2007 • Princess 23M

The Princess 23M, model year 2007 , is a Turkish-flagged motor yacht combining elegant design, impressive performance, and extensive recent upgrades. With an overall length of approximately 23 meters , she features a sleek fiberglass hull and is powered by twin MTU 10V engines delivering 1,520 HP each , with approximately 1,500 and 1,600 engine hours . She offers a cruising speed of around 18 knots and a maximum speed of up to 30 knots , providing an excellent balance between comfortable long-distance cruising and exhilarating performance. Designed for luxury and extended cruising, the yacht offers generous accommodation for family and guests, with six cabins and eight heads , providing excellent privacy and comfort. Her onboard systems include Onan 17.5 kW and 22.5 kW generators , while a 900 Ah LiFePO4 battery bank and six Schmid-Pekintaş 550 W solar panels , designed to withstand acid and corrosion, provide substantial energy capacity and support a high degree of autonomous operation. A Mitsubishi Fin stabilizer system further enhances comfort both underway and at anchor. Navigation and onboard electronics have been upgraded with 2022-model Raymarine equipment , ensuring modern navigation capabilities. The yacht also comes with a custom-designed tender powered by a 70 HP Yamaha outboard , offering convenient access to the shore and additional versatility for exploring anchorages. The interior has been thoughtfully redesigned to create a more spacious, practical, and elegant living environment. The internal staircase was removed, and the original floor carpeting was replaced with Merbau wood and teak , significantly enhancing the main salon's appearance and sense of space. The flybridge has been completely renewed , featuring an eight-person seating area with dining table, a three-person sunbathing area, and an additional six-person seating arrangement, making it an ideal space for entertaining and enjoying time outdoors. Her exterior living areas have also received significant attention. The yacht features a 130 cm additional hydraulic swim platform concealed within the hardtop , while the hydraulic swim platform and transom teak were renewed at the beginning of the current season . These upgrades not only improve functionality but also contribute to the yacht's fresh and sophisticated appearance. Overall, this Princess 23M represents a particularly well-equipped example benefiting from substantial investment and upgrades across her energy systems, navigation equipment, interior, flybridge, teakwork, swim platform, and outdoor living areas . Combining proven MTU performance with modernized systems, generous accommodation, and enhanced autonomous capability, she is exceptionally well suited for extended cruising, entertaining, and comfortable life at sea .8