Selene 59 In Depth Review

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ค. 2022
  • The Nordhavn whisperer, James Knight goes out of his comfort zone, to explore the details of the Selene 59 in this long overdue in-depth walk through video.

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  • @w.nicholasgarifalakis4382
    @w.nicholasgarifalakis4382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    How refreshing to have someone like James Knight conduct a thoroughly professional "walk-through", especially when he includes areas where improvements could be made and where a manufacturer fell short. Most boat reviews, I've seen, are usually conducted by brokers who rarely address design shortcomings, possibly because they lack the knowledge possessed by Mr. Knight, but, also, because such conversations are counterproductive to selling the boat! Kudos to James Knight and thank you for a most informative tour!

    • @neslypierre4544
      @neslypierre4544 ปีที่แล้ว

      Price goes with the borget

    • @danielcruz4850
      @danielcruz4850 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes he is definitely not a salesman.

  • @nickjunes
    @nickjunes 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There are probably very few people who can understand the depth of knowledge you have across so many disciplines. Thank you for sharing!

  • @viltfjall
    @viltfjall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Back! This is the finest walkthroughs and a pure pleasure to watch. Thanks!

  • @Oceanlife5301
    @Oceanlife5301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    James,
    Thank you for all of your in depth reviews on yaghts. Especially on the Nordhavn's yaghts. I would love to see you make a video of the Fleming yachts, perhaps 65 to the 78 feet yaghts. I watch your videos over and over again. You never get boring, and I trust you to always stear me in the correct direction. You are a Blessing to many of your viewers.. for sure

  • @johnbrunner2816
    @johnbrunner2816 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Best walk thru I've ever watched!

  • @56Spookdog
    @56Spookdog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nordhvan brilliantly built a culture and a status symbol. You two do the best walk throughs on TH-cam.

  • @ernieb3626
    @ernieb3626 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been recovering for over a month and watching MANY of these videos and this was indeed the best and most enjoyable so far.

  • @AgentRafa
    @AgentRafa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Well done mate. As always you set the bench mark for how a detailed walk through/in depth review should be done.
    There's a guy in TF - Trawler Forum that did cross the Atlantic in a Selene 47 with no issues, so even a considerably smaller Selene than this 59 has done- and can do it. He wrote a blog about it too.
    I hope the Selene company watch your video and take notes, because you're right; they should put a group together and do a crossing documented with a quality video. I see so much potential here and if I were them I'd start by getting the fuel system sorted and re-arrange that engine room/lazarette to free up space around the engine.
    And I must commend you because I think you've given the Selene company a helping hand here and that's quite ballsy taken into consideration that you've been working close with N for two decades. But competition is good for EVERYBODY involved, all the way from the manufacturers to the customers and everyone in between (people like yourself).
    I think both the Nordhavn and the Selene are beautiful and capable boats.
    Thank you.
    Cheers from Norway.

  • @tristiancorbett8896
    @tristiancorbett8896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He's back at long long last how we have missed you and your wonderful walk throughs so detailed and so much fun please don't go again I know these are time intensive and you are a busy man

  • @1986tommys
    @1986tommys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    59:55 i feel very ashamed to say this but i’m a skipper on a 98 feet bunkerbarge (for refueling ships) with no crew so i’m operating the vessel alone, and the tanks completely filled with 39 625 gallon of diesel.
    And even i managed to run out of diesel and completely drained my own bunkers 🤦🏻‍♂️.
    I had the luxury i could scoop a couple of buckets of diesel out of the tanks and fill my bunkers to get my engine started again so i could get hydraulic power to my delivery diesel pump to bunker (refeul myself)
    I did this by unscrewing a air vent bolt on the fuel filter and my engine fuel pump got a little plunger to manual pump fuel into the system, i kept pumping that plunger until i got a solid stream of diesel out of the filter air vent bolt and a minute after that.
    Then i kept my fingers crossed 🤞🏻 hoping that my battery’s hold (i have no generator) and kept restarting the engine until i catches and i could use my diesel pump to refuel myself. It took about a minute and it worked!
    From that point i always do my engine room pre checks myself and regularly test my alarms because i even didn’t get a low fuel level alarm wich i should have!
    Lesson learned the hard way

  • @imcurtispenner
    @imcurtispenner 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Finally, a good boat REVIEW! Watch car review channels and they'll tell you all sorts of things they don't like with a car. Watch a boat walk-through or "review" and all you get is sunshine blown up your keister. This is the way they should all be done. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

  • @dalsie105
    @dalsie105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Every inch of the boat explained the good and the bad cheers from the UK

  • @tm502010
    @tm502010 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is what a review should be! Excellent!

  • @peterj2890
    @peterj2890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your video was very well done and informative. Thanks for not only showing the layout but digging into the mechanics of the vessel. Really liked the engine room tour and explaining the fuel system.

  • @coop3014
    @coop3014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I enjoy your videos, it’s refreshing to hear a honest assessment and of the boats. Too many people waste your time making just a prolonged advertisement. Keep up the good work!!

  • @stevekomorous3864
    @stevekomorous3864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love listening to you James. You are very informative and educational. You also have a wonderful way about you. Thank you and keep the videos coming. A shout out to Matthew too!! God Bless you both.

  • @kevincostello1319
    @kevincostello1319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the best walk through videos ever. Thank you!

  • @GrumpyAustralian
    @GrumpyAustralian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Waiting in anticipation for the next video.

  • @constantineding8700
    @constantineding8700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Pls bring us more Selenes. There aren't as much information out there about Selenes as Nordhavns. We are happy to see diferent designs with boats that has cross-ocean capability.
    And you are probably the most erudite person about boats on TH-cam. If there's only one walkthrough about a certain boat in the world, I want it to be done by you.

  • @tinkmarshino
    @tinkmarshino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    anacondas I live south in the US Vancouver .. Now I know where to come and get my boat I truly trust your abilities and your honesty!! OUTSTANDING! So many of these guys are in Florida or England or Turkey It is nice to have one in the neighborhood.. This was a good look at a different boat.. don't wait so long to do another video.. 9 months is a long time.. Thanks James!

  • @genericusername2177
    @genericusername2177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much, I always thoroughly enjoy your extensive and candid videos. Please keep up the good work. 👍

  • @garion464
    @garion464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad to see you back doing walk throughs! Another fantastic video! 👍

  • @lhunter325
    @lhunter325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, must say…this is the best boat info video I’ve seen. You know your craft.

  • @brimstonehd
    @brimstonehd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Saw this boat in Victoria, BC just last weekend. Had a very nice chat with the owner as we had been to the boat show the day before looking at a Selene 36. She is a beauty in person!

  • @QU1RKONE
    @QU1RKONE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thoroughly enjoyed the technical, authoritative, and detailed review. Excellent.

  • @natanne6675
    @natanne6675 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We've just bought a Selene after spending a long time thinking we only wanted a Nordhavn as we wanted to circumnavigate. Like Tom and Dina, we love the space and the headroom given that Colin is 6 foot 3! Thanks for the walkthrough on their boat - it is obvious how much they love and care for it.

  • @KitLaughlin
    @KitLaughlin 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "I know a little bit about Nordhavns..." Understatement of the year. Great work, James.

  • @chasesutton1
    @chasesutton1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Stumbled upon the channel and really liked the detail that James adds. He backs his opinions up with thoughtful commentary, and I look forward to more of these videos.

  • @johnhickman2915
    @johnhickman2915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great in depth tour! Good job James and Matthew

  • @11THEFEZMAN11
    @11THEFEZMAN11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another fantastic video, I’m not a trawler owner but a mechanic for 30 years, your insight on “what’s wrong” is refreshing, and familiar.
    At least once a job I would say “who thought this was a good idea”

  • @rogerharper8772
    @rogerharper8772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another wonderful video James. I always look forward to content from you!

  • @rayallen1479
    @rayallen1479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You explained exactly why I moved to Anacortes over 20 years ago now. Arrived here on my Valiant sailboat and just sort of stayed…
    Cheers!

  • @Dan-bj2qs
    @Dan-bj2qs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love you or hate you, the one thing we can count on, James, is that you shoot straight. I happen to love it, and I appreciate it. So, would you please give us your no-holes-barred thoughts on how the Bering 65 might compare to the benchmark Nordhavn - even if just what you’ve read or heard? THANK YOU SIR.

  • @deanrussell6763
    @deanrussell6763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video James. No doubt it takes a lot of time but know it is truly appreciated. Your style of polished unpolished videos makes you feel like you are the only one there and following you around the boat. While I am firmly in the Nordhavn camp, it is great to see other offerings.

  • @mariosilva1156
    @mariosilva1156 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! it was perhaps the best review I've ever seen about boats on TH-cam. Greetings.
    Mario Silva

  • @MrBarlien
    @MrBarlien 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh my god, The Trawler Guru is back in action! I can't wait to know more than I could ever possibly need to know about a boat I will never ever be able to afford! YAY!

  • @SwiftRIBSAust
    @SwiftRIBSAust 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video - l had a Selene 60 with twin 6068 John deers, Full ABT Trac hydraulics and twin onan (Cummins) gens. The twin engine has a much better engine room layout with all service points inboard - except for the stbd engine mounted fuel filter. Over 4 years we circumnavigated Australia and ventured out to New Guinea. Boat never gave us a scrap of a problem, withe the 2 skegs and Center keel tracked like on rails in even a steep 5m following sea. The timber work and stainless like James says is exquisite as well as the thought gone into making things easier to service. I liked the lower profile (rolls less and not as much windage, as well as the more refined hull shape. I have 3 friends with nordys and they do tend to ride a bit bow down and push a lot of water with the fuller bow. Ours was 72 tonnes

  • @erikhowley26
    @erikhowley26 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My first time on this channel. Wow, James! What a fantastic review! If I ever want an actual honest review, and not just a fluff piece, I know where to go. Great job!

  • @tomlynch1899
    @tomlynch1899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome to see you back. Love your stuff!

  • @robhowen
    @robhowen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, as so many have said, what a detailed review. Ditto to all of the comments. I learned so much and I loved the Nordhavn comparisons.

  • @TheSirUno
    @TheSirUno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Always a joy to see these, James. The effort y’all put into this series of videos is awesome. Also, this is a lovely boat.

  • @debbiewack9543
    @debbiewack9543 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved your review, your obviously at the top of your business..

  • @pepevelasquez4860
    @pepevelasquez4860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, I like your style..please do more videos. thanks

  • @themanwithnoname2666
    @themanwithnoname2666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just watching your videos ,great.💯💯💯👍

  • @TradeWindgng
    @TradeWindgng 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another excellent sensational walk through that I have really enjoyed watching, well done 👏
    And looking forward to the next one.
    Absolutely 💯 fantastic thanks

  • @kevenr1055
    @kevenr1055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic to see you back, now start making the next video.

  • @johnsranchlife8634
    @johnsranchlife8634 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I recently watched someone else’s walk-through of a nordhavn. I was very disappointed after watching your walk-throughs I could hardly get through it. You do a great job I could watch two or three hours on these boats keep up the good work.

  • @micheltreskin8043
    @micheltreskin8043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best review ever! You are a master at this and I cant wait to see more.

  • @robertjames8909
    @robertjames8909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi I have just discovered you channel like you comprehensive inspection just a little bit long but being a nordhavn fan good comparison well done

  • @mickeybuck4385
    @mickeybuck4385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First of your videos I've seen. Phenomenal attention to detail. Subscribed

  • @stephenrojas6533
    @stephenrojas6533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally!!! Glad you posted a new video! We missed you!

  • @endlesssummer426
    @endlesssummer426 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant walk through and so much attention to detail. And must say this is a beautiful boat, well kept and treated with care and love by the owner.

  • @markpuzas
    @markpuzas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    so excited you made another video!!! Thanks!

  • @petersmith6567
    @petersmith6567 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James, We really need a review of the Nordhavn 41. It is a departure from the traditional marketing approach of customizing every boat to suit the buyer. This one is delivered complete. No options. No flying bridge. Twin engine. Built in a factory invented to build this boat with limited experience. It may be the future for Nordhavn. Please give us your take on the boat.

  • @MinTerGyi007
    @MinTerGyi007 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good presentation 👍🏽

  • @craigwallace2167
    @craigwallace2167 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great your back 👍

  • @dan4466
    @dan4466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The interior to me is what every yacht should look like.

  • @nojnoj3069
    @nojnoj3069 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    .....get your 'trunion nut's' here!.....You do make the most in-depth and knowledgeable videos of Nordhavn's ever!....and maybe Selene's?

  • @tomingrassiaimages8776
    @tomingrassiaimages8776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The manerisms that he displays shows that he is incredibly experienced. Example, when closing mechanisms, his eyes leave before his hands are finished.

  • @billfletcher5495
    @billfletcher5495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nicely done James. As others have already noted, you do a great job analyzing the various systems and comparing the two manufacturers. I recall a larger Selene awhile back with some serious print through that went to auction after the owner refused to take it if I recall correctly. I have spent limited time on the smaller Selenes and found they are a good value overall. No experience with the larger cousins, so it’s nice to see videos like this.

  • @jackmatranga2539
    @jackmatranga2539 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tough to imagine a more thorough and informative presentation. Please keep up your no-B.S. posts. Nice to view the "warts and all" comments. How tall is James (as a background "ruler")?
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  • @daytonmanuel9127
    @daytonmanuel9127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos!
    The most important thing I learned in the 30 years I have spent working on diesels is that when bleeding the fuel systems you need to tighten the lines at the injector while the engine is cranking. If you stop cranking when you see fuel before snugging it down you run the risk of an air pocket.

  • @mikemoxley9477
    @mikemoxley9477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GREAT presentation! Thank you

  • @user-beachbay53
    @user-beachbay53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really well-done. Very informative.

  • @lgriestra
    @lgriestra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. Another great video. Congratulations and Thanks!

  • @elcajondavid1
    @elcajondavid1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great review, very professional.

  • @abhishekparmar6702
    @abhishekparmar6702 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    last 20 mins.. 👏🏽 saying it like it is. i have respect for you.

  • @rodneyross5282
    @rodneyross5282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    About time you came back. Your knowledge and truthful assessments the yachts you present is just refreshing. Thanks for showing this yacht. Have a great week and God bless in all you do. P.S. think you might do more videos?

    • @forresthoward5868
      @forresthoward5868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      See - this man, me, and I’m sure countless others like your presentation. I actually think you could make some serious coin if you put together some more. I can see you getting 500k subscribers and selling some merch and some seriously deep pocket sponsorships. 💥 Let’s GO!

    • @jamesknight9922
      @jamesknight9922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Rodney and Forrest, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. The short answer is yes.
      Longer : I just returned to Florida after a very busy European / PNW / Mexico and now back to Florida and the Bahamas to hand off 3 more Nordhavns to their new owners.
      Matthew is waiting for me to return to WA and we’ll start a new video likely at the end of June :)
      Thanks for watching

  • @hippiehillape
    @hippiehillape 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the second video of yours I've watched. Great style, easy to follow your train of thought.
    First few minutes on the dock was a great walk.
    I'll never commission a new boat, but I will be buy a used 40-50 in ten years.
    Thank you for going into the wear and tear, what to look for and such.

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's good to see you guys made another video

  • @official_dplanet
    @official_dplanet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I can ever afford a Nordhavn, I will seek out James to keep it in shape. Fascinating stuff (and I'm not even that technically-minded).

  • @daryllfogal
    @daryllfogal ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you spent much time on Kadey Krogens? I would love to hear your thoughts.

  • @debraanderson9658
    @debraanderson9658 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this boat Seline you're the best

  • @willermroderkerke
    @willermroderkerke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done James (and Matthew), that was a refreshing and honest review for a Nordhavn man. I loved it. But I still want a Nordhavn.

  • @msolar
    @msolar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video. I'd love to see James walkthrough a Fleming 58/65 for comparison. The low drafts (water & air) make them really compelling. Cheers!

  • @dmssalesuk9423
    @dmssalesuk9423 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is an incredibly informative video. Great job.

  • @user-ly9qe1pe8k
    @user-ly9qe1pe8k 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In the 1970's the 8v-71, we would use a DC pump and 2 hoses to pressure the fuel system to bleed the fuel system

  • @huguespor3591
    @huguespor3591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a great job all those videos, love it, I also was impress with Selene quality when I was working on it some years ago, we now under offer of a Selene 62 and hope we going to close the deal ... 🤞 we still need bottom inspection and waiting for oil analysis.

  • @chrismcleod1796
    @chrismcleod1796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The cat shits in the John .. Classic .

  • @michaelrutledge7048
    @michaelrutledge7048 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous vessel!! Thanks for the tour. I really like Selenes, having spent some time cruising FL west coast and Bahamas on some friends 40. I think they're a very underrated boat.

  • @henrylees-buckley2584
    @henrylees-buckley2584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great tour; well done!

    • @henrylees-buckley2584
      @henrylees-buckley2584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also glad to see you are local in the NW with a home in Anacortes. Next stop Vancouver 😁

  • @christineprince5126
    @christineprince5126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally what a stunning boat ,beautiful interior thank you James and Matthew 😊 I forgot to say I do think the Beneteau 473 is a stunning elegant boat 🤔

  • @aaronrenando8163
    @aaronrenando8163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks James & Mathew for the review on the Selene.
    Now how about a review of Fleming????
    I know there is an entire row of Fleming yachts up there.
    So James will you be in town for Trawler Fest in a few days???

    • @jayflaherty1892
      @jayflaherty1892 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep your eyes peeled, you’re likely to see him.

  • @terriwinn6806
    @terriwinn6806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative , thanks .

  • @jacobcohen9205
    @jacobcohen9205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, James greetings from the UK. Love your videos and the cat story was epic, lol.

  • @tomingrassiaimages8776
    @tomingrassiaimages8776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am shocked that you do not have 200,000 subscribers.

  • @artsmith1611
    @artsmith1611 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video

  • @petermaire605
    @petermaire605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another wonderfully informative boat review James. My only wish is that you could do more of them… oh and maybe run a school for people who do it badly. I recently watched a review of the latest Bering B70 that I was really interested to see.. you had to wade through lots of mindless yabbering to still end up disappointed with relevant content.

    • @jamesknight9922
      @jamesknight9922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Peter !
      I feel like I might go on a little. Thanks for watching and I really appreciate the positive comments.

  • @michaelaronsohn3624
    @michaelaronsohn3624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your vids, so informative and interesting

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope somebody brings you a bearing 65 or 77 you will be highly impressed with the way Bearing puts or yachts together

  • @bikersoncall
    @bikersoncall 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Super, excellent walk through.

  • @haroldbergmann2496
    @haroldbergmann2496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you get the chance could you review a Bering yacht?

  • @larryboles629
    @larryboles629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    EPIC! Great video James, who knows you may one day take a look at a Bering......... Be happy, be safe

  • @SquadraCorse
    @SquadraCorse 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was really interesting and informative - thanks!

  • @Theyrun
    @Theyrun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent walk through, very in depth, I love Anacortes for all the Tollycrafts they have.

  • @susansinclair4914
    @susansinclair4914 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In case anyone is wondering, the answer is...417. That is, he mentions Nordhavn 417 times during this video of a Selene. That aside, he knows his business and I learned a lot.

  • @maplebay32
    @maplebay32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another in depth and informed review by the master! Looking forward to more along the way! But please, the wrapup at the end was almost unwatchable because of the wandering camera.

  • @markcv
    @markcv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nicely done. As the first captain on the Nordhavn 120 for the first owner, it sure would be interesting to hear your perspective on that boat. Steve D'Antonio was hired for a 4-day survey while I ran the boat. Quite informative, he caught a LOT of things that the yard missed or did wrong in Xiamen. I do like Selenes and spent a bit of time on the 92. I'm going to take an in-depth look at a different 59 Selene tomorrow up here in Sidney. I will be keeping some of the observations that you've noted here in mind. Thank you!

    • @jamesknight9922
      @jamesknight9922 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark, what did you think of the Selene 59 in Sidney ?

  • @garyyoung4074
    @garyyoung4074 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So there are no watertight compartments under the floor in the accomadations area? chain locker to engine room bulkhead can all flood? Is there enough floatation to not sink? How many watertight compartments?

  • @murda2999
    @murda2999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As usual, very thorough!!