£160,000 Electric Yacht Tour : Alfastreet 28C

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 484

  • @andyweekes8464
    @andyweekes8464 3 роки тому +25

    I now own this particular boat thanks to this video. Thanks Nick! Very happy with it - perfect for river cruising, get 12 hours at river speeds, the silence is lovely and the roof makes life easy. Am looking into getting solar fitted. Named her “Electric Dreams”!

    • @AQUAHOLIC
      @AQUAHOLIC  3 роки тому +6

      Great to hear! And a great name (one of my favourite films)

  • @stanthestagemanager8677
    @stanthestagemanager8677 3 роки тому +114

    The worst thing in the world is zipping on canopies in the dark while drunk. I need this boat!

    • @Therealmiracleworker
      @Therealmiracleworker 3 роки тому +15

      I wonder what accidently pushing the button whilst onboard drunk is like :)

    • @roohiggins7997
      @roohiggins7997 3 роки тому +2

      At lest if your drunk you would be on your hands and knees to fit in once roof is down...🌊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Roo

    • @120Livi
      @120Livi 3 роки тому +6

      First World problems 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Timeculture
      @Timeculture 3 роки тому +3

      Wtf! 😂

    • @bahenbihen
      @bahenbihen 3 роки тому +5

      Exactly! I already used up all my remaining sober brain cells to berth the boat. Most of the time I don't even put the canopy on

  • @danielamazing3264
    @danielamazing3264 3 роки тому +18

    Alfastreet have just gone “I bet you haven’t seen this before” on the whole boat. Brilliant!

  • @rik8508
    @rik8508 3 роки тому +44

    This is a lovely boat. It looks good, and for most of your day trips the electric motors should give enough range. I would love to see a diesel range-extender (just a generator, providing enough power for, say, 3ktn consistantly) option though. That would make it more versitile for multiple days cruising up a river for instance. And I think would be nice to eliminate range anxiety for longer day trips.
    Some solar panels on that hydrolic roof might also be a neat idea. If you live in a sunny climate and go out on it maybe one day a week that would mean jou might not have to plug it in at all.

    • @AndrewCZ47
      @AndrewCZ47 3 роки тому +9

      Maybe LPG instead of diesel. With longer range you'd want cooking and hot water, so why not run a generator off the gas bottles as well...

    • @calliencathy
      @calliencathy 3 роки тому +5

      Some great ideas for my new boat- I'm dreaming again.

    • @joeclifford3139
      @joeclifford3139 3 роки тому +19

      Hi Nias,
      I’m the Broker for the UK for the thr Alfastreet Brand, this model is available as a hybrid with an onboard generator along with solar panels on the roof. Do get in contact should you wish to know more. Joe@boatshowrooms.com

    • @drdro7254
      @drdro7254 2 роки тому

      @@calliencathy An other one!!! LOL Count me in!!

  • @MaggieMorleyMorgan
    @MaggieMorleyMorgan 3 роки тому +29

    This could be the future for enclosed water cruising, with the added optional solar and a hydrogen cell? Congratulations Alfastreet.

    • @PetesShredder
      @PetesShredder 3 роки тому +1

      Nowhere to get the hydrogen from really. May as well just fill it with batteries until if and when hydrogen fuel ever really takes off for boats...

  • @smokeymotorsport
    @smokeymotorsport 3 роки тому +3

    I've always thought the electric river boat seemed feasible. That roof is BEGGING for some solar panels though - considering most boats sit out not being used for days at a time, it would probably charge itself for free ready for the next weekend. The roof mechanism is very clever, and I imagine could make it very usable in mildly naff weather. Very cool!

  • @chrish2996
    @chrish2996 3 роки тому +43

    Hi Nick. Innovation and technology. Electric is the way forward. Whats not to like about this. Nothing. I can even hear the Thunderbirds tune as the hardtop lowered. Solar panels on the roof with added batteries would make for longer cruising. I really enjoyed watching this and as usual a great walkthrough video thanks.

    • @bigbegad
      @bigbegad 3 роки тому +5

      I thought the same thing with regards to solar panels on the roof, as long as they are lightweight then surely it would be a large enough area to generate some meaningful power.

    • @AlenMecan
      @AlenMecan 3 роки тому +1

      If the "canopy" was enlarged to cover the entire back, you could get a lot of solar on it! Meaning you could charge lot more batteries. And before people ask about covering the sunbed, how baked do you want to get? Here in Spain, I guess 10 minutes tops. I'd rather have solar.

  • @calliencathy
    @calliencathy 3 роки тому +17

    Now here is a boat for me...I'm in London, no not that London- the other London, in Ontario, in Canada. Getting to the ocean not going to happen for me however I'm about 30 minutes from Lake Erie, 45 minutes from Lake Huron ( the great lakes- that have excellent beaches), if this would be a perfect boat for me-very little work, a place to lay out, a place to go to the bathroom, a place to do a little cooking and if I get tired I can have a nap. I'm really surprised how much I like this little boat.

    • @joeclifford3139
      @joeclifford3139 3 роки тому +1

      Hi Cathy,
      I’m pleased you like the boat, I’m the UK dealer for the brand, do let me know should you wish to come and see the boat in the flesh. It’s a real head turner. Joe@boatshowrooms.com

    • @davidfbrush
      @davidfbrush 3 роки тому +3

      Joe ain't reading properly 😜

    • @NunoOsswald
      @NunoOsswald 3 роки тому +1

      @@davidfbrush Yes, he misses the part Ontario, in Canada. :)

    • @RiderVSRoad
      @RiderVSRoad 3 роки тому +1

      @@alias19 the Original comment was edited though.

    • @macdowney7505
      @macdowney7505 3 роки тому +1

      That’s awesome I have a lake house in Leamington Ontario right outside kingsville

  • @cats4life244
    @cats4life244 3 роки тому +2

    We in Slovenia like our eco boats Greenline and now Alfastreet! Congrats to the builders on their innovativeness

  • @oliverfrey7511
    @oliverfrey7511 3 роки тому +52

    That telescopic hardtop is a brilliant solution! Would be even better if there was something for the sun-bed in the back included.

    • @AQUAHOLIC
      @AQUAHOLIC  3 роки тому +13

      I'm guessing you'd just slide those cushions into the cockpit first.

    • @Guiboo59000
      @Guiboo59000 3 роки тому +1

      @@AQUAHOLIC The hardtop have an half section who could be open or did I dreamt

    • @savnetsinn_original
      @savnetsinn_original 3 роки тому +5

      @@Guiboo59000 It does! Check out their website. In a couple of photos you can see that the aft portion of the top slides up and forward to open up the central seating/dining area.

    • @AlenMecan
      @AlenMecan 3 роки тому +2

      And solar over the entire boat, charging it for free.
      This way it could have more batteries for more range/ speed, cooking AC....

    • @joeclifford3139
      @joeclifford3139 3 роки тому

      Hi Oliver, there is a small cover that covers the rear sun pad which has 3 poppers and 2 elastic hooks to attach so it’s really simple. I’m the UK dealer for the brand, I hope you like the boat. Joe from Boat Showrooms

  • @chickenchuggets6395
    @chickenchuggets6395 3 роки тому +3

    I’m late but I love these little yachts! I can imagine a 28 foot with 2 cabins and a day head! Love these vids!!!!!

  • @pauln2141
    @pauln2141 3 роки тому +3

    Lovely boat, nice to see the broker has taken the time to read the comments. Thanks Nick.

  • @BradKnowsAll
    @BradKnowsAll 3 роки тому +1

    Love love love!!! Electric is the future of boating, as it is motoring.

  • @Timeculture
    @Timeculture 3 роки тому +3

    Honestly this boat rocks!
    Imagine pushing that button to secure yourself while you sleeping in overnight, docked at the marina!

  • @martinsassenberg9420
    @martinsassenberg9420 2 роки тому +1

    02:55 Finally! A video on an electric vehicle that "shows" the most interesting and most exciting aspect: SOUND.
    Most videos on electric boats and planes miss to answer: How much noise does an electric vehicle make? How do electric vehicles sound? How much noise is left w/o a motor? (wind noise, water displacement noise,..).
    Thank you for the demonstration!!

    • @AQUAHOLIC
      @AQUAHOLIC  2 роки тому +1

      You're going to really enjoy the sea trial of a Silent 60, coming soon!

  • @Pianoguy32
    @Pianoguy32 3 роки тому +23

    Really cool. Would be nice to do some river cruising on this with zero engine rumble, just the sound of the wind and birds.

    • @HugoOneYT
      @HugoOneYT 3 роки тому +2

      like sailing then but without sails 🤣

    • @roberthennel
      @roberthennel 3 роки тому +4

      Fully agree, I live near a big river in a (somewhat) big city, and I really believe that for rivers in populated areas, electrical is the future for dayboat powerboating. I work for a company that actually is currently building the charging infrastructure in our country, and I have repeatedly been annoying my e-mobility colleagues with the idea to have a charger or two for boats somewhere near the city centre

  • @opa-dick
    @opa-dick 3 роки тому +1

    This is the future...
    Thanks for showing this beutifull boat

  • @ElectricFuture
    @ElectricFuture 3 роки тому +12

    wow I’d Love to get my hands on that thing in Miami

  • @paulkelly9580
    @paulkelly9580 3 роки тому +30

    Lowering Canopy is a great idea for protecting fly bridges , as for all electric ..hmm... if the batteries run flat you could find yourself a long way from ohm .. ;-)

    • @JPINFV
      @JPINFV 3 роки тому +10

      Despite much resistance, take my upvote.

    • @AlenMecan
      @AlenMecan 3 роки тому +1

      Put solar on top?
      Use your eyes to see range?
      Carry an electric generator?
      All of the above?

    • @calebm.5698
      @calebm.5698 3 роки тому +3

      @@JPINFV I don’t think anyone else figured out watt the joke was.

    • @91lilfrozone23
      @91lilfrozone23 3 роки тому

      you can equip a generator that can recharge the batteries, you can also add solar panels to the roof

    • @thedeepsouthaudit2645
      @thedeepsouthaudit2645 2 роки тому

      👍 true

  • @markwalsh8913
    @markwalsh8913 3 роки тому +10

    Thought I was in a different dimension this morning, Nick starting a tour with the engines!?

  • @callumtaylor1359
    @callumtaylor1359 3 роки тому +2

    Get yourself onto a Silent yatch next! The Silent 55 is my dream yatch, an all electric catamaran!

    • @petersmith8134
      @petersmith8134 3 роки тому

      I agree. I'm keen on the Silent 60 Front Exit myself.

  • @tal0ndarktalon637
    @tal0ndarktalon637 3 роки тому

    Lovely day boat. Perfect setup for a river boat, or running around a lake. Add a generator, and shed make a fun coastal cruiser. Lovely.
    Aquaholic, bringing us the future, today.

  • @brianb4942
    @brianb4942 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, that's a beautifully designed boat. The detail and finish, it looks more like the new generation Merc's. The electric roof is a big step forward along with the completely electric drive option, which is actually practicable for river cruising. Fantastic to see such innovation.

  • @cjcaldwell7677
    @cjcaldwell7677 3 роки тому +1

    The future is electric, great boat, thanks for the tour.

  • @muhammadmhdasri162
    @muhammadmhdasri162 3 роки тому +2

    When i saw the title i thought i would not like it but i think this is great. Decent price, looks sleek and the top coming down has got to be a really cool party trick. If they do one with a range extender i think this one would be a winner. Great video as always nick

  • @larrylandei65
    @larrylandei65 3 роки тому +1

    If the deck could be transformed into an autumn and winter festival room with tarpaulin with zippers, it would be a European dream! A small stove / fireplace - the crowning glory!

  • @peterjordan-turner8789
    @peterjordan-turner8789 3 роки тому +2

    Superb boat, and I'm sure the battery and motor technology will continue to improve with range and speeds increasing all the time. Fewer moving parts makes for great reliability. Adding solar panels will come too. Excellent work Nick, as per.

  • @3DAM.
    @3DAM. 3 роки тому +2

    For quite some time now I've had the idea of a retractable/folding roof on flybridge yachts to lower the height and cover everything. Nice to see it finally become reality, although it's on a small boat with straight down pistons. Hopefully this will become more common on all size yachts 🙂

  • @markhudson236
    @markhudson236 3 роки тому +1

    Love it going down the river almost silent What better way to go wow

  • @aarongranger
    @aarongranger 3 роки тому +1

    Pop some solar panels on to the telescopic roof and it can recharge itself while the owner is off to work during the week. I love ingenuity like this. Stunning little boat.

  • @DaveBartlett
    @DaveBartlett 3 роки тому +8

    I can see this particular model being popular as a day boat on somewhere like Windermere, since with its top speed and its cruising speed, it would be impossible to exceed the lake speed limits (the Windermere Lake authority would have to find some other form of revenue if there were a few of these around!)

  • @RondoGlobal
    @RondoGlobal 3 роки тому

    Great to see "Transformer" tech entering the marine industry. From drop-down balconies, multi-purpose garages with pools to hardtop closing solutions, the future is looking great.

  • @googlevoicer
    @googlevoicer 3 роки тому +1

    05:13 Maggie is no Muggle... that's how.
    I saw the trick coming because I've seen it on others and could tell by the rams holding it up.
    With twin gassers - I love nearly everything about it's layout... I would leave the cabin and just add sun pads to the bow just as it is.
    Great tour as always - even if I am now WEEKS behind on my viewing (for good reason as the new job keeps me too busy to bother - for better or worse). 👍

  • @joeyjohnson8096
    @joeyjohnson8096 3 роки тому +1

    Hi nick I don’t think u understand how much u make me happy 🥰❤️

  • @kenburkimsher1356
    @kenburkimsher1356 3 роки тому +1

    Very cool. The future of recreational boating propulsion. As a sailboat owner, I’m excited to see more manufacturers embracing electric drives.

  • @arekpetrosian4965
    @arekpetrosian4965 3 роки тому +1

    Very, very cute little boat, and the range is actually not bad at all for its size. And probably enough for most day trips and the well-planned over-nighter. And the "party trick" is pretty nice. Thanks again, Nick! Great vid, as always.

  • @mmsmits2868
    @mmsmits2868 3 роки тому +1

    While many won't like it, that will be the future. Although it'll more likely be fuel-cell enabled instead of battery powered, and eventually boats will use solar/wind to separate hydrogen from the water and compress it themselves, but electric it will all be. This, along with Silent Yachts, is a wonderful step in the right direction.

  • @GrumpyBombayite
    @GrumpyBombayite 3 роки тому +6

    I'm really looking forward to seeing more all-electric boats on this channel. Also, that lowering hardtop is just aces in my book!

  • @nicbennett6554
    @nicbennett6554 3 роки тому +2

    Great little boat and it would certainly fit on the Norfolk Broads very nicely, although you'd need to be able to drop that roof half way to get under some of the bridges!
    I can imagine the twin petrol is a brilliant day boat for cove hopping on the south coast too.
    Thanks for the tour.

  • @RoyAmsterdam
    @RoyAmsterdam 3 роки тому +1

    That hard top coming down like that ! I did not see that one coming!

  • @RichieRouge206
    @RichieRouge206 3 роки тому

    That's a beauty - really like the idea behind electric power for boats especially. The finishes and design on it is top drawer! The canopy is a fantastic idea

  • @dougtodd24
    @dougtodd24 3 роки тому +1

    What a sweet little thing. Wow, that's quiet. And a R/C rood too. Sweetness in a wee boat.

  • @9VARZ
    @9VARZ 3 роки тому +17

    Six and a half minutes is too short for this one! It needs a sea trial to complete the video!! 😆😆 Please make it happen, Alfastreet! 😘😘

    • @joeclifford3139
      @joeclifford3139 3 роки тому +6

      Feel free to pay a visit to Harleyford Marina and I’ll happily take you for a trial. P.s I’m the Broker for the Alfastreet range in the UK.☺️

  • @WhatALoadOfTosca
    @WhatALoadOfTosca 3 роки тому +9

    "Okay, so I'm not going to blame anyone, but which one of you kids left the iPad charging all night?" ;)

  • @TheLukanda
    @TheLukanda 3 роки тому +28

    I think there's enough room for a little petrol engine. It would be a nice insurance if you run out of electric juice, being able to top up on the fly.

    • @petersmith8134
      @petersmith8134 3 роки тому +10

      I'm guessing but maybe carrying a small generator to charge the batteries might be better than an engine.

    • @savnetsinn_original
      @savnetsinn_original 3 роки тому +8

      @@petersmith8134 Or just more batteries. That rear compartment had loads of extra space.

    • @RondoGlobal
      @RondoGlobal 3 роки тому +7

      @@petersmith8134 Add some solar panels on the roof and PV Solar glass adds to the charging options.

    • @TOM-C.
      @TOM-C. 3 роки тому +3

      I agree, I'd rather have the hybrid capability, and no worries about the electric. I would bet they can deck this boat out however you like, petrol engine, solar panels, generator, etc.

    • @joeclifford3139
      @joeclifford3139 3 роки тому +5

      Hi Lukanda,
      This model is available with an onboard generator to act as a hybrid, you can also spec the boat with onboard solar panels which will add to the charging capacity.

  • @wb1956
    @wb1956 3 роки тому +1

    If that's the future, we have a great future. Super little boat!

  • @r.a.monigold9789
    @r.a.monigold9789 3 роки тому +9

    Electrifying news - as I "currently" work at an EV company in the Solar and Lithium battery department. At 74, I'm a big fan of not burning any more fuel than we must, so EV Boats are just as welcome as EV RVs (my company's kit) and even Electric cars. The "wave" of alternative power is upon us - I say embrace it - far less oily and greasy besides. Thanks Nick, for keeping your fellow Aquaholics informed of new stuff.

  • @triskellian
    @triskellian 3 роки тому +1

    Hmmmmm.. I rather like this one! I've seen this boat somewhere else on UA-cam a while back and it's a wonderful cruiser on the river. For those who like gentle boating, this would be a treat. The collapsing hard top is a really great feature!

  • @yourlocalcoolguy
    @yourlocalcoolguy 3 роки тому +1

    Very cool boat, love the canopy feature

  • @puzzler46
    @puzzler46 3 роки тому +1

    how fun to see a boat of the future - I really enjoyed the tour. Thanks Nick as always for a great video.

  • @uknow_wh0736
    @uknow_wh0736 3 роки тому +2

    Wow i have never seen or even heard of a electric boat thanks nick for showing this to me

  • @gudfarfar
    @gudfarfar 3 роки тому +1

    Very cool looking boat. I really want one of those. Easy to tuck away when the weather is lousy, and equally easy to jump into and go island touring here in Lofoten. The top speed is quite enough for those trips or to do a little fishing, or to pop into a beach in the summertime. Electrisity is cheap here, so the fuel cost is minimal, and 8 hour travel time is plenty for me. Could even bring a generator for emergencies, if we ran out of juice. Yes, absolutely a boat for me.

  • @eddu4361
    @eddu4361 3 роки тому

    That’s an awesome boat for inland waterways. Magnificent!

  • @mostbeautifulfiji4u220
    @mostbeautifulfiji4u220 3 роки тому +2

    I want to see bigger yachts again. After long time we got to see X95 and back to smaller boats. Though smaller yachts are cheaper and more practical but there is a certain touch that superyachts bring into yachts and we really do enjoy big yachts with your video tour voice in it 👍.

    • @AQUAHOLIC
      @AQUAHOLIC  3 роки тому +5

      Couldn’t agree more, however foreign travel is extremely difficult at the moment so for the moment I’m stuck in the UK, where there are few superyachts.

  • @g9rud
    @g9rud 3 роки тому +1

    What a lovely looking craft, the future is here Nick

  • @BuddhaAfterDark
    @BuddhaAfterDark 3 роки тому +1

    Perfect timing for my morning coffee :D and what a lovely little boat! :D

  • @andym847
    @andym847 3 роки тому +2

    Now that is a seriously cool party trick, for the security conscious that is a game changer, when you put the roof down I fell in love ❤. This is the ducks nuts, brilliant.
    Thanks for the excellent tour. Take care and stay safe. 👍👍👍🛥🛳☠🚤⛴🏴‍☠️🚢⛵⚓😎

  • @irishterminator.
    @irishterminator. 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Nick another brilliant and quirky boat but just a tad out of my budget and I love the telescopic roof idea it's perfect and so easy, thanks for sharing bud and have a good one

  • @benbowyang
    @benbowyang 3 роки тому +1

    Great to see an electric boar, Nick. Keep doing them!

  • @josephdmoran
    @josephdmoran 3 роки тому +1

    Nick! This one is BRILLIANT! Of course this particular craft is made for a very specific purpose but it fills the niche perfectly. Also, as always, you are amazing!

    • @AQUAHOLIC
      @AQUAHOLIC  3 роки тому +1

      You're very kind 🙂

  • @allsearpw3829
    @allsearpw3829 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, A WELL thought out boat and silent , but a diesel for sea coast cruising for me .It looks to be finished off very well ,another interesting walk round ,thanks Nick

  • @L2HfT
    @L2HfT 3 роки тому +2

    Love it! This is the future, quite, environmentally friendly and once they figure better battery efficiency out together with solar tech, this will have barely competition since it is nearly maintenance free as well. 👍

  • @T2roxT2
    @T2roxT2 3 роки тому +1

    Very interesting concept with the closing roof

  • @frankv4271
    @frankv4271 3 роки тому +1

    Its always nice to see innovation, whether it is small to big.

  • @GK-ni3wn
    @GK-ni3wn 3 роки тому +3

    Electric propulsion for river boats makes so much sense, especially now that battery tech and charging infrastructure is developing in the right direction. My dad (who lives in Holland) bought an electric boat more than 10 years ago, had it custom build because there was nothing in the market. The boat builder had no idea what he was doing though. The range was just awful and he ended up switching the engine to gasoline again, just to be able to actually go somewhere. Seems like he had his idea too early.

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      @sharonbraselton3135 2 роки тому

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  • @NicholasEJones
    @NicholasEJones 3 роки тому +1

    Think will see a lot more of these coming as battery and charging technolagy is very good now, great looking boat and excellant tour Nick!

  • @melanie7781
    @melanie7781 2 роки тому +1

    That would be a perfect boat for cruising the rivers here in TN.

  • @o0bananaman0o
    @o0bananaman0o 3 роки тому +2

    has potential to extend the cockpit roof aft to the transom and fully cover with solar panels for what looks like up to 1.5kw to 2kw of solar generation

  • @jayezy8768
    @jayezy8768 3 роки тому +1

    Redefining drop top. I believe electric boats are the future. Cant wait for it.

  • @BLINDEXPLORERASIFMUHAMMAD
    @BLINDEXPLORERASIFMUHAMMAD 3 роки тому +1

    That sounds very beautiful and amazing well done and keep up the great work

  • @iang4662
    @iang4662 3 роки тому +4

    What a fantastic boat

  • @andrewmoore7851
    @andrewmoore7851 3 роки тому +1

    Sold! If they do a hybrid setup, that would be pretty sweet

  • @nickyb1822
    @nickyb1822 3 роки тому +32

    They missed a trick by putting solar on the roof to increase range
    I know it won’t charge as you use it but when you stop for lunch in a bay ( or if you tie up somewhere along the river outside a marina ) n a sunny day it could top up your batteries on the pure electric version
    Otherwise it’s a fantastic little boat and I think slowly electric boats are going to become a more common sight on inland waterways and as technology improves maybe in coastal waters as well.

    • @AlenMecan
      @AlenMecan 3 роки тому

      Of course it can charge while using.

    • @joeclifford3139
      @joeclifford3139 3 роки тому +4

      Hi Nicky, I’m the UK agent for these boats and I just wanted to say the Solar Panels are an option to have installed should you wish to increase the range. The boat with its maximum battery capacity will offer you 12hrs of cruising should you need it but the solar panels will put some charge back in should you stop overnight somewhere without power. Hope you like the boat, Joe from Boat Showrooms

  • @raydowley1038
    @raydowley1038 3 роки тому +1

    very nice riverboat, nice idea of the up-down canopy. the should rename the boat the Turtle

  • @davidcunningham6856
    @davidcunningham6856 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome boat! Ultimately I would prefer a hybrid version so you could switch between diesel drive or electric drive. Brilliant vessel anyway. Thanks for showing it too us.

  • @James-li5of
    @James-li5of 3 роки тому +1

    wow! cant believe we are now seeing electric boats! makes me think that this might be the future

  • @theslimemolds5099
    @theslimemolds5099 3 роки тому +1

    Very convenient. I like the idea of easier comfort. 🚢

  • @sleepy314
    @sleepy314 3 роки тому +1

    The Maritime Museum here on the Hudson River in Kingston NY has an electric ferry boat that holds about 20 people and recharges from roof panels. It can go all day and night. No shore power required. Definitely the way to go for rivers and lakes.
    BTW the Hudson here is an estuary (100 miles North of NYC) and current can get to 6 knots, both ways. Before steam, the Hudson River sloops 'tided' up and down the river if the winds did not cooperate.

  • @nickwebb9290
    @nickwebb9290 3 роки тому +1

    Wow 😳 that’s very impressive. However can you imagine how wonderful it would be to have a more powerful electric motor and be able to pootle around the coast in silence. With an electric hook up on a your pontoon of course 😁
    Nice one Nick

  • @matthewmartin1970
    @matthewmartin1970 3 роки тому +1

    That roof is a genius idea

  • @kevinfleming9919
    @kevinfleming9919 3 роки тому +1

    With all the room in the engine compartment you could add a lot more batteries and get more range and power, put solar cells on the canopy, and even a small generator for additional/backup power, and not have to worry about having such a short limited drive time and speed! Get some more powerful pods that can either spin faster or move more water to get better speed! Don't go for the power canopy and get even more room and less weight in the engine compartment.

  • @capitalistgeneral
    @capitalistgeneral 3 роки тому +2

    That hardtop seems a good place for some solar as well. Would love to see them put some renewables in this as well, if not a larger battery bank to allow for a bit more time on water. Fantastic boat overall as is though!

    • @joeclifford3139
      @joeclifford3139 3 роки тому +2

      Hi Chris,
      I’m glad you like the boat, I’m the UK dealer for the boats and we’ve had a lot of positive feedback. The boat is available with more batteries giving you around 10-12hrs, you can also spec the boat with solar panels and an onboard generator to increase your range should you want more.

  • @jackirichard414
    @jackirichard414 3 роки тому +2

    Good looking sports boat.

  • @earth4590
    @earth4590 2 роки тому +1

    It’s absolutely beautiful

  • @HANSRUDBECKDAHL
    @HANSRUDBECKDAHL 3 роки тому

    That is the real thing for the Thames River, and it's electrical... amazing

  • @TheDonNicky
    @TheDonNicky 3 роки тому +2

    Love that roof 😁 Thanks for the review!

  • @neilspare9597
    @neilspare9597 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video as usual Nick, we were in Torquay over the weekend, had a wonderful meal at No 7 Fish Bistro Nick, walked all around the marina but couldn't spot Smugglers Blues

    • @AQUAHOLIC
      @AQUAHOLIC  3 роки тому +1

      Smuggler's is ashore hibernating now 🙂

  • @rachela2740
    @rachela2740 3 роки тому +1

    I love all the cup holders everywhere on this boat.

  • @davidl6757
    @davidl6757 3 роки тому

    Can’t wait for future development. Exciting

  • @littleskiboy7
    @littleskiboy7 3 роки тому +1

    Very interesting boat! Great job nick!

  • @garygibson416
    @garygibson416 3 роки тому +1

    Great little video of a new wave (forgive the pun) of electric boats. Can imagine having a little emergency generator alongside a raft (another pun, sorry) of batteries in case you run out of stored juice! A taste of things to come. Great roof solution too. If only it would be strong enough for a fly bridge 🤔

  • @jamiefrost3338
    @jamiefrost3338 3 роки тому +4

    The roof cover is very clever and very cool, also handy for going under canal bridges... ?

  • @kevinbanham2429
    @kevinbanham2429 3 роки тому +1

    Nice boat better tour guide great job Nick

  • @jwebb3337
    @jwebb3337 3 роки тому +1

    I love it. I would add solar panels and an extra refrigerator. The roof is awesome!

  • @nukejr555
    @nukejr555 3 роки тому +2

    8 kts? Double the speed at Cruise 20ish for top. Maintain the 8+ hour run time (looks like plenty of space for additional batteries throughout boat) and add solar panels on that snazzy retractable top and I am in.
    PS can rear deck submerge into the water and/or accommodate a jetski?
    This boat is SOOOOOO close to perfection.

  • @pg1144
    @pg1144 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Nick loved the video as always nice little boat

  • @stug7058
    @stug7058 3 роки тому +1

    Love it! More electric boats please :)

  • @AnaNSr
    @AnaNSr 3 роки тому +1

    This is soooo interesting doood! I'm so glad the boat industry is catching up with the electric hype

  • @MoebiusUK
    @MoebiusUK 3 роки тому +15

    River Thames can reach six knots but this only reaches 8 knots ... going
    against the tide it would take an hour to travel 2.3 miles, and thats
    on a calm day.
    I'm not sure this is suitable for the busier sections of the Thames.

    • @savnetsinn_original
      @savnetsinn_original 3 роки тому +3

      There are other rivers.

    • @BigBadLoneWolf
      @BigBadLoneWolf 3 роки тому +2

      upsteam of teddington lock, a lot less current

    • @colinstewart173
      @colinstewart173 3 роки тому +2

      Non tidal Thames I think is what Nick meant

    • @TheByard
      @TheByard 3 роки тому +1

      I had two 2.5 diesels but would time my trips to Go With the Flow.

  • @constantineding8700
    @constantineding8700 3 роки тому +1

    This one is more intriguing to me even than those super yachts. Electric motor is the future that more and more cars are powered by electricity. In china, the sales of Model 3 has already reached 13000 per month, which is already level-pegging with its competitors like Mecerdes C-class or Audi A4. Due to a smaller scale of market, yachts fall a bit behind cars but still, electricity would be a trend in the near future.