£155,000 Yacht Tour : 1996 Sunseeker Manhattan 48
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Nineties Sunseekers are an amazing amount of boat for the money now, let me show you exactly what I mean aboard this Manhattan 48.
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I don't mind going older...... Haven't watched an Aquaholic vid for a while, glad I returned, just love looking at boats! so functional
Welcome back!
Of course it’s a bit dated but I actually looks really comfy to be able to sit back and think of all the money you’ve saved from buying one new. I fancy just selling the flat and moving into this beast :)
A lot of boat for the money. With a little elbow grease and some upholstery work it would make a really nice boat. Only reservation I have is the fly bridge ladder. I'm imaging that "You expect me to climb that" look from my wife. LOL. Thanks Nick. Cool boat.
All I heard from that is "nag-free fly bridge guaranteed". 😂
Best boat youtuber in the world
You're very kind! 🙂
Lovely, lovely boat. Just cannot beat quality. If you spend another 20k, on a full service, clean, upgrade some of the systems, replace (especially the fly-bridge) upholstery and the roof lining on the main deck you will get a fantastic boat for 150k. Wonderful vacation home at the price of a small apartment in the med. Only that this apartment here will follow you wherever you want to go. LOVE.
That was my thinking too Oliver. Put another $25k into it and you have a very solid boat. Those Cats should last forever with regular service though they will be thirstier than more modern diesels.
These guy is just something else, the accent and mainly the interests that you have for boats is just so rare and great to watch. Rather to only see your videos than videos from the biggest yatch in the world just because the way you express yourself. Just love it. All the support from PT🇵🇹
Wow, thanks!
Love the variation of old and new yachts, Nick. Another great review.
Glad you like them!
@@AQUAHOLIC Could you cross the Atlantic with this yacht? How much extra fuel would you have to bring?
@@Centrinario no it doesn't have the range. The range of this boat will be somewhere in the region of 350 nautical miles at a slow cruise
Get it cheap enough and you could blow some cash on updating helm and furnishings. Keep the exterior stock, and restomod the interior. I haven't seen wrinkles like that ruched upholstery since watching Last of the Summer Wine. Repower with some modern diesels for more power and better economy. The joy of a project!
Wow stunning boat Nick Sir.. Good for party on Sunday Afternoon.. Looking dashing Sir.. Ever smiling...
Surely that's got to be a front runner for Smugglers Blues III 🛥
Nah, Nick’s an open top sports cruiser type of guy!
@@andrewryder9642 he can get up on the flybridge!.
@@MrMarko4 His getting to old these days to be going up and down stairs. His hips don't have much life left in them.
Sunseeker in the 90s: We're the coolest brand on the waves, selling sex, sea and sun.
Also sunseeker in the 90s: Rouched leather and curtains we stole from your grandma's downstairs loo.
A great tour of what must be getting close to being considered a classic, now. And yes, a lot of boat for the money!
The couches are amazing, the curtains I'd refit with wooden blinds.
@@darthkek1953 yeah just dont take a UV light to the couches and beds an where ever else lol
@@hgghgguk actually a very bright UV would sterilise it all. :-?
not bad really. even though it looks clean , i would change the carpet . idk why it just looks old . the rest of the boat looks fine. the engine bay needs a bit of a touchup but not bad. you can rebuild those Cats if need be for longer than i will live lol. good vid
As a diesel mechanic/fabricator, I've worked on many semi's with those cat engines pushing well over 1mil miles. One of the best engines ever made imo...
With a good Designer one can create a beautiful modern Boat for not so much money
Ideal £100.000 Beginners boat to learn and get your feet wet on sea life,but always is a gamble:repair,maintenance,etc
You definetly can see the quality. I'd keep the woodwork, but update the upholstery. Maybe some new electronics, also. But come on.. a classic Sunseeker for this price? Count me in! Cheers!
I especially love how they upholstered the front of the drawer in the bed 😂
Keep going your dream to be youtuber AQUAHOLIC!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
There's a lot of boat for the money, but there's a lot of money to be spent if anything goes wrong or you want a more modern look for the fabric or MFD's! Great tour as awlays!!
I have a '96 boat, but before I got it the previous owners had put new engines in, upgraded the MFD and the upholstery, yet I paid the same as a boat without the upgrades! Bargain!
about how much in todays currency
@@notinservice3724 my boat is around £70-80k (not a Sunseeker!)
@@notinservice3724 I’ve got all the receipts in a folder and they changed to Vetus first, then to Volvo Penta D4’s. Even with trade in value on the old engines the bills were well over £30k!!
@@nicbennett6554 for rebuilt motors? Oh my that seems quite high. I guess these boats were originally quite pricey tho
@@AnnaKuznetzova88 that was the cost of new motors after trade in and including labour back in 2009.
I absolutely love the classic yellow cats! Wish more engine rooms would add a pop of colour :)
In 10 years - that interior will come back into fashion - lovely now too
With no shortage of clever and rich appointments, the only surprise (and its a BIG one) is the price. You couldn't buy a new RIB with an outboard for this money. WOW. As I am presently powered by this exact same CAT engine (mine - 1987) I'll tell you they are literally million year motors. So, if maintained, these will last longer than the GRP (and at putting "speed" they sip fuel). This boat is beyond a bargain - its a rich find. Thanks again, Nick - keep 'em coming...
Nice Video as well .. He really Kept that Boat in Nice condition for its age
A lot of boat for the money. A few updates and some tlc and you got urself a nice boat
Petition for a yacht company gives him a free yacht for all the free promo.
I would say the best one would be a 640.
@@danielweedall Princess V40. Stays under the 44-foot regulations and every easy to handle short handed or light handed. Plus he LOVES them. :-)
@@darthkek1953 I'm with you on this one! Heck, even the pricey R35 looks like a good treat for him! It even has Pininfarina pedigree!
@@9VARZ I'd get him the Fairline F33 first. It has a separate double-bed. But CRIKEY those things are pricey.
These things just make me realise what absolutely stonking good value a brand new fully-fitted narrowboat is for about the same price!
Possibly they won't do 25 knots though..! 😄 Talking of brand new fully fitted inland cruisers, got a video just for you coming very soon!
Wow! My two English boating channels just collided.
@@boxhawk5070 Me too!
@@AQUAHOLIC Excellent!
Lol, go down the River Severn from Gloucester to Minehead in one of these Sunseekers, compared to a narrowboat, and you'll understand the difference. ;)
We had the 3208Turbos on out Birchwood TS 49.They were great engines but went through the anodes
... older => ^^ maintenance/repair costs, but if you're capable there's a lot of bang for your bucks here. Thanks for showing, Nick :-)
Jack the Sack is working on his suntan! LOL!
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Now this is very affordable
A smidge dated but nothing that couldn't be fixed. For the money, you can't go far wrong. Thanks, Nick.
In 1996 the DVD player was a new(ish) thing. I'm old enough to still have a DVD player or VHS/DVD combo. At least 2 new versions of DVD since and we're a whole new world of media tech. Who'd have thunk it!
Ohh good fiddles abound. Any idea if the engines need/could be updated, I guess replacing wouldn't be cost effective.
Just shows, if you take good care of your boat, it'll last for decades...
Love this boat. More classic yachts please?
This could be a nice live-a-board for the right individual or couple. Thank you, Nick!
a very cool sunseeker yacht. i love your videos
I guess buying a cheap(ish) old power boat is a bit like buying an old Ferrari.. The purchase price isn't where the financial pain starts... it just opens an expensive can of worm$
Hi Nick. The price for this size is amazing. Even though its dated it remains a Classic feel. Plenty of space 3 cabins in a 48ft. A big starter boat for small price. Reliable Caterpillar Diesel. Great walkthrough video tour thanks 😊
Spend some money updating and you have something as good as the $1.8 million Princess from last week.
Nick, how much of a risk are you taking in terms of things such as hull integrity with such an old boat as this? And I’d be curious to know how many hours were on those engines so you get a feel for whether new ones would be needed.
These older boats tend to be rock solid, but of course very important to get a survey to be sure. Engine hours are a bit irrelevant on leisure boats, I've never known one do enough hours for the engines to wear out, it's actually lack of use and maintenance that's more likely to do for them. Again, a professional inspection is very wise.
@@AQUAHOLIC You said a mouthful there! Lack of use is the cause of failure in pretty much any mechanical system.
Seems good value to me relative to most of the boats on this channel. Amused by people fretting over the dated interior- but then my boat was built in 1937, so I guess I have a different perspective 🤔 . Love the old stuff!
No way you can find a nicer boat than that for that money! And it’s a Sunseeker! Little bit of paint and refurbish and you got yourself a beauty.
Nice for a hangout in the water with friends
Certainly a lot of boat for the money. Love the wood and leather interior.
Another great video Nick. If the opportunity arises can you give us your review of the Mulder ThirtySix and Sanlorenzo SX boats.
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Nice boat for a professional upholsterer . But what I was captivated by was the woodwork , most modern boats are all laminate . And at least what you pay for with last . Can’t say that about a car , I bet if you used it for say five years with a few mods you’d get pretty much what you payed for it . There’s no reason why these craft can’t go on for decades with plenty of T L C . As long as it’s not a case of triggers brush , if you get my drift . 🤣🤣🤣 Regards to all and best wishes 👍
Love that wood..my fav! Didnt quite like that trim around the bed!! But you could easily change it . All in all very nice!! Thanks!
lovely older boat it would make a nice project upgrading it and it would still be a good price, well done Nick again cheers
Just look at the stairs to the flybridge then you know back in the day we are made to be tough
Great as always. Thanks for the tour aquaholic.
Glad you enjoyed it
Ohhh I’d need to replace that decor in the master cabin though! That bed! 🤣
Before lifting your tender on a passerelle make SURE the mounting structure is up for the task. Don't assume it is..
Marvellous ... by contrast, the new 1996 P Reg car I had went to the scrapyard 2010
This aged very nicely, still looks very nice 😁
Now I feel old cause I was 16 when this beautiful boat was new. I would definitely enjoy the accommodations now though.
A lot of boat for the money, I would assume these used ones certainly have some room to bargain, bit of money this boat is basically big yacht boating for perhaps a 3rd of the price, lovely to see these older units in the channel Nick gives so much insight how far the tech, design and features have come along on these boats, cheers !
Lots of pledge required ! On a serious note a hinged ladder with for sun deck could be retro fitted giving easier access to top deck ?
Testement to quality of the manufacturer!! Also the decking has aged beautifully !!
I would love to come to the UK and buy this boat or 1 like it and just cruise live aboard for the summer
Another Bargain Boat, Great Job nick
Glad you enjoyed it
I don’t actually mind this older model; it’s quite nice and different from the normal modern boats! And they are much more simplistic in terms of technology so not a lot to go wrong! Living the tours Nick!
A Few Thoughts:
It's nearly 50 friggin' feet... It's only 25 years old... She's an incredibly maintained 'older gal'... She's got all the right curves, in all the right places...
No table, nor provision for such, in the Aft Cabin...? Hmmm.
Why would anyone ever refurb the interior...?!? It's like a '57 Chevy. You'd be hard pressed to replace that sexy leather with anything more stylish. I don't even like cherry wood, yet this is exquisite!
Clearly... 'Boat people' are not 'TV people'. Why always such a diminutive TV on such luxurious vessels? Don't get me wrong... I might only spend 10-15 minutes in the morning watching the news, or 2 hours late night watching a movie while enjoying the tides, but... I'd want some kickass A/V equipment on MY craft...!
No fancy-schmancy pillows or bedding... This is how a boat looks when fully useful!
The Guest Cabin is B.Y.O.P. - bring your own pillow! ;-)
LOVE the door hardware...
No backrests on the Flybridge seating...? Odd.
Nick... giving us a cheeky little crotch shot scaling the ladder. You naughty boy!
Rather crusty engine(s) and engine area in general... Could use a good go-thru.
Brilliant tour as usual, and maybe SOULTION A/V can hook this well-heeled folks with decent tellys...! (Congrats on the new sponsor!)
I want this boat. I want this boat badly Nick
Very nice, does need some work, looks very tired. You are right a lot of boat for the money, how many hours on the engines?
Can you have that shipped across the pond. I want it. No television in every room.
Wow! Beautiful!
Hi Nick,what a huge amount of boat for the money.What would be the cost and model of the modern equivalent mate ? I think it would be a shame to alter anything on it as its of its time, and designers put there mark on it so be a shame to lose that.I also love the older woodworking as seems modern interiors look less like your on a boat (if making any sense) 3 cabins to wow..even a proper 4 ring cooker etc.Id be more than happy owning this classic ish beauty.Again thank you for a great video mate 👍
I'm guessing, but very roughly you're going to be £1,000,000+ by the time you've paid VAT (if applicable) and specced it.
@@AQUAHOLIC cheers Nick,massive savings then if you don't mind driving older boats.Forgot to ask,just out of interest,would it be possible to get hinged/pivoting flybridge ladder retro fitted,so when in use you pull them out ( like on a modern trawler boat you reviewed ) and stow out of way to keep bigger rear deck space.
@@zorouk1 I've never seen it done, but anything is possible, at a price! :)
I like the older 'more rounded' style and cozy feel to this ... like the Broom 450 you have on video. Great value and makes the dream look possible
Brooms are very homely. You can tell their home seas are the Norfolk Broads. :-/ Basically something like a canal boat as a small family cruiser or something.
That boat is the same age than me 25
Nice tour Nick.
A older but decent 🚣♀️
For a 25yr old boat it’s in really nice condition and nicely laid out, a lot of boat for a great price. Great Review Nick 👍
Thanks 👍
as a big fan of sunseeker, and a bit of a youngster, seeing a boat before i was born was great fun to compare it to the boats of today. thanks!
Wow! You just made me seriosly thinking of get me one like that as a projekt! Your videos are so inspiring! Six months ago, I had no idea I was so interested in Yaching. So continue in the knowledge that you enchant at least one Swede!
Awesome, thanks! 🙂
I thought I already commented, but I guess not! So, great job as always Nick! So happy to see you growing! Keep it up!!
Hey, thanks!
this is beautiful, obviously could use a bit of updating with the leather and curtains and a full beam master wouldn't hurt but for the money this is really great! Thanks for another great video! Happy New year!
You too! 🙂
I don't mind getting a bit older... oh you meant getting a boat that's a bit older ;)
Hey Nick another great video and it's fair to say that the owner of this beauty has kept it in great form so some lucky buyer is going to get years of enjoyment with it, Have a good one bud
Right OK Nick. This is a bit of us. So let’s talk about re-fit. New avionics to include radar, AIS send and receive, new steering wheels from timeage, new flexi teak, all new carpets and upholstery, throughout, the third cabin converted to a utility room with washing machine, ironing board etc and storage. Williams astern for going ashore, full new Bose audio system with new flat screen mounted tv’s in all cabins, other cosmetic touches in the heads. I reckon £100K. This gives you an up to date fly bridge cruiser you could live on, new all AGM batteries throughout, Now let’s tell the wife about our plan, yes Nick your involved in this and it’s all your fault.
do you install avionics into boats?
Great video nick. Still a bbeautiful boat:-):-)
A lovely boat - eye watering operational costs I suspect!
One of the best boat from all videos! Very good value for that price.
Rotating shower screens look dated, but really efficient use of space and then you don't have just a wet head.
Nick, Sunseeker is for me a name that is associated with Miami Vice etc.....This is an important video for me because I would need to sleep 6+ people and the only way financially is going for older boats with more space...so thank you!
You're very welcome
Interesting video Nick. Not sure I like the separate throttles and gears but a good value boat. I paid £150k last year for a 2001 Princess 50 and then spent £30k on improvements, service/overhaul and refreshing the teak and by the look of the engine room, the new owner of this one might have to do the same but still worth it
Nice boat, well done!
Wow. It's hard to believe she's 25 this year. Still looking beautiful, and for that price, I think it's a bargain.
nice and with some TLC and mods would be very nice
Nice boat if you have the money to update certain things.
It may show its age in some of the design, equipment and wear, but that's a very well maintained boat and it wouldn't take all that much to bring it up to date, if you so wanted. I imagine it would be a fantastic investment and great fun!
I noticed that all the tops, including the table when folded over, have fiddles on them. You don't see that on Sunseeker/Princess nowadays - normally only on trawler types. Does this mean that these boats aren't as stable as the newer models?
No, it just means that people don't like the style of them these days
As you said a good buy for the price
Greetings Sir Burnham. Another well produced video gives me reason for thanks. I appreciate the level of control offered by separate accelerator and gear controls. Perhaps more clumsy than modern controls but much more practical. I like that you left the airplane in the recording as it reminded me of the bit on Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti album.
Absolutely lovely, just need to pop it over to Paul from Yacht solutions for the flybridge and master cabin and maybe an engine update but I can't imagine it needing too much. Great to see and thanks for a great walk-around. 👍
Nice 👍
This is a bit like me, past its prime, but still useful. The main difference is, it's like a good red, always tasty and NEVER out of fashion, uber retro cool, unlike me.
Nice boat and a good comparison for facilities and fittings.
Excellent tour as per always. Take care and stay safe. 👍👍👍⛴🛳☠🛥🚤🏴☠️⛵🚢⚓😎
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I'm pretty shore I have first comment what do you think Nick
That Nick is a humorous fellow, I am hoping to get him on my jetdrive Rivolta when he's allowed to travel again to Miami for the boat show. Another good find needing a few manageable upgrades but very doable.
I used to enjoy watching these Sunseekers (loved the Renegade 60) go in and out of Poole harbour from my Dad's Tornado rib with twin 60 Mariners on the back! Must have been early 90s when the Truckline ferry was still in operation. For some reason I always had a fascination with that yellow and black ferry. Anyway good work as ever Nick!
Nick enjoying your channel as always... I wondered what software do you use to edit your video's.
I use iMovie