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1987 Princess 385

Name: 1987 Princess 385
Brand: Princess

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Specifications

Make Princess

Model 385

Year 1987

Length 38.5ft (11.7m)

Beam 3.75m

Draft 0.91m

Hull Material GRP/Fibreglass

Engine 2 x Volvo Penta TAMD61A, 306 hp each, approx. 1250 hours

Fuel Type Diesel

Location Nidri, Greece

Equipment & Extras

Beam: 3.66 metres
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1987
Engine: 2 x Volvo Penta TAMD61 A
Category: Used power boat for sale
Location: Nidri, Greece
Make/model: Princess 385
Displacement: 8,000 kg
Length overall: 11.58 metres
Tax / VAT status: Paid / Included

Twin Volvo Penta TAMD61A engines
Paguro 4kW generator
Spacious flybridge
Aft cockpit with full enclosure
Two-cabin layout
Two heads and showers
200W solar panel with controller
Air conditioning (requires regassing)
Electric windlass with remote controls
Recently antifouled with new anodes (June 2024)
Dinghy with outboard and davits included
Raymarine Dragonfly 7 (GPS chartplotter/log/speed)
VHF/DSC: RO1355
Handheld VHF: Standard Horizon
Autopilot: Robertson AP200DL
Echo sounder: NASA
Radar: Raytheon RL9 (not fitted)
Compass: 2 x Plastimo
Electric windlass: Lofrans Progress 2 with remote controls
Bow anchor: Lewmar Delta 16kg with 50m chain
Stern anchor: Fortress FX23 with chain and warp
Bimini over flybridge and cockpit
Full cockpit enclosure
Winter covers (serviceable)
Bathing platform with swim ladder
Passerelle / boarding ladder
Transom shower
Davits
10 x fenders
Warps (various)
Dinghy: Arimar Softline 240 (recent)
Outboard: Mercury 4hp 2-stroke
Cockpit and flybridge cushions
Deck BBQ (stainless steel, new)
Folding bikes (2)
General deck equipment including boathooks, hoses, buckets
2 x bilge pumps
5 x fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Smoke alarms
Gas detector
4 x life jackets
Lifebuoy
Life raft
Emergency tiller
First aid kit
Flares
Flybridge and cockpit bimini
Winter covers (complete, serviceable)
Arimar Softline 240 dinghy
Mercury 4hp outboard engine
Extensive tool kit and spare parts
Portable fan heater
Cooling fans
Vacuum cleaner
Iron
Registration: UK (Full Part 1)
EU VAT Paid documentation available
Hydraulic steering from internal helm and flybridge
Antifouled and new anodes fitted (June 2024)
Gearboxes: MPM IRM220A
Cooling: Fresh and salt water via heat exchanger
Cylinders: 6 per engine
Propellers: 2 x 3-blade bronze
Drive: Shaft drive
Regularly serviced and maintained
Spare parts and tools included
Fuel capacity: 1200 litres (2 tanks)
Fresh water capacity: 500 litres
Holding tank: 100 litres
12V system
Domestic batteries: 2 x (2025)
Engine batteries: 2 x (2018)
Alternators: Yes
Battery charger: Sterling Pro Charge Ultra 40A
Generator: Paguro 4000 (4kW, approx. 150 hours)
Shore power with 2 cables and extension lead
240V inverter
LED lighting throughout
Multiple USB charging points
Berths: 4–6
Cabins: 2 plus saloon
Toilets: 2 (1 direct discharge, 1 with holding tank)
Showers: 2
Magic Chef 4-burner gas hob
Microwave
Engel fridge with freezer compartment (12/240V)
Full inventory of crockery, utensils, and cookware
Hot and cold pressurised water via calorifier
Kettle
Toaster

Description

Remarks :DESCRIPTION A well-regarded British-built motor boat, this Princess 385 “Imexit” offers a spacious flybridge design combined with solid performance and dependable Volvo Penta engines. Built by Marine Projects in Plymouth, she is a practical and comfortable choice for relaxed coastal cruising and island hopping, with generous accommodation and a sociable layout both inside and out. Her twin Volvo Penta TAMD61A engines provide reliable cruising, while her wide beam delivers excellent stability and interior volume. The aft cockpit and flybridge arrangement offer flexible outdoor living spaces, ideal for entertaining or enjoying time on the water. Below decks, she features a comfortable two-cabin layout with additional saloon berths, making her suitable for extended stays aboard. With a good level of onboard equipment, including generator, solar panel, and air conditioning, she is well set up for independent cruising. Recent care includes antifouling and new anodes (June 2024), and she benefits from relatively low engine hours for her age, reflecting attentive ownership. Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:• Twin Volvo Penta TAMD61A engines (approx. 1250 hours July 2025)• Paguro 4kW generator (approx. 150 hours)• Spacious flybridge and aft cockpit with full enclosure• Two-cabin layout with two heads and showers• 200W solar panel with controller• Air conditioning (requires regassing)• Electric windlass with remote controls• Recently antifouled with new anodes (June 2024)• Dinghy with outboard and davits included REMARKS “Imexit” is a solid, well-maintained example of the popular Princess 385, offering a practical layout and dependable performance that suits relaxed island hopping and time aboard with family or friends. She has clearly been cared for, with sensible upgrades and regular servicing, and benefits from low engine hours for her age. The twin-cabin arrangement, generous cockpit and flybridge seating make her easy to enjoy socially, while features such as the generator, solar panel and comprehensive inventory support comfortable cruising with minimal preparation. A straightforward and capable motor boat, ready for the season.

Accommodation :ACCOMMODATION • Berths: 4–6• Cabins: 2 plus saloon• Toilets: 2 (1 direct discharge, 1 with holding tank)• Showers: 2 LAYOUT A practical two-cabin layout with a forward master cabin and a guest cabin, complemented by a convertible saloon providing additional berths. The interior offers good headroom and a bright, open feel, suitable for extended stays aboard. DOMESTIC The galley is well equipped for onboard living, including a Magic Chef 4-burner gas hob, microwave, Engel fridge with freezer compartment (12/240V), and a full inventory of crockery, utensils, and cookware. Additional onboard comforts include air conditioning (requires regassing), hot and cold pressurised water via calorifier, TV, and various small appliances such as kettle and toaster. Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Inventory :NAVIGATION • Raymarine Dragonfly 7 (GPS chartplotter/log/speed)• VHF/DSC: RO1355• Handheld VHF: Standard Horizon• Autopilot: Robertson AP200DL• Echo sounder: NASA• Radar: Raytheon RL9 (not fitted)• Compass: 2 x Plastimo DECK • Electric windlass: Lofrans Progress 2 with remote controls• Bow anchor: Lewmar Delta 16kg with 50m chain• Stern anchor: Fortress FX23 with chain and warp• Bimini over flybridge and cockpit• Full cockpit enclosure• Winter covers (serviceable)• Bathing platform with swim ladder• Passerelle / boarding ladder• Transom shower• Davits• 10 x fenders• Warps (various)• Dinghy: Arimar Softline 240 (recent)• Outboard: Mercury 4hp 2-stroke• Cockpit and flybridge cushions• Deck BBQ (stainless steel, new)• Folding bikes (2)• General deck equipment including boathooks, hoses, buckets SAFETY • 2 x bilge pumps• 5 x fire extinguishers• Fire blanket• Smoke alarms• Gas detector• 4 x life jackets• Lifebuoy• Life raft• Emergency tiller• First aid kit• Flares CANVAS • Flybridge and cockpit bimini• Full cockpit enclosure• Winter covers (complete, serviceable) TENDER • Arimar Softline 240 dinghy• Mercury 4hp outboard engine MISCELLANEOUS • Extensive tool kit and spare parts• Portable fan heater• Cooling fans• Vacuum cleaner• Iron EXTRA DETAILS • Registration: UK (Full Part 1)• EU VAT Paid documentation available TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht.• UK Part 1 Registration• EU VAT Paid documentation KNOWN DEFECTS • Air conditioning operational but requires regassing HISTORY “Imexit” is a UK-registered Princess 385 built in 1987 by Marine Projects Plymouth, a builder well known for producing solid and capable motor boats. She has benefitted from ongoing maintenance and sensible upgrades, including recent antifouling and battery renewal, and presents as a practical and ready-to-use example of this popular model.

Mechanical :CONSTRUCTION • GRP hull, deck and superstructure• Aft cockpit configuration• Hydraulic steering from internal helm and flybridge• Antifouled and new anodes fitted (June 2024) DIMENSIONS • LOA: 11.73m (38 ft 6 in)• Beam: 3.74m (12 ft 3 in)• Draft: 0.90m (2 ft 11 in)• Displacement: 8 tonnes MECHANICAL • 2 x Volvo Penta TAMD61A diesel engines• Power: 306 hp each• Engine hours: Approx. 1250 (July 2025)• Gearboxes: MPM IRM220A• Cooling: Fresh and salt water via heat exchanger• Cylinders: 6 per engine• Propellers: 2 x 3-blade bronze• Drive: Shaft drive• Regularly serviced and maintained• Spare parts and tools included PERFORMANCE • Comfortable cruising capability typical of twin diesel shaft drive motor boats• Efficient and stable cruising platform TANKAGE • Fuel capacity: 1200 litres (2 tanks)• Fresh water capacity: 500 litres• Holding tank: 100 litres ELECTRICAL • 12V system• Domestic batteries: 2 x (2025)• Engine batteries: 2 x (2018)• Alternators: Yes• Battery charger: Sterling Pro Charge Ultra 40A• Generator: Paguro 4000 (4kW, approx. 150 hours)• Shore power with 2 cables and extension lead• 200W solar panel with controller• 240V inverter• LED lighting throughout• Multiple USB charging points

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