*SPECIFICATION*
V78 Main Deck
V78 Lower Deck
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Length overall (incl. pulpit)
80ft 4in (24.48m)
Length overall (excl. pulpit)
78ft 10in (20.03m)
Beam
18ft 11in (5.76m)
Draft
5ft 4in (1.62m)
Displacement approx. (half load)
53,605kg (118,179lbs)*
Fuel capacity
1,320 gal/1,585 US gal/6,000l
Water capacity (excl. calorifier)
253 gal/304 US gal/1,150l
ENGINES
Twin MAN V12-1900 (2 x 1,900mhp)
Speed range: 37-39 knots†
DECK FITTINGS
Teak-laid transom platform, cockpit deck, side decks and foredeck walkthrough
Reversible electric anchor winch with foredeck and main helm controls
Stemhead roller with automatic anchor launch and retrieve
Self-stowing 50kg/110lbs Delta anchor with 100m of chain
Twin electric sternline mooring winches
Deck hatch access to chain locker
Bow rope stowage locker
Freshwater deck/anchor wash (with both fore and aft deck outlets)
Stainless steel bow and stern fairleads
Stainless steel bow, stern and spring cleats (2 pairs)
Stainless steel pulpit and guard rails
Foredeck escape hatch
Foredeck U-shaped seating area
Foredeck sunbathing area with integrated adjustable teak headrests and storage. Converts to aft facing U-shaped seating area.
Four coachroof lockers for storage of fenders and ropes.
PVC rubbing band with stainless steel insert
LED deck level lighting
Full set of IMCO navigation lights
Riding light
Twin beam searchlight with remote controls
Loudhailer
Stern docking lights
Twin electric horns
Fuel and water fillers
Telephone connection point
COCKPIT AND BATHING PLATFORM
Self-draining
Configurable cockpit seating area with three predefined positions including deck mounting sockets
Wetbar with barbecue, sink, top loading coolbox, waste bin and storage
Folding teak dining table that converts to a coffee table
Twin aft sunbeds with lazarette space below
LED overhead and deck level lighting
Illuminated crown logo to transom
Naim Uniti Atom audio unit paired with JL Audio M6-650X-L waterproof speakers (2)
Stainless steel handrails
Garage (to take tender up to 4.45m) with electro-hydraulic door and tender launch system with electric winch
Remote control 3.6m telescopic passarelle with folding handrail
Watertight pantograph door giving direct access from bathing platform to crew cabin/ engine room
Lockable gas strut assisted hatch to engine room
Liferaft stowage locker
Locker containing remote fuel cocks, manual bilge pump with valve chest and manual controls for automatic fire extinguishers
Central transom gate leading to bathing platform
Electro-hydraulic raise/lower teak laid bathing platform (550kg SWL)
Retractable bathing ladder (manual) in side of hydraulic platform
Transom steps to access stern from bathing platform when in lowered position
Dinghy chock system
Foldable carbon fibre hot and cold transom shower with deck mounting socket and stowage bag.
220/240v shore support inlet
Tonneau canvas cover
HELM POSITION
Twin Nero Black leather upholstered helm seats with V Class quilting and contrast panelling in V Class grey and “V” logo embroidery to helm seat only. Fore and aft adjustment for helmsman
Instrument console with LED display incorporating engine instruments, fuel gauges, alarms and rudder position indicator
Instruments and controls at helm position: - power-assisted electro-hydraulic steering - adjustable steering wheel - high-speed magnetic compass - electronic engine controls - trim tab controls with indicators - bow thruster control - electric anchor winch remote control - colour radar (with scanner) and GPS/chartploter - autopilot - speed and distance log -echo sounder with alarm - VHF with DSC R/T with intercom - remote control searchlight - horn button
Automatic fog horn with loudhailer
Chart table
Drinks holders
Toughened glass screen (clear for night vision) with windscreen de-mist system
Windscreen wipers with freshwater windscreen wash
Black mesh windscreen covers
Bilge pump controls with visual pump running warnings
24v and 240v electrical control panel
Riding light, helm and navigation light control switches
USB charging point
LED overhead lighting (24v) and night lighting
Pantograph helmsman’s door to starboard side deck
Timber flooring (V groove planked)
SALOON
U-shaped sofa to starboard
Coffee table
Two-seater chaise to port
L-shaped sofa opposite helm area
Electric drop window to port
Sideboard unit with bottle and glass storage
Refrigerator
55" UHD LED TV on rise and fall
Naim audio system connected to DVD Blu-ray system paired with speakers (2) and subwoofer
Electric roller blinds to all side windows
Dimmable LED overhead and concealed lighting (24v)
Access stairway to lower accommodation
Electric opening roof with glazing and electric blinds
Separate access stairway to owner's stateroom
Timber flooring (V groove planked) with inlaid rug
DINING AREA
L-shaped sofa
Glass dining table (sliding mechanism allows table to be slid outboard)
Stainless steel framed sliding door to cockpit with integrated hinging window aft of galley
Manual Skysol blinds to aft patio door
GALLEY
Granite/quartz worktop
4-zone induction hob
Extractor fan for hob
Combination microwave/convection oven with grill
Twin-bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap
Chopping board
Full height refrigerator/deep freeze with integrated icemaker
Dishwasher
Waste bin
Drawers and storage cupboards
Manual Skysol blind to aft opening window
Electric roller blind to starboard window
Powered sliding divider screen to forward end of galley
Dimmable LED overhead and task lighting (24v)
220/240v outlets (4)
ACCOMMODATION
All cabins and bathrooms feature opening portholes and air conditioning
All cabins feature 220/240v power points
All bathrooms feature electric freshwater toilets and 240v shaver points
OWNER'S STATEROOM LOBBY
Access stairway to owner's stateroom
Linen cupboard under stairway with washer dryer and space for separate washing machine and tumble dryer
LED overhead and concealed lighting (24v)
Window with manual tension venetian blind
Fitted carpet
OWNER'S STATEROOM
Large double bed with drawers below
Twin bedside tables
Dressing area with wardrobes and storage
Built-in safe
Dressing table with chair
Mirror
Sofa with integrated drawer below
Storage lockers and drawers
43” UHD LED TV
Naim audio system connected to DVD Blu-ray system paired with speakers (2)/subwoofer
Panoramic windows including opening portholes
Electric venetian blinds
Wall lights (2)
220/240v outlets (2)
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Twin wash basins with solid surface worktop
Storage lockers
Shower compartment with automatic pump out
Extractor fan
Window with opening porthole
Manual tension venetian blind
Bathroom accessories
Flooring in solid surface
FORWARD STATEROOM
Wardrobe with shelves
Dressing table with stool
Naim audio system paired with speakers (2)
Windows with opening portholes
Deck hatch
Individual berth lights
Wash basin with solid surface worktop
Solid surface flooring
PORT GUEST CABIN
Two single beds with drawers below (with option of double bed conversion)
Bedside table
Window with opening portholes
Electric venetian blind
STARBOARD GUEST CABIN
Large double bed with drawers below (with option of two single beds which slide to form a double as required)
Day access door from passageway
CREW CABIN
Access from transom door
Access to engine room
Two single bunk beds
Wardrobe with shelf
Storage unit with solid surface worktop and space for optional fridge
Opening porthole and manual tension blind
LED overhead lighting (24v)
Non-slip safety flooring
Non-slip flooring
POWER AND DRIVE SYSTEMS
Engine room soundproofed
High volume air intakes
Engine room extractor fan with electronic time delay
Engine exhaust silencers and water-cooled exhausts
Engine beds integrally moulded with hull for strength and vibration absorption
Forward and aft engine room bulkheads integrally bonded
Engines flexibly mounted
Automatic fire extinguisher with remote override control
Automatic and manual bilge pumps
Propeller shafts in Marinemet
5-bladed propellers in nickel aluminium bronze
High speed balanced rudders
Cathodic protection for sterngear
Sterngear, engines, fuel tank fillers, etc all electrically bonded
Engine room lighting
Engine room access from transom door and from cockpit deck
Power-assisted electro-hydraulic steering system
Trim tabs with indicators
Electronic engine and gear shift controls
Bow thruster (240kgf/529lbf) with dual-station controls
Fresh water supply point in engine room
Dripless self-aligning shaft seals
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 24 Volt:
4 x heavy-duty batteries for engine starting and windlass operation
6 x heavy-duty auxiliary batteries
Battery link facility with remote control at helm position
Both battery banks are charged using a voltage sensitive relay that parallels both battery banks when a charging source is present
1 x 60-amp 24v battery chargers and 1x combination 3.5kW inverter/100-amp charger
Remote battery master switches with control switch at main switch panel
Circuit breakers on all circuits
12v voltage dropper for certain navigation and radio circuits
220/240 Volt:
22.5kW generator in own sound shield with water-cooled and specially silenced exhaust
2 x 63-amp shore support inlet
Generator/shore support change-over switch
Polarity check system
Earth leakage safety trip
Power points (240v) in: owner’s stateroom, guest cabins, galley and saloon area
Shaver points in all bathrooms
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel tanks (in NS8 marine grade alloy) with interconnection system giving 1,320 gal / 1,585 US gal / 6,000l capacity
Fuel fillers on port and starboard side decks
High-capacity duplex fuel filters with water traps and change-over valves, water warning sensors connected to warning lights at helm position
Remote fuel cocks in cockpit locker
Dual station fuel gauges on helm console
WATER SYSTEM
Water tanks totalling 253 gal / 304 US gal / 1,150l plus 44 gallon / 52 US gal / 200l hot water calorifier
Water heated by engines and 240v immersion heater
Automatic water pump with filter
Main circuit breaker at switch panel
Water level gauge
Deck filler
Electric freshwater toilet system with 99 gal / 119 US gal / 450l holding tank, content gauge and low noise electric overboard discharge, with macerator backup system as well as dockside discharge system
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Air conditioning/heating reverse cycle (149,000 BTU) suitable for temperature of 40˚C (tropical) is fitted as standard. With controls in all cabins and outlets in all areas (including bathrooms and crew cabin)
Standard generator is suitable
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Automatic/manual override fire extinguishers in engine room with warning system at helm position and incorporating engine air vent closure system
Hand operated fire extinguishers (7) in owner’s stateroom, forward stateroom, port and starboard guest cabins, crew cabin, galley and helm position
BILGE PUMPS
Automatic/manual override electric bilge pumps in engine room (2), rudder area and forward accommodation (7 in all)
High-capacity manual bilge pump with valve system and suction points in same areas
Electric bilge pumps have controls and warning lights at main helm and warning light with audible alarm at helm position
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Ensign staff
Fenders (8)
Mooring warps (4)
Boathook
First-aid kit
Tool kit
Owner’s manual and engine manual
Quilted bedspreads supplied to all cabins (except crew cabin)
Set of towels (8 large, 8 hand)
Set of crystal glassware (8 settings consisting of Lucrezia tumbler, highball and wine glasses)
Set of Princess china (8 settings consisting of plate, side plate, bowl, cup and saucer)
Set of cutlery (8 settings of David Mellor “Paris” cutlery 7 pieces)
Ship’s document case
Anchor winch back up handle
FINISHES
Teak-laid decks to transom platform, cockpit deck, side decks and foredeck walk through
Timber floor (V groove planked) to galley, saloon and helm
Furniture in choice of Rovere Oak or Alba Oak in satin lacquer finish as standard. Silver Oak or Walnut in satin or gloss lacquer finishes available as an option.
Solid surface floors in all bathroom suites (excluding crew)
Solid surface counter tops in all bathroom suites
Galley worktop in granite/quartz
Choice of high-quality carpets and fabrics from extensive range
Blinds or sunscreens to all windows and portholes
Crew cabin has non-slip safety flooring, crew bathroom floor is non-slip with white solid surface countertops
US SPECIFICATION INCLUDES
120/240v 60hz electrical system throughout including bespoke US socket arrangement
Additional outlet & stick vacuum mounted in guest cabin wardrobe
Araknis 210 series 48 port POE network
Bed linens- fitted & loose sheet, pillowcase (excluding crew cabin)
Built to ABYC and US Coast Guard recommendations
Clear bowl for generator fuel/water seperator
Cooktop, 240v/60hz, in place of standard
Dishwasher, 120v/60hz, in place of standard
Exhaust clamps in stainless steel as per ABYC standards
Generator - 27.5 kW / 60 hz Onan in place of standard 22.5 kW / 50 hz
Laundry - upgraded seperate washer and dryer in place of standard
Premium audio system
Princess Yachts America HIN tag
Propeller hubs drilled and tapped to suit prop puller
Reticulated foam for all standard exterior seating/sunbed cushions
Shore support - Dual 120/240v 50 Amp outlets with 75' Hubbell cords
Shore water inlet
Spare set of anodes (hull, hydraulic platform, and swim ladder)
Speed oven, 240v/60hz, in place of standard
Teak decking to be 8mm thick in place of standard
Thru hull fitting for later fitting of watermaker
TV in forward VIP stateroom