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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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