Princess 480 Flybridge te koop

High-quality Princess flybridge yacht – in a different league compared to the 48/500 series. For those seeking a solid flybridge yacht with character and substance, this offers a well-rounded, cohesive package.

The Princess 480 Flybridge, built in 1995, comes from the renowned manufacturer Princess Yachts (Plymouth, UK) and embodies classic British yacht-building craftsmanship. With its timeless design, well-conceived layout, and proven engineering, it remains an impressive yacht even today.

The boat is in well-maintained condition, is ready for immediate use, and has been kept in good repair. Maintenance, servicing, and technical upgrades have been carried out continuously over the years.

Step aboard and set off. This Princess is built for relaxed weekends, longer journeys, and those who value quality, authenticity, and a great driving experience.

Highlights at a glance:✅ 3 full-sized cabins, 2 bathrooms, 6 permanent berths✅ Technically upgraded with electronic controls & bow/stern thrusters✅ Comfortable layout – saloon and cockpit on a single level✅ Hydraulic gangway, teak decking, satellite TV, generator, trim tabs, and much more✅ Never chartered – strictly a private vessel with complete documentation✅ Ideal for both open sea and inland waters – thanks to moderate dimensions and air draft

3 spacious cabins, 6 permanent berths, and 2 full bathrooms with electric toilets and separate showers. The light-filled saloon flows into the covered cockpit—a large sliding glass door creates a harmoniously open living space that extends seamlessly from the indoors to the outdoors.

The galley is fully equipped with a stove (gas & electric), a microwave/oven combination, a large fridge-freezer, a stainless steel sink, an extractor hood, and plenty of storage space—ideal for long voyages or relaxed dinners on board.

Flybridge & Outdoor Areas: Openness on Every LevelThe flybridge offers not only an elevated helm position but also a spacious wraparound seating area, a second control console, a cooler, and a bimini top for moments in the shade.

Furthermore, this Princess 480 impresses with clever details designed for comfort and safety:

✔️ Fixed cockpit bench seat with comfortable outdoor cushions✔️ Cockpit and saloon on the same level, connected by a stainless-steel sliding door✔️ Convenient staircase to the flybridge (“lazy steps”) – no ladder!✔️ Large flybridge featuring a dinette, sun lounger, helm seat, and bimini✔️ Fully enclosable cockpit tent with removable blackout covers (new in 2022)✔️ Stainless-steel railing all around, 2 sliding windows in the saloon, deck shower✔️ Direct access to the engine room from the cockpit✔️ Transom door leading to an extended (!) teak-laid swim platform✔️ Air draft of only approx. 3.90 m – ideal for European inland waterways

Technology: Thoughtfully UpgradedThis Princess has undergone continuous technical modernization – with a focus on quality,

Safety and Ease of Operation:⚙️ Electronic engine control (Teleflex KE4+) with synchronization function⚙️ Electric bow and stern thrusters, controllable from the cockpit and via remote control⚙️ Yacht Controller interface pre-installed – for mobile control of all systems⚙️ Trim tabs, hot water (boiler heated by engine & 230V), diesel-powered warm-air heating (9 kW)⚙️ ONAN generator 12 kW (approx. 394 hours)⚙️ 24V / 230V electrical system with battery charger; six new batteries installed in 2025 (4x service/house, 2x engine start)⚙️ Ambient and underwater lighting, Wi-Fi module, satellite TV, and camera surveillance system

Motorization: Two legends below deckAt the heart of this yacht are two Caterpillar 3208 TA V8 engines, each producing approximately 435 hp—robust, long-lasting, and renowned for their mechanical reliability.

✅ Good condition✅ Twin Disc transmission✅ Drive-by-wire control with synchronization function

A setup that combines durability, ease of maintenance, and the joy of riding.

Navigation:-Autohelm ST6000 autopilot (never used/tested)-Autohelm ST50+ log & depth sounder-Shipmate RS8100 VHF radio-Compass, loudspeakers, searchlight (included)-2 helm stations (internal & flybridge, hydraulic)

Further highlights:-Hydraulic gangway with crane function-LOFRANS anchor windlass, controllable from 3 positions-Teak decking on the bathing platform, cockpit, and stairs-Flybridge cover & cockpit enclosure (2019/2022)-Interior upholstery renewed in 2025-Satellite TV system, cooler box on the flybridge, minibar in the saloon

Maintenance history: This Princess has always been privately owned (never chartered) and has been maintained with great care:

Engine overhauls, routine maintenance, care of the underwater hull—including the application of antifouling—and the replacement of anodes have all been carried out reliably over the past few years.

Viewings can be arranged at any time by prior agreement, preferably on the weekend.
The vessel is currently in the water.

Further work is planned, including: the underwater hull (with antifouling), an overhaul of the shaft system, and other routine maintenance tasks.