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X95: On board the space-age superyacht from Princess

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The Princess X95 has a forward-thinking design and a layout that allows room for comfort and creativity says Kevin Koenig , who steps on board hull 14.

The 29.1-metre Princess X95 looks like no other Princess before her. Introduced via a digital launch in summer 2020 at the height of the pandemic, the X95 follows industry trends toward building boats in this size and class with a plumb bow, without quite going the full monty. Instead, the yacht has a wave piercer that extends her waterline and which also lines up with the peak of her bow deck. 

Negative space in between the two is a function of design. “A true plumb bow can generate quite a bit of spray,” says Andy Lawrence, Princess’s director of design. “We have a more relaxed angle [as the bow approaches the waterline]. It’s inverted and diverts the water more efficiently.” What Princess has done here is effectively combine the best of both worlds.

The look of the X95 is at once striking and unexpected, particularly for the comparatively staid British builder. On display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show and surrounded by her more conservatively drawn sisterships, the X95’s aggressive styling stands out.

“This is a bit of a departure for us,” Lawrence says. “There is a different look and feel aesthetically going on here. It takes a while to accept that for some, but it feels like this is the way the market is going right now. These boat profiles are going to change because people want more living space. The design of this boat [done by Pininfarina and Olesinksi, in conjunction with Princess] was really about trying to maximise the amount of usable real estate, and floor space.”

The yacht also uses a notable amount of glass in her construction, which pays dividends when capturing the elusive goal of bringing the outside in. “There are 85 pieces of glass used on this boat,” he says. “They’re big pieces too, three metres long by 1.5 metres wide, so to physically maneuver it is a challenge from a manufacturing perspective, but we are used to dealing with it now. The factory has H-frame lifting rigs with suction cups to lift the glass up, and then beam cranes overhead to manoeuver them around the factory floor. They’re simply too big to be manually handled. It’s a good bit of work of course but we think it is worth it, and by that I mean for visibility. We want as few mullions as possible.”

From glancing at the X95, one could be forgiven for wondering if the entire superstructure is made of glass. It is not of course, but it does appear that way. Regardless, Lawrence explains that the structural integrity of the X95 is not up for debate. “The glass is very strong,” he says. “It’s subjected to the same load pressures as the rest of the hull, but the hull itself has structural reinforcements that support it whether the glass is there or not.”

Besides the space-age exterior aesthetic the glass affords the boat, there are of course other advantages. Natural light is abundant, and can be felt perhaps most keenly on the main deck. On the first 13 iterations of this hull, that space encompassed both the saloon and the de rigueur owner’s cabin on main deck.

However, the owners of the 14th hull took a different tack, placing their cabin at amidships on the lower accommodations level. The galley is up and forward on the main deck, reflecting an American penchant for using the cooking space as an entertaining space as well. It’s a layout option Lawrence expects to become popular once it is photographed and publicized. “What’s been done with that main deck on that boat is simply incredible,” he says. “You can walk in the aft door and see 18 metres straight to the front, so it feels absolutely enormous.”

A feeling of enormity was important during this vessel’s design. “We really wanted to pack as much in as possible,” Lawrence says, yet “we didn’t want to crest that 24 metre (at load line) mark for various reasons. For example, you can make the boat 1.5 metres longer, but then you need more crew, and corresponding crew space, so you really end up with the same amount of boat. And if you go three metres bigger well, that’s a different size boat, isn’t it? Plus, by capping the boat at the length she is, we put a cap on the price. But with all the glass we use, and a beam that carries well forward, we think people will be impressed when they step aboard and see just how big she really is inside.”

It’s a difference Princess is betting will be a massive success.

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This New 95-Foot Superyacht Is Like an Open-Plan Loft on the Water

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Princess Yachts officially debuted its new X95 Monday on Facebook Live, a platform that has become a sign of these times—virtual launches, instead of real boats at boat shows. But the unusual design of the X-series’ flagship also signals changing times for Princess, showing a bolder, more creative period for the UK builder, which is now making new design rules instead of following them.

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The X95—the “X” unofficially standing for explorer—is not only a sea change for Princess, but also for the 100-foot segment of the superyacht world. Princess’s goals for the X95 were an “open concept” and supersized flybridge, so owners would have greater freedom for layout choices, increased living space and more amenities in a smaller hull.

“We pushed the design language forward on this design,” Antony Sheriff, Princess chairman, said during a press conference last Thursday. “This was never going to be a traditional boat, but we asked ourselves how we could push it forward as a new design and still have it recognizable as a Princess.”

The X-95 has the same interior volume as a 115-foot yacht. It reaches a top speed of 24 knots, but, at 10 knots, has a range of 2000 miles.  Princess Yachts

The Princess team, working with its longtime naval architect Bernard Olesinski and Italian design house Pininfarina, spent months hammering out the initial concept. “We had everyone in the room during design reviews and that collaboration really stretched where we wanted to take the boat,” says Sheriff. “We also went into a level of detail that is standard in the auto industry, but not in the boating world.”

The details, both large and small, included making sure that exterior surfaces like the arch on the flybridge reflected light normally in all conditions. “Details like that make a big difference,” says Sheriff. “If the surface reflected light oddly at sundown, for instance, it would make that part of the yacht look off.”

There were even larger modifications to the interior. The designers decided to remove an internal helm and instead made the helm on the top deck the primary station for driving the yacht.

The sky lounge on the yacht offers excellent visibility, not only through the side windows, but also in the front and rear. Having this much space on the upper deck is a highly unusual design for a yacht this size. 

“The midway helm works for some, but it positions quite a large cockpit on the main deck, often leaving a small technical space beneath the helm position,” Andy Lawrence, Princess’s director of design told Robb Report . “By deleting the lower helm, owners can now use the main deck without interruption.”

In other words, instead of having a steering station in the middle of the room, owners can turn the long, unbroken space into a master suite, library, or cinema, or anything else that they fancy. Lawrence says this “open concept” provides 80-foot-long views from the rear of the boat all the way through the salon, up to the bow. That sense of openness is the same as an urban loft, where internal walls do not distort the view. Combine the sweeping space with an open-plan galley, Lawrence says, and the design becomes very popular with American yachtsmen.

“They like their open kitchen arrangements and to have the crew involved with the daily workings of the boat,” he says.

Room With a View: By taking out the helm station on the second deck, Princess designers could add a full-beam master suite with no structural impediments.  Princess Yachts

Beyond open space, supersizing interior volume was also a major design goal. The 670-foot interior is actually a 40 percent increase on comparable sized yachts . It’s even 200 square feet larger than the interior on Princess’ 114-foot model.

“Because you don’t have that helm hanging through the middle, we can play with different configurations and look at different usages,” says Lawrence.

Other big changes on the X95 include the sky lounge, which has been relocated to the top deck to optimize views. The beach club area also has a lounge area and galley which can either be used as guest space or extra crew cabin. Customized steps that extend backwards were added to the stern to turn the area into a transformer platform.

The designers paid very close attention to details on this yacht, including how light reflected off exterior surfaces at different times of the day. 

“It’s the first time we’ve used this kind of mechanism and it was made fully bespoke by Opacmare for us,” says Lawrence. “It’s about five feet wider than the biggest one they make, so it was quite a piece of engineering—and probably took about as long to develop as the rest of the boat.”

Increased efficiencies were designed into the X95. Deck space was increased by 10 percent, thanks to the “super flybridge,” which, unlike conventional flybridge models, is one continuous level. The new hull design offers 15 percent increased efficiency while running.

The unusual configuration includes a large foredeck on the top level. 

Naval architect Olesinski’s wave-piercing bow “artificially extends the waterline length of the boat,” says Lawrence. “Combined with the shape of the hull, that’s what gives you the efficiency.”

The yacht will have a range of 2,000 miles at a 10-knot cruising speed, but it also reaches a highly respectable top end of 24 knots.

The first X95 has been delivered and the owners are enjoying a shakedown cruise in the Med. Annie Reed of the Princess Design Studio said so much open interior spaces allows owners many ways to configure the yacht. Hull number one has book shelves on the main deck so the owner can keep his prized library on board. By contrast, the second boat will have floor-to-ceiling windows to allow in more light. “It’s those kinds of requests that the Princess Design Studio works well with,” she said. “It’s part of our ability to understand different international lifestyles.”

The open galley area allows clear line of sight from the rear cockpit up to the forward section of the main deck.  Princess Yachts

Sheriff, who came to Princess after running automobile manufacturer McLaren, says an X80 will be next in its X series. “This product stands on its own feet,” he said “It’s a really compelling recipe—significantly more interior volume and extended range. This product is a very different option for our customers.”

“It’s always good to have someone coming from outside the industry with fresh eyes to just look at what you’re doing and ask questions,” says Lawrence, regarding Sheriff. “Why do you do it like that? Why do people use the flybridge in that manner? I think it was a result of those questions that pushed us to come up with this new concept.”

With ten X95 models sold to different owners around the world, it would seem that the theory is working.

Check out other images that reveal the details of the X95’s design.

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Princess X95 Review (2022 Edition)

Princess has possibly created its most thrilling, industrious, and uniquely distinct yacht yet, which could easily stand among its finest creations.

Just a few years back, the idea of the X95 seemed far-fetched, especially for Princess which is known for its classic styling. However, times have changed, and for the better. Yacht design has surged forward, inspired by a daring superyacht market and the demands of discerning buyers.

Princess' journey through the challenges of crafting M Class superyachts has undoubtedly instilled a boldness in their approach, all while staying attuned to customer desires. The outcome? The X Class, vessels entirely focused on owner comfort, so much so that they might as well come with a bedtime tucking-in feature.

Princess X95 Key Facts

• LOA 95.013ft
• Model Year 2022
• Max Speed 26 knots
• Status Discontinued
• Generations 2
• Yacht Type Superyacht
• Use Type Cruising

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Design & Build

When a yacht like the X95 makes its debut, it's impossible to ignore. This 29m (95ft) vessel, capable of cruising at 25 knots with a crew, defies categorization and represents a significant departure for its British manufacturer, Princess.

Combining the bold design elements seen in its earlier M Class yachts with the practical luxury found in its flybridge F and Y Class models, the X series is packed with features that set it apart in its size category. However, above all else, the X95 prioritizes one thing: owner comfort.

In theory, the design of the X95 is simple, but its execution is incredible. This yacht maximizes space across two expansive decks, pushing the boundaries of what's possible inside and out. The upper deck — a defining feature of the X Class — introduces innovative elements like an elevated lounge and a walkaround terrace that spans from bow to stern.

Height of Luxury

The dual-deck layout naturally increases the yacht's height, a factor carefully managed to maintain aesthetic appeal. Extensive glass sections create an illusion of floating within slim white moldings, a design concept Princess has explored before but never to this extent. Alternatively, buyers can opt for more adventurous choices, with a range of exterior color schemes available.

The vertical design of the X95 shoulders most of the interior space allocation, as its slimmer beam (compared to competitors) doesn't contribute as much to volume creation. This design results in a visually tall yacht, necessitating stabilizers for stability. However, the payoff is substantial.

In addition to the upper deck, the X95 offers a generously sized and adaptable main deck. Owners can choose between a forward stateroom or a dining area, paired with what Princess terms a "country kitchen" and a social galley, perfect for gathering and enjoying the surrounding views. Below decks, the standard four-cabin layout is available, or owners can opt for a more customized configuration, as demonstrated by our test yacht.

Interior Accommodation

The upper deck lounge stands out as a star feature, but much of your decision-making will revolve around the main deck, which offers ample space for customization. With no standard layout in place, freestanding furniture allows for personalized styling of the salon. There's room for a spacious lounge and dining area, and buyers can opt for either expansive glass sections or sliding doors on each side, which offer stunning views. Our test boat's owner chose both options, underscoring their appeal.

The primary decision for owners centers on whether to have a forward owner's stateroom or a country kitchen with an open social galley, bar, and dining area. The standard galley boasts a well-thought-out design, with ample storage and refrigeration options. Additionally, a side door allows the crew to operate and serve without disrupting guests in the salon.

The Owner Takes it All

The forward galley and dining option may pique interest, yet nearly all of the 20-plus X95s built so far have opted for the owner's cabin on the main deck. This choice speaks volumes about the draw of the main deck stateroom, a true hallmark of a superyacht. Moreover, with the additional upper lounge onboard, there's no shortage of gathering spaces on this vessel.

The stateroom boasts an elevated feel, offering captivating views through two deep windows overlooking the water. owners can also opt for a study, dressing area, and lounge within the cabin. A forward window provides a peek into the foredeck snug, complete with a pop-up TV, although the yacht we examined featured a sizable fixed TV instead. The ensuite, positioned aft of the cabin, may not be the largest, but it's perfectly adequate, with various layout and finish options available; our test yacht boasted elegant white marble finishes.

Guest Stars

The semi-custom approach shines below decks, where you have the option to choose from various layouts, whether opting for a three or four-cabin configuration. In the four-cabin design, a VIP stateroom is situated forward and amidships, flanked by twin cabins. Each cabin offers generous proportions and comes with its ensuite bathroom.

For those prioritizing flexibility and placing emphasis on VIP accommodations, the three-cabin layout is an attractive option. During our test, we encountered a striking addition: a sprawling walk-in closet accompanying the amidships suite, replacing the starboard guest cabin. This enhancement elevates an already exceptional cabin to newfound heights, offering a private and inviting sanctuary comparable to the main deck stateroom. The deep hull-side windows add to its allure, making it just as captivating and spectacular.

That Elevated Feeling 

Ascending to the main deck, an elegant staircase beckons toward the upper lounge, offering a serene setting to soak in the surrounding vistas. The space is adorned with a curated selection of sofas, inviting guests to unwind and savor the scenery, with expansive glass panels and skylights framing the panoramic views. Doors seamlessly connect to the aft deck, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living.

Customization options abound, with possibilities ranging from a convenient day head to a well-appointed bar and a variety of freestanding furniture choices. However, one of the upper lounge's standout features is its direct access to the bridge, imbuing the area with a sense of nautical sophistication that complements its luxurious ambiance. This proximity allows the owner and guests to convene effortlessly during voyages, fostering easy communication with the captain and ensuring an unforgettable yachting experience.

Helm Station

Perched forward on the upper deck, the X95 boasts a singular elevated bridge designed with a ship-like layout. A central helm seat and console command attention, flanked by forward-leaning windscreens that not only instill a sense of purpose but also offer exceptional forward and alongside visibility. Standard features include triple screens, with the option to expand to two more, providing ample space for navigational and ancillary equipment.

The specification encompasses an impressive array of navigational tools, including radar and chartplotter, while a Bonning ship-system display offers comprehensive control over various aspects of the yacht's operation. From managing the AC/DC supply to adjusting lighting, monitoring cameras, and regulating climate, this centralized system ensures control and monitoring for enhanced safety and convenience.

Featuring guest and crew seating to port, the X95 offers convenient access to the side and foredeck through a starboard door. Adjacent to the door, a fold-out wing station provides the Captain with an excellent vantage point to assess both the conditions and the yacht's movements up close. Additionally, another docking station is located on the main deck aft, facilitating stern-to-mooring maneuvers for added convenience and ease of operation.

Deck Lifestyle

The upper deck stands out as the signature exterior feature of the X design, setting this yacht apart from any previous Princess flybridge models. Noteworthy for both its expansive scale and the elevated level of style and specification, the deck features a full walkaround design. The immense aft terrace connects to a stunning stepped foredeck, providing ample space for a Jacuzzi if desired.

The entire upper deck is truly spectacular. The journey forward is a mesmerizing experience, with the overhang and pillar creating an elegant breaking wave that gracefully curves overhead. Moving past the foredeck lounge, steps lead down to a safely enclosed foredeck nestled within cutaway coamings. This area serves as an excellent workspace for the crew, offering ample space and security for handling lines and the anchor. However, it's not just functional; it's also sublime for guests, offering a secluded and intimate retreat in the bows, surrounded by exquisite design and top-of-the-line yachting hardware.

This blend of lifestyle and practicality is evident throughout the decks, exemplified by the expansive deck storage lockers and twin lifeboat pods integrated into the upper aft deck's wet bar modules, strategically designed for direct deployment outboard.

Upper & Lower Deck Class

In most X95 configurations, the upper aft deck remains open, inviting free-standing lounge furniture to occupy the space, while the dining area is nestled beneath the superstructure overhang, in closer proximity to the interior. An ingeniously hidden awning discreetly extends to cover approximately half of the deck, ensuring sun-seekers always have a shaded retreat. On the main deck aft, a defined layout offers a sense of spaciousness beyond the yacht's beam dimensions, with options for conventional dining setups and various wet bar designs to suit diverse preferences.

Additional choices await on the swim platform. Standard equipment includes the 'Transformer' platform, a versatile hydraulic lift serving as both a 1000kg tender launch and recovery system, and a watersports terrace extending up to 6m (20ft) or semi-submerging. With the stern bustling with activity, opting for a mini lounge in the transom proves practical. Although it encroaches slightly into the crew quarters, an adjoining door grants the crew direct access, mitigating any inconvenience. Moreover, the standard yacht boasts a storage garage capable of accommodating a PWC.

Value For Money

Princess spares no expense in outfitting its largest yacht to date, providing ample amenities including air-conditioning, navigation equipment, and a meticulous fit-out for owners' pleasure. Notably, despite its expansive outdoor areas, the X95 surprises with its high specification, featuring rich teak covering every inch of its decks as standard.

The engine room showcases Princess's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Equipped with twin 40kW generators, a hydraulic system, a water-maker, and a fuel-cleaning system, it provides a robust and reliable foundation for serious cruising endeavors.

These details underpin a yacht that is undeniably spacious, well-crafted, and technically advanced, offering clever and exceptionally comfortable design both inside and out. With the potential for up to five cabins, two salons, and semi-custom finishing options, it presents a high-volume, high-value package that exceeds expectations.

Princess is fully aware of the success of the X Class design, evident in their recent launch of the new X80 and the upcoming Y95, inspired by the acclaimed X95 but featuring an open flybridge instead of an enclosed bridge. While Princess has not officially announced additional X models, it wouldn't be surprising to see more in the future. For now, let's appreciate the impressive and incredibly spacious package offered by the X Class yachts.

Reasons to Buy

• Vast upper deck with salon
• Up to five ensuite cabins
• 2000nm range with extended tanks
• Main deck Owner's stateroom or country kitchen
• Excellent standard spec

Things to Consider

• Challenging design, but boy does it deliver

It speaks volumes about the diversity of the new yacht market that the X95 can have so many rivals. The birth of the SUV design is now joined by yachts that, like the X Class, defy any convention or type, mixing high-volume and maximum deck space to incredible effect. It’s a wild and wonderful world full of stylistic contrasts but with every yacht here fully focused on the Owner.     

One of the most obvious rivals is also a very different yacht. The 30m (99ft) Ferretti 1000 has lots in common with the X95, including dimensions, performance, a massive deck salon, main deck Owner’s stateroom and four guest cabins. But, it’s also a flybridge yacht with no upper lounge. Given the upper deck is one of the Princess’ defining features, that makes the Ferretti a possible outsider in this field.

If that upper deck lounge is important to you, there are plenty of yachts to consider. The Wally Why200 reflects the more practical course this Italian design-powerhouse is now plotting. Of course, the Why200 still looks fantastic, with a cohesive, sophisticated design that adds a good dose of Wally stealth-chic. Inside, the main deck Owner’s cabin is the stuff of dreams, the three or four guest cabins are all impressive. The upper deck features a vast aft terrace and a cool lounge set within the glass superstructure. There is also some very useable 20-knot performance from quadruple pod drives. The Wally isn’t as big as the X95 overall but it is excellent in key areas.

Another design triumph, the Sanlorenzo SX88 has a minimalist interior design full of cool and calm Italian lifestyle. There are numerous layout options, particularly across the main salon, with four or five-cabins layout and a main deck Owner’s stateroom. Again the SX88 can’t match the X95 on overall space or the sheer number of places to enjoy inside or out. But it does look sensational.  

If size is important, the Numarine 32XP is the kind of yacht that likes to make 40m vessels feel inadequate. It looks massive, with a tall, powerful SUV design delivering a bridge deck with a lounge and huge aft terrace. The foredeck, upper and main deck aft are all big, as are the main deck Owner’s cabin and four guest quarters. The serious explorer looks are backed up by a massive 4000nm range.

We may have saved the best until last in the new Azimut Magellano 30 Metri. We don’t have much information on this model but it looks sensational (if the Thunderbirds had a yacht it would look like this) and packs a proper bridge deck with a massive, full-beam terrace. Inside a main-deck Owner’s stateroom is joined by four ensuite guest cabins below. Performance is expected to be around 20knots.

Specifications

• Builder Princess
• Range X Class
• Model Princess X95
• Length Overall 95.013ft
• Beam 21.818ft
• Draft(full load) 6.66ft
• Yacht Type (Primary) Superyacht
• Use Type (Primary) Cruising
• Cruising Speed Max Speed
• Fuel Capacity 3,540 Gallons
• Fresh Water Capacity 476 Gallons
• Engine Model 2x MAN V12-1900
• Engine economic speed 10 knots
• Engine max range (speed type) 2000 nm

Princess X95 Layout

The bridge deck is full walkaround with a massive aft terrace and still impressive forward lounge.

Optional master cabin, formal dining area and drinks bar

The main deck ensures every guest is accommodated across the lounge and dining areas. The forward stateroom is far and away the most popular option with X95 buyers.

The lower deck's standard four-cabins, seen here, are open to customisation. The test boat featured a huge walk-in dressing room for the amidships stateroom, in place of the starboard guest cabin. 

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Princess X95: A Fusion of Comfort and Performance

Introduction.

Stepping aboard the Princess X95, one enters a realm of uncompromising luxury and unparalleled performance. The X95, another impressive offering from Princess Yachts, redefines the standards for modern yacht design. With its super flybridge and unique layout, this luxury yacht is setting trends in the maritime world.

Design and Exterior

The Princess X95's design is courtesy of Olesinski and Pininfarina, two renowned names in the yacht design industry. The exterior is as sleek as it is functional, offering extensive outdoor space for relaxation and socializing. The design introduces the concept of a 'Super Flybridge', a spacious deck area that nearly doubles the outdoor space usually available on a yacht of this size.

The Super Flybridge

The Super Flybridge is a revolutionary concept, providing an open-air area that seamlessly merges with the interior main deck. It's a spot where guests can enjoy the warmth of the sun during the day and relax under the stars in the evening.

Interior Comforts

Step inside, and you'll find an elegant and thoughtfully designed interior, packed with amenities and comforts that you'd expect on a luxury yacht of this caliber.

Saloon and Dining

The main saloon features expansive windows that offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding seascape. Furnished with plush seating and high-end entertainment systems, the saloon is a place to unwind and enjoy the company of friends and family. Adjoining the saloon is a formal dining area, complete with a large dining table and designer chairs.

Accommodations

The Princess X95 can comfortably accommodate eight guests across four en-suite cabins. The full-beam master suite, with its private dressing room and luxury bathroom, is a haven of tranquillity. In addition, there are two twin cabins and a spacious VIP suite, all designed to offer guests the utmost in comfort and privacy.

Performance and Handling

In terms of performance, the Princess X95 does not disappoint. Equipped with twin MAN V12 engines, this luxury yacht can reach top speeds of up to 24 knots, providing exhilarating performance without compromising on comfort or stability.

Handling and Ride Comfort

Thanks to its deep-V hull design and state-of-the-art stabilizer system, the X95 provides a smooth and comfortable ride even in challenging sea conditions. Whether you're at the helm or relaxing on the sun deck, you'll appreciate the exceptional handling and ride comfort of the Princess X95.

Onboard Amenities

Spa and wellness features.

Ensuring the utmost relaxation for its guests, the Princess X95 houses a wellness centre with a spa, sauna, and gym. With high-end fitness equipment and a serene spa area, guests can keep up with their fitness routine or indulge in relaxing treatments.

Kitchen and Galley

The yacht is also equipped with a professionally outfitted kitchen, enabling the preparation of gourmet meals. The galley features modern appliances, plenty of work surfaces, and ample storage space.

Technological Features

Navigation and control systems.

The Princess X95 is equipped with cutting-edge navigation and control systems. Its helm station features advanced touchscreen displays that provide all the necessary information for a safe and comfortable journey. From engine data to navigation charts and weather updates, everything is available at the captain's fingertips.

Entertainment Systems

For those downtime moments, the yacht boasts a comprehensive entertainment system. The saloon and each cabin are equipped with large-screen TVs, sound systems, and a wide selection of on-demand movies and music.

Sustainability Aspects

In line with modern demands for environmentally conscious luxury, the Princess X95 has made efforts towards sustainability. Its efficient engines and advanced hull design minimize fuel consumption, and onboard systems are designed to reduce energy usage.

Our Verdict: The Princess X95

The Princess X95 has set a new bar for luxury yachts with its thoughtful design, superior comfort, and excellent performance. It truly exemplifies the very best of yacht design and construction.

Whether you're a seasoned yacht owner or a newcomer to the luxury yacht market, the Princess X95 has plenty to offer. With its extensive range of features and amenities, this yacht ensures a memorable experience for all aboard. From its innovative Super Flybridge to the luxurious interior spaces, every aspect of the Princess X95 has been designed to provide unparalleled luxury and comfort.

In conclusion, the Princess X95 is an outstanding luxury yacht, a testament to Princess Yachts' reputation for excellence in yacht construction. Its sleek design, combined with top-notch performance and a plethora of luxury features, make the Princess X95 a worthy consideration for any discerning yacht enthusiast.

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When Princess Yachts launched the X95 back in 2019 it was a radical departure for the Plymouth Yard, but three years on, it has spawned an impressive 15 hulls. Jack Haines takes us on board…

Say what you like about the Princess X95 (and this controversial design has certainly not been without its detractors), but you can’t argue that it’s been popular.

Three years since its launch, Princess Yachts has sold 15 of these Superfly yachts and launched a smaller version, the Princess X80 – so it very much seems like this design is here to stay.

But what makes it so popular? At the recent Royal William Yard takeover we took the chance to take a full tour of the latest Princess X95 to be launched by the yard.

Stepping on the bathing platform, the first thing you notice is the massive Opacmare Transformer, which can store a William 505 Jet Tender.

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Princess X95 review: Widebody design ushers in a brave new world

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Moving forward and the transom is a very flexible space, which Princess can fit out as a beach club, a jetski garage, or you can just use it as a vast storage locker, as this particular owner has chosen to do.

But of course it’s the interior where you really see the benefit of the Princess X95’s widebody design, with a main-deck owner’s suite and a vast skylounge, boasting 360-degree views.

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Princess X95 specification

LOA: 95ft 6in (29.10m) Beam: 22ft 3in (6.77m) Draught: 6ft 0in (2.01m) Displacement (loaded): 118 tonnes Engines: Twin 1,900hp MAN V12 diesel Fuel capacity: 13,400 litres Water capacity: 1,800 litres Top speed: 23.7 knots Range at 18.6 knots: 448nm Range at 10.6 knots : 2,193nm RCD category: B for 20 people Design: Olesinski/Princess/Pininfarina

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Meet the pininfarina-designed princess x95 'superfly' yacht with a modular interior.

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The X95 “superfly” yacht is a collaboration between Pininfarina and Princess Yachts

The X95 is a complex nautical project. Pininfarina is challenging conventional yacht design by an approach more akin to vehicle design. Working alongside the Princess Yachts design team and naval architects  Olesinski , the renowned Italian studio is redefining traditional yacht architecture through imagining the vessel from the functionality perspective - from the inside out. The result is an evocative exterior with an extensive outdoor space and an open-plan, modular interior. The team are calling the X95 the luxury SUV of the sea.

Pininfarina and Princess are challenging traditional yacht design with the X95

Princess is the UK’s best-selling luxury vessel maker, with ambitions to be the world’s most innovative yacht brand. The “superfly” X95 forms part of this plan. When it sets sailing later in the year, it will be the first vessel to sit in the marque's new X Class range of luxury yachts, designed to offer large, adaptable interior spaces that can be used and formatted in numerous ways. The idea is to offer owners a uniquely flexible boating lifestyle.

The SUV analogy refers to this unique layout. Andy Lawrence, Princess Yachts director of design, says the X95 is learning from some of the more progressive attributes of different types and classes of yachts, fusing them to set a new standard in expectations for what can be achieved within a yacht of this size. The  “superfly”, he explains,  is all about the skybridge deck. It is about  “ offering a large interior air conditioned space with fantastic 360-degree views linked to the generous aft deck with its versatile layouts and spacious private foredeck areas - all on the same level with no steps between areas.”

The X95 sees itself as the SUV of the sea, as a reference to the unique practical layout

Lawrence explains that the X95 was created from a clean sheet of paper. Working alongside Olesinski , his team questioned current vessel interior design, sketching numerous layout options to see how far they can push the boundaries. “One of our greatest challenges was not to style the exterior profile of the boat as we went through the arrangement development stage,” he says. “Putting constraints in place based around your preconceptions of what a motor yacht should look like, could have restricted creativity.”

The interior is designed to be modular and adaptable to different user-needs

Once the layout was finalized, then the exterior design process began. Lawrence explains: “The package is high for its length which pushes you to create a few very simple, bold lines that run right from the bow though to the stern to elongate the boat as much as possible.” The distinguishing “S” shaped swoop connecting the hardtop to the canopy, as well as the use of a dark metallic colors, help to integrate the all-important skylounge into the canopy volume.

Each deck on the X95 has a unique story to tell and can be configured depending on use

Each deck level has a story to tell. The lower accommodation, for instance, offers four generously-sized cabins. Then a couple of optional crew arrangements are separated from the guest quarters and are linked to the stern garage which is a perfect spot for holding water sports equipment. The garage area can be transformed into a beach club and there is a generous seating space with a bar area which doubles as a crew mess when not in use. Access to the water is via a bespoke set of folding stairs that revolve out and down into the sea. It takes a large portion of the bathing platform with it to make a safe shallow dock to swim from.

Pininfarina and Princess referenced ideas from advanced vehicle design with the X95

The main deck area has an informal feel with a modular design to be a huge open kitchen and dining area, or an enclosed crewed galley replete with traditional dining area. Vast panes of glass line the main deck with full views out into the sea. The asymmetric side deck is on the skybridge deck. “Not having stairs up from both side decks allows you to walk on one single level, from the aft deck space around the sky lounge on the starboard side to the huge foredeck area, connecting both areas as one incredible deck layout,” says Lawrence explaining the benefit of this system. In the sky lounge area, the usable interior space has been maximized by opening the wheelhouse to offer full panoramic views. “We have tried to imagine every conceivable layout alternative to make it easy for the client to specify the yacht to their own taste.”

Princess Yachts has ambitions to build a family of vessels with a unique visual identity

The X95 follows the launch of the R35 performance sports yacht , a product also penned with the Pininfarina design team. Despite the different size and scale of the R and X class, Princess Yachts is keen to make sure the family share a visual identity. “The X95 and R35 share a similarly strong haunch at the rear of the bulwarks and more subtly convey similar surface tensions and details,” says Lawrence. “Both profiles can be drawn in just a few simple lines making a very clean, strong recognizable shape with lines that run from bow to stern with minimal interruption.” The X95 will set sail later this year.

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1984 X Yachts X-95

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After 22 years of memorable Sailing adventures, time has come for us to move on and sell our much enjoyed Xenia.

She is a 1984 X-Yacht X-95, hull #78 and for a bit of history she is the first X-yacht ever imported in the US.

She has been very well kept and comes with many extras.

Located in 3 Mile Harbor, East Hampton, NY and priced to sell.

If you know of anyone looking for a fast boat to either race or cruise please let me know

Equipment: She comes with the following: - Garmin GNX wireless Sail Pack - Furuno GPS - Standard Horizon VHF and portable VHF - Solar Panels 2x50W - Solar Charge Controller - Inverter 1200W - Auto pilot Simard 22TP (with spare TP20) -Tides marine mainsail Track system - Asymmetrical Spinnaker (Doyle) - Main and Jib (both Doyle) in good condition, Jib UV band needs attention. - Furlex Roller Furler - Mainsail Sheet upgraded to German system - Fortress Anchor with 60Ft chain and 100ft Rope - 2 Blade folding Prop - Yanmar 2GM, 13HP with new Gear shifter - 2 water tanks - 1 holding tank with new macerator pump - Dodger and Bimini with new canvas - Origo 3000 2 burner Alcohol stove top - 2 sinks - 2 large berth aft and forward - swim platform

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

IOR 1/2 ton. Available with a taller rig. I(IG): 38.60’ / 11.77m J: 10.50’ / 3.20m P: 41.90’ / 12.77m E: 14.25’ / 4.34m

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