£495,000 Yacht Tour : 2012 Princess V52

The Princess V52 is a particularly well packaged sports cruiser. Come and take a look inside and I'll explain.
With thanks to Princess Motor Yacht Sales www.princess.co.uk
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[@andrew_ep_curtis]

Another great video! As an aside, I was at family event this weekend where a few of us started talking about “if I won the lottery I’d buy a yacht...”. My dad said “I watch a chap on KZbin called boatholic or yachtholic”, to which I replied “you mean Aquaholic?”. He said “Ah yes that’s the name! I can’t get enough of his videos. Then the rest of the guys in the convo all said “ohhhh yes I’ve watched his videos too!” Just though you’d like to know!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

That's fantastic! Thanks Andrew - say 'hi' to them from me :)

[@paulogrinke7020]

Nice boat. Glad it had owners goods in it instead of being empty. Shows how the space is being used. All together a nice boat for a couple or small family. Very managable. Good video. Thankyou.

[@cgy_flames6164]

please do a video at night if you;re able to . i would love to see these brilliant ships lit up at dark . Cheers , Great Content

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm actually planning to do exactly that. Keep watching.

[@luffebassen]

@@AQUAHOLIC Yes i would love to see how that blue light below the seating area in the cockpit and on the fly bridge looks at night on some of these mid size boats! Also test on some under water lightning maybe. Basically just test everything u can think of haha. Love it! Keep up the great work.

[@54spatula]

That'd be great!

[@harryrawles]

Hello aquaholic, I was recently in Ibiza and in the harbour there was the “radiant yacht” it was huge and I researched it and it turns out it’s the 30th biggest yacht in the world and costs around £260 million! If you was to ever tour a yacht of that size the video would be hours aha!

[@samanthawilde7458]

Love your videos! You make it sound so cosy when you say you can tuck yourself away with a book if you want to! Love it. Keep the videos coming.x

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks Samantha. :)

[@chrisoleary9876]

You do a better job selling these boats than the companies making them!

[@shareable]

I agree. It would be even better if Aquaholic would get a Karma Grip (or similar) and an external mic for his GoPro.

[@damiancox7276]

That size and configuration is spot on, like that allot 👍🏻

[@theresnobodyhere5778]

So much in a small space, princess get the layouts spot on love that galley dinette lounge set up

[@easyrider1147]

really nice boat , fantastic use of space and design

[@Ziggs-Kitchen]

Hi Nick as you know I’ve watched so mayor your fantastic videos of so many different boats, but this is a absolute yes for me and great value, fantastic interior and gloss woodwork ! Love this one out of them all 👌🏼

[@54spatula]

Love these boats with the downstairs galley/chill out area. You can just imagine yourself watching TV in there at night.

[@grahamholland7323]

I love the coupe feel with the doors into the saloon rather than fully open. Also the 2 cabin layout is so roomy. A real winner!

[@jackwilmer3544]

Never even considered watching a boating videos on KZbin, now I’m hooked! (And subscribed;)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Fantastic! Welcome aboard! :)

[@daddiospatio]

Classic Princess = immediate love.

[@catalanluke]

From a 13M to a 490K boat.....Love the variety! As always, big fan from Belfast haha! About this....i actually love the layout of this and how it seems cosy but yet could open right up to be an airy summery coastal boat....best of both! Decently priced too, have to say I quite like it!! Awesome tour around it as always!!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hey there Belfast! :)

[@tyroniousyrownshoolacez2347]

Love the step down dinette/galley space. Although all the blinds are closed ,the large windows port n starboard along with the retractable hardtop must make for a bright interior. Nicely done. Thanks Aquamanic. 👊

[@walksandtravels]

Another beautiful boat from Princess, I have always liked the V class,,,,, I used to go to Southampton Boat show every year and remember well the V55 from the mid 90s.... Although the the Princess areas back then were great areas..... I did have a personal favorite stand which was the Salt Beef Sandwiches, always busy!! I am sure the man that run that must have a Princess himself by now! Thanks for the memories Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

That '90s V55 was a beautiful boat. They have come on hugely since of course.

[@walksandtravels]

@@AQUAHOLIC Without a doubt! They have a fantastic range of boats. I hope they are at Barcelona this year but I have not looked at this years program.

[@Kelsdoggy]

Lovely boat Nick!! Thanks for sharing and being such a pro at this!!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks David, and you're welcome. :)

[@steelem422]

My favourite layout I live this vintage hate the galley up. Good showing

[@Bobg425]

My favourite boat up till now.Very nice layout and clean looking boat,I like the sunroofed sliding back roof and the downstairs layout.There a nice diving storage room in the crewcab as a bonus,just need the 500k.

[@gooding18123]

Nice looking boat and for a pretty reasonable price! Lets hope your channel takes off maybe one day ...

[@AimSplash]

I think the channel is doing pretty well at the moment. He has more than tripled his subscriber count since two and a half months ago where he uploaded the 10,000 thanks video. Pretty sure he'll hit 100k next year :)

[@AndyC2_]

James Gooding One day ? Nicks channel is flying !!! It’s all down to his magic socks 😉

[@DreamBigPoland]

@@AimSplash 57k by year end, 75k by March, 100k in May!

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

nice Tour! Your videos makes me dream!

[@AndyC2_]

Hey Nick You’ve turned me into an Aquaholic - I can’t get enough of this channel 😆

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks Andy! :)

[@benwoodward3026]

Love the refined format of your reviews... got it down to a T! Keep it up!!

[@Nokenify]

Love it! Great job doing the walkthrough.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks! :)

[@justingoluboff8432]

I love ur tours and the way you review it

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you :)

[@jwebb3337]

Great video! Good point about size for moorings! I love this one!

[@neilchapman4037]

Great boat and tour. Loads of room 👍

[@GizmoTNL]

Very nice how the owner made his Princess yacht even better with the custom options. And as to store the important stuff, you should have mentioned the pack of beers there 😉

[@75gromit]

Excellent tour 👍

[@simonhopkins3867]

Lovely boat. It's good to see somewhere to keep all the fishing gear. 😉

[@shahmeerfarooqi5825]

beautiful boat... excellent review as always

[@mikeoxlong2300]

haven't watched for maybe 2 weeks, and you have gained 10k subs. keep it up!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks DB, will do! :)

[@Pcash246]

The boat is beautiful & for the price, outstanding

[@blewyd]

I never would have guessed this was a 2012 boat. Even though I can not afford it 500k seems like a pretty good deal, knowing it is a high quality princess yacht that has a beautiful design

[@mokhtaramin2011]

Another good tour Nick. Personally I would prefer a 3rd cabin and do away with the lower dinette. Of course that doesn't take away that it's a great boat. Nice!

[@OrangeMetal100]

Thumbs up from me. I could see myself getting something like this in the interim before settings sights on the Y75!

[@mech3616]

I enjoy seeing these more affordable boats because it would be more realistic to own one but if you could upload more of some huge super yachts id appreaciate it anyways another great video and keep making them

[@KarmaStoriesPodcast]

You showed the storage area at the stern.. I was shocked that this would suffice as a "Crew Cabin" in another configuration. I know I wouldn't be able to sleep in that little bit of an area, it's akin to putting yourself in a coffin for the night.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I think at this size it works well as a storage area.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Nicely packaged and upgraded, as you point out. I always wonder WHY boats of this size have so many lounge areas: in this case, even one directly behind another. My preferred design change would solidly enclose the lovely blue upholstered lounge, moving the galley/dining space up a level and acquiring decent space for crew amidship.

[@victorhoppe6688]

This boat, maybe with a flybridge on top, would be my dream boat. No crew and decently affordable to run 👌

[@derekherod9420]

You're a beast with the content! Constant videos great stuff.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks! :)

[@timdent8162]

In the storage area you mentioned "all the important stuff" with the beer in the center of the frame. ;P

[@danimourad265]

Beautiful looking boat

[@jgriff3218]

Great job as always. I know know what a V drive is and the advantage is.

[@notrut]

It's a gearbox which rotates the drive to the shaft by 180 degrees.

[@jgriff3218]

Actually seeing it helped alot

[@DanFrederiksen]

A cricket bat! should come in handy. Well if they forced my hand I could live with this boat and it is proper quick but I am a fair bit more partial to the Princess 52 Fly specifically in the white carpet version just a year later. Only modestly more expensive than this one yet fully modern era design. Whiff of 70 foot. Real top notch class. The F52 is so magical that I'd say it's a mistake that it isn't made anymore. The F55 is very similar but about twice the price in only 6 years.

[@lightspeed72]

Nice to see a "Normal" boat with real living on it.

[@henrikcarmel1]

One of those fine options for owner operated fun 😃

[@sil8127]

Another great tour! I find it strange having 3 areas to sit and eat, I feel like maybe 1 really good one, or 2 with one being much better for dining would be better?

[@chaz720]

I think for an April Fool's day joke you need to do a video tour of a boat where you're simply disgusted with everything about the boat's design and execution. But, in all seriousness, keep up the good work. Your videos are great fun to watch.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks! :)

[@TattiePeeler]

Aquaholic, could you make a video for a landlubber like myself.. covering the classification for yachts, the lettering/code showing what type of sea use the yacht is classed for. I remember you pointed to a letter/number combination on a little plaque on one vessel and that intrigued me. Thanks for your output.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

It probably wouldn't make a very interesting video but there is a lot of info on the web about it. Have a look here for starters: www.beneteau.com/en/page-actualite/what-ce-certification-means-boat-buyers

[@TattiePeeler]

@@AQUAHOLIC , thanks for your reply.

[@elidouek5438]

6:45 “All the important stuff” *sees the box of corona 🍺 *

[@austincooter9014]

Great video!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks Austin :)

[@MightyLucas]

Nick, have you ever thought about getting your socks sponsored?😉 Another brill video thanks mate.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Maybe I should get some with 'Your Name Here' on them! :D Thanks for the comment :)

[@MikeSmith-ek6mc]

That’s. beautiful boat for its size and I do prefer the galley down, thanks for post love dreaming about these boats

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very welcome! :)

[@Dobermanator]

Upgraded table in Salon, the base looks flimsy. ;) Boat looks very, very well cared for and clean. I'm not a sport cruiser person, I like this though, however I am a below deck galley person too. I find the new designs with aft main deck galley, it's "reduced." And to me with a BBQ, ice maker / fridge all in cockpit area, there's more than enough tables and appliances to cater that area without making it "the galley."

[@koomaj]

Was there may Mieles in the galley? You ignored that area as well as you could =)

[@TonyHaak]

When’s the delta tours coming? Would love to see them!❤️

[@AQUAHOLIC]

As soon as the opportunity presents itself.

[@deanmacka4975]

What would be the best boat for my son age 20yr and myself to go around Australia and to New Zealand and back don't forget about little Tasmania it can get pretty nasty crossing from the mainland to her . Great video mate

[@len0403]

Please do a Review from the Elan power e35 ht (hyrdraulic platform) Great Video!

[@ThePuliUkko]

I love this videos. This boat if something I would want. But I didn't know is there any Miele products.. :)

[@TheYoungsam2]

Beautiful boat..

[@sunsetsandboats2983]

Nice boat

[@НиколайКючуков-ж9м]

I am a simple man. I sea aquaholic's new video, I click on it!!!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I like your style!

[@НиколайКючуков-ж9м]

Thank you :)

[@Mark..P]

Now that is a gorgeous boat. Any chance you could review a great day/weekend boat under £75k 😁

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Slightly dearer, but a fantastic weekender coming up in a few days.

[@Mark..P]

AQUAHOLIC Looking forward to it 👍🏻

[@paulchambers6657]

Damn it, that’s another one on my list, I’ve no idea where I’m going to keep them all

[@colintraveller]

What's the cruising distance on a full tank ? . Be great to see you do reviews whilst there in Operation . How does it handle in Moderate to Rough Sea's ?. Can a fire supression system be fitted ?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

This type of boat is usually 300-400 miles range at high speed. Normally auto extinguishers in the engineroom. Hulls on Princess are Olesinski designs, which are well regarded for seakeeping.

[@mogwai2884]

That's a cracking looking yacht. I'd love to say reasonable price but who am i kidding.

[@theblackcelt]

You should do some sailing yachts

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I have :)

[@BlackWindow144]

What does a ship like this cost? Like fuel/maintenance and most importantly what kind of license do you need for it?

[@khufu8699]

I like princess. Someday, want that 40m.

[@carysw8967]

I love your content, always enjoy your videos- they are fascinating a world I would normally never see. Why don't you review some of the heritage boats? Inquire at "classic sailing" and go from there? I love those boats...

[@AQUAHOLIC]

It's a thought. Maybe there will be one at a boat show.

[@joelluv]

How many jet skis do you reckon you could fit on the back of the yacht and if it has a garage like the v65 or not

[@AQUAHOLIC]

One. No garage.

[@Tony-qx1jq]

I am trying to convince my dad to buy aused yacht around this price range for some time now and your channels is helping a lot ! Could you tell me how much a yacht like this depreciate in the next years ? Keep up with the good work and sorry if my englisch is sloppy im from Germany:)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hey there Germany! Depreciation is a difficult one to quantify and can depend on external forces - for example over the last few years some used boats have been rising in value as the effects of the recession ease. But generally, on a high quality boat, they hold their value well - much better than a typical expensive car for example.

[@sleepparalysisdemon6.9.13]

Do sailboatsssss please I would love u even more maybe do some pontoons haha

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Two sailboats on the channel already, more coming! :)

[@clownworld-honk410]

No Miele !! Shame. I imagine you hope for a Hotpoint! 👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Haha, true!

[@3DPeter]

The F45 is just a bit smaller and cost 581k, but is brandnew.

[@nicbennett6554]

Brilliant video Nice boat For the money, there’s other boats I’d take. 50+ foot and only 2 cabins?!?!

[@Jose_LopezCasillas]

2:55 As soon as women see my matching shark comforters all resistance to my charm goes out the window

[@cromwell1232]

Can you do a jeanuea leader 46 plus I think they look great for the money ps I am getting hucked on your shows especially the boats around the 50 foot half a million range great stuff

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Certainly will if I get the opportunity!

[@DaDanishMingebag]

Do older yachts? Explain how they do things differently compared to then

[@Raiko82]

is this richard deler's yacht?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

No, he had a Princess V65

[@aeron-mw7ofs]

What sort of range would you expect from one of these on a tank of fuel?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

This type of boat, 250-350 miles is typical

[@TheLukanda]

Where can one get those snazzy socks you are always wearing???

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I had these custom made! :D

[@luffebassen]

Does this boat come with a sea keeper??

[@artonsunna]

"Cricket bats..." *spots a case of corona* "...you know, all the important stuff"

[@anthonsterneborn2863]

I know this is completely out of your element but could you do a fishing boat tour?

[@MarkFeaGuitar]

Hey Nick! We're / are you in the trade? You seem familiar!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I worked at then ran Princess Yachts/Torquay Marine Sales for 20 years.

[@MarkFeaGuitar]

@@AQUAHOLIC ah... I thought you looked familiar! I worked for Fairline at Salterns back in the day, then at Berthon when Vicky F was my junior Broker lol. Enjoying the videos, good luck!

[@matthijsdebruijn2447]

Best boat brand there is. The Rolls Royce on the water

[@notrut]

A Cricket Bat!? ... for whacking Pirates?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Haha, I just spotted it in the utility area!

[@AcousticNRG]

Nice

[@tine8849]

That boat looks properly lived in, not just a really nice showpiece.

[@derekt7606]

Would expect a small third cabin on a 50ft boat.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

It was an option when the boat was new instead of the lower dinette, but most people preferred (and thus opted for) this layout.

[@williammaddox937]

Yes no couch in front of the TV :)

[@jimmyquinn9639]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jasonfrank6929]

What is the draft? Thank you

[@AQUAHOLIC]

These type of boats normally float in about 1-2 metres.

[@skunkjobb]

According to princessyachts.se/portfolio/princess-v52/ (took the Swedish site since I'm a Swede), the draft is only 1,14 m.

[@Jaycsee66]

If you send the plastic cricket bat to Steve Smith you poms might be able to get him out.

[@mytubehkjt]

Nice but it is really a 55' boat ie. you can't fit it into a 16m berth. The Princess 50 mark 3 is a true 50' boat with more room and a third cabin. No V drives on the 50/3 either...

[@poorfordtransitowner1627]

Well i never won the lottery so ill just carry on dreaming

[@treythompson1879]

Good price, but I’m not a huge fan of the sports cruiser design. I prefer having a full fly bridge, providing more outdoor living space. I feel that in a sports cruiser, too much of the living space is indoors.

[@benwoodward3026]

Trey Thompson Agreed!