Princess Yachts International was
originally founded in 1965 as Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd to
fit out and charter the ‘Project 31’, the first boat
to be built at the Company’s original factory facilities in
Newport Street, Plymouth.
When the boat was subsequently sold, further orders
were taken for Project 31’s and the idea of fitting out boats
for sale was realised. A number of new models followed ranging from
20 to 30 feet which were marketed as ‘Projects’ and
‘Pilgrims’, until the first boat developed using in-house
GRP hull mouldings was launched in 1970, the Princess 32.
More than 1,200 Princess 32’s were sold over
the following ten years, firmly establishing the Princess name in
important markets across the globe and creating a lasting association
between the Princess brand and timeless, elegant design, impeccable
quality and class-leading performance at sea.
Over the ensuing years the Company has built on
this reputation and has, from inception to 2005, introduced more
than 80 new model lines. The Company now owns and operates from
over 870,000 ft2 (81,000 m2) of vertically integrated factory facilities
and has become one of the most respected names in the marine industry.
Today we remain absolutely committed to creating some of the world’s
most exciting hand-built motor yachts.
