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I get it; most of us don’t have millions of dollars to spend on a boat, let alone a yacht. Nonetheless, Phase One, the six-guest machine before you today, is up for grabs for no more than $895K, and if you haggle a bit, you know, it’s a win-win. Let’s see how this summer can be completely different from all others.
For starters, allow me to point out that Phase One is currently up for grabs at $895K (€836K at current exchange rates). Since it can accommodate up to six guests, not counting those of us who pass out on decks from too much booze, that price tag can be split six ways, making Phase One even more attainable. More friends means even less cash on everyone’s part.
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Now, Phase One is based upon the Princess 60 Flybridge model, and with that, we can expect a few things. The first and foremost, hence this lineup’s name, is the upper deck, or flybridge. It’s here that guests will be welcomed with an al fresco lounge, sun beds, and storage for any essentials. Maybe a fridge is hidden behind those cupboards. Of course, plenty of sun accompanies this deck and a bimini overhead lets you control just how crispy you get.
One deck lower, we find ourselves amid an alfresco dining table and in front of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that signify the beginning of this ship’s interior. Go ahead; step inside because this puppy could very well be yours.
Once you do, you and your guests will be enveloped with an interior design that doesn’t necessarily scream opulence but does offer lounges, an entertainment center, views of the world around you, and access to the rest of the ship.
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It’s also here that we find spaces such as an interior dinette, a cigar lounge, and a neat little reading corner. Oh, and at the very front, the pilothouse provides quick access to systems in case the captain needs to tend to an event, and open communication means you can easily relay your needs to the wheelmaster.
The final aspect of interior living is the staterooms this vessel offers. First on our list is the master suite, with its beam-to-beam layout, massive bed, another reading corner, entertainment center, and ensuite bathroom. This space is located midship on the lowest deck.
The rest of the lower deck is home to a twin-bed guest room, and at the very bow of Phase One is yet another suite, this time for the VIPs of the group. Neatly enough, all these spaces include ensuite bathrooms, a feature rarely encountered in vessels of this size. Crew members are taken care of be a twin-bed room located aft.
Before heading back outside for one final showdown, take a moment and picture yourself hanging out with the family, having breakfast prepared at a fully-appointed galley, heading up to the top deck to lounge around while digesting your meal, and as you do, warming up from the sun’s rays. The day is yours to do as you wish upon this floating castle.
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But, no experience such as this is complete without any fun in the local waters, and for that, this Princess 60 has a couple of tricks up its sleeve. The first we see is a tender hanging off the rear of the ship. It’s a Capelli 340LE tender with a 25 hp outboard motor.
The second is the platform upon which this tender sits. This section of the ship can also be sunk to easily launch that tender and any other toys you may have, maybe a jet ski. It also acts as the perfect place to soak up some more rays from the sun or dive into the waters around to cool off; it’s up to you what you do with it.
Honestly, that’s really the neat thing about owning your own yacht: you can do whatever it is you want on it. Turn the music up as there are no neighbors, have a drink at 9:00 AM since you have a designated pilot, throw out some fishing lines, and jump off the top deck into the sea below. Can you imagine the star-filled sky out at sea?
All you have to do now is get ahold of any of the brokers handling this deal and go from there. We’ve got a guy over at Northrop & Johnson, so give them a buzz and find out where you can see the Phase One in person.
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