Victoria, you hang in there, kiddo. Rico loves you and will always come to your aid when aid is needed. He is your safety net. You also have thousands of people rooting for you out here in Far, Far Away. Hugs and a smile! ☺Duke
Another beautiful live aboard. Victoria I'm with you on the pillows. Don't hide the bed under a bunch of pillows. Victoria, your sharing was very beautiful. Stay safe.
Rico you are a very lucky man, your wife is stunningly beautiful and what great style. I would never throw her overboard! I really want to thank you both, I have been watching you two for a couple years now and I just signed the paperwork for a 2006 Meridian 490 pilothouse. Living in the SF Bay area I couldn't even pretend to be able to purchase a house, so I went the live aboard route because of you guys! Because of your guy's videos I knew what I wanted in a live aboard and what to look for as far as amenities. Now to find my first mate..........
Wooohooo we love those Meridians! Great Boats! If you ever need any help or advice on the Meridian, definitely consider reaching out to us via Patreon 🙏🏻🩵🤍
In the Royal Navy, the term "cockpit" originally meant the place where the coxswain was stationed. This led to the word being used for the area near the stern of a small boat that houses the rudder controls. The midshipmen and master's mates were later assigned to sleep in the cockpit. It was also the place where the ship's surgeon and his mates were stationed during battle. The term existed long before aircraft were invented.
Victoria, I know how hard it is to open up, not doing so destroyed my relationship and pushed away friends. I know it's difficult and can be painful, but you're a fighter. You got this! Ricco is with you all the way, this will make your relationship stronger.
I'm a driver/ equipment operator and spend 50 hrs plus a week out on the road. Imagine my dilemma when I developed a fear of driving over bridges 😮😢. Sometimes the irrational is exactly that. Knowing that it's OK not to be ok and there's always a map to getting better.
Victoria, thank you so much for using your own experience to shine a light on having fears and anxiety. Your are an extremely strong & courageous person to do so in a public format. Thank you
Excellent discussion about anxiety and fears. I’ve been a triage mental health registered nurse for over 30 years. I’m so glad you shared. You may never know how many people you helped. Takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable these days. Rico and yourself are a bright light in 2024:). Boat tour was fun too.
The professional UA-camrs, who shared personal mental health struggles as part of their ads, faced backlash when it came out that they were paid for each customer who signed up for BetterHelp through their unique links-sometimes up to $200 per person. Real nice.
@@realDonXeonSo what? That's what "Sponsored By" means. They are sharing information that may help people and earning money... One doesn't negate the other.
What a lovely yacht. I’ve seen Better Help sponsor many of my favorite UA-cam content creators but I have to say yours was the most moving. I felt your pain and got teary eyed listening to you. Thank you for sharing and bringing mental health to the forefront. I can’t think of a better person to bring awareness to an issue. You and Rico are my favorite couple on the Tubes. Much love and happy travels, Kel
🥹🥹 thank you sooo much, this really means the world… I have been struggling for so long, it felt good to finally be able to share… and BetterHelp was instrumental in pushing me to open up. And now, reading some of the other peoples comments, can’t believe that some people have the exact same fears as I do… and I’m not crazy and I’m not alone. If this helps at least one other person, mission accomplished
This is the first embedded ad I've seen that I've actually watched all the way through. Thanks for doing it. I know what caused my claustrophobia, and have learned how to manage it. The biggest step is acknowledging the fear, the next biggest step is actively deciding to take action to learn how to control the fear.
I agree. This wasn't an ad, it was an endorsement that made sense based on who Victoria is. It was very real, and I watched it all the way through too. Victoria, I hope you have success in your phobia work -- they can be so hard to deal with. I really appreciate your speaking so openly with us about it... you've said a few times in passing on other videos that you get nervous when you have to step over a wide gap, but I had no idea how hard it was for you. I admire you for working to get past it, and for persevering in handling them when you must in the meantime. I hope I can handle my fears as gracefully.
Kudos to you for opening up about your fears and challenges. Many people have things they deal with, in my case claustrophobia and an intense fear of flying. Seeking help is awesome, as is having a supportive partner like Rico. I clearly remember him talking you through the scaffolding on your boat build. Best always.
@@NautiStyles It showed, and Rico helping you and you getting thru it was quite a personal experience and accomplishment. I'm sure there are people who didn't think you'd make it. I'm not in that camp. 🙏👍🤗🤗🤗
Maybe its because of Rico the Lady V needs a little counseling now and then... and I am big fan of Rico just looking to make trouble I have been in 'mommy mandated' therapy for years.
I have the same Sensations as you explained ! Just watching someone Board or Disembark gives me a chill of it ! I even have trouble walking on some wood or cement walkways to get to a Boat ! I feel like I loose my Balance and could fall in ! When I watch any boat reviewed and see the different levels to board ,they never video themselves how they get on ! All the sudden they are just on ! So ,You are Not Alone ! And I live in Ft . Lauderdale , can you believe it ! It keeps me from buying a boat !
Thanks for sharing!! It’s comforting to know that I’m not the only one struggling with this specific phobia… I have never met anyone who shared the same fears
Victoria, l applaud your courage to speak openly about your anxiety; and thank you for your efforts, to encourage others in similar circumstances to ask for help. Stay strong. ❤
Here is my first ever second comment. Thanks so much for turning me on to Motor Yacht Loon and especially Nina the crew chef. Between these three channels I have a ton of content to sift thru.
Victoria thank you for your opening up about your struggle. I benefit from speaking to a therapist weekly. I am working on becoming a therapist. You have just placed your fear in the forefront, and that is the most important thing that you can do. It is not going to eliminate your fear, but it helps you because everyone around you now understands. Therapy is important to me. Even Therapists need therapy. I am still so interested in meeting you guys and being a hand on your boat.
My worst fear is looking down off a dam on the reservoir side of it. The height of Hoover dam on the downstream side of it doesn’t bother me at all, but looking down into the water side knowing how deep it is the fact that I can drown and get sucked through the turbines sends me over the edge. I think we all have our severe fears. Thanks for sharing another video! I enjoyed it so much!
Oh my, thank you. I have tuned in because I love your love of boating, but your honesty and willingness to share something that so many of us have experienced was powerful and appreciated. Thank you and we are all here for you.
This may be my favorite of all the boats you’ve toured. Such a great layout and even in the video you can see that it’s been very well cared for. Also loved the rounded corners on all the doors. I would also have the problem climbing onto the boat from the dock as I suspect many others do too.
Yes, especially with boats this large but then anything over a few feet high seems scary to me. It can be a long way back down to the dock or worse between the dock and the side of the boat! Never will have a big boat but always enjoy your videos that give me “dream time”. I always appreciate when you state the price and fuel tank size with cruising range. I think you guys have one of the classiest channels always being very tasteful but lighthearted. Thanks
Was out on my nephew's boat last week and didn't have a problem negotiating the boarding or moving around while underway. I'm not a novice to boats but no kid either. Really need to be in decent shape if you ever had to deal with an emergency situation.
I really did appreciate you telling us about your struggles we all go through them and it was very brave of you to talk about it with us.❤ You just made us love you more. Feel free to talk about your progress were here for you too. Talking about your fears will extinguish them. I cant wait to see your new yacht, been watching the build with you. ❤
Good for you Vicky. There should not be a stjgma about mental health. I have been on anxiety/depression medication. Do not care about what people might think. Be the best you can be!
I love the real side of life that we all struggle with both of you are not shadowing anything I need to say that your videos are my dream that may or may not happen thank you both 😊 for being able to help me go through my dreams ❤❤❤
Another trivia question I've wondered about: 'Salon' or 'saloon'?? As a landlubber, I tend to think of a 'salon' as a place where ladies go to have their hair and nails done, while a 'saloon' is a bar in an Old West cowboy town.
Victoria, Thank you for sharing some of yourself with us. Fears are real, and all we can do is try to conqure them. Keep up the great work, and just know we all love you and Rico. Stay safe and if worse comes to worse, you can always fall back on Rico. I am guessing that with most (not all) of the videos start with you already onboard the boat. We all struggle, and we all need support. Thank you for opening up to us.
Victoria thanks for sharing, hopefully you will get some relief. The yacht is a beauty but one thing was haunting me the whole tour, no stripes. Come on stripes don’t go plain on us now😂
When I was young 5 or 6, I stepped off your boat to the dock and the dock wasn’t there. In to the water I went, came up under the dock, waited until the boat moved back away from the dock and jumped out of the water. My dad always warned me about what to do if that ever happened. So, Victoria, just know what to do when it happens. Cool heads survive. That happened around 1961 or 62 in the port of LosAngeles. Fair sailing.
Victoria, I'm with you, I think the overkill of pillows is ridiculous. Every night you have to move them off to go to bed and then find somewhere to put them and in the morning put them all back on so they're not in the way as you're getting ready for your day.
The solution is Inflateable pillows with Lanyards Every morning you throw them over board where the float after / along the boat and fetch them back in the evening. Bit wet but that is "authentic 18th century" feeling (Weevil proteing fortified biscuits optional) ;)
@@mbr5742 Not just the issue of being wet but if you're in the Ocean, you're bringing all of that salt onboard and on your furniture, plus any other grossness they come in contact with, especially if you're in a Marina where it can be polluted with fuel, garbage, and other dirty stuff. And depending on what they're made of, they'd probably get ruined from the elements (ie: the Sun, salt, and any chemicals) pretty quickly. Not to mention, they'd likely smell like low tide...
@@NautiStyles The best life hack that I've learned with having pillows, especially in a small space, is to just get empty throw pillow cases with zippers on them and then your pillows can double as storage for things like extra clothes and/or linens. Multi purpose is key for small living! 😊
What an incredible boat for its age, really spacious with a nice flow and that owners cabin is awesome. Cushions ! definitely 4 max anymore and I would throw them off the boat. Keep your spirits high Victoria your best therapist is Rico, very brave of you to share this personnel fear, we are all here for you xxx. Thanks for all you give us on this channel.
@@NautiStyles lol 😂 I do want it but first paying off the mortgage 💸 then I will be great again lol 😂 in the meantime I will just ride on my buddies formula and hold on for dear life 🫣
My NBBL includes a passerelle/boarding stairs design that allows safe boarding via a ramp or stairs, with rails, from port, starboard or aft, depending on the dock situation.
Yachts are awesome, but they come with maintenance, docking fees, insurance, and all sorts of other expenses. It’s not just the initial purchase price you need to think about.
Yachts are awesome, but they come with maintenance, docking fees, insurance, and all sorts of other expenses. It’s not just the initial purchase price you need to think about.
If you like living on the ocean but concerned about serious weather, you can move it. Which always puzzled me as to why there's so much damage to movable boats.
Vicki, very sorry to hear about your issues, appreciate you sharing them. Very difficult thing to do. I hope that you through your therapist can can arrive at a place that allows coping without anxiety
Really? I really thought I was the only one, because I’ve never met anyone with the exact same fear… Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻 🫂 please lets keep each other posted on the progress and any solutions that work 🩵
I have never heard the Aft Deck called a Cockpit. It is, after all, the aft end of the main deck. My boat has an Aft Deck. If the Aft Deck was a cockpit Hatteras would call the boat a Cockpit Motor Yacht and they didn't, it is a Motor Yacht. :)
Victoria, I watch every video, love spending time with you and Rico. I wanted to thank you for your betterhelp recommendation. I highly recommend as well.
Hi guys, I absolutely love your videos! I've been on an 86ft sailboat and a 110ft motorboat, but after watching your content, I've never wanted to live on a boat more. I'm especially smitten with the Bering 70 and can’t wait to see a video of the new B78 version.
Beautiful boat, looks like it's been well maintained! Throw those pillows overboard! Victoria, being so open about your anxieties was a brave thing to do. I hope that "Better Help" can help you get that behind you. Thanks for all you do!
You guys show Yachts like no other. Thank you for your hard work. We are all your support if you need us. My daughter and one friend have the same anxiety about boarding. So I board first then turn and help them onto the vessel. Thanks for opening up it always helps others. Therapy myself for 2 years on issues from childhood. If anyone is listening I’m a 6’2” 250 lbs bridge builder ( tough guy ) that needed some help. Ashamed at first, now I talk about it all the time. You never know if you are going to help someone by talking.
@@NautiStyles You as well with your weekend plans. Sadly ours is full of pulling boats and docks out of the lake for our friends that are here for the summer. Ours will stay in for another month 👍
This was one of my favorite owner suites and galleys! Than you for showing this one. I love how you both have the same enthusiasm for the less expensive yachts as the higher end ones. Victoria, thank you for sharing. You may never know how many you helped with this episode. Praying you will overcome this issue.
Wow, Victoria and Rico, Amazing Yatch.. Thank You Victoria for sharing Your Fear of boarding.. All this time of watching You both boarding Amazing Yatchs around the World.. I would never have imagined this, Thank You So Much, You have Such Strength, Thank You... Can't wait to see Another Episode in Turkey on Your Next Trip, I've been Truly Converted to Bering Yatchs 💜👏🏽👏🏽
Wow! I could see how much emotional strength it took to open up about your anxieties. There's no doubt a professional therapist can open that final door to helping you to fully enjoy the incredible lifestyle you and Rico have. Also - I agree with you, Victoria, too many pillows on the beds is a bad move. Thank you for sharing and good luck! Now, on with the show....
2 pillows each, that's all you need. That is another beautiful yacht. I love the old school wood work in the saloon and as the family cook, that kitchen is brilliant. The price is very competitive as well as it has been well looked after. Absolute banger.
Perfect Liveaboard! And it has ANALOG GAUGES ❤! I love all the warm, classic wood tones on the interior. And the galley has more counterspace and storage than my kitchen! Yes, big thumbs-up for this one!👍
Very nice video. Looks like it takes a lot of work and time to produce such a professional video like you guys do. Look forward to each of them. I'm good with 3 or 4 pillows too. PS I think your sponsor commercial was very well done, probably the best one I've seen on any channel so far.
That was funny when Rico removed that deck hatch revealing the shop vac. Somebody forgot to spray some bleach to get rid of that black mold. He was also real quick with checking out the bait well. Had a feeling it was pretty yucky too. Those are places people forget about. The boat though was really cool. It sure didn't have the feel of a 34 year old boat. Your boat reviews have a great flow to them.
Rather impressive layout for the age, love the utility space being both a workspace for the engine room and laundry, and overall another great tour! Thoughts on the condition(s)/initial changes updates I'd likely want within the 1st year of owning: - That boat deck really could use collapsible tender chocks, cheap and easy update that would open the entire area for use while on-hook/dingy deployed - The freestanding furniture is a bit dated (though still in great condition) but think I'd probably want to redo the interior brightwork to a lighter (and low gloss or matte) wood grain/finish, maybe a light or mid-honey maple tone... - Helm I could go either way.. full reno if I was going to fulltime cruise, maybe just refinish the console platform/top and update the switches/gauges Everything else I might later want to address would be longer term updates/upgrades as time/money allowed lol For your trivia question: Cockpit: Traditionally a "pit" or lowered deck portion where the helm controls (originally a tiller and helmsmen [a.k.a. cockswain]) would be located. Basically just a reduction of the "cockswain-pit.". At least that is what I was always told... The urban legend version is far less family friendly, but immensely funnier.
Thank you for your vulnerability and bravery Victoria. On the humorous side I did like the flat aft comment- even though I have never had a boat I did have a flat aft once ;)
ANOTHER GREAT BOAT VICTORIA...SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FEARS 😨 😟 OF BOARDING YACHTS. BUT I AM GLAD THAT YOU ARE TAKING THE NECESSARY STEPS TO OVERCOME YOUR FEARS.IF ANY BODY CAN DO IT ITS YOU..🎉🎉❤..
Gorgeous live aboard. I'd never leave. We have the same type of anxiety. The counselling is the ticket & for me it was learning coping skills and *NOT* medication. Be patient, it's worth it. ❤❤
I really like the wood and the layout of this one. The quality of the casework is really impressive. I like the kitchen, too. Perhaps things are slightly dated, but I think I'd tell people it is "classic" if it were mine!
Hi Victoria. Thank you for talking about your stress issues. I have had two nevus brake downs and I have been blessed to find great therapists I resently moved out of state and I'm having problems finding one now. I'm going to try how you recommend. THANK YOU. By the way I'm an avid viewer. Love you two. The content and wormth of your shows are awesome.❤❤❤😊😊😊
Thanks for sharing!! Yes, being able to use their services remote is what really spoke to me as we are always on the move… like right now we are in Germany and I’m texting with my therapist. Huge hug 🫂 really hope you find someone great soon
Thank you for telling us about your problem. We all have a strange one. I’m sure mine is don’t laugh fear of protective railings. I don’t go near protective railings, no matter the heights, but I could stand on the edge of a cliff and feel perfectly comfortable. That’s crazy to me.
That is a literally THE COMPLETE opposite of mine… if there is a railing I can be on the 100th floor balcony looking over the edge, but I can’t go over to the 2nd floor roof if there is nothing 🙈🤷♀️ don’t believe how similar but different our fears are
@@NautiStyles my logic is I can’t trust the rail because I didn’t build it. I don’t know if it’s ever been maintained. How can I trust something like that you can’t. but I can trust myself and I know my limitations and since I used to climb, I don’t bother me at all
I love the sort of elegant practicality of Viking vessels. They know what each deck/level is for, and they make efficient use of that level for its purpose. No tetris-like 1/2 and 1/4 staircases haphazardly strewn around blocking the flow and function. No excessive redundancy in space utilization. Great galley. Effective outside spaces that haven't been stretched beyond their need, nor crammed with irrelevant "features" and trip-hazards for some checklist advertisement. They just consistently make solid, useful boats for their categories.
Victoria, You Sweet and Adorable just be you never change Plus worry not you got this ! .Thank You for Introducing me to ( The Motor Yacht Loon)....xxxxx
9:29 Your bravery is inspiring ❤️ I can relate to the immense challenge of revealing yourself and your struggles to the world, and the emotions you feel are very evident as you speak. I have had a problem with depression for more than 40 years, and it has been incredibly debilitating in my life. I have been through counseling a few times and am currently seeing someone, but the path to recovery is long and arduous. I don't possess the eloquence to express my thanks to you for your honesty, but I am infinitely grateful nonetheless 😊
Awesome boat tour. Would love to own it, but a bit out of our budget. Victoria, thanks for being open about your situation. I have a similar problem brought on from a time I missed the last step on a job site and landed on a concrete pad and then rolled into gravel that was beyond the landing. I messed up my knee and it took over a year of rehab to get it back somewhat to "normal." Even seven years later, I still have issues going down stairs. Most times, I have to take one step at a time. Yes, we all show our "pretty" side on social media, etc., but it is more common to show that life is not always what it seams. My brother who is the CEO of a boat accessory company has dedicated a portion of his biography page to talk about his struggles with panic attacks, etc. Fair winds and following seas to you both!
😊opinions and taste, love the play on words the two of you have in every show . Prayers for your anxiety, your not alone and accepting is the first step . Phobia’s do not discriminate across sex or cultures. Stay strong and be well . Looking forward to the next show like a kid for cartoons !
I love that the video's intro stuck to just exterior shots this time. I've often felt that the intros where you show bits from basically the entire tour spoils too much of the video right from the start. This was totally non-spoilery and I loved it!
Listen to Victoria with the trivia over here lol 😆 as for the term "cockpit" it's different vernacular, depending on whether it's nautical or it's aviation? Typically, cockpit was always where the controls were but not with the the modern trend in boat sizes.... which is now reserved for the aft entertainment section of larger yachts - entertainment spaces I believe to be aft of amidships... for the most part off the stern deck - the main distinction being cockpit is for aircraft, helm for boats. So the "cockpit" (as it were) is a difference in expressing contemporary nautical vernacular. And that is a beautiful thing. Sharing a personal struggle that people may or may not passively may pick up on and some of the content you put up, our hearts and prayers are with you too, but you two are just fine. He needs to be patient and love on you and you need to respect the fact that he's doing that... Do that and you two will be fine - blessings ❤️🙏
That's a lot of boat for the money, and the owners suite is massive! Very nice boat overall, only cons I can see - fiberglass hull, and limited range with only 1750 US Gal fuel capacity - those two 675 hp Detroit V12 , them some thirsty fellars! lol - but a great liveaboard boat especially if you got a permanent docking space in the marina.
A lot of walkthroughs but nobody opens everything like V! Rico knows the boat systems and explains! Y'all are the best! Thank you both! 😁
awwww thank you - we love you
Victoria, you hang in there, kiddo. Rico loves you and will always come to your aid when aid is needed. He is your safety net. You also have thousands of people rooting for you out here in Far, Far Away. Hugs and a smile! ☺Duke
awwww thank you for the kind words Duke 💙
Another beautiful live aboard. Victoria I'm with you on the pillows. Don't hide the bed under a bunch of pillows. Victoria, your sharing was very beautiful. Stay safe.
Thank you Thomas - appreciate you!
Rico you are a very lucky man, your wife is stunningly beautiful and what great style. I would never throw her overboard! I really want to thank you both, I have been watching you two for a couple years now and I just signed the paperwork for a 2006 Meridian 490 pilothouse. Living in the SF Bay area I couldn't even pretend to be able to purchase a house, so I went the live aboard route because of you guys! Because of your guy's videos I knew what I wanted in a live aboard and what to look for as far as amenities. Now to find my first mate..........
Wooohooo we love those Meridians! Great Boats! If you ever need any help or advice on the Meridian, definitely consider reaching out to us via Patreon 🙏🏻🩵🤍
Mental health is a number one priority. Thank you for sharing.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🩵🤍🩵🤍
Kudos to Victoria for opening up and being as always so authentic.
thank you Barry
In the Royal Navy, the term "cockpit" originally meant the place where the coxswain was stationed. This led to the word being used for the area near the stern of a small boat that houses the rudder controls. The midshipmen and master's mates were later assigned to sleep in the cockpit. It was also the place where the ship's surgeon and his mates were stationed during battle.
The term existed long before aircraft were invented.
aww thank you for the education 🙏🏼
Victoria, I know how hard it is to open up, not doing so destroyed my relationship and pushed away friends.
I know it's difficult and can be painful, but you're a fighter. You got this!
Ricco is with you all the way, this will make your relationship stronger.
thank you for your kind words - completely agree with them
@@NautiStyles Cudos on being public with your fears . You are a generous person
I'm a driver/ equipment operator and spend 50 hrs plus a week out on the road. Imagine my dilemma when I developed a fear of driving over bridges 😮😢. Sometimes the irrational is exactly that. Knowing that it's OK not to be ok and there's always a map to getting better.
Victoria, thank you so much for using your own experience to shine a light on having fears and anxiety. Your are an extremely strong & courageous person to do so in a public format. Thank you
Excellent discussion about anxiety and fears. I’ve been a triage mental health registered nurse for over 30 years. I’m so glad you shared. You may never know how many people you helped. Takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable these days. Rico and yourself are a bright light in 2024:). Boat tour was fun too.
awww thank you so much for the kind words David 💙
@@NautiStyles Standing in the bow pulpit is a good way to show scale for pictures of really large sharks swimming around your yacht.
I was impressed by Victoria’s ad. She showed real vulnerability which I have never seen before. You made your tour very real, Way to go
Thank you so much Phil!
The professional UA-camrs, who shared personal mental health struggles as part of their ads, faced backlash when it came out that they were paid for each customer who signed up for BetterHelp through their unique links-sometimes up to $200 per person. Real nice.
@@realDonXeonSo what? That's what "Sponsored By" means. They are sharing information that may help people and earning money... One doesn't negate the other.
What a lovely yacht. I’ve seen Better Help sponsor many of my favorite UA-cam content creators but I have to say yours was the most moving. I felt your pain and got teary eyed listening to you. Thank you for sharing and bringing mental health to the forefront. I can’t think of a better person to bring awareness to an issue. You and Rico are my favorite couple on the Tubes.
Much love and happy travels,
Kel
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🥹🥹 thank you sooo much, this really means the world… I have been struggling for so long, it felt good to finally be able to share… and BetterHelp was instrumental in pushing me to open up. And now, reading some of the other peoples comments, can’t believe that some people have the exact same fears as I do… and I’m not crazy and I’m not alone. If this helps at least one other person, mission accomplished
Better Help is a terrible company, do your own research and stop listening to UA-cam creators who have no idea.
You both are so amazing! Kudos to you “V” for sharing your struggles. We noticed during a video tour at the shipyard. Love you guys! ❤
Hiiii Richard and Sharon - we love you back!
This is the first embedded ad I've seen that I've actually watched all the way through. Thanks for doing it. I know what caused my claustrophobia, and have learned how to manage it. The biggest step is acknowledging the fear, the next biggest step is actively deciding to take action to learn how to control the fear.
Thank you Bob, i really appreciate you sharing… I’m actively working on it now… will keep you posted on my progress
I agree. This wasn't an ad, it was an endorsement that made sense based on who Victoria is. It was very real, and I watched it all the way through too. Victoria, I hope you have success in your phobia work -- they can be so hard to deal with. I really appreciate your speaking so openly with us about it... you've said a few times in passing on other videos that you get nervous when you have to step over a wide gap, but I had no idea how hard it was for you. I admire you for working to get past it, and for persevering in handling them when you must in the meantime. I hope I can handle my fears as gracefully.
Me too. Oh and comment #2. Lol
@@norarivkis2513 Research Better Help and their business practices. This was very much a paid ad.
Kudos to you for opening up about your fears and challenges. Many people have things they deal with, in my case claustrophobia and an intense fear of flying. Seeking help is awesome, as is having a supportive partner like Rico. I clearly remember him talking you through the scaffolding on your boat build. Best always.
yes that's what a great partner does - he is there for you in the good, bad and ugly times 😉
Yes, that’s exactly the fear I have… that scaffolding was very hard for me 🤦♀️🙏🏻
@@NautiStyles It showed, and Rico helping you and you getting thru it was quite a personal experience and accomplishment. I'm sure there are people who didn't think you'd make it. I'm not in that camp. 🙏👍🤗🤗🤗
One character quality we (my GF and I) we always LOVE about Vicky is her
fearless nature!
Maybe its because of Rico the Lady V needs a little counseling now and then...
and I am big fan of Rico just looking to make trouble
I have been in 'mommy mandated' therapy for years.
The master suite is beautiful and plenty big enough to be comfortable.
👌🏼
Re: you’re anxiety… You’ve got this! You’ve got a great person to support you!!! Enjoy your new boat!✌🏻😎🎹🌴🌞
Thank you very much.
OMG, Victoria, my heart goes out to you 😔. I hope you get the help you need. We all know you can do it 😊
Thank you so much!
rico; "ooow, look at that submarine"
victoria; "focus!" 🤣
Lol
It was a nice sub. ;)
I have the same Sensations as you explained ! Just watching someone Board or Disembark gives me a chill of it ! I even have trouble walking on some wood or cement walkways to get to a Boat ! I feel like I loose my Balance and could fall in ! When I watch any boat reviewed and see the different levels to board ,they never video themselves how they get on ! All the sudden they are just on ! So ,You are Not Alone ! And I live in Ft . Lauderdale , can you believe it ! It keeps me from buying a boat !
Thanks for sharing!! It’s comforting to know that I’m not the only one struggling with this specific phobia… I have never met anyone who shared the same fears
Victoria, l applaud your courage to speak openly about your anxiety; and thank you for your efforts, to encourage others in similar circumstances to ask for help. Stay strong. ❤
Thank you Jay 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Here is my first ever second comment. Thanks so much for turning me on to Motor Yacht Loon and especially Nina the crew chef. Between these three channels I have a ton of content to sift thru.
Yeaayyy!!!
@@NautiStyleshello. Can you tell me what it would cost per month to moor a yacht that size in a place like Jupiter or Fort Lauderdale?
Thank you.
@@fuddcarBest bet is to check out marinas in those locations. No one keeps track of that off the top of their head.
Victoria thank you for your opening up about your struggle. I benefit from speaking to a therapist weekly. I am working on becoming a therapist. You have just placed your fear in the forefront, and that is the most important thing that you can do. It is not going to eliminate your fear, but it helps you because everyone around you now understands. Therapy is important to me. Even Therapists need therapy. I am still so interested in meeting you guys and being a hand on your boat.
My worst fear is looking down off a dam on the reservoir side of it. The height of Hoover dam on the downstream side of it doesn’t bother me at all, but looking down into the water side knowing how deep it is the fact that I can drown and get sucked through the turbines sends me over the edge. I think we all have our severe fears. Thanks for sharing another video! I enjoyed it so much!
Awww thank you for the encouraging words Scott! Appreciate you!
What a beautiful ship! You would certainly be hard pressed to believe that it is really 34 years old! WOW!
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Oh my, thank you. I have tuned in because I love your love of boating, but your honesty and willingness to share something that so many of us have experienced was powerful and appreciated. Thank you and we are all here for you.
This may be my favorite of all the boats you’ve toured. Such a great layout and even in the video you can see that it’s been very well cared for. Also loved the rounded corners on all the doors. I would also have the problem climbing onto the boat from the dock as I suspect many others do too.
Do you? I feel like it’s not that many people 🙈 maybe there are more of us then I thought
Yes, especially with boats this large but then anything over a few feet high seems scary to me. It can be a long way back down to the dock or worse between the dock and the side of the boat!
Never will have a big boat but always enjoy your videos that give me “dream time”. I always appreciate when you state the price and fuel tank size with cruising range. I think you guys have one of the classiest channels always being very tasteful but lighthearted. Thanks
Was out on my nephew's boat last week and didn't have a problem negotiating the boarding or moving around while underway. I'm not a novice to boats but no kid either. Really need to be in decent shape if you ever had to deal with an emergency situation.
I really did
appreciate you telling us about your struggles we all go through them and it was very brave of you to talk about it with us.❤
You just made us love you more.
Feel free to talk about your progress were here for you too.
Talking about your fears will extinguish them.
I cant wait to see your new yacht, been watching the build with you.
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Good for you Vicky. There should not be a stjgma about mental health. I have been on anxiety/depression medication. Do not care about what people might think. Be the best you can be!
Thank you speaking out and sharing
such an ageless design... seeing these in person was so impressive
Glad to hear
This is a really nice boat! Great tour as always V and Rico!
Thanks again!
Stay strong Victoria! Rico has your back and is there for you! Y’all are a great couple. Great review!
Thank you for sharing your situation. I hope you get better!
Thank you! 🙏
I hope so too, and thank you 🙏🏻
I love the real side of life that we all struggle with both of you are not shadowing anything
I need to say that your videos are my dream that may or may not happen thank you both 😊 for being able to help me go through my dreams
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Another trivia question I've wondered about: 'Salon' or 'saloon'?? As a landlubber, I tend to think of a 'salon' as a place where ladies go to have their hair and nails done, while a 'saloon' is a bar in an Old West cowboy town.
salooooon lol
@@NautiStyles 😂
If it's has no bar, it's a 'salon'. If it has a bar, it's a 'saloon' of course. ;)
Victoria, brave exposure of your anxiety issues. Well done.
Thank you for the support 🙏🏻🤍🩵🤍
Victoria, Thank you for sharing some of yourself with us. Fears are real, and all we can do is try to conqure them. Keep up the great work, and just know we all love you and Rico. Stay safe and if worse comes to worse, you can always fall back on Rico. I am guessing that with most (not all) of the videos start with you already onboard the boat. We all struggle, and we all need support. Thank you for opening up to us.
Thank you for your support and encouragement 🙏🏻🩵🤍🩵🤍
I have NO plans in purchasing a yacht but I am hooked on this show. Very entertaining.
Victoria thanks for sharing, hopefully you will get some relief. The yacht is a beauty but one thing was haunting me the whole tour, no stripes. Come on stripes don’t go plain on us now😂
lol
Thanks for sharing Victoria. ❤ We all have our phobias. Glad you’re working on it.
Another great tour too!
Thank you for understanding and your support 🙏🏻🤍🩵
When I was young 5 or 6, I stepped off your boat to the dock and the dock wasn’t there. In to the water I went, came up under the dock, waited until the boat moved back away from the dock and jumped out of the water. My dad always warned me about what to do if that ever happened. So, Victoria, just know what to do when it happens. Cool heads survive. That happened around 1961 or 62 in the port of LosAngeles. Fair sailing.
wow thank you so sharing 🙏
@@NautiStyles Thank You for reading. Also, my dad warned me to watch the swells and time your jump. After the swim, he said “I told you so”.
just found this channel last night and ive binged watch like 10-15 yacht showings. lol great content and love the energy you 2 give off!
Welcome aboard and woooow - we love you!
Victoria, I'm with you, I think the overkill of pillows is ridiculous. Every night you have to move them off to go to bed and then find somewhere to put them and in the morning put them all back on so they're not in the way as you're getting ready for your day.
Especially on a boat! There is limited space already 🙈🤷♀️
Thank you!
The solution is
Inflateable pillows with Lanyards
Every morning you throw them over board where the float after / along the boat and fetch them back in the evening. Bit wet but that is "authentic 18th century" feeling (Weevil proteing fortified biscuits optional) ;)
@@mbr5742 Not just the issue of being wet but if you're in the Ocean, you're bringing all of that salt onboard and on your furniture, plus any other grossness they come in contact with, especially if you're in a Marina where it can be polluted with fuel, garbage, and other dirty stuff. And depending on what they're made of, they'd probably get ruined from the elements (ie: the Sun, salt, and any chemicals) pretty quickly.
Not to mention, they'd likely smell like low tide...
@@NautiStyles The best life hack that I've learned with having pillows, especially in a small space, is to just get empty throw pillow cases with zippers on them and then your pillows can double as storage for things like extra clothes and/or linens. Multi purpose is key for small living! 😊
What an incredible boat for its age, really spacious with a nice flow and that owners cabin is awesome. Cushions ! definitely 4 max anymore and I would throw them off the boat. Keep your spirits high Victoria your best therapist is Rico, very brave of you to share this personnel fear, we are all here for you xxx. Thanks for all you give us on this channel.
awww thank you so much for the kind words Sean! 💙
Nice boat and the name is perfect because it’s my name 😂
Mred is an interesting name. 😉🤔🤷🤣🤣🤣🤗 Or your first name is Mister and your last name is Ed? 😉🤣😎
@@Navy1977 my name is Ed and sometimes they call me Mr Ed like the horse 🐎 lol 😂
yay - go get it - it has you name on it
@@NautiStyles lol 😂 I do want it but first paying off the mortgage 💸 then I will be great again lol 😂 in the meantime I will just ride on my buddies formula and hold on for dear life 🫣
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My NBBL includes a passerelle/boarding stairs design that allows safe boarding via a ramp or stairs, with rails, from port, starboard or aft, depending on the dock situation.
100%
I’ve always dreamed of living on a yacht. Imagine waking up every day surrounded by the ocean. But $489K is a serious investment.
Yachts are awesome, but they come with maintenance, docking fees, insurance, and all sorts of other expenses. It’s not just the initial purchase price you need to think about.
Yachts are awesome, but they come with maintenance, docking fees, insurance, and all sorts of other expenses. It’s not just the initial purchase price you need to think about.
That it is. Less serious if it's your only home, makes you happy and you are living your dreams. 🤷👌👍
agree with @NavyGuy1977
If you like living on the ocean but concerned about serious weather, you can move it. Which always puzzled me as to why there's so much damage to movable boats.
Vicki, very sorry to hear about your issues, appreciate you sharing them. Very difficult thing to do. I hope that you through your therapist can can arrive at a place that allows coping without anxiety
I have same fear of the open uneven gaps, i see me stuck in a crevice of water
Really? I really thought I was the only one, because I’ve never met anyone with the exact same fear… Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻 🫂 please lets keep each other posted on the progress and any solutions that work 🩵
Great tour! Thanks for sharing! Nice liveaboard option! 👍👍
Thanks for watching
@@NautiStyles 👍👍
I have never heard the Aft Deck called a Cockpit. It is, after all, the aft end of the main deck. My boat has an Aft Deck. If the Aft Deck was a cockpit Hatteras would call the boat a Cockpit Motor Yacht and they didn't, it is a Motor Yacht. :)
If it has an aft cockpit and aft stateroom its called aft cabin cockpit motoryacht!
That was very brave of you Victoria. God bless you and Rico for sharing this. 🤗
thank you Jen Mike
If I'm not the 2nd comment, I'm going back to my nap. 😁🤣😁🤣🙃
No you are the first - good morning and welcome back - as always happy to have you with us!
@@NautiStylesGood morning!! Always a pleasure to be here with my favorite nautifriends. 😁😉🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗
Victoria, I watch every video, love spending time with you and Rico.
I wanted to thank you for your betterhelp recommendation. I highly recommend as well.
Happy to hear Bill - happy holiday weekend
Hi guys, I absolutely love your videos! I've been on an 86ft sailboat and a 110ft motorboat, but after watching your content, I've never wanted to live on a boat more. I'm especially smitten with the Bering 70 and can’t wait to see a video of the new B78 version.
Great to hear!
Beautiful boat, looks like it's been well maintained! Throw those pillows overboard! Victoria, being so open about your anxieties was a brave thing to do. I hope that "Better Help" can help you get that behind you. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you very much. Working on it
You guys show Yachts like no other. Thank you for your hard work. We are all your support if you need us. My daughter and one friend have the same anxiety about boarding. So I board first then turn and help them onto the vessel. Thanks for opening up it always helps others. Therapy myself for 2 years on issues from childhood. If anyone is listening I’m a 6’2” 250 lbs bridge builder ( tough guy ) that needed some help. Ashamed at first, now I talk about it all the time. You never know if you are going to help someone by talking.
you are sooo right - thank you - have a wonderful holiday weekend
@@NautiStyles You as well with your weekend plans. Sadly ours is full of pulling boats and docks out of the lake for our friends that are here for the summer. Ours will stay in for another month 👍
We like to take in the fall foliage
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Great tour and one fantastic yacht..Very well maintained for a 34 year old boat...Thanks....
Our pleasure!
God bless you young lady. You are brave beyond words. Much love
Thank you soooo much!
My heart went out to you Victoria, rest assured you can beat this with help. I am confident you will be able to really enjoy your new home.
Thank you so much Ken!
This was one of my favorite owner suites and galleys! Than you for showing this one. I love how you both have the same enthusiasm for the less expensive yachts as the higher end ones. Victoria, thank you for sharing. You may never know how many you helped with this episode. Praying you will overcome this issue.
Thank you so much Kim!
@@NautiStyles You are most welcome!
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Wow, Victoria and Rico, Amazing Yatch.. Thank You Victoria for sharing Your Fear of boarding.. All this time of watching You both boarding Amazing Yatchs around the World.. I would never have imagined this, Thank You So Much, You have Such Strength, Thank You... Can't wait to see Another Episode in Turkey on Your Next Trip, I've been Truly Converted to Bering Yatchs 💜👏🏽👏🏽
yup instagram vs reality
Wow! I could see how much emotional strength it took to open up about your anxieties. There's no doubt a professional therapist can open that final door to helping you to fully enjoy the incredible lifestyle you and Rico have. Also - I agree with you, Victoria, too many pillows on the beds is a bad move. Thank you for sharing and good luck! Now, on with the show....
Awww thank you Phil 💙
Victoria - You are loved!!!
Awwww thank you Don!
Great tour NautiStyle team! Thanks for sharing! Keep those cameras rolling!👍👍
Thanks! Will do!
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Nice view from the pilot house! Also nice views from fly bridge area too!👍👍
Agreed!
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That boat is just about perfect for my taste, it has everything needed to live aboard. I like the classic stying more than boats with modern decor.
Nice boat. I could see doing some fishing on the back cockpit.
Definitely!
2 pillows each, that's all you need. That is another beautiful yacht. I love the old school wood work in the saloon and as the family cook, that kitchen is brilliant. The price is very competitive as well as it has been well looked after. Absolute banger.
We agree!
Perfect Liveaboard! And it has ANALOG GAUGES ❤!
I love all the warm, classic wood tones on the interior. And the galley has more counterspace and storage than my kitchen!
Yes, big thumbs-up for this one!👍
happy to hear
Very nice video. Looks like it takes a lot of work and time to produce such a professional video like you guys do. Look forward to each of them. I'm good with 3 or 4 pillows too. PS I think your sponsor commercial was very well done, probably the best one I've seen on any channel so far.
Thanks so much! 💙
That was funny when Rico removed that deck hatch revealing the shop vac. Somebody forgot to spray some bleach to get rid of that black mold. He was also real quick with checking out the bait well. Had a feeling it was pretty yucky too. Those are places people forget about. The boat though was really cool. It sure didn't have the feel of a 34 year old boat. Your boat reviews have a great flow to them.
Thanks ! Nothing some vinegar and bleach could not fix
Nice engine room! Looks pretty functional!👍👍
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@@NautiStyles 👍👍
Rather impressive layout for the age, love the utility space being both a workspace for the engine room and laundry, and overall another great tour!
Thoughts on the condition(s)/initial changes updates I'd likely want within the 1st year of owning:
- That boat deck really could use collapsible tender chocks, cheap and easy update that would open the entire area for use while on-hook/dingy deployed
- The freestanding furniture is a bit dated (though still in great condition) but think I'd probably want to redo the interior brightwork to a lighter (and low gloss or matte) wood grain/finish, maybe a light or mid-honey maple tone...
- Helm I could go either way.. full reno if I was going to fulltime cruise, maybe just refinish the console platform/top and update the switches/gauges
Everything else I might later want to address would be longer term updates/upgrades as time/money allowed lol
For your trivia question:
Cockpit: Traditionally a "pit" or lowered deck portion where the helm controls (originally a tiller and helmsmen [a.k.a. cockswain]) would be located. Basically just a reduction of the "cockswain-pit.". At least that is what I was always told...
The urban legend version is far less family friendly, but immensely funnier.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share - we appreciate you!
Thank you for your vulnerability and bravery Victoria. On the humorous side I did like the flat aft comment- even though I have never had a boat I did have a flat aft once ;)
🙏🏻🩵🤍 ha! That’s funny!
I agree, few pillows. Awesome outfit Victoria! Wow!
Thank you! 🤗
ANOTHER GREAT BOAT VICTORIA...SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FEARS 😨 😟 OF BOARDING YACHTS. BUT I AM GLAD THAT YOU ARE TAKING THE NECESSARY STEPS TO OVERCOME YOUR FEARS.IF ANY BODY CAN DO IT ITS YOU..🎉🎉❤..
Thank Dennis you so much for your support and encouragement 🙏🏻🩵
Great job. Thanks for continuing to bring us great content. Overcast, not a bad looking day, hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching!
Gorgeous live aboard. I'd never leave. We have the same type of anxiety. The counselling is the ticket & for me it was learning coping skills and *NOT* medication. Be patient, it's worth it. ❤❤
Thanks for the words of encouragement 💙
I really like the wood and the layout of this one. The quality of the casework is really impressive. I like the kitchen, too. Perhaps things are slightly dated, but I think I'd tell people it is "classic" if it were mine!
Glad you like it!
Hi Victoria. Thank you for talking about your stress issues. I have had two nevus brake downs and I have been blessed to find great therapists I resently moved out of state and I'm having problems finding one now. I'm going to try how you recommend. THANK YOU. By the way I'm an avid viewer. Love you two. The content and wormth of your shows are awesome.❤❤❤😊😊😊
Thanks for sharing!! Yes, being able to use their services remote is what really spoke to me as we are always on the move… like right now we are in Germany and I’m texting with my therapist. Huge hug 🫂 really hope you find someone great soon
Nice, affordable live-aboard. I like the much higher than usual ratio of owner cabin to guest cabin space.
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Great review guys, your joy is contagious, winning!!!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for telling us about your problem. We all have a strange one. I’m sure mine is don’t laugh fear of protective railings. I don’t go near protective railings, no matter the heights, but I could stand on the edge of a cliff and feel perfectly comfortable. That’s crazy to me.
That is a literally THE COMPLETE opposite of mine… if there is a railing I can be on the 100th floor balcony looking over the edge, but I can’t go over to the 2nd floor roof if there is nothing 🙈🤷♀️ don’t believe how similar but different our fears are
@@NautiStyles my logic is I can’t trust the rail because I didn’t build it. I don’t know if it’s ever been maintained. How can I trust something like that you can’t. but I can trust myself and I know my limitations and since I used to climb, I don’t bother me at all
I grew out of my fear of heights pretty much when I was in the navy…I sympathize with you…good luck🙂
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I love the sort of elegant practicality of Viking vessels. They know what each deck/level is for, and they make efficient use of that level for its purpose. No tetris-like 1/2 and 1/4 staircases haphazardly strewn around blocking the flow and function. No excessive redundancy in space utilization. Great galley. Effective outside spaces that haven't been stretched beyond their need, nor crammed with irrelevant "features" and trip-hazards for some checklist advertisement. They just consistently make solid, useful boats for their categories.
happy to hear that you liked it
Wow for a 2009 boat she's in great condition. Thank you both for the tour - excellent as usual!
1990 vintage.
1990 😉
Thank you Victoria.
Amazing, very well kept Yacht. Thanks for the tour kids.
Glad you enjoyed it Alan!
Victoria, You Sweet and Adorable just be you never change Plus worry not you got this ! .Thank You for Introducing me to ( The Motor Yacht Loon)....xxxxx
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Love this boat . Sorry to hear about you're phobia victoria. Hope it gets better soon .😊
thank you - appreciate you 💙
9:29 Your bravery is inspiring ❤️ I can relate to the immense challenge of revealing yourself and your struggles to the world, and the emotions you feel are very evident as you speak. I have had a problem with depression for more than 40 years, and it has been incredibly debilitating in my life. I have been through counseling a few times and am currently seeing someone, but the path to recovery is long and arduous. I don't possess the eloquence to express my thanks to you for your honesty, but I am infinitely grateful nonetheless 😊
awww thank you so much for sharing and for leaving your kind words here with all of us!
Awesome boat tour. Would love to own it, but a bit out of our budget. Victoria, thanks for being open about your situation. I have a similar problem brought on from a time I missed the last step on a job site and landed on a concrete pad and then rolled into gravel that was beyond the landing. I messed up my knee and it took over a year of rehab to get it back somewhat to "normal." Even seven years later, I still have issues going down stairs. Most times, I have to take one step at a time. Yes, we all show our "pretty" side on social media, etc., but it is more common to show that life is not always what it seams. My brother who is the CEO of a boat accessory company has dedicated a portion of his biography page to talk about his struggles with panic attacks, etc. Fair winds and following seas to you both!
that is amazing what your brother does - we need more people like him
Very nice boat. Miss the pillow. 🤩😍😘
thank youuuu 🤪
Wow what a great toy to have lots of fun for your family and friends. ❤❤❤
😊opinions and taste, love the play on words the two of you have in every show . Prayers for your anxiety, your not alone and accepting is the first step . Phobia’s do not discriminate across sex or cultures. Stay strong and be well . Looking forward to the next show like a kid for cartoons !
Thank you Wesley, means more than you know 🙏🏻🫂
Great video as always.... Thank you! I was surprised boat did not have seperate crew quarters.
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I love that the video's intro stuck to just exterior shots this time. I've often felt that the intros where you show bits from basically the entire tour spoils too much of the video right from the start. This was totally non-spoilery and I loved it!
Glad you like them!
Listen to Victoria with the trivia over here lol 😆 as for the term "cockpit" it's different vernacular, depending on whether it's nautical or it's aviation?
Typically, cockpit was always where the controls were but not with the the modern trend in boat sizes.... which is now reserved for the aft entertainment section of larger yachts - entertainment spaces I believe to be aft of amidships... for the most part off the stern deck - the main distinction being cockpit is for aircraft, helm for boats.
So the "cockpit" (as it were) is a difference in expressing contemporary nautical vernacular.
And that is a beautiful thing. Sharing a personal struggle that people may or may not passively may pick up on and some of the content you put up, our hearts and prayers are with you too, but you two are just fine.
He needs to be patient and love on you and you need to respect the fact that he's doing that...
Do that and you two will be fine - blessings ❤️🙏
💙 thank you so much, means more then you know
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Excelente explicación muy completa detallada y dinámica a la vez!!! Los felicito 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
Muchas gracias
That's a lot of boat for the money, and the owners suite is massive! Very nice boat overall, only cons I can see - fiberglass hull, and limited range with only 1750 US Gal fuel capacity - those two 675 hp Detroit V12 , them some thirsty fellars! lol
- but a great liveaboard boat especially if you got a permanent docking space in the marina.
All Fair points
I loved this boat. It checked all the boxes for things I like.
happy to hear Richard