This content is also featured on our Princess Passport. To return or learn more, visit: The Princess Passport
The Princess Yachts Y78 confidently blends performance and style.
The Y78 rounds out the builder’s three-model Y-class series, which also includes a Y85 and a Y95. Powered with twin 1,800 hp MAN V-12 diesels driving five-blade propellers, the Y78 has a top-end range of 34 to 36 knots, according to the builder. The Y78 also has power-assist, electro-hydraulic steering with a hydraulic backup. Engine and gear shift controls are electronic too.
Just inside the sliding-glass door off the teak-covered cockpit, the salon has U-shaped seating and a coffee table to starboard with a two-person settee across from it. A retractable 55-inch LED TV has DVD and Blu-ray capabilities too. Forward and to port is an eight-person dining area with ocean views out the full-height windows. Low-back furniture ensures ocean views for all guests in the salon. Standard interior furniture is Rovera Oak or Alba Oak with walnut and Silver Oak optional.
The galley is forward and to starboard abaft the helm station, and it’s equipped with a four-burner electric cooktop, microwave-convection oven, twin stainless-steel sinks, a full-height refrigerator and freezer, an ice maker and a dishwasher. An electrically-operated sliding-glass partition separates the galley from the salon when desired. The lower helm has two seats and the pilot’s seat is electrically adjustable. There is side-deck access for help with line handling when cruising shorthanded.
The Y78 has a four-stateroom layout with a full-beam master stateroom amidships. The space has a king-size berth, sofa, a dressing table with a chair, a built-in safe, a 40-inch LED TV, and dedicated access to the lobby area. The portside guest stateroom has two single berths while the starboard-side and forepeak staterooms have double berths. Each stateroom has an en suite head, with the starboard-side head also acting as the day head.
This nearly 81-foot yacht also has a reversible hydraulic anchor winch with foredeck, main-bridge and flybridge controls. Additionally, the Y78 has stainless-steel cleats, fairleads and handrails. There is also a foredeck lounge for time with a book and a sun pad for four or more guests to work on their tan.
The flybridge is also set up for al fresco fun with room aft for three chaise-style lounge chairs (or a davit and tender), U-shaped settee with dining table to starboard and L-shaped settee that converts to sun pad. There is also a wet bar and electric grill to keep trips to the galley to a minimum. The helm is forward on centerline with two helm seats, protected by a retractable hardtop.
With well-proportioned lines, solid performance and a family-friendly cruising layout, the Princess Yachts Y78 should appeal to yachtsmen looking to take their yacht size and style to the next level.
For more information, visit: princessyachts.com
Quick Specs:
- Length overall: 80’9”
- Max. beam: 18’11”
- Draft: 5’8”
- Fuel capacity: 1,585 Gal.
- Freshwater capacity: 356 Gal.