Princess 385 (powerboat) for sale

Remarks :
Princess 385 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... whole text » less text