Introduction to Sanook
A flagship of Princess Yachts made in the UK, Sanook is the latest in a line of luxury cruising yachts, and one of the finest yachts to be found in South East Asian waters.
Princess have combined timeless design, impeccable quality, class leading performance and luxury to create this latest model 23 meter yacht. Sanook has an elegant bright interior with a huge open-plan saloon that open onto the rear deck for casual dining, plus a separate interior formal dining area.
The full beam master suite with triple vertical hull windows are a special privilege on any vessel. The master cabin complete with a 32" flat-screen HD TV and DVD player, is not only full beam and centrally located but also has a large walk-in wardrobe complete with owners safe, en-suite bathroom with power/massage shower, oval double-ended bath, toilet, bidet plus marble accents.
The huge VIP cabin, is also full width with large oval windows on each side to enjoy the paradise views as you wake. It is also equipped with it's own TV screen. It has a large bathroom with walk-in shower. There are 2 other separate twin guest cabins, both equipped with music systems and both with large en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers. Each twin cabin can be converted into a double bed, or be converted into four pullman bunks each. Sanook can therefore sleep up to 12 guests in comfort.
All cabins, salon, galley (kitchen) and office and helm individual air conditioning controls, plus also have a telephone connected to the boats internal telephone system.
When a vessel reaches this size the interior and exterior volume allows for great design features and the ultimate in luxuries. This Princess 23m contains designated living areas for privacy and on-board entertaining. The galley can be fully enclosed or opened up as an entertaining bar via a electronically retractable sliding cherry wood partition. The main salon can also be opened via an electronically opened glass rear partition to give a very open feel. There is also dual access to the galley, crew quarters, engine and utility rooms. This means the crew can work without disturbing the general living areas of the yacht for excellent on board privacy.
Her large fly bridge is well covered for the tropics having a full and half-length removable bimini. There is also seating for 10+, a large sunpad, and a full wet bar and BBQ griddle. The bow also has large sunpads so you whole party can enjoy the sun, or dolphin watching from the front.
The inventory list is extensive and complete with a Seedoo Jet Ski that is stored on the fly bridge when not in use. The military-grade Exploration RIB is stored on the lower transom. Sanook is equipped with bow and stern thrusters, full electronic navigation and radar, ice-makers, several fridges and freezers , washing machine and separate drier, watermaker and entertainment systems which includes satellite television, DVD and a 42" pop-up TV in the salon, iPod players, and separate indoor and outdoor sound. A high specification throughout.
The Princess 23m with it s large 5,900 litre fuel tank also gives superb long range and low-cost efficient cruising capabilities. With excellent food storage and freezers, plus it's 1,500 litres fresh-water tank (plus 60 litres per hour fresh water maker) it can easily complete comfortable live-aboard extended trips from Malaysian islands, to Phuket, and to out-lying islands chains, including Burma, Indonesia and Singapore and back without having to re-fuel. Here are the impressive range figures:-
Max Planing Speed 33 knts, range 280 Nm, (316 miles)
High Cruise Planing Speed 29 knts, range 350 Nm (395 miles)
Med Cruise Planing Speed 24 knts, range 400 Nm (453 miles)
Low Cruise Planing Speed 16 knts, range 440 Nm (502 miles)
Long Distance Displacement Speed 11 knts, range 1140 Nm (1300 miles)
Max Long Distance Displacement Speed 7 knts, range 1700 Nm (1938 miles)
Sanook manages to do everything well and is more of a mini superyacht than a large cruiser. She is one of the largest 22+ meter planing hulls to be found in anywhere in South East Asia, yet still small enough to be have a crew of just 3 or 4 and to explore the secluded and shallow bays found throughout the region.
