About Lady J
LADY J is a prime example of a US spec, US duty paid 88' Princess. With an LOA of 88’ and a shallow draft of 5’11”, LADY J excels at local cruising but also offers the amenities of a 30m yacht allowing her owners to take extended trips to places like New England and the Bahamas. LADY J has been looked after by four dedicated crew and is maintained with an open checkbook. LADY J is truly turn-key and ready to cruise!
- 26.82 m88′Length
- 2018Year
- 4Guest cabins9 guests
- 2 × CATEngines3,850 hp
- 26 knMax speed20 kn cruise
- 6.32 m20′ 9″Beam
Specifications
Lady J at a glance
Dimensions
- Length
- 26.82 m88′
- Beam
- 6.32 m20′ 9″
- Draught
- 1.8 m5′ 11″
- Gross tonnage
- 121
- Decks
- 2
Accommodation
- Guests
- 9 in 4 cabins
- Crew
- 4 in 2 cabins
Build
- Model
- Y88
- Year
- 2018
- Hull
- Mono Hull · grp
- Superstructure
- grp
Performance
- Engines
- 2 × CAT C32 Acert
- Total power
- 2,871 kW · 3,850 hp
- Max speed
- 26 kn
- Cruising speed
- 20 kn
- Fuel capacity
- 10,947.41 l
- Water capacity
- 1,499.02 l
Design & history
- Naval architect
- Olesinski Ltd.
- Exterior design
- Olesinski Ltd.
- Interior design
- Princess Yachts
- Previous names
- Just Perfect
Lady J
- LADY J — 88' Princess Y88 US SPEC AND DUTY PAID
- LADY J is a turnkey, US-spec example of Princess' acclaimed Y88 — a rare combination of 30-meter amenities with a shallow 5'11" draft that opens up cruising grounds larger yachts simply can't reach. From day-trips along the coast to extended runs to New England or the Bahamas, she delivers the range and comfort of a much larger yacht without the operational footprint.
Key Highlights
- Full-beam master plus three additional ensuite staterooms (two king, one convertible twin/queen, one queen)
- Twin CAT C32 ACERT 1,925 HP — engine warranty purchased through 11/2026 and 3,000 service completed by Pantropic in June 2025 inclusive of
- Aftercooler cores removed, cleaned, pressure-tested and reinstalled
- Heat exchangers removed, cleaned, pressure-tested and reinstalled
- Turbochargers inspected — all passed, no replacement required
- Inlet and exhaust valve lash checked and adjusted
- Water temperature regulators replaced
- Raw-water impellers, belts, breathers, and full lube/fuel/air filtration renewed
- Caterpillar S·O·S oil and coolant analysis performed on both engines
- Extensive 2024–2025 refit list including new salon carpets, exterior cushions, refinished teak, jacuzzi rebuild, rudder bearings/seals, and three of four chillers replaced
- Full Garmin electronics suite with 12 kW open array radar
- Four-person jacuzzi, Gaggenau grill, and extended wet bar on the flybridge
- Ability to carry both a tender on the swim platform and a jetski on the bridge
- Starlink, full stabilization underway and at anchor (Tracstar 9x fins)
Aft Deck
- Teak decking
- Settee with three Dedon designer chairs
- Wet bar
- Boarding gates port and starboard
- Access to flybridge, side decks, and crew mess
Main Salon
- Sectional sofa and two accent chairs
- 50" LED TV with Harman Kardon surround sound
- Formal dining for eight at high-gloss table
- Fold-down starboard balcony
- Upgraded Hoshizaki ice maker
- 40-bottle Miele wine cooler
- Day head
Galley
- Dual access via sliding salon door or pilothouse — ideal for crew service and owner privacy
- Generous crew/family settee
- Full-size domestic refrigerator and freezer
- Removable chest freezer for provisioning
- Garbage disposal
- Direct port-side deck access
- Accommodations LADY J sleeps eight guests across four ensuite staterooms.
- Full-Beam Master
- King berth
- 48" LED TV with Harman Kardon surround sound
- Electrically actuated shades
- Accent couch with storage
- Mirrored dressing area with cedar-lined closets
- Under-berth storage
- Dual-vanity head with opening porthole
- VIP Stateroom (Forward)
- King berth
- Walk-in closet
- Makeup vanity
- 32" LED TV with Harman Kardon surround sound
- Blackout shades
- Under-berth storage
- Ensuite head
- Starboard Guest
- Queen berth
- 32" LED TV with Harman Kardon surround sound
- Blackout shades, closet, under-berth storage
- Ensuite head
- Port Guest
- Twin berths convert to queen, plus reinforced pullman
- 24" LED TV
- Blackout shades, full-length mirrored closet, under-berth storage
- Ensuite head
- Pilothouse & Electronics Connected to the galley and separated by a sliding door forward of the day head.
- (2) Garmin GPSMAP 8617 chartplotters
- Garmin GMR 1226 xHD2 open array radar (12 kW, 6')
- Garmin GHP/GHC20 autopilot
- Garmin GMI 20 instrument display
- Garmin AIS Class B transponder integrated with VHF and chartplotters
- Starlink and searchlight controls
Flybridge
- Custom Isinglass enclosure
- Garmin helm
- Extended wet bar
- Gaggenau grill
- Outdoor TV
- Shaded teak dining
- Four-person jacuzzi with sunbed above
- 1,060 lb davit
Bow
- Teak dining table with seating
- Four-person sunbed
- Outdoor audio
- Dual windlass
Engineering
- Twin CAT C32 ACERT, 1,925 HP each
- Twin Northern Lights 37 kW generators
- Sea Recovery 1,800 GPD watermaker
- Tracstar 9x fin stabilizers (underway and at anchor)
- 8x Lumishore underwater lights
- Crew Quarters Captain's cabin with full berth, plus a bunked crew stateroom — accommodating up to four crew. Shared head with separate shower. Dedicated crew mess with sink, refrigerator, TV, and Böning and Garmin monitoring screens.
Notable Upgrades & Recent Work
- 2025
- Bottom job and full wax and polish
- Flybridge eisenglass replaced
- Thru hulls serviced
- Salon carpets replaced
- Exterior cushions replaced (excl. bow)
- All exterior teak tables refinished
- Jacuzzi blowers replaced and gelcoat refinished
- Rudder bearings and seals replaced
- Water heaters serviced
- Davit cover replaced
- Windlass rebuild
- Salon balcony door motors replaced
- 2024
- Three of four chillers replaced
- 2023
- Steering pump overhauled
- Exhaust risers replaced and optimized
- Owner Upgrades from New
- Full Garmin electronics package
- Upgraded walnut V-groove flooring
- Siminetti Bianco mosaic in all heads (upgrade from standard)
- Teak decking throughout
- Engine warranty purchased through 11/2026
Shipyard
Built by Princess
Princess Yachts is a British luxury yacht manufacturer that has been expertly building vessels since 1965.













