- Make Princess
- Model 435
- Year 1991
- LOA 43ft/13m
- Class Performance Power
- Hull Glass Reinforced Plastic
- Engine Twin Diesel
- Drive Shaft Drives
- Layout Flybridge
- Berths 6
- Cabins 3
- Ancasta Ref 47048
- Name Ceilidh
Princess 435 | 1991
Step aboard this iconic Princess 435—a beautifully proportioned flybridge cruiser blending luxury, space and offshore pedigree. Designed by Bernard Olesinski and built by Marine Projects, this 43 foot classic offers graceful styling, spacious accommodation, and robust seakeeping for extended cruising or indulgent weekends afloat.
Built in 1991, this flybridge motor yacht seduces with her timeless silhouette, teak-accented decks, and a performance profile that still turns heads in every Marina.
Why This Princess Still Rules the Waves:
A classic British flybridge motor yacht that blends luxurious comfort with exceptional sea-keeping.
Powerful and fuel efficient: Her Twin Yanmar 6LY2-STE 380HP engines favored for balance between power, fuel efficiency, and cost-effectiveness : Cruise at 22 knots, top out at 27. All with that classic shaft-drive reliability
Flybridge command: Twin helm, wrap-around views, and that exhilarating feeling only a raised helm can deliver
Inside, you'll find a spacious saloon with panoramic views, a fully-equipped galley, and two well-appointed cabins — including a full-beam master stateroom. Rich wood finishes and quality craftsmanship define every detail.
Year-round luxury: Diesel heating, A/C, full galley, generator — it’s floating luxury
Her recently Upgraded Highlights include;
Raymarine electronics package (Flybridge and Helm) NEW 2020
Twin Yanmar 6LY2-STE 380HP engines NEW 2019
Your next adventure starts here—secure this Princess 435 and cruise in comfort, style, and confidence.
PRINCESS 435 built in 1991 by Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd.
Luxury Flybridge motor cruiser designed by Bernard Olesinski.
CONSTRUCTION
Blue GRP Hull & White superstructure
Black Anodised windscreen frame with toughened glass with side windows
GRP self-draining cockpit
GRP bathing platform with teak gratings
Cockpit access door in transom
Aluminium D Rubber fending strip
GRP bathing platform with teak slatted floor
Hull coatings removed and 5 coats of Gelshield applied- 2020
Antifouled and Polished - June 2025
Last surveyed 30/11/2023
DIMENSIONS
LOA - 13.44m (44'1")
BEAM - 4.24m (13.11')
DRAFT - 1.0m (3.5')
DISPLACEMENT 10,000kg
*All figures are approximate
ACCOMMODATION FOR 8 IN 2 CABINS and UPPER and LOWER DINETTE
Headroom: 2.00m
Teek joinery
Cream upholstery in saloon, dinette, aft cabin and double helm lower helm seat
Blue carpet
Curtains in saloon
Diesel warm air heating
FORWARD CABIN
Fully lined throughout
Carpet & curtains
Large fully upholstered island double berth with storage below
Hanging wardrobe with shelves
Foldaway vanity unit with mirror
Storage cupboards & drawers
Mirror on forward bulkhead
Full length mirror
High-level storage shelf and cupboards
Opening portlights
Opening hatch to foredeck
FORWARD HEADS COMPARTMENT
Jack and Jill Ensuite facility to forward cabin and saloon
Electric W.C. NEW 2023/2024
Hand basin with mixer tap
Shower cubicle with teak grate seat
Vanity unit with storage compartments
Mirror
Extractor fan
Towel rail
Opening portlight
DINETTE
'U' Shaped sofa (can be modified to create an occasional double berth)
Loose Hi / Low table
Clock & Barometer
Shelving/storage
Full width Privacy blind
GALLEY
2x circular deep stainless-steel sinks
Mixer tap, pressurised hot & cold water
Cooker with twin hob
Microwave combi, Panasonic
Large fridge / freezer, Vitrofrigo 160 litre NEW 2024
Storage cupboards
Opening portlight
SALOON
Saloon fully soft / timber lined throughout
Carpet & curtains
Starboard:
Fully upholstered 'U' shaped seating that converts to double berth
Coffee table
Overhead/underneath storage lockers
Port side:
Wet bar
Glass fronted display cabinet
Opening windows
Access hatch in floor & two hinged engine hatches
TV
LOWER HELM
Full instrument console
Double helm seat
Chart stowage
Electrical control panel for 220v AC circuit
Electrical control panel for 12v DC circuit
AFT CABIN
Fully lined throughout
Carpet & curtains
Fully upholstered double island berth with padded headboard
Shelved sideboard
Hanging wardrobe
Dressing table with mirror fronted vanity unit and light
Opening windows
Glass access hatch to cockpit
Bedside units
Reading lights
Dressing seat
Full length mirror
Stereo unit
TV
AFT CABIN ENSUITE
Electric W.C. NEW 2023/2024
Handbasin with mixer tap
Shower cubicle with teak grate seat
Vanity unit with storage compartments
Shower drain with pump
Mirrors
Shaver socket
Opening window
COCKPIT
Shaped cockpit seating with storage under
Cockpit storage lockers with squab cushions
Sliding / opening access door to saloon
GRP steps with non slip inlay up to Flybridge
Illuminated Princess logo
FLYBRIDGE
Cream leather flybridge seating
Double helm seat on Flybridge with 'rock & roll' backrest and storage under
TWIN YANMAR 6LY2-STE 380HP DIESEL ENGINES: NEW 2019
Last serviced: 2024
Hours run to June 2025 - Port: 599 / Starboard: 592
Adjustable trim tabs
Hydraulic steering
Vetus Electric Bow thruster( 2 separate batteries)
Electronic throttle controls
Shaft drives to 3 bladed propellers
Engine room fans
Full engine instrumentation repeated on Flybridge
2023 - Port cutlass bearing replaced
2023 - All seacocks checked and replaced if necessary 2024
2023 - Shaft seals replaced
2023 - Engine and generator service 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
8 x Batteries, engine and domestic
240V Shore support system
240V Generator
12V Battery
TANKAGE
Fuel:1,400 litres (308 Gallons) Total - 2 Tanks
Water:454 litres (99 Gallons) - 1 Tank
Custom made Black water tank for waste
WATER SYSTEM
Pressurised hot & cold water system
Water heated via calorifier with immersion heater
Fresh water pump
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Raymarine ST60 ( Both stations)
Compass
Speed
Log
Raymarine VHF DSC radio (Both stations)
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock/Barometer
Navigation lights
Horn
Echo sounder
Lower Helm:
Raymarine Axiom Pro 9
Flybridge:
Raymarine Axiom Pro 12
GROUND TACKLE
Large self-draining anchor locker
Electric Lofrans windlass with remote control
Bruce anchor with 8mm galvanised chain with swivel
Stainless-steel bow fitting with enlarged single roller to avoid chaffing
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Aluminium deck cleats
Stainless-steel flag socket
Stainless-steel bathing ladder
Fenders & warps
Boathook
Windscreen wipers x 3 NEW 2025
Flybridge console cover
Flybridge cover
Flybridge seat covers
Cushions for seats on aft deck
Windscreen covers
Snap davits
Stainless-steel fender baskets
Inflatable dinghy 2.5hp outboard, Suzuki, Long Shaft
Loud hailer
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Fire extinguishers
Horn
Automatic bilge pumps x 3
Brand NEW Ocean Safety 6 Person Liferaft
Life buoys
Boarding ladder
Stainless-steel handrails on radar arch / cabin roof / transom, etc.
Search light
Ancasta are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract.
A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Ancasta brokerages. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. Please Note: where the vessel’s status shows as “Preliminary”, details of the vessel have not yet been confirmed by the Vendor.
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Broker Comments
The Princess 435 remains one of the most sought-after models from the iconic British builder — a timeless blend of craftsmanship, seaworthiness, and understated luxury. Designed with both extended cruising and elegant entertaining in mind, this 1991 example has been beautifully maintained and tastefully updated, offering a rare opportunity to own a true classic in exceptional condition. From her expansive flybridge to the full-beam master stateroom, every detail has been engineered for comfort and performance. With reliable twin Yanmar diesels, she delivers effortless offshore capability and refined handling under all conditions. This Princess 435 represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a superbly maintained and fully equipped motor yacht with enduring pedigree.