I love these gentleman's weekend commuter yachts or port steamers as we called them. Just a nice day boat to put around the Balearics, Thailand, Greece, or Ireland in one of these. Go out for a weekend, maybe 4 days. Do some fishing, swimming, barbecue on the back and get a starlink and watch some movies at night with a snifter of brandy, glass of wine or a Pina colada. Kids can have popcorn and milkshakes after a day of diving for crabs, prawns, scallops a d catching fish off the deck until the sun sets.
Unbelievable quality of craftsmanship and can quite understand your enthusiasm, Hugo. You've discovered yet another original gem. Dare I say it? The dogs unmentionables lol. Thanks for that!
A work of art shipbuilding that you don't see as much. Lovely lines, lovely decor and teak wood. She has customized features. She looks old fashioned but with her solar panels lithium batteries and her helm she is a very modean boat. Beautiful but practical. Nice
Yes it is very pricey but wow what a beautiful boat, really nice lines to her and top class finishes, both cabins have an ensuite as well that is fantastic for this size boat. I would definitely buy when if I ever had that kind of money. Great tour Hugo thank you.
My only concern is the rear platform which appears to stick out a bit. The attention to detail is amazing and the woodwork shows care has been taken to get everything right. Not a cheap vessel but quality is always worth that bit extra.
I’m sure the quality is fantastic and the finish is great. But when I watch this video… I can’t help getting the feeling of “homemade” regarding some of the design etc.. don’t really know if I would think it’s worth the price compared to some other premium boats
@@ianscott3180Then why not just get rid of that fixed 5 feet of platform that does nothing but just for swimmers to get on and off the boat? Because of that platform, powerboat companies can claim the boats much longer than they are, consequently charging more. What’s even worse is that boat owners will forever paying way more mooring fees due to a platform. Especially in Europe boats above 12 metres cost way more than boats under 12 metres… Mono hull sailing boats industry noticed this issue long time ago, hence almost all sailing boats built post 2010 have folding swimming platforms. Even sailing catamarans are slowly noticing this issue, eg. HH44… Somehow, powerboat buyers seem to be fine paying 45 foot money, but only getting a 49 foot boat…
Even for 31 knots, the designers (TT?) must have made quite some changes to the traditional Nelson hull. Which probably helps a bit with the fuel burn as well (Nelsons are brutal....) It's great to see they've elected to keep a rather forward location of the engines. Lots of leisure boat builders end up moving them back, for more interior space. In the process shifting the COG too far back, hurting seaworthiness, as well as efficiency. Dale, and/or their designer, are obviously confident that their particular group of customers, appreciate doing it the "right way" (from a seaworthiness POV). While the boats have posh interiors and some fancy/expensive features, they're still built for going to sea.
From the days when craftsmanship was no.1, although I'm torn by the power windows. Maybe an older, used, 30 year old model is a better starting place....
Stunning boat for sure - but for 1.5 million + I think both ensuites are a visual let down with the amount of grp on show, surely they could of spent some time creating a better experience for the owners. Nonetheless I wouldn't say no if someone where to buy me one😄
Beautiful to look at, wonderfully made, impractical to live with, these cost a fortune, the cabins are so so, the heads both wet heads, looks aren't everything, the design for living needs work sadly.
They're based on a workboat hull. Priority is to keep making headway, even in less than ideal conditions. Not maximising comfort for living at anchor or in marina. There's not an incredible amount of volume in them, compared to most modern leisure boats. And the mechanical spaces take up quite a bit of what is there. But if the weather kicks up, they are so much more comfortable to make headway in, than pretty much all modern, more slab sided, designed for roomier interiors, hull forms. Any boat design is a compromise. A pilot boat derived hull, is not going to provide optimal comfort for extended/permanent living aboard. And neither is their fuel burn attractive for most liveabords' budgets. They make more sense as means of transportation, than as a home.
They say that copying something is the ultimate form of flattery. Except in this case, it's a poorly executed version of a Hinckley or a Sabre. I have tremendous respect for British craftsmanship but not in the design and spec drawn for this boat. Skinny handrails, cleats that are bolted through flexi-teak and the horror continues.
I’ve owned one of the two US brands you mention for 9 years. I’d say the fit out quality of this is better in almost every way - especially the bits you cannot see.
Glad to see you like the boat took a lot too build haha
If I won the lottery, I'd certainly buy one. Beautiful boat
I love these gentleman's weekend commuter yachts or port steamers as we called them. Just a nice day boat to put around the Balearics, Thailand, Greece, or Ireland in one of these. Go out for a weekend, maybe 4 days. Do some fishing, swimming, barbecue on the back and get a starlink and watch some movies at night with a snifter of brandy, glass of wine or a Pina colada. Kids can have popcorn and milkshakes after a day of diving for crabs, prawns, scallops a d catching fish off the deck until the sun sets.
Dale make the most beautifully fitted out boats. Well done Mike & team. Stunning. ❤
Unbelievable quality of craftsmanship and can quite understand your enthusiasm, Hugo. You've discovered yet another original gem. Dare I say it? The dogs unmentionables lol. Thanks for that!
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Very classy, looks like she will sail for decades to come
A work of art shipbuilding that you don't see as much. Lovely lines, lovely decor and teak wood. She has customized features. She looks old fashioned but with her solar panels lithium batteries and her helm she is a very modean boat. Beautiful but practical. Nice
Great job, Hugo. Your narration and filmography are much improvded -- truly excellent now.
No doubt there are bigger and more practical boats available for far less money but none as beautiful. This boat is a work of art, simply stunning
Love it for not being a marina queen. Great tour Hugo. Keep up the great work my man.
Absolutely love this boat Hugo, it oozes quality, so much so I wasn’t at all surprised at the price. Excellent tour as always, many thanks
It’s an absolute stunner
That is truly gorgeous. Thank you for another great tour.
Beautiful craftsmanship from bow to stern, which clearly has you hooked!
I’d have one in a heartbeat!
Thank you Hugo!! Absolutely love this masterpiece. Incredible craftsmanship.
Me too!
Beautiful little Ship. Glad to see some yards keep up traditional boatbuiling craftmanship 👍🏻
❤ this vessel. Just magnificent. Thank you so much. 🤗
My pleasure
Not often I see a boat that could meet all my needs ! cannot believe there are other equally comparable examples for a lower price?
One of the greats, a cousin of the Hinkleys from Maine USA.
ill give you this one, hugo. this is a stunner.
Cheers, I’ll take that!
Yes it is very pricey but wow what a beautiful boat, really nice lines to her and top class finishes, both cabins have an ensuite as well that is fantastic for this size boat. I would definitely buy when if I ever had that kind of money. Great tour Hugo thank you.
Thanks 🙏
Oh how I miss the old intro music. Iconic and relaxing. I guess some of us just don't like new things...
Looking forward to Sea Trials of this one!
Some things are just right. 😊
Rose wine, dear boy. A Rose.
My only concern is the rear platform which appears to stick out a bit. The attention to detail is amazing and the woodwork shows care has been taken to get everything right. Not a cheap vessel but quality is always worth that bit extra.
I find that with a lot of modern motor boats, yes, the extended platforms are very practical but they do look a bit out of place.
Can you tell me what her displacement speed would be and then her range please
e90 M3!
I’m sure the quality is fantastic and the finish is great. But when I watch this video… I can’t help getting the feeling of “homemade” regarding some of the design etc.. don’t really know if I would think it’s worth the price compared to some other premium boats
Why such a long swimming platform? You pay for a 45 foot long boat, but only getting a 40 foot with 5 foot of swimming platform?
If the hull was another 5 feet long would add at least 25% to the price.
@@ianscott3180Then why not just get rid of that fixed 5 feet of platform that does nothing but just for swimmers to get on and off the boat? Because of that platform, powerboat companies can claim the boats much longer than they are, consequently charging more. What’s even worse is that boat owners will forever paying way more mooring fees due to a platform. Especially in Europe boats above 12 metres cost way more than boats under 12 metres… Mono hull sailing boats industry noticed this issue long time ago, hence almost all sailing boats built post 2010 have folding swimming platforms. Even sailing catamarans are slowly noticing this issue, eg. HH44… Somehow, powerboat buyers seem to be fine paying 45 foot money, but only getting a 49 foot boat…
I guess the text should say 31 knots, and not 51? 51 knots would be impressive
Thats exactly what I thought when i saw 51 😆
….and I was thinking 51 knots is more than ‘a little over 31 knots’
Sorry, it should of course say 31 knots
Even for 31 knots, the designers (TT?) must have made quite some changes to the traditional Nelson hull. Which probably helps a bit with the fuel burn as well (Nelsons are brutal....)
It's great to see they've elected to keep a rather forward location of the engines. Lots of leisure boat builders end up moving them back, for more interior space. In the process shifting the COG too far back, hurting seaworthiness, as well as efficiency. Dale, and/or their designer, are obviously confident that their particular group of customers, appreciate doing it the "right way" (from a seaworthiness POV). While the boats have posh interiors and some fancy/expensive features, they're still built for going to sea.
From the days when craftsmanship was no.1, although I'm torn by the power windows. Maybe an older, used, 30 year old model is a better starting place....
I’m sure they’ll fit some old fashioned winding windows if you’d rather!
Stunning boat for sure - but for 1.5 million + I think both ensuites are a visual let down with the amount of grp on show, surely they could of spent some time creating a better experience for the owners. Nonetheless I wouldn't say no if someone where to buy me one😄
Beautiful to look at, wonderfully made, impractical to live with, these cost a fortune, the cabins are so so, the heads both wet heads, looks aren't everything, the design for living needs work sadly.
They're based on a workboat hull. Priority is to keep making headway, even in less than ideal conditions. Not maximising comfort for living at anchor or in marina. There's not an incredible amount of volume in them, compared to most modern leisure boats. And the mechanical spaces take up quite a bit of what is there. But if the weather kicks up, they are so much more comfortable to make headway in, than pretty much all modern, more slab sided, designed for roomier interiors, hull forms.
Any boat design is a compromise. A pilot boat derived hull, is not going to provide optimal comfort for extended/permanent living aboard. And neither is their fuel burn attractive for most liveabords' budgets. They make more sense as means of transportation, than as a home.
That bathing platform is a joke it should be a fold down platform into the transom talk about lazy designing
Folding platform not much use for carrying a tender, sadly.
They say that copying something is the ultimate form of flattery. Except in this case, it's a poorly executed version of a Hinckley or a Sabre. I have tremendous respect for British craftsmanship but not in the design and spec drawn for this boat. Skinny handrails, cleats that are bolted through flexi-teak and the horror continues.
I’ve owned one of the two US brands you mention for 9 years. I’d say the fit out quality of this is better in almost every way - especially the bits you cannot see.
Just to be clear - by ‘this’ I mean the Dale Nelson