Yachting USA — February 2018

CURRENTS NEW & NOTEWORTHY

The Princess Yachts V40 has twin 330 hp Volvo Penta D6 engines that reportedly let her hit 36 to 38 knots.

COMING SOON

WELCOME TO THE PARTY

Princess Yachts and Austin Parker introduce new models, while Kadey-Krogen announces a whole new brand.

By Kim Kavin

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ew models are our favorite part of boat-show

season. And a beloved builder introducing a whole

new brand? Well, that’s like Christmas in February.

¶ Princess Yachts has added a new entry-level model to

its V Class line with the V40. The yacht borrows design elements

from its bigger sisters (V Class yachts go up to the V65, which

measures 66 feet 10 inches length overall). She has exterior

styling that includes a long hullside window for natural light

in the salon and two staterooms, and her aft stateroom can be

fi tted with optional sliding berths, allowing them to convert to

a double depending on who’s sleeping aboard. A foredeck sun

pad is standard, while an optional one can be added at the stern

for additional views on the hook. ¶ Not to be outdone, Austin

Parker has introduced the 44 Open, which falls between its 36

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