Why do luxury yachts cost so much?
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- This is one I've been wanting to bring you for years! An in depth tour showing you every aspect of building a luxury hand built yacht, and just why they cost so much money. This is Princess Yachts.
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I am quite simply put in superlative overload right now . The sheer scale of Princess's operations is staggering I could watch another two or three hours of this quite happily . A huge thank you to Princess for allowing you and us to have a look round . Nick you simply knock it out of the park with the fabulous content you bring us it really is a joy to watch your videos . Jolly good show that man long may you reign .
There's much more coming!
An absolutely amazing insight into the construction of such beautiful products. Don't take this the wrong way, but,(for me,) this is possibly the most interesting thing you've done on your channel Nick. You've excelled. Now i see why you are so enthusiastic.
Thank you, keep the content coming.
@@AQUAHOLIC Brilliant !!
You really couldn't have had a better guide. Just love his knowledge and quiet pride in what they do.
I was gonna say this. This makes the products so much better when you have such passionate, likable persons. Best publicity ever!
One of the few industries where the UK can still be considered a world leader.
And whilst Princess directly employ 3,300 people, the supply chains will employ an awful lot more.
Absolutely true! 🙂
Yes Ship building and F1. Comparable in craftmanship. You can tell how good it is by Nicks voice. Even with his experience he is blown away. You also know any conversation with anyone in that building would be passionate and genuine.
Hopefully the build quality will not diminish when Labour allow the staff to work from home
Shamefully, very few industries.
I think the Netherlands is equal if not greater when it comes to building luxury yachts. Which is quite an achievement given their much smaller population.
Was totally interested, my son has been with Princess for 35 years , started as an apprentice and now is totally in charge of quality control for the whole company. My daughter in law manages the whole line for the S72 .
So a big thankyou Nic .
Fantastic!! Looks like they are doing a great job. 🙂
Kudos to Princess Yachts for giving Nick and his audience the opportunity to learn what it takes to build a great yacht.
Nick, this is quite simply an honest to goodness "access all areas" tour. What a privilege to have made the tour with you. And how knowledgeable is Ross who showed you around? Not only was he able to give the tour plus answer every question put to him, but he could identify every part being made and also the history of the shipyard. What an asset he is to Princess! Can't wait for the next episode.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it! 😃
250 boats a year sounds insane considering the amount of work that goes into each boat and that they're Owner specific and made to order! This was fascinating. Looking forward to Part 2.
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This video was absolutely mind boggling. This is the sort of thing you see on Nat Geo. I had no idea how big Princess are. Totally opened my eyes as to why boats are so expensive. Ross is a real credit to Princess. Can’t wait for part 2.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂
As a Janner I have always been proud of Princess but this film has given me a completely different outlook on how important they are to Plymouth and the jobs/careers they provide. Amazing to see south yard as well. We often walk the dogs along the James Street, the other side of the wall from the Ropery and now I know what is there. Fascinating look at a part of the Ocean City's history that not many Janners are aware of and a film that could usefully be shared with the schools of Plymouth. Looking forward to part two.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Nick, next time you're in contact with Princess make sure you mention how incredible Ross is. His knowledge of all aspects of manufacturing and enthusiasm for, and pride in, their yachts is phenomenal.
Nick, as much as i love your yatch-tours, I have to say that this episode on Aquaholic is one of your finest. The level of dedication, craftsmanship, pride and quality that goes in to these boats are simply mindblowing. This is not just boatbulidning, this is a work of art.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it! 🙂
To use your words Nick - “absolutely stunning!” Ross is a genius and your tour Nick is “fantastic!”
Wow, thank you!
I am 24 seconds into this video and I have already given it a 👍
Much appreciated! 👍🏻
The best boat factory tour I've seen on UA-cam. Ross certainly knows his Princess yachts. Very interesting. Cheers Nick.
Part two next week? This is gonna be the longest week ever😂Nick is absolutely smashing it with these videos, what a fabulous insight into yaght building, a great British institution that we should be realy proud off.... keep these grest videos coming nick... well done👍
Why did you wait so long?
The BBC never make programmes this interesting, thanks Nick.👍
You're very welcome!
BBC wouldn't want to show a great British manufacturing company succeeding. Particularly building boats in the south west, smacks of colonialism!
The scale of the operation has blown my mind! Just incredible, Ross knows everything!
A workshop that has AC/DC blasting through the speakers by definition delivers top notch quality 🤘
Its quite a business. British craftmanship is cleary still very much alive and kicking. Looking forward to part II
Thank you Princess Yachts for the opportunity to view the incredible scale of your operation. It’s simply mind boggling
And difficult to grasp the complexity of the process as well
You’ve outdone yourself Nick, cannot wait for the rest of the tour
I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂
if ever there was a video that made me want a yacht, its this one. Well made.
Thank you!
Nick as a time served wooden boat builder. Who was also built fibreglass yachts. This video may well be your best video yet. Many thanks to Princess yachts for allowing you to do such a thorough visit of the yard. Technology and processes have moved on somewhat since my days. Fascinating to see all the new processes in one go, thank you so much for posting.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
The engineering of the boats is what fascinates me the most. This was great to see some of the behind the scenes!
More coming!
Brilliant video. What a great tour by Ross, his knowledge of the whole operation is incredible.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Absolutely blown away by this tour. Incredible how clever and creative humans are. What a company. What yachts. I can now see why you need millions to own one. Someone’s already mentioned it but this was just like watching a quality programme on the discovery channel. Really really enjoyed seeing this. Ta Nick and also Princess Yachts. Brilliant!!!!!
Can’t wait for part two.
Thank you! 🙂
My chin is on the floor. What an incredible operation Princess yachts have got. I don’t know why I was surprised at the scale, but I was. I suppose when you build absolutely everything from scratch, you would need a huge facility to be able to do that and especially for the number of yachts they build at any one time is staggering. Looking forward to part two Nick. Cheers. 👍
I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂
Congratulations on your 1000th video
Thank you!! 😃
I was so engrossed, I totally forgot (although I do remember Nick saying he had something special lined up to mark the occasion).👌
I'm speechless.... that was the highlight of my week.... and I got done working this morning in time to watch this. I was so excited at work this morning because I had no idea what was coming our way. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Cheers, Sir Nick!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Nice to see something still built in the uk
Great set of videos Nick.
Thanks!
Now I know why they cost so much. The craftsmanship involved is astounding. Loved the tour of the old historic buildings. Can't wait for next week! 😊🍸
I'm glad that you enjoyed it! 😃
Kudos to you Nick for having the pull to get that visit and thanks to Princess for allowing it -and for providing such an enthusiastic guide on top of his game. One of your best videos yet.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂
Best advert for Princess....A Aquaholic walk through....and its quite eye opening.
Now that's a proper shipyard. The amount of square footage is astounding. Love the old buildings and the history.
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Incredible insight into how the modern boat manufacturing has progressed,I used to work for Sealine,they made all the plugs by hand,no cnc,all the hulls and decks were hand lay and sprayed,and as for resin infusion,it never existed,but having spent many years experimenting with infusing small carbon fibre parts,to pull a vacuum and tons of resin into a mould and get 100% success,incredible feat of engineering,so many factors to take into account,not least temperature and related flow time.👏
Great video, thanks. As a retired Naval Officer, I always enjoy seeing these behind the scenes looks at how the yachts / boats are made.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂
@@AQUAHOLIC Looking forward to Part II
One of the best channels on UA-cam..hello from Thailand
Hello Thailand!
Nick, I am so impressed with this series that you're doing at Princess. I can't wait for the second episode. It reminds me of when I worked at Teakdecking Systems in Sarasota. Everything went in stages from the start of milling the wood, to the layout in the jigs, to vacuum sealing the decks, to the caulk room, to the finish product to be shipped out and installed.
Wow! Well there folks, is where your millions of pounds go 😮
Great video Nick, as others have said very interesting to see what goes on behind the scenes - I still can’t get over the sheer size of the hulls! Brilliant Nick, love it!!
Filming the boat builders is brilliant! A close look at a huge operation, that builds them to last, provides fascinating insight.
I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂
This is an absolutely brilliant video. Many thanks to Princess for showing their operations. These are the videos I like Nick, it is the behind the scenes look that you normally don't get. I normally only see the end product lying next to us in an anchorage or port, now I got to see how they are made. Impressive.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂
Wow that place is on a massive scale. Bit like a small town all of its own and everyone that works there is local. Just what this country needs again. Looking forward to next week’s episode 👍
The Ropery and the history were the best part for me Nick. Fantastic!!
Princess is my all time favourite company. Great to see the behind the scenes tour of how everything is made! Love me an F55! By the way Nick, love that you still answer the comments in spite of having so many subs. Most people at this stage don't even bother anymore.
It's not a channel without you guys..! 🙂
Absolutely incredible, just watching takes your breath away. I suppose watching it on a iPad can not do it justice, and it is British. The gentleman showing you around has a mind of information, brilliant. Can not wait for the follow up.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂
Never change the format Martijn, it's what make your channel so unique. If people want more action, direct them to a Fast and Furious film.......
What a real treat, totally fascinating and compulsive viewing I'd say! Thank you Nick and a huge thanks to Princess for sharing this with us. Proof if it were ever needed here in the UK we really can manufacture!
I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂
Best video yet Nick. Fascinating and so interesting. Thanks to Princess for putting this together. The X80 is my favourite!
Nick thank you very much for all the videos and mostly the boat runs you do. It made me go on a boat trip last week on a Jeanaeu Merry Fisher 750. 20 knots was awesome! Croatian islands, from Korcula to Bisevo, Blue cave and island Vis for lunch, Stiniva beach for swiming and back trip to Korcula island, whole day on a boat was just worth it. Thanks for saying just do it and go on a boat! Had the best time of my life! Keep bringing us more to boating...thx again
That is brilliant!! I'm so glad to hear that, thank you. 🙂
Fascinating video, Nick. So glad there's a part 2 as I was thinking a few minutes in that 38mins would only skim the surface on what goes into yacht building. Could watch these types of videos for hours. And hats off to the guy showing you around. Really seems proud of the company and processes and it shows in his explanations. Loved it. 👍
I intended for it to be one video, but there was so much great stuff we're ending up with four of them!
This guy that's giving the tour, wakes up every morning before his alarm goes off because he just loves his job . The on the job knowledge numbers and stats he just pulls out of no where is outstanding what a tour . cant wait for the conclusion in the follow up.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂
Whoever may think that British engineering, craftsmanship and bespoke construction are dead, take THAT! Another outstanding presentation, Nick, and can't wait to see next week's conclusion. Thanks very much for that!
Three more parts to come! 😃
@@AQUAHOLIC Now you're just spoiling us, Nick 😁
Its an american company
coming from Plymouth this film was amazing, im old enough to remember when march mill site was still a marine base.. its always great watching the big boats being escorted down the middle of the city centre
WOW, I don't think I have the words to say how brilliant this is. Tip of the hat to the craftsmen and women building these boats.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂
A trip down memory lane. Princess is huge. Nearly 30 years in the industry. I really don't miss it. I miss the guys. Certainly don't miss the hours, the smell, the way it takes over your life.
I've spent the last 10 years earning less, breathing a lot more fresh air and being able to be there for my family.
Now I'm a self employed furniture designer/maker. Having now made pieces for Museums, Michelin starred restaurants & private customers.
There is a life after boat building and it can just as rewarding.
Just saying, if it wasn't for mortgages, there would be a lot less than 3300 employees. It's hard work, long hours, lots of stress. All that, to make someone else's dream boat. Get out, live your life.
Brilliant 'Inside the Factory' episode, what a treat! Can't wait for part two. The perfect way to mark your one thousandth video.
Thank you!
Loved this! The engineer in me is so impressed at the organization and design. Can't wait for Part 2.
Coming soon!
Fascinating indeed Nick, cheers for this incredible video! I was in Poole recently and seeing all the big boats had me thinking about you!
I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂
I had no idea of the sheer scale required. Incredible. Loved their various efficiencies they have created. I was wondering why everyone was not in a mask amongst all the gel coat manufacturing until I saw their process. Again, incredible. Thank you Nick. Simply awesome - in exactly the way the word awesome is intended.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Seriously Princess… just give this guy a boat of your choice to suit him.. It wouldn’t even make a dent on your profit.. He deserves it
I agree!! 😄
@@AQUAHOLICmaybe a thirty footer ? 🤔
Can i have one too!?
Oh it would 😂
Profit?
What a privilege to get a glimpse of these facilities!
Just incredible to see all of the engineering that goes into making these ships! Princess should lend you one to test every year 🙂
🤔 👍🏻 😄
As someone who designs systems in commercial buildings, I absolutely love videos like these that showcase the construction process between the design and finished product!
Would love to see more of these! Well done!
Thank you very much! More coming 🙂
Jeff here from the US! GO Sir Nick!!!
Thanks Jeff!
Wow Nick, this is simply a wonderful look into the build of a Princess yacht. The guide Ross is so knowledgeable on just about every point you have questioned. Can't wait for you to bring us part 2.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Very interesting - it’s also impressive how much the sales director knows about the construction of the boats. It’s not necessarily something I’d have expected, although I suppose it must vary industry to industry!
Looking forward to part 2.
As someone said to me recently, 'there's a lot of grey hair at Princess Yachts', meaning that there is a huge amount of experience and knowledge amongst the staff there. 🙂
This is an incredible tour Nick - thank you so much for your hospitality Ross & Co - what a day out for you Nick !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Superb stuff, kudos to Princess for allowing a glimpse behind the scenes; it truly is a gigantic operation. Fascinating.
I remember asking you soon after I started to watch your channel: 'Why do these boats cost so much?' Well, now I well and truly know! 35000 man-hours to build? 40km of wiring? 1.6 tons of something I can't remember, the numbers just kept on coming. The knowledge and enthusiasm of your guide was quite infectious and the scale of the operation was (as they might say in the states) 'super awesome'. Absolutely fascinating and I can't wait to see part 2. Cheers from a chilly Otford, Kent.
PS - As a hopeless watch-geek, I couldn't help noticing that your guide reinforced the nautical connection by wearing an Omega Seamaster. Sorry.
If you look closely, you’ll notice that we both are… 😄
Nick, this must be one of your best thanks to you and Princess. Great to see how they work.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Absolutely fascinating. I thought I had a better understanding of what this entailed, and did for smaller boats and not these big luxury yachts. For me, retired USN, the naval history of the facilities is every bit as fascinating. Princess seems to be wonderful stewards of this. I almost didn't watch this, what a mistake that would have been. Thank you, Nick, for getting us in to see this amazing process, and thanks to Princess.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
This for Nick is like being in the biggest candy shop ever! Fascinating it is. L👀king forward to part 2. 🍷
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Nick, you said "absolutely fabulous" ... it was absolutely fantastic. Ross seems to be a wealth of knowledge about every facet of the operation - that's not always the case with sales folks, so very refreshing. As always Nick, this was hugely entertaining ... and now I get why these boats cost so much. Kudos to Princess, and special Kudos to you Nick. I've watched one or two other boating-related UA-cam clips, but your channel just seems so much better. Your camera work is really excellent. Your narration is so easy to listen to - a casual flow of information, just like chatting to a mate. And most importantly, the entertainment value means I keep coming back happily to watch the next. I'm just about to watch part 2. 🙂
Fantastic, thank you!!
My wife was impressed that i exercised on the threadmill for 38 mins straight. I have you to thank! This was fascinating.
Fantastic! 😄
Working in small company that builds, do refits and services for aluminium boats, mostly for government and military use, this was very interesting get glimps of how yachts are build. Can't wait second part.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Wow, what an amount of labour for a yacht. Cool to see!
Brilliant video Nick. Thanks so much for sharing. I can't wait for the next episode. Princess is something Plymouth and the UK should be very proud of. Excellence and craftsmanship to the highest standards. I pass these factories on a daily basis, so good to see inside! I think there should be a 'Wow' counter in the corner of the screen though. one of my fav Aquaholic uploads!
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Absolutely amazing
Ross knows so much about the whole operation
Totally bonkers! I could spend weeks walking around all of Princesses' facilities. If I ever win big on the lottery, I know where I will be going. Thanks for the tour, Nick. Can not wait for part 2.
Good luck! 🤞
NOOOOO ! Not another cliffhanger !! Just kidding, Nick, you are my hero ! This video is absolutely priceless ! Thank you to all involved ! Safe travels & thank you !
I'm glad that you enjoyed it! 😃
The sheer volume of the process is incredible, let alone the overhead costs just to “keep the lights on” at each of the facilities…..it is F.A.S.C.I.N.A.T.I.N.G!!! Thanks for this wonderful and informative tour Nick!
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Absolutely amazing Nick. I’m “almost” at a loss for words. So many incredible things. I feel dressed.
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Absolutely incredible. I still know Princess from the time when the first 32 and 37 foot yachts were built. Now they are playing a different game. It is already an incredible entrepreneurial achievement to develop a company in this way. Thank you Nick for your great videos. ❤
Very interesting video. I find myself putting your videos on thinking I'll watch that for 5 minutes, an hour later I'm glued to them 😊.great videos
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Wow.. This is incredible to watch. You appreciate the skills that goes into this more. Definitely they are worth every asking price. ❤ Thank you. A very organised and clean factories. Amazing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Super interesting Nick!
The sheer scale of the operation is mind blowing. It makes it very clear where the costs come from!
Thanks for this great video 👍
My pleasure!
If I was in the market for a boat, this video would seal the deal for princess
very impressive stuff
Wonderful to see how Princess works. Can‘t wait for the next part
I have zero hope of ever buying one of these, and really not into boats because of that but was facinated by this 'documentary". Well done for doing this and really good on Princess as a company allowing this insight. What a cool company and I would buy a boat off Nick if i had the money. Good ambassador for Princess.
Congratulations on your 1000th vid, this one certainly didn't disappoint.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, wow, wow, mind blowing stuff. I’ve always had a soft spot for Princess but this is off the charts. This is (possibly) your best ever video Nick, incredibly impressive.
Wow, thank you!
Very cool episode! Princess has a huge operation! Keep rolling Aquaholic team and Princess teams! 👍👍
Wow, amazingly interesting to see this whole process! Thank you Nick, can't wait for the other videos!
3 more to come!
Well done, Nick. What a fabulous tour. This is the type of video that goes so well with this channel. I'm looking forward to part 2. Much thanks. 🇦🇺 😊
Coming next Sunday!
Ross and his knowledge on his product is incredible, what a tour and the amount of boats they produce each year for a niche market outstanding
Gosh I love Princess. Really looking forward to this vid; and praying for a tour of the new S65 soon 🤩
Me too..! 😃
Absolutely incredible, I could watch things like this all day long. They really are masterpieces of design and engineering.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it! 🙂
Its great having the possibility of looking at the hard work that goes in producing amazing Yatchs. Kudos!
It really is!
This is one of my favourite videos ever. The sense of pride is extraordinary. What an incredible thing it is to make a state of the art yacht. So much care and attention to create something truly beautiful and functional and absolutely perfect.
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Great job, Nick. Really looking forward to part 2. Easy to see why fiberglass builds don't lend themselves well to customization.
What a great video, can not wait for part 2. Nice to see you with shoes on Nick! 😁 I would love to see a video about a new owner of a Yacht, that has no experience of boats, to see how they get on with training and familiarise themselves with how to run the yacht.
There is a series of videos on the channel following Powerboat Level 2 training, the bedrock of training for most new to motorboating.
Very informative on the complexity of building a single yacht. Thanks for the insiders view. Can’t wait for the next one. Congratulations on 1000 videos!
Thank you!
What a way to celebrate your 1000th video Nick, well done it was such a great watch!
I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂