Smugglers looking absolutely tiptop, the wax polish makes a massive difference it looks immaculate. Kudos to the yard crew who are laser-focused on the task at hand.
Nick, Please put a WARNING notice on the video! The shine on the hull was so bright I needed my sunglasses!! Seriously though, great to see someone take such care of their boats. You are an inspiration for all that has a more mature (Mind you I didn’t say older) boat that looks nearly brand new. I never tire of watching the launch of your boat and look forward to the upgrade video. The pump for the SUP is brilliant! Thanks as always for a great video and let’s get you to 500k!!
Wow .. I'd pee myself .. I bet that's better, seeing ya boat go back in the water is better than a shhhh .... Don't want to be barred ...love it buddy 😁👍🏴
Smugglers Blues 2 looks absolutely brilliant! That first day on the water after a few months of winter are the BEST! Not even a little (ok, a lot) of rain can stop the mariners from making some early season waves! Safe boating this season! Blessings... 👍👍
Sir Nick, I'm late commenting because I worked today, but this is what we have been waiting for... true vibes going into spring and boating season and nothing better than you and "SB2". I have to say, she looks brand new, my friend!! Love it, love it, love it! Cheers!
That is one good looking boat!!! Wow. My launch day is technically tomorrow (sunday) since it is friday night after midnight. But today after I get out of bed I have one more day for some buffing. I had 3 cm high line of algea just above the antifouling on my gelcoat. removing it was very hard and after it was gone there was some braun staining that even oxalic acid did not get rid of (it did with the rest of the braun on the bow). So I taped of the antifouling and used my most course riwax bottle to cut a tiny layer off. The 3 cm band took some effort and from there went 40 cm up and that was just a more quick buffing. tomorrow will try to get the rest of the bow and sides done. and after will put the hard wax on. When it is in the water I will go for the deck and swim platform. Would have been more easy on the hard but the weather had been so bad the last few months that there was just no time since I also have to work and have other things that need attention like the family. This was the first winter since we bought the boat and did a lot of work on the inside while weather was bad out. new matrasses, usb chargers everywere, fridge cosmetics (design and 3d print a missing temp setting knob, repair some rusty bottom edge, marked the anchor chain every 5 meters, etc. etc. still busy with the helm bench. new foam must go in, need to change the sun damaged throughhulls in the side for stainless ones and much more. but those things are ore fun when weather is good instead of dark wet windy cold typical dutch "winter" weather. Looking forward to more of your video's. keep it up!!
There is nothing to beat the beginning of a new season with everything newly polished, antifouled and ready to go. Great service from the boatyard. Enjoy the summer Nick. Best wishes. John
She was looking like a new boat to me. Hats off to those who worked on her, and with that new equipment, it must have felt like a holiday seeing it all installed. Congratulations, Sir, well done😊😊😊😊😊
SB2 looking terrific. Once again a load of extras too. I’m jealous lol. Mine is out getting serviced and maintained too. Can’t wait till next month to get the season going again. I look forward to the upgrade video. Thanks and all the best for the new season Nick 😀
It is incredibly refreshing and a pure joy to see someone wearing a life jacket in even the most mundane things like moving a boat around a marina from berth to berth. Wish more people did. Mine is like a second skin. Never on the water without it.
Smugglers looks brand new. You have spent a pretty penny and to think you were considering stopping. So pleased you’ve got a boat you love and look after. You’re an example to us all re looking after your possessions. Great video Nick. Looking forward to seeing you out and about. K
Well done. We look forward to your sharing further episodes of you and your boat; and thank you for all your videos since you last took her out of the water. Your charm and energy is fantastic.
Brilliant indeed, she catches the eye quite well. Smart new additions i see, looking forward to the full tour. Captain Nick, Happy Easter and have a great week!
Great to see her back in the water. Its a lovely looking boat for sure and credit to you for looking after her so well. Looking forward to your videos this year and will be very interested to see the upgrade review video. Enjoy the summer!
Thanks for sharing your joy with us! Highlights of my week: Seeing SB II launched, and the start of the U.S. baseball season! Also today I’m one year older and barely any wiser.
I have regular trim tabs and added a Bennett Auto Trim Pro a few years ago. It's fantastic, no messing around adjusting the tabs, it just does it! You should have had Seakeeper contribute their Ride system!
That boatyard treats their customers like Gold! What a fantastic job (plus care and handling) of your boat. Smuggler's Blues 2 looks like brand new. The prop anti-fouling is interesting too. Glad to see you back on the water. Now it's time to plan a trip. Very nice to be along with you on the launch! Very Best Wishes, as always! 500,000 Almost!!!
"We're back!" Well said Nick, and well done to Dave and crew. Congrats. PS Thank you for that shot of the train going by. I can't resist turning to see a train.
Aloha; well done sir! Fantastic kit upgrade! And, if you'd believe it, TH-cam added some dramatic tension to the video by - at least on my feed - a commercial JUST before you turned the key to the ignition all the way over. Mahalo
The passion that you have for boating is such a joy and delight to watch. I stumbled upon your channel last year, never been boating, no real interest in it, but since then have binged all your old videos and never miss a single upload, it is such a pleasure to watch them and has completely changed how I feel about boating, so thank you.
So good to see her back on the water again. Hats off to the gentlemen operating the crane. Look forward to seeing your adventures aboard Smugglers Blues 2 this year Nick.. oh like you new Garmin, great showing her name as it came on
Great video Nick. The zipwakes and the larger Garmin display are great upgrades. Fingers crossed now that we all get some decent boating weather in April and May! Especially compared to last year!
Hi Nick, And she is smiling to us again yes Smugglers Blues all wax up shiny for the new boating season with a nice new coating of anti fouling a great upgrade Nick that zip wake trim taps very nice and new Garmin equepment and some new music system fusion only the weather is not great today Thank you Nick a great show ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wow ! I looked at your 'Subs' and it's jumped 30k That quickly.Well done Sir Nick. I recently commented that I recalled about 47k when you walked the trails and shores during 'The syndrome' shut down. You've earned All of these and more. May the wind be always at your back, and the Seas calm.
Moya & I enjoyed your first video. Smugglers looks like new now, very smart, plus lots of new toys for the season ahead and hopefully plenty more videos of fun on the water. Welcome back Nick 👍
Glad to see you so happy again. The boat looks fantastic. The upgrades will make a vast improvement to the handling. When you move up to your super yacht it would be a great boat to get hold of. We all know what “ boat “ stands for. So we won’t ask you to let us know what the winter lay up has set you back. Enjoy your summer.
I am moored on the Thames which is currently on red boards. I bought a new boat at the beginning of February but as yet have not been able to use it due to the river conditions. The previous boat and this boat always brings out the big smile. There’s nothing like a boat to give you some therapy 🤤
My favourite TH-cam channel by far because Nick's enthusiasm shines through, and I find it infectious. If I had a boat, I'd be just as excited as Nick.
Very nice indeed Nick, Smuggler's is looking very good for the coming season, well done to everyone involved. I myself have recently got a Garmin 95UHD plotter with sidescan sonar and a Standard Horizon VHF for my boat, Casper (The friendly Boat), fitting them is further down the line while we are renovating the lazarette and the cabin. Last week I cleaned and re-waterproofed the canopy and was thinking how nice the boat looked without the canopy up, so looking forward to finishing the work and better weather to get out and about.
The boat looks beautiful - almost like a new Nick. I'm sure the upgrades and winter maintenance will have cost a pretty penny, but will be reflected in the enhanced market value if (or when) you trade her in.
Yay, love seeing these - signs of more vids coming down the pipeline. See the Jeanneau in the sun - 25knots with sea spray lifts my spirits. We have horrible year round weather, so nice to see.
Looks brand new.
Compliments to the boat yard crew, very professional friendly service.
Absolutely!
Was at Premier Marina Plymouth for 6 months - same professional and helpful attitude down there. Always with great service!
Smugglers looking absolutely tiptop, the wax polish makes a massive difference it looks immaculate. Kudos to the yard crew who are laser-focused on the task at hand.
Regardless of make, model and year of build, it's great to see an owner take such good care of his boat. Enjoy your time on your boat!
Thank you, I'll try!
@AQUAHOLIC And good luck in reaching 500,000 subscribers, that's some achievement!
Almost 500,000 subscribers - way to go Nick - well deserved, love your channel.
Thank you! 😃
Thats a proper little ship, sir!
I see what you did there 😊.
She looks in fantastic condition. Happy boating. 🎉
Nick, Please put a WARNING notice on the video! The shine on the hull was so bright I needed my sunglasses!! Seriously though, great to see someone take such care of their boats. You are an inspiration for all that has a more mature (Mind you I didn’t say older) boat that looks nearly brand new. I never tire of watching the launch of your boat and look forward to the upgrade video. The pump for the SUP is brilliant! Thanks as always for a great video and let’s get you to 500k!!
😎😎😎
Happy Easter it was so nice to see you with a big smile.😊
😊 thank you
Your boat is absolutely beautiful! Perfect!
Thank you very much!
🦘🇦🇺 Great day, great yard, great boat & great people. Thanks Nick for taking us along for the ride. Hope you’re feeling OK. 🙏
Better now the boat is afloat again!
That Smuggler looks magnificent 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Wow looks like a brand-new boat, well done the boatyard!
Thank you! 🙂
Wow .. I'd pee myself .. I bet that's better, seeing ya boat go back in the water is better than a shhhh .... Don't want to be barred ...love it buddy 😁👍🏴
Smugglers Blues 2 looks absolutely brilliant! That first day on the water after a few months of winter are the BEST! Not even a little (ok, a lot) of rain can stop the mariners from making some early season waves! Safe boating this season! Blessings... 👍👍
She's looking brilliant nick
Thank you! 🙂
Nice to see you back on the water Nick. Enjoy.
Thank you! 🙂
Beautiful! I'm looking forward to seeing your summer adventures.
Sir Nick, I'm late commenting because I worked today, but this is what we have been waiting for... true vibes going into spring and boating season and nothing better than you and "SB2". I have to say, she looks brand new, my friend!! Love it, love it, love it! Cheers!
Thank you very much! 🙂
That is one good looking boat!!! Wow. My launch day is technically tomorrow (sunday) since it is friday night after midnight. But today after I get out of bed I have one more day for some buffing. I had 3 cm high line of algea just above the antifouling on my gelcoat. removing it was very hard and after it was gone there was some braun staining that even oxalic acid did not get rid of (it did with the rest of the braun on the bow). So I taped of the antifouling and used my most course riwax bottle to cut a tiny layer off. The 3 cm band took some effort and from there went 40 cm up and that was just a more quick buffing. tomorrow will try to get the rest of the bow and sides done. and after will put the hard wax on. When it is in the water I will go for the deck and swim platform. Would have been more easy on the hard but the weather had been so bad the last few months that there was just no time since I also have to work and have other things that need attention like the family. This was the first winter since we bought the boat and did a lot of work on the inside while weather was bad out. new matrasses, usb chargers everywere, fridge cosmetics (design and 3d print a missing temp setting knob, repair some rusty bottom edge, marked the anchor chain every 5 meters, etc. etc. still busy with the helm bench. new foam must go in, need to change the sun damaged throughhulls in the side for stainless ones and much more. but those things are ore fun when weather is good instead of dark wet windy cold typical dutch "winter" weather. Looking forward to more of your video's. keep it up!!
Best of luck with the launch!
There is nothing to beat the beginning of a new season with everything newly polished, antifouled and ready to go. Great service from the boatyard. Enjoy the summer Nick. Best wishes. John
Thank you! 🙂
She was looking like a new boat to me. Hats off to those who worked on her, and with that new equipment, it must have felt like a holiday seeing it all installed. Congratulations, Sir, well done😊😊😊😊😊
Nick, your enthusiasm is contagious. We still have another month to go before launch, can’t wait!!! Happy boating season and all the best. Cheers
Best of luck with it! 😃
I love how large boats look out of the water and how they shrink in water.
It even works with huge ships, battleships Texas and New Jersey look positively *enormous* in dry dock
Great Vid Nick, Smugglers Blues looking very schmick, great boat yard crew, looking forward to the sea trial, fair winds.
Thank you! 🙂
SB2 looking terrific. Once again a load of extras too. I’m jealous lol. Mine is out getting serviced and maintained too. Can’t wait till next month to get the season going again. I look forward to the upgrade video. Thanks and all the best for the new season Nick 😀
You too! 😃
It is incredibly refreshing and a pure joy to see someone wearing a life jacket in even the most mundane things like moving a boat around a marina from berth to berth.
Wish more people did.
Mine is like a second skin. Never on the water without it.
That's often the time you're most likely to need it! 🙂
She looks brand fire new. Great to see the boat again.
Thank you! 🙂
Great to have you back captain! Can’t wait to go boating with you and Smuggler’s again very soon! 👨✈️ 🛥️
Us too!
Smugglers looks brand new. You have spent a pretty penny and to think you were considering stopping. So pleased you’ve got a boat you love and look after. You’re an example to us all re looking after your possessions. Great video Nick. Looking forward to seeing you out and about. K
Thank you 🙂
What a very professional looking operation. Hope you have a very happy Spring and Summer's boating, Nick
Thank you! 🙂
EXCELLENT. Many days of joy ahead under your well deserved feet!
Thank you! 🙂
Smugglers looking amazing looking forward to catching all your new adventures 😀👍🏻
Thank you! 🙂
Great to see how all that is accomplished
Well done. We look forward to your sharing further episodes of you and your boat; and thank you for all your videos since you last took her out of the water. Your charm and energy is fantastic.
Thank you 🙂
Summers coming, looking good nick the boat that is !
Up, up and away, Nick! The boat looks fantastic, here's to a wonderful 2024 season.
Thanks!
Brilliant indeed, she catches the eye quite well. Smart new additions i see, looking forward to the full tour. Captain Nick, Happy Easter and have a great week!
Very happy for you Nick!
Much respect to the yard crew, they did an excellent job!
Have a Safe and Happy season!👍🏾🛥
Thank you! 🙂
Hi mate,
You seem a bit more cheery now. Getting your boat in the water. Good to see.
You take care.
Cheers mate.
Welcome back Smugglers Blues! Have a beautiful and Safe season! Take care of Nick!
Thank you! 🙂
great to see mate, love your enthusiasm even when its wet and miserable
Well done.
Nothing says "I love boating" more than launching your boat in the rain on a day not meant for boating.
Quite!! 😄
Looking forward to understanding more about your new upgrades and trips you have planned.
Great to see her back in the water. Its a lovely looking boat for sure and credit to you for looking after her so well. Looking forward to your videos this year and will be very interested to see the upgrade review video. Enjoy the summer!
Much appreciated! 🙂
Thanks for sharing your joy with us! Highlights of my week: Seeing SB II launched, and the start of the U.S. baseball season! Also today I’m one year older and barely any wiser.
Happy birthday! 🎂
Loving the personalised home-screen on the new Garmin!
Cool huh?
Nice update! I also got excited about the uogrades! Lol!
Your enthusiasm, Nick, is infectious. Keep enjoying it.
Thank you 🙂
Wow Nick looks fantastic. Great to see how a boat can be revitalised. Have fun!
Thank you! 🙂
Wow, she looks fantastic! They’ve all done a great job.
Thank you! 🙂
Good luck with your 2024 season !!
Thank you! 🙂
She’s looking right sharpish. Like the upgrades. 👍👍
Great to see. Looks precarious on the straps, that would get me twitching! 500k greatly deserved. Look forward to the next.
I have regular trim tabs and added a Bennett Auto Trim Pro a few years ago. It's fantastic, no messing around adjusting the tabs, it just does it! You should have had Seakeeper contribute their Ride system!
Congratulations Captain Nick ❤she’s looking smart for the next season 😊
That boatyard treats their customers like Gold! What a fantastic job (plus care and handling) of your boat. Smuggler's Blues 2 looks like brand new. The prop anti-fouling is interesting too. Glad to see you back on the water. Now it's time to plan a trip. Very nice to be along with you on the launch! Very Best Wishes, as always! 500,000 Almost!!!
Thank you! 🙂
She is looking like a different boat! Looking fantastic and that should add a few knots-ish.
Thank you! 🙂
It is sooo nice to see her back on the water again. I have missed you boating trips. :)
Thank you! 🙂
Boat looks brand new ✨great boat yard crew 👌
Congrats on a new exciting season!
Thank you! 🙂
She looks amazing, Nick. Best wishes for the start of the season and we are awaiting the update on all the cool stuff you installed. Enjoy!
Thank you! 🙂
Absolutely love your boat. Please don’t stop making content with it.
Thank you! 🙂
Wow she looks brand new, wishing you a great boating season and finger's crossed for a fine summer.
Thank you! 🙂
Very nice work and service in your yard. Looking forward to fun videos of Smuggler's Blues in action when the weather improves.
"We're back!" Well said Nick, and well done to Dave and crew.
Congrats.
PS Thank you for that shot of the train going by. I can't resist turning to see a train.
Aloha; well done sir! Fantastic kit upgrade! And, if you'd believe it, TH-cam added some dramatic tension to the video by - at least on my feed - a commercial JUST before you turned the key to the ignition all the way over. Mahalo
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The passion that you have for boating is such a joy and delight to watch. I stumbled upon your channel last year, never been boating, no real interest in it, but since then have binged all your old videos and never miss a single upload, it is such a pleasure to watch them and has completely changed how I feel about boating, so thank you.
Awesome, great to hear! 🙂
Smuggler's is looking absolutely fabulous, Nick! Looking forward to the upgrades video on all the new kit. Have a great start to the boating season!
Thank you! 🙂
Great to see SB2 back in the water Nick. Smooth seas 👍👍
Thank you! 🙂
So jealous 😊, look forward to seeing more video's.
More to come!
So good to see her back on the water again. Hats off to the gentlemen operating the crane. Look forward to seeing your adventures aboard Smugglers Blues 2 this year Nick.. oh like you new Garmin, great showing her name as it came on
SB2 looking gorgeous and ready for another great year on the water
Thank you! 🙂
Yay.....happy days, its great to see Smuggler's Blues back in the water for the new season, looking forward to some great videos. Take care Nick 😊
Great video Nick. The zipwakes and the larger Garmin display are great upgrades.
Fingers crossed now that we all get some decent boating weather in April and May! Especially compared to last year!
Thank you! 🙂
Great to see your boat 🛥️ back in the water.
Thanks 👍
Hi Nick, And she is smiling to us again yes Smugglers Blues all wax up shiny for the new boating season with a nice new coating of anti fouling a great upgrade Nick that zip wake trim taps very nice and new Garmin equepment and some new music system fusion only the weather is not great today Thank you Nick a great show ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My pleasure!
Wow ! I looked at your 'Subs' and it's jumped 30k That quickly.Well done Sir Nick. I recently commented that I recalled about 47k when you walked the trails and shores during 'The syndrome' shut down. You've earned All of these and more. May the wind be always at your back, and the Seas calm.
Thank you! 🙂
Moya & I enjoyed your first video. Smugglers looks like new now, very smart, plus lots of new toys for the season ahead and hopefully plenty more videos of fun on the water.
Welcome back Nick 👍
Your boat looking fantastic Nick 🛥⛵️🚤👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏
Thank you 🙂
Looks like it’s just come off the production line Nick - hard to believe it’s the age it is! You must be thrilled to bits!
Thank you, I am very pleased. 🙂
Looks lovely Nick it looks brand new
Glad to see you so happy again. The boat looks fantastic. The upgrades will make a vast improvement to the handling. When you move up to your super yacht it would be a great boat to get hold of. We all know what “ boat “ stands for. So we won’t ask you to let us know what the winter lay up has set you back. Enjoy your summer.
Thank you! 🙂
I am moored on the Thames which is currently on red boards. I bought a new boat at the beginning of February but as yet have not been able to use it due to the river conditions. The previous boat and this boat always brings out the big smile. There’s nothing like a boat to give you some therapy 🤤
Oh what a fun and exciting time sir.👍
Wow she is looking beautiful! Can’t wait to get ours in the water too, once this bloody weather behaves !
Thank you!
what an upgrade,
so excited and happy to see it on the water again
My favourite TH-cam channel by far because Nick's enthusiasm shines through, and I find it infectious. If I had a boat, I'd be just as excited as Nick.
You're very kind 🙂
She looks great Nick! It really shows when an owner pays attention.
Thank you 🙂
That transport trailer is super cool.
Great to see Smugglers back in the wet stuff, look forward to following your adventures this boating season 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Very nice indeed Nick, Smuggler's is looking very good for the coming season, well done to everyone involved.
I myself have recently got a Garmin 95UHD plotter with sidescan sonar and a Standard Horizon VHF for my boat, Casper (The friendly Boat), fitting them is further down the line while we are renovating the lazarette and the cabin. Last week I cleaned and re-waterproofed the canopy and was thinking how nice the boat looked without the canopy up, so looking forward to finishing the work and better weather to get out and about.
This is terrific and you look genuinely happy even with the rain! Good for you Nick! 🍷
Thank you 🙂
The boat looks beautiful - almost like a new Nick. I'm sure the upgrades and winter maintenance will have cost a pretty penny, but will be reflected in the enhanced market value if (or when) you trade her in.
Thank you 🙂
Don’t forget the upgrade video please Nick to see the new gizmos 😊😊😊😊
Of course!
How did you come up with the channels Names Nick
@@timotheosgodbold5841 It just seemed to sum me up 😄
@@AQUAHOLIC excellent name and great job on the logo
Get some cards printed hand them out at shows, berths get more subscribers
It's like watching a kid in a sweet shop, so excited with returning to the water.
Well done Nick. Don’t forget to set the auto cleaning on those zipwakes to avoid fouling. Happy boating.
Good tip!
Congratulations on launching your boat, bon voyage !
Thank you!
Have a beautiful season 2024 with your boat and all this new toys 🤗👍
Thank you! 🙂
can well imagine the excitement, I have that every year when the boat is put back in the water. I wish you a great sailing season.
Thank you 🙂
Yay, love seeing these - signs of more vids coming down the pipeline. See the Jeanneau in the sun - 25knots with sea spray lifts my spirits. We have horrible year round weather, so nice to see.