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The £50k Challenge: Can You Still Buy a Proper Family Boat on a Budget? | The Boat Nuts Podcast S2 Episode 4

Welcome to Series 2, Episode 4 of Boat Nuts, the podcast about all things boaty, brought to you in association with Sleipner.

This week, Hugo and Alex are dockside at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton to explore the latest in marine design and technology. From million-pound masterpieces to budget-friendly "go-karts" for the water, the boys cover the full spectrum of the boating world.

In this episode:

[00:02:30] Boat of the Week: We take a deep dive into the Fairline Targa 47 Open. Under new leadership and a fresh design eye, is this the boat that puts Fairline back on top?

[00:22:18] Tech Talk: Alex puts the Seakeeper Ride system through its paces. Is it just a glorified trim tab, or is this "vessel attitude control" a genuine game-changer for smaller boats?

[00:35:45] The Big Debate: Can you realistically get a family on the water for under £50,000 this summer? The guys hunt for the modern-day "Fletcher" and find some surprising answers—including an £18k boat that looks like a floating pillbox.

[00:49:15] The Used Market: Hugo reveals why some boats are affordable for a reason (starting with a rib called the "Orgasmo") and why the used market might be the ultimate "cheat code" for budget boaters.

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Boat Nuts S2 Ep7: The Radical Galeon 430 & The Fiberglass Time-Bomb

Welcome to Series 2, Episode 7 of Boat Nuts – brought to you in association with Sleipner – and back after a brief hiatusThis week, Hugo Andreae and Alex Smith are at Swanwick Marina aboard a £3 milli...

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Next-Gen Anchors vs. Old School: What’s Actually Worth Your Money? Boat Nuts Podcast S2 E6

Welcome to Series 2, Episode 6 of Boat Nuts, the podcast about all things boaty, brought to you in association with Sleipner.This week, Hugo and Alex are on the flybridge of an Absolute Navetta 53 at ...

29 Touko 45min

Lithium Batteries: Game-Changer or Fire Risk? What Every Boater Needs to Know | Boat Nuts Pod S2 Ep5

Welcome to Series 2, Episode 5 of Boat Nuts, the podcast about all things boaty, brought to you in association with Sleipner.This week, Hugo and Alex dive into one of the most controversial and innova...

15 Touko 47min

AI Collision Avoidance: Can a Computer Save Your Boat (and Your Life)? | Boat Nuts S2 E3

+ Is it a Land Rover Defender or a luxury apartment?In Episode 3 of our second series, Hugo Andreae and Alex Smith are back on board the voluminous Prestige M48 Power Cat to dive into the world of Ita...

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RIBs vs. Sports Boats: The Rise of the "Crossover" Craft

Are you a RIB enthusiast or a Sports Boat purist? In Episode 2 of our second series, Hugo André and Alex Smith are coming to you from the sun-drenched flybridge of the Prestige M48 Catamaran to discus...

26 Maalis 51min

WE’RE BACK! 🛥️ Boat Nuts S2 E1: Bear Grylls, World Records & The Best of Düsseldorf

The Boat Nuts are back! ⚓After a massive Season 1, Hugo and Alex return for the premiere of Season 2—now on our very own standalone channel! We couldn't have done this without your incredible support,...

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Which is better FLYBRIDGE or SPORTSCRUISER? | Boat Nuts Podcast Ep.14

On this latest edition of The Boat Nuts podcast, Hugo and Alex tackle a subject that many folks get very passionate about, what's better a Flybridge or a Sportscruiser.Plus Alex talks through how impr...

6 Marras 202536min