Thank you for sharing. I love how the founder here explains why this boat is a good choice for the Bond character- he hits the nail on its head! And what an exquisite yacht it is. I love how Spirit managed to use quality craftsmanship, wood and wood crafting - to build an all purpose yacht that looks stunning without being posh modern, and it looks like it can sail too. I hope to get the chance to sail one, some time
Absolutely beautiful yacht. Fine lines, and looks to be lovingly built. But as someone who has over 60,000 blue water ocean sailing miles, it is not a design suited for ocean travel. With the open cockpit and low free-board, one would be uncomfortably wet all the time. Also, for it relative length, it would have severely cramped room below decks. As a day sailor around the bay, it would be a wonderful toy for a rich person, though.
I think you would prefer their ‘deck house’ design. Regardless - if you have grit, determination and can tolerate prolonged discomfort as we should imagine anyone with 007 aspirations should, then you can sail this one anywhere…
He only said the boat could do it - not the sailor. I agree though, given the choice one would be a masochist to undertake an around the world journey in such a boat. But the sheer beauty of the old classic designs is undeniably more aesthetically pleasing than the modern floating caravans being churned out now.
@@maxflight777 You can sail across the Atlantic in a small dinghy. Not that you would want to do it... It's like going on the Autobahn in a tuk-tuk moped. You definitely need a Toyota Camry, like at least a beneteau oceanis, but you would rather do it in a mercedes, like an oyster yacht. This Spirit Yacht is like an open top classic CJ5 Jeep Wrangler, it will get you across the ocean with style, but quite uncomfortably.
Please correct me if im wrong. I had the feeling in "No time to die", that Bond sets sail, i think from Cuba to Bermuda or something like that on a White boat and arrives on a Blue one.. Did i see wrong?
I want one of these in a 46ft. This will be my retirement boat, which I will name after my wife and the Queens Great Niece, Arabella. FYI my in-laws use to own Shales Manor in Ipswich. These look to be beautifully built, wooden sloops but I’m not sure I would take one in open water. My wife won’t go cruising with me but likes sailing close to shore, so this could be a great retirement toy. Also, being English and from her families Native Ipswich, it’s meant to be.
No protection from the sun. No headroom. Little interior room for its’ length. Wood is vulnerable to toredo worms in the tropics. Finding skilled people to work on a wood boat has become difficult, edpecially at this price point. Need I go on?
@@captainsalty9022 you can erect a Bimini if you don't have a hat. Not everyone want a floating apartment. Copper the bottom. Plenty of wooden boats exist, you can plan maintenance. That's not to say the GRP "caravans of the sea" have no place, but this one does too.
@@captainsalty9022 46 feet is more than enough boat for two people. And in the big open water that’s what autopilot is for! Also that boat comes with air conditioning and a generator along side the cool breeze you’d have while sailing in the wind!
Shouldn't a serving or retired officer of the Royal Naval Reserve fly the Blue ensign from his Yacht? especially so when sailing in the waters of one of His Majesty's Dominions.
I wouldnt want to go round the world on that, its wasnt built for it and the owner knows it. Its Beautiful but its meant for coastal cruising warm waters
@@Tomm9y All good points but the design of the rig on this yacht does not suit the language of the hull and coachwork. You can have a fractional rig that is in keeping with the hull and coachwork. This yacht looks like a chariot with mag wheels.
Lovely boat but expensive and definitely aimed at sailing coastal waters. Across oceans no. Need to ask any owner and even the CEO how many such voyages have been done on Spirit yachts of this size.
@@seyedclean4012 not sure that he would, these yachts have a 2 meter draft. Due to many shallow anchorages the most suitable boats for the Caribbean are catamarans and the most sexy is the gunboats, fast and expensive.
Sailing is very over rated......Sail boats are a pain in the ass work you to death and are complete money pits......Motor boats are the only way to go.....I'd rather see Bond pull up on a Seadoo spark than this thing.
If you own a Beneteau or some other blob of plastic moulded shite then yes, but a boat as stunning as this would be a labour of love. You obviously owned the former and/or didn’t possess the skills to maintain it.
Sailing boats are money pits to the point you think it's cheaper to buy diesel to travel the world? At UK prices to refill a Bering 65, the smallest in the range, is £17,000 per shot; to refill a Bering 80 is £45,000. You can find cheaper fuel, but it can cost you more in more remote locations too. I'm not a sailing person because I admit I don't have the skills or inclination to learn, so I gawp at motoryachts, but Spirits are things of beauty. You have no soul, and you clearly aren't buying very much fuel either. I take it your yacht is an Intex inflatable dingy with plastic oars?
Who “pulls up” in a yacht? And why would Bond be worried about the running costs of his chosen craft? Next you’ll be explaining to us the impracticalities of running an Aston Martin. This yacht has class and elegance, which is the whole point.
The most stylish boat for the most stylish spy.
That would be pretty brutal going around the world on that boat
Great description of wonderful boats. With the possible exception of Ana de Armas, in that dress, the Spirit 46 was the best thing about the film.
why the fender hanging off the rear end, spoiling the lines of the aft overhang?
Thank you for sharing. I love how the founder here explains why this boat is a good choice for the Bond character- he hits the nail on its head! And what an exquisite yacht it is. I love how Spirit managed to use quality craftsmanship, wood and wood crafting - to build an all purpose yacht that looks stunning without being posh modern, and it looks like it can sail too. I hope to get the chance to sail one, some time
007 enjoying his best life on one of these magnificent boats and no female annoyances
This yacht exemplifies beauty and quality.
Certainly passes the "does my boat look good when rowing/walking away" test.
Absolutely!
Absolutely beautiful yacht. Fine lines, and looks to be lovingly built. But as someone who has over 60,000 blue water ocean sailing miles, it is not a design suited for ocean travel. With the open cockpit and low free-board, one would be uncomfortably wet all the time. Also, for it relative length, it would have severely cramped room below decks. As a day sailor around the bay, it would be a wonderful toy for a rich person, though.
You are being a tad unfair here 🔝 . Plenty have crossed oceans in similar designs or even smaller yachts !
I think you would prefer their ‘deck house’ design.
Regardless - if you have grit, determination and can tolerate prolonged discomfort as we should imagine anyone with 007 aspirations should, then you can sail this one anywhere…
He only said the boat could do it - not the sailor.
I agree though, given the choice one would be a masochist to undertake an around the world journey in such a boat. But the sheer beauty of the old classic designs is undeniably more aesthetically pleasing than the modern floating caravans being churned out now.
@@maxflight777 You can sail across the Atlantic in a small dinghy. Not that you would want to do it... It's like going on the Autobahn in a tuk-tuk moped. You definitely need a Toyota Camry, like at least a beneteau oceanis, but you would rather do it in a mercedes, like an oyster yacht. This Spirit Yacht is like an open top classic CJ5 Jeep Wrangler, it will get you across the ocean with style, but quite uncomfortably.
Definitely a lake/calm water cruiser. A 30 ft rogue ocean wave over the gunwale and a mayday call will be in order.
as a james bond fan, this is very interesting to see! awesome
I have a classic Italian yacht. If I could afford a spirit I would buy one . They are just beautiful
Exquisite, quintessentially elegant boat and suits Bond to the tee...
What, no ejector seat?
hope his wife won’t forget their precious heritage.
Beautiful.
Congratulations!
beautiful
Superb boat line
Beautiful deck, uncluttered...
Yes she is charming
¡Qué hermosura de barco!
Real question is does it come with pop-up machine guns?
beautifll piece of work there ! In balance with the leonardo eagle ;)
Please correct me if im wrong. I had the feeling in "No time to die", that Bond sets sail, i think from Cuba to Bermuda or something like that on a White boat and arrives on a Blue one.. Did i see wrong?
Pretty boat!
Stunning
I want one of these in a 46ft. This will be my retirement boat, which I will name after my wife and the Queens Great Niece, Arabella. FYI my in-laws use to own Shales Manor in Ipswich. These look to be beautifully built, wooden sloops but I’m not sure I would take one in open water. My wife won’t go cruising with me but likes sailing close to shore, so this could be a great retirement toy. Also, being English and from her families Native Ipswich, it’s meant to be.
Beautiful!!!!
Super jacht !
Stunning but NOT something you’d take across the world🤣
Why not? Plenty of folks have done it in a lot smaller.
No protection from the sun. No headroom. Little interior room for its’ length. Wood is vulnerable to toredo worms in the tropics. Finding skilled people to work on a wood boat has become difficult, edpecially at this price point. Need I go on?
@@captainsalty9022 you can erect a Bimini if you don't have a hat. Not everyone want a floating apartment. Copper the bottom. Plenty of wooden boats exist, you can plan maintenance.
That's not to say the GRP "caravans of the sea" have no place, but this one does too.
@@captainsalty9022 46 feet is more than enough boat for two people. And in the big open water that’s what autopilot is for! Also that boat comes with air conditioning and a generator along side the cool breeze you’d have while sailing in the wind!
@@darthkek1953 at that price point, there are better choices for long range cruising..
the one he brings into venice doesnt have a tiller, but this one has a tiller
Slick
Whats the Price?
Shouldn't a serving or retired officer of the Royal Naval Reserve fly the Blue ensign from his Yacht? especially so when sailing in the waters of one of His Majesty's Dominions.
Gorgeous yacht.. hope the film is better than the last two though
Skyfall was pretty good. With Spectre I agree
@@Joel-pm5wn thought whole skyfall lodge final act looked awful, casino royale the only decent Craig bond movie imho.
If you like "woke" you will love this one.
@@alfredneuman6488 ok thanks
@ 1:40 I would not be sailing around the world on that. But across the bay, no problem, just not the Bay of Biscay.
Knowing Biscay …. Yep ! Well said !
Bring it to the Southern Ocean. hehe
Mick Newman RIP
Ohhhh Boy the Brits have Sunseeker and James drives in these Piece of Yunk......boy you need some tasty Boat!!
I wouldnt want to go round the world on that, its wasnt built for it and the owner knows it.
Its Beautiful but its meant for coastal cruising warm waters
I don’t see the rocket launchers and mounted machine guns…
Needed to be a gaff rig.
Bond wouldn't faff around with a gaff rig. A good fractional rig is powerful on all points of sail, is elegant and easy to handle.
@@Tomm9y All good points but the design of the rig on this yacht does not suit the language of the hull and coachwork. You can have a fractional rig that is in keeping with the hull and coachwork. This yacht looks like a chariot with mag wheels.
Lovely boat but expensive and definitely aimed at sailing coastal waters. Across oceans no. Need to ask any owner and even the CEO how many such voyages have been done on Spirit yachts of this size.
I'm sure the producers told you that you were buying a 'partnership', but it seems like you may just be a sponsor.
Can you genuinely not see the marketing value of having a product in a Bond movie? Especially a product used by the character himself?
They paid Spirit (certainly in Casino Royale) for the use of the yacht, so far from being a sponsor.
Bu hu, she did not go in to venice under sail.
This is known in the trade as "A corporate wank".
That sounds right, and he’s a Corporate wanker.
I think it's more of an Economic Reacharound. :-)
The movie sucked but the few sailing scenes were really nice :)
Let Aquaholic have a go at it, please.
Hello there david icke. Nice to see you have a day job.
:)
I can’t help but feel that given James Bond’s lifestyle, surely he would choose a Riva.
@@seyedclean4012 not sure that he would, these yachts have a 2 meter draft. Due to many shallow anchorages the most suitable boats for the Caribbean are catamarans and the most sexy is the gunboats, fast and expensive.
Cockwells in Cornwall ua-cam.com/video/Js5ZzTwO_oM/v-deo.html
Like he'd choose a yacht from an Axis power.
He did in the past.
You are exactly right and would be my choice over a Spirit sorry to say.
Craig's boat would be faster than anyone else's due to the added sail area offered by his ears...
How dare you😥
Sailing is very over rated......Sail boats are a pain in the ass work you to death and are complete money pits......Motor boats are the only way to go.....I'd rather see Bond pull up on a Seadoo spark than this thing.
Jeah also they are not as stilish, romantic or oldtiely classical. Sailboat is for Bona and Motorboat for xXx or batman.
If you own a Beneteau or some other blob of plastic moulded shite then yes, but a boat as stunning as this would be a labour of love. You obviously owned the former and/or didn’t possess the skills to maintain it.
Sailing boats are money pits to the point you think it's cheaper to buy diesel to travel the world? At UK prices to refill a Bering 65, the smallest in the range, is £17,000 per shot; to refill a Bering 80 is £45,000. You can find cheaper fuel, but it can cost you more in more remote locations too. I'm not a sailing person because I admit I don't have the skills or inclination to learn, so I gawp at motoryachts, but Spirits are things of beauty. You have no soul, and you clearly aren't buying very much fuel either. I take it your yacht is an Intex inflatable dingy with plastic oars?
lmao we found the landlubber that fell overboard
Who “pulls up” in a yacht? And why would Bond be worried about the running costs of his chosen craft? Next you’ll be explaining to us the impracticalities of running an Aston Martin.
This yacht has class and elegance, which is the whole point.