating with timer to all areas, and ceramic electric hob instead of gas.
Condition is the deciding factor. Three seasons, a galley that is still virtually unused, and a boat that has never been stored outside over winter—gelcoat, teak, and electronics are like new, and the engine room is clean and in very good condition. Purchased new via Princess’s Swedish dealer with complete documentation from delivery. The V40 was recently discontinued from the Princess range, with a new price exceeding ten million SEK for the last units, which provides unusually stable resale value.
For sale due to relocation abroad. Located in Strömstad, where an attractive berth can be taken over by the new owner.
Equipment List
ENGINE & PROPULSION
- 2 x Volvo Penta D6-340 DPI, 2 x 340 hp
- Volvo Penta EVC controls with Trim Assist, Cruise Control, Low Speed, and Single Lever
- Joystick with Joystick Driving, Docking mode, and High Mode
- Sleipner Side-Power bow thruster (60 kgf) with proportional joystick
- Volvo Penta autopilot with Shadow Drive
- Trim tabs
- Engine data and trip computer displayed on multi-function screens; analog tachometers and instruments
NAVIGATION & INSTRUMENTS
- Volvo Penta/Garmin Glass Cockpit 16" multi-function display (chartplotter)
- Volvo Penta/Garmin Glass Cockpit 7" multi-function display
- Garmin BlueChart G3 VEU721L Northern Europe
- Garmin GMR 18HD radar mounted on a stainless steel radar arch
- Garmin VHF 315
- Echo sounder/depth transducer
- Compass
- Remote-controlled searchlight with control panel at the helm
- Anchor chain counter with display at the helm
INTERIOR & COMFORT
- Walnut interior with satin finish; companionway steps feature LED lighting
- Saloon with U-shaped sofa (light-colored fabric) and a walnut hi/lo table—convertible into a double berth
- Forward master cabin with a free-standing double bed, under-bed storage drawers, and shelving on both sides
- Aft cabin with two single beds that can be joined to form a double bed
- Skylight in the saloon roof; overhead hatches with roller blinds in both cabins
- Hull windows in the saloon and cabins, featuring opening portlights and roller blinds
- Galley with Carrara White countertop, sink with cover, and a 2-burner ceramic electric cooktop cooktop (replaces LPG system), Samsung combination oven/microwave, refrigerator with stainless steel front, cutlery insert
- Bathroom with Carrara White solid surface countertop, Perrin & Rowe washbasin, Koko White solid surface flooring, electric toilet, separate shower stall with glass door and teak grate, mirrored cabinet
- Textiles from the Quartz VIII collection, fitted carpeting
- Eberspächer D4 Airtronic diesel heater with digital control and EasyStart timer; outlets in cabins, saloon, bathroom, and cockpit
- Windshield defroster (hot air)
- Dimmers for lighting in the saloon, cabins, bathroom, and cockpit; indirect LED lighting under cabinets
- Low-level LED lighting in the cockpit and on the swim platform
- Sliding side window at the helm
- Holding tank (approx. 100 L) with level gauge, Y-valve, electric discharge, and deck pump-out
ENTERTAINMENT
- Fusion Apollo MS-RA670 with DAB/Bluetooth/USB in the saloon, 2 Fusion speakers + overhead speakers
- 32" Samsung LED TV in the saloon, bar cabinet with under-cabinet lighting
- 2 waterproof Fusion speakers in the hardtop/cockpit
- Fusion SRX-400 radio/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth in the master cabin, 2 speakers
- 2 x Fusion ARX-70 wireless remote controls
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
- Onan 4 kW/50 Hz generator with Hydrohush exhaust system and sound enclosure
- Shore power 220/240 V, Hager AC distribution panel, Vimar electrical outlets (Schuko)
- Shore power inlet on the transom, cable with adapter
- Water heater
- Hydraulic unit for bathing platform
- Sound-insulated engine room
DECK EQUIPMENT
- Hardtop with opening sunroof
- Electro-hydraulic bathing platform (250 kg) with control panel at the stern
- Teak on side decks, foredeck, cockpit, bathing platform, and steps
- Adjustable (raise/lower) teak deck at the helm position
- Twin helm seats with contrast piping/stripe
- Cockpit wet bar with Kenyon electric grill, sink, refrigerator (to be confirmed), and waste bin
- Teak cockpit table on dual telescopic pedestals, convertible into a sunbed
- Electric anchor windlass with 16 kg stainless steel anchor and 10 m of additional chain
- Engbo stern anchor windlass with remote control, Side-Power control panel at the stern, leaded line, and stainless steel anchor
- Foredeck shower/deck wash with fresh water
- Drop-nose pulpit
- Foredeck sunbed with contrast panels and reticulated foam; includes a charcoal grey cover
- Cockpit cushions in Comfort Exterior III with contrast detailing
- Full-height cockpit enclosure in grey Sunbrella on a stainless steel telescopic frame; removable side panels – can also function as a sunshade
- Black mesh windshield covers
- Stainless steel transom gate with Princess logo
- Horn
- White hull with dark grey boot top line; details in Oyster Grey metallic; white rub rail with stainless steel insert
SAFETY
- Fixed fire-extinguishing system in the engine room with an indicator panel at the helm
- Handheld fire extinguisher at the helm
- Bilge pumps with manual/automatic switching
OTHER
- Princess dinnerware, 6 place settings
- Princess glassware, 6 wine glasses + 6 tumblers
- David Mellor 'Paris' cutlery, 6 place settings
- Delivered new in 2023 via Princess Yachts West Sweden
- Stored in a heated facility during winter since new
- Mooring in Strömstad available for transfer to the new owner
The information provided is believed to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed
