FRIENDS - PRINCESS FOR SALE

2013 56' Performance Motor Yacht — Poise, Power, and Panoramic Living

Crafted in 2013 and afloat in Colombia, this 56-foot luxury motor yacht blends the sleek confidence of an express cruiser with the comfort and volume expected of a true long‑weekender. Her hand‑laid fiberglass construction and clean, modern profile announce a yacht designed for warm‑water escapes and blue‑sky passages, while a broad 15-foot beam creates the foundation for generous living spaces inside and out.

Underway, twin inboard Caterpillar diesels deliver the reliable torque and quiet confidence discerning owners expect—settling into a spirited 23‑knot cruise and surging to approximately 29 knots when the day calls for a dash between island anchorages. With 699 gallons of fuel aboard, she offers the range to explore widely, and her surefooted molded‑fiberglass decks keep movement safe and effortless whether you’re hosting guests or handling lines short‑handed.

Step into the light-filled salon and you’ll find a refined, contemporary atmosphere shaped by panoramic windows, an inviting lounge, and a perfectly positioned dinette that encourages long, unhurried meals with a view. The galley is designed for real cruising life—ergonomic, well-equipped, and finished with premium surfaces—making it as practical for extended passages as it is elegant for evening entertaining.

Accommodations are tranquil and thoughtfully separated from social spaces, providing restful retreats for family and friends. The owner’s cabin is private and soothing, complemented by additional guest quarters crafted with the same attention to detail. Two beautifully appointed heads provide the feel of a boutique hotel, elevating comfort on every voyage. A 152‑gallon freshwater capacity supports relaxed, independent cruising.

On deck, alfresco living shines. The sheltered cockpit invites lingering over sunset aperitifs, while the broad swim platform makes the sea feel like your private resort—ideal for morning swims, snorkeling, or launching a paddleboard. Forward, the expansive foredeck becomes a favorite spot for sun and sea breezes at anchor.

From the helmsman’s seat, visibility is excellent and controls fall naturally to hand, encouraging confident handling in close quarters and a rewarding, composed ride at speed. Altogether, this yacht embodies the sweet spot between performance and comfort—equally at home weekending along the Colombian coast or striking out on longer adventures.

For buyers seeking the sophistication and capability of a Motor Yacht with the athletic grace of an Express Cruiser, Sport Yacht, and Performance Cruiser, this 56-footer delivers. A true Luxury Yacht with Offshore Cruiser credentials, she is tailored for those who value elegant living, confident speed, and the freedom to go farther.

Vessel walkthrough

A celebrated model in the Princess range, the Princess 56 pairs a sleek, sophisticated profile with genuinely uncompromising performance. With the optional CAT C-12 diesel engines, she settles into a confident 24–26‑knot cruise and will press close to 30 knots when asked. Outside, the cockpit and the hydraulic swim platform are laid in beautiful teak, while the expansive flybridge welcomes up to ten guests with deep, comfortable seating, refrigeration, and a well‑appointed wet bar with grill. Step inside and the salon reveals an exquisitely finished, designer‑inspired interior of fine fabrics, tasteful accents, and satin‑finished walnut timber. Oversized 360‑degree panoramic windows flood the salon and galley with light and sea views, and the lower helm is shaped for both form and function, delivering intuitive control and long‑range comfort.

Below, the accommodations feel both private and indulgent. A full‑beam master stateroom—fit for a king and queen—features a centerline queen berth and its own en suite head. Forward, a generous VIP stateroom awaits, and to starboard a third cabin offers side‑by‑side single beds. Every stateroom carries designer bedding, pillows, and fabrics befitting a yacht of this caliber. Aft, “FRIENDS” includes a handy single‑berth crew cabin accessed through the transom, complete with its own air‑conditioning system, a combined head and shower, and an aft window.

Manufacturer provided description

The new Princess 56 artfully blends a spacious, exquisitely finished interior with exhilarating performance, setting a benchmark for her class. On deck, the expansive cockpit centers around a teak dining table with generous U‑shaped seating, while teak‑laid steps on both sides of the transom descend to the bathing platform, which can be fitted with a raise/lower mechanism for effortless stowage, launch, and recovery of a tender.

For panoramic views, dining extends to the generous flybridge, where additional seating wraps around a second alfresco dining table. Twin helm seats are paired with a versatile starboard L‑shaped companion seat that easily converts into a sun bed. True to Princess craft, the interior is crisp, contemporary, and finished to the highest standard, creating the ambience of a larger yacht. The bright, airy main salon features large wraparound windows, an open‑plan U‑shaped sofa with coffee table, extra seating to port, and a separate raised dining area forward opposite the well‑equipped galley—an exceptionally sociable layout.

Below, three beautifully appointed cabins include a full‑beam master stateroom and a spacious forward guest cabin, both with generous en suites. The latest resin‑infusion technology allows a less intrusive stiffening structure, increasing accommodation space below decks, while a new single‑pane hull window delivers remarkable views away from port. An optional aft cabin with its own WC provides a single berth for crew or occasional guests.

Main features

This Princess 56 is arranged with a three‑stateroom, two‑head layout plus dedicated crew quarters. Power is provided by optional CAT C‑12 engines rated at 715 hp each, supported by a 10 kW Onan generator. The interior showcases satin‑finished walnut, and topside comfort includes a bimini top. The lower helm presents side‑by‑side leather helm chairs and a full suite of electronics and instrumentation. Built to exceed USCG and ABYC recommendations, the U.S.‑spec Princess Yachts specification significantly expands standard equipment compared with builds for other regions that are not constructed to comply with USCG and ABYC standards, regulations, or requirements. Navigation is enhanced by a Garmin electronics suite—radar, chartplotter, and autopilot—at both upper and lower stations, while variable‑speed bow and stern thrusters simplify close‑quarters handling. Carpet runners protect and refine the interior throughout.

Standard equipment

Control is effortless thanks to power‑assisted steering and a bow thruster rated at 130 kgf (287 lbf). The electrical architecture combines 24‑volt DC and 240‑volt AC systems, complemented by 240‑volt shore power with an 80‑amp float battery charger and a 220/240‑volt diesel generator rated at 9.5 kW. Seamanship is supported by dual‑station remote‑control electric anchor winch, electric trim tabs with indicators, a dual‑station autopilot, VHF with DSC R/T and intercom, speed and distance log, and an echo sounder with alarm. Night operations benefit from a remote‑control searchlight.

Entertaining is easy with a combination microwave/conventional oven/grill, a cocktail cabinet with refrigerator, and a flybridge wet bar that integrates a sink, electric barbecue, and coolbox. The flybridge sunbed converts on demand, and comfort on board is furthered by electric Quietflush toilets. In the salon, an LED TV/DVD/radio links to the flybridge speakers, while the owner’s stateroom gains its own stereo CD/radio.

Premium decking includes teak laid on the transom platform, cockpit, flybridge stairway, and the stairs leading to the side decks. Triple opening stainless‑steel‑framed salon doors open to a full‑length transom platform with tender storage facilities, complemented by a transom door and a hot‑and‑cold transom shower. A cockpit night cover completes the inventory.

Master stateroom

The full‑beam master offers a large double bed with drawers beneath, a wardrobe with shelves, a dressing table, and a welcoming sofa. Entertainment and lighting are well considered with a stereo radio, overhead and individual berth lights, and a 32‑inch LED TV paired with a Bose 235 Entertainment System. Practical touches include AC power receptacles, full‑length mirrored closet doors, and nightstands on both sides of the bed. Panoramic port and starboard windows with opening portholes bring sea breezes and light, and quality bed linens complete the space. A private en suite head adds convenience and privacy.

Master head

The en suite features an electric freshwater toilet, a full stall shower, and Avonite countertops in Kokoura. An opening porthole brings ventilation, while a mirrored vanity with storage and additional storage under the vanity keep essentials organized. Convenience is rounded out by 110‑volt receptacles and a tiled floor for durability and easy care.

Salon

To starboard, a generous U‑shaped sofa with a cocktail table anchors the salon, complemented to port by a love seat and a carpeted floor underfoot. Entertainment is first class with a premium audio system featuring a Harman Kardon Blu‑ray system and a 32‑inch TV on a lift, alongside an icemaker and a drinks refrigerator. Window blinds and an aft door curtain manage light and privacy. Thoughtful details include an upgraded pillow package and salon upholstery with additional throws, a fixed‑mounted Princess clock and barometer on the aft bulkhead, and a dedicated illuminated cocktail glass display cabinet. Triple stainless‑steel‑framed sliding doors open directly to the cockpit.

Dinette

Opposite the galley, the U‑shaped dinette features an elegant gloss wood table and upgraded upholstery, with a dedicated set of Princess fine china and cutlery for six stowed in custom compartments—always ready for refined dining at sea.

Galley

The galley is designed for real cruising life with an upgraded full‑size, stand‑up refrigerator and a separate freezer integrated within the cabinetry. Avonite countertops frame a stainless‑steel sink and cutting board, and cleanup is made simple with a garbage disposal and a dedicated waste bin. Cooking options include a three‑burner ceramic range with a stainless‑steel vented hood and a microwave convection oven. An additional drawer refrigerator expands cold storage for longer trips.

Flybridge

The flybridge balances relaxation and control with a large seating area around a teak table, a wet bar with sink, electric barbecue, and refrigerated coolbox, and an L‑shaped seat that converts into a sunbed. Audio from the salon carries topside through linked speakers. Practical touches include a custom windscreen between the hardtop and venturi, a full Raymarine electronics suite, bow and stern thruster controls, side‑by‑side helm chairs, a hatch to the flybridge ladder, a table umbrella, and a bimini top for shade.

Cockpit

The cockpit invites effortless lounging with U‑shaped seating in upgraded Burnt Orange upholstery around a folding teak table with cup holders. A lockable, gas‑strut‑assisted hatch provides access to the engine room and lazarette, while a transom gate leads to the bathing platform. The electro‑hydraulic swim platform, rated to 880 lb, is prepared for chocks and a dinghy. Practical elements include a cockpit cover, storage in the cockpit wings, corner line chocks, teak‑laid decking, teak treads on the ladder to the flybridge, and an entry hatch for the crew quarter.

Electronics

Navigation and monitoring are comprehensive: Raymarine HybridTouch chartplotters serve both lower and upper helms, backed by a Raymarine xHD open‑array radar rated at 6 kW with a four‑foot antenna. A Raymarine autopilot provides control from both stations, while Garmin VHF 300 handsets are installed at upper and lower helms. CAT engine displays offer clear engine data. For nighttime atmosphere and safety, a set of four Lumishore SMX 101‑W white LED underwater lights deliver 3,600 lumens.

Engine notes

Propulsion is by CAT C‑12 diesel engines rated at 715 hp. The boat shows only 1,050 original hours, with an up‑to‑date one‑thousand‑hour service completed in 2021.

Mechanical

Engineering is robust and thoughtfully specified. Five automatic electric bilge pumps are supplemented by a high‑capacity manual bilge pump with a valve system and suction points in the same areas. Twin fuel tanks provide approximately 700 gallons of capacity with fills on both port and starboard side decks. Fuel security is enhanced by high‑capacity duplex fuel filters/water traps with audible and visual contamination warning, remote fuel cocks in a cockpit locker, and fuel gauges at the lower helm console. A central vacuum system and a washer/dryer combo under the stairs simplify onboard living.

Underway efficiency and control benefit from four‑bladed propellers cast in nickel–aluminum–bronze alloy, variable‑speed bow and stern thrusters with controls at upper and lower stations, and electronic engine and gear shift controls. Domestic systems include a hot‑water heater of 19 U.S. gallons, a water level gauge, and an Aqua Whisper Mini watermaker to extend time off the dock.