As a regular viewer, may I suggest you create a series on what are you top 3-5 boats in the different lengths/types of boats? I think you have a lot of amature or novice boat enthousiasts that would appreciate an experts opinion on best/worst boats. Appreciate all your fantastic videos.
Great review, like hearing more of your opinions as you go through the yacht. This is the first boat that I have liked the aft galley layout on. Thanks for the great videos.
Very nice budget Nordhavn alternative. One of the (very) few modifications that I would want to make to this layout is a hinged radar arch/flybridge roof. Just to give a _little_ bit better bridge clearance.
In the test video Steve said that its sister ship did the great loop and it had the same arch. Still a hinged would be nice or have the entire roof on height adjustable poles (to make it like a clam shell design).
@@emeraldmorningmist I had forgotten Steve mentioning that in the test video. If it can clear the 19 footer just outside of Chiraq, then a folding arch _might_ bring it down enough to do the western Erie canal with 15 feet of clearance on several bridges.
I think a backup propulsion option is still warranted if the owner/user intends on investigating the inside passage ... I love the NP build quality and details... beautiful vessel !
Great review! I love the recessed headboard with side bookshelves - that is a great idea, cozy and gives more space to walk around the bed. I think I would have to ask them to fit a king size bed in there though.
No side decks would be a major problem in Northern Europe. Side on docking, passing through locks and entering inland waterways. Being able to access the dock from mid ships quickly can make all the difference to your paint job or insurance premiums. I enjoy the videos though, thanks.
@@charlieodom9107 Oh yes, I need side decks. 😅 But you're right, it depends on the area you're sailing. In Croatia the mooring lines are handed to you on the stern and you have to take them to the bow. In Greece I experienced that they hand over the lines from a dinghy directly to your bow.
Reading the comments I did not see anyone say anything about the washer and dryer being in master cabin. SO the owner shares his cabin with everyone on board on laundry day... not sure I would enjoy that.
Primarily range capability but also the amount of storage (food) that you can cram into the available space. I suspect you could, with proper timing, take this trans-Atlantic assuming you could refuel at northern Newfoundland/Labrador, then Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Class A - (Ocean) yacht is a vessel that is built to navigate the open ocean and surpass a force 8 on the Beaufort scale and waves higher that 4 meters. These yachts are constructed to be self-sufficient in hostile seas. Class B (Offshore) yacht is a vessel built to navigate on the offshore waters (200 miles and less) and can sustain up to force 8 and waves not higher than 4 meters. - This is what this boat is - Class C (Inshore) boat is built to navigate inshore such as lakes, rivers, bays and close to the shore and can sustain up to force 6 and waves not higher than 2 meters. Class D (Inland or sheltered coastal waters) boat is built for protected or sheltered waters such as canals, rivers, small lakes and sustain a force 4 and waves up to 0,3 meters , temporary 0,5 meters It's a way of knowing at a glance how strong the boat is your getting.
I know this sounds weird but why wouldn’t he have socks on every video he’s walking around on brand new boats with sweaty bare feet? I mean come on he pulls those (possibly) fungus covered feet out of the same leather loafers (which I am sure don’t smell at all) if you turned off the lights and though on a black light it would look like a old cartoon showing every foot print in glorious detail. Oh well to each his own
As much as I would like to agree with you, can you imagine the cost of a 50-foot yacht built in the United States with basic journeyman starting at 35 to $40 an hour, and Craftsman upward of 60 and above. Multiply that times about 15,000 to 25,000 man hours. Custom or high-end work takes longer. Then there's the materials. Not only are the cost of materials much cheaper in other countries, there are some materials that are almost impossible to buy or use here. For example. Because of the EPA and the Air Resource Board, Coatings are highly regulated and very expensive here in the US. Also don't expect exotic Woods here in the US to be at the same costs as elsewhere. There's other operating costs like insurance, permits, taxes, and the cost of building accommodations large enough to build big yachts.
@@jnicksnewstart I agree with you on all points... and I wouldn't have a problem with a Taiwan boat, or a Turkey boat. Even though Taiwan is technically China, it is a free territory for the time being. I think this is where small yards come into play. Anyway, despite all of your points being 100% true, some of these China boats are not that much cheaper then better known yards.
Captain Steve's inspection is the most professional on TH-cam. Now I only follow two yacht channel, this one and Aquaholic.
Sadly Aquaholic seems to only do walk throughs. Maybe they don't trust him to take the boats off the dock.
As a regular viewer, may I suggest you create a series on what are you top 3-5 boats in the different lengths/types of boats? I think you have a lot of amature or novice boat enthousiasts that would appreciate an experts opinion on best/worst boats. Appreciate all your fantastic videos.
I would like to see that also !! Wonder if you could hirer Caption Steve to help you buy a boat.
Storage, storage,storage,STORAGE!!! 😆 love the reviews! Always well made
Perfect layout!
Wow cool Boat, would love one of them. Thanks for the video.
Seriously awesome boat and awesome review!
This is a beautiful and well thought-out yacht
Thanks for always such great reviews! You do great work.
I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this video.
Great review, like hearing more of your opinions as you go through the yacht. This is the first boat that I have liked the aft galley layout on. Thanks for the great videos.
Very nice budget Nordhavn alternative. One of the (very) few modifications that I would want to make to this layout is a hinged radar arch/flybridge roof. Just to give a _little_ bit better bridge clearance.
In the test video Steve said that its sister ship did the great loop and it had the same arch. Still a hinged would be nice or have the entire roof on height adjustable poles (to make it like a clam shell design).
@@emeraldmorningmist I had forgotten Steve mentioning that in the test video. If it can clear the 19 footer just outside of Chiraq, then a folding arch _might_ bring it down enough to do the western Erie canal with 15 feet of clearance on several bridges.
Not bad boat and you curved your enthusiasm beautifully
I think a backup propulsion option is still warranted if the owner/user intends on investigating the inside passage ... I love the NP build quality and details... beautiful vessel !
Great review! I love the recessed headboard with side bookshelves - that is a great idea, cozy and gives more space to walk around the bed. I think I would have to ask them to fit a king size bed in there though.
Really nice.
Captain Steve as the best job in the world. Love these in-depth video's.
No side decks would be a major problem in Northern Europe. Side on docking, passing through locks and entering inland waterways. Being able to access the dock from mid ships quickly can make all the difference to your paint job or insurance premiums. I enjoy the videos though, thanks.
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice features video ‼️👍🏻
Captain Steve must be slipping. He only said "fit and finish" twice.
I miss the days when he remarked about the "joinery"...
Lekker man lekker
This is a two cabin boat?
No side decks! I would like to see the line handling when mooring in the med. 🤔
You don't need side decks when aft in mooring!!!!
@@charlieodom9107 Oh yes, I need side decks. 😅 But you're right, it depends on the area you're sailing. In Croatia the mooring lines are handed to you on the stern and you have to take them to the bow. In Greece I experienced that they hand over the lines from a dinghy directly to your bow.
@@allaboutyachting why would you need mooring lines on the bow for a stern to berthing? That is completely pointless!
Oh, I see you don't know what I'm talking about. Look here from 3:25 on and you see what I mean. th-cam.com/video/CLBEAKsnvIw/w-d-xo.html
@@charlieodom9107 Med Mooring. It’s done differently.
Bet you can't wait to feature the new Absolute 48 coupe
Reading the comments I did not see anyone say anything about the washer and dryer being in master cabin. SO the owner shares his cabin with everyone on board on laundry day... not sure I would enjoy that.
Engine room?
Engine room is in the test video, th-cam.com/video/Gj804w6Vuj0/w-d-xo.html
Can you educate about what makes this a coastal cruiser vs an ocean crossing vessel?
Primarily range capability but also the amount of storage (food) that you can cram into the available space. I suspect you could, with proper timing, take this trans-Atlantic assuming you could refuel at northern Newfoundland/Labrador, then Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Class A - (Ocean) yacht is a vessel that is built to navigate the open ocean and surpass a force 8 on the Beaufort scale and waves higher that 4 meters. These yachts are constructed to be self-sufficient in hostile seas.
Class B (Offshore) yacht is a vessel built to navigate on the offshore waters (200 miles and less) and can sustain up to force 8 and waves not higher than 4 meters. - This is what this boat is -
Class C (Inshore) boat is built to navigate inshore such as lakes, rivers, bays and close to the shore and can sustain up to force 6 and waves not higher than 2 meters.
Class D (Inland or sheltered coastal waters) boat is built for protected or sheltered waters such as canals, rivers, small lakes and sustain a force 4 and waves up to 0,3 meters , temporary 0,5 meters
It's a way of knowing at a glance how strong the boat is your getting.
@@ironichumorist They can be built with either a true twin engine setup or with a wing engine like on a Nordhavn.
Only 49 euros? What a steal!
Lekker man lekker.
And I mean that sincerely.
i can not find the price anywhere?
49 euro
@@tokkienater2 🤣 made my day
So nice..
Nice review but incomplete without including the engine room.
That is in the performance video
Funny that no engine room footage is shown or yacht performance discussed.
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too tall for the loop
Looks like it’s built from legos with random port lights and details. But the interior is nice.
A “euro” boat that can’t make it to Europe lol
I know this sounds weird but why wouldn’t he have socks on every video he’s walking around on brand new boats with sweaty bare feet? I mean come on he pulls those (possibly) fungus covered feet out of the same leather loafers (which I am sure don’t smell at all) if you turned off the lights and though on a black light it would look like a old cartoon showing every foot print in glorious detail. Oh well to each his own
Another China boat. Nice, but... What they charge for these mid Yachts, there should be no reason to build them in China. No thanks.
As much as I would like to agree with you, can you imagine the cost of a 50-foot yacht built in the United States with basic journeyman starting at 35 to $40 an hour, and Craftsman upward of 60 and above. Multiply that times about 15,000 to 25,000 man hours. Custom or high-end work takes longer. Then there's the materials. Not only are the cost of materials much cheaper in other countries, there are some materials that are almost impossible to buy or use here. For example. Because of the EPA and the Air Resource Board, Coatings are highly regulated and very expensive here in the US. Also don't expect exotic Woods here in the US to be at the same costs as elsewhere. There's other operating costs like insurance, permits, taxes, and the cost of building accommodations large enough to build big yachts.
@@jnicksnewstart I agree with you on all points... and I wouldn't have a problem with a Taiwan boat, or a Turkey boat. Even though Taiwan is technically China, it is a free territory for the time being. I think this is where small yards come into play. Anyway, despite all of your points being 100% true, some of these China boats are not that much cheaper then better known yards.