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The Boat Nuts: A boating podcast presented by Alex Smith and Hugo Andreae that tells you everything you need to know about the boating world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

    Apr 30

    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. Subscribe to stay updated with every new episode as we talk gear, hulls, and the best ways to get afloat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

    Apr 16

    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 Italian adventure yachting. We take a deep dive into the Blue Game BGX83—the flagship that tells the world it’s not for everyone. From its invisible hull windows to its sea-level lower saloon, we explore why this boat is a masterclass in breaking the rules. Supported by Sleipner This series is proudly supported by the engineering masters at Sleipner. This week, we discuss the evolution of quiet technology; because as Hugo points out, there’s nothing worse than an owner’s cabin that sounds like a hydraulic factory. In This Episode: 02:45 – Boat of the Week: The Blue Game BGX83. We discuss why this 'not for everyone' flagship is actually a masterclass in modular luxury. 18:10 – Product Focus: AI-Assisted Navigation. Can SEA.AI and Watchit prevent groundings and whale collisions while you're busy making a cup of tea? 32:50 – The Big Issue: The Owner’s Cabin. Is the bow the new top spot, or does the midships full-beam cabin still reign supreme? 45:00 – The Power Cat Revolution: Why spanning the hulls on the Prestige M48 creates a 'duplex' feel you won't find on a monohull. Get the Full Story If you love our weekly chat, you’ll love the magazine even more. Get the deep-dive research and expert testing that only Motor Boat & Yachting provides. Subscribe today at: www.mby.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  3. Mar 26

    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 discuss the biggest shifts in the boating world. We take a close look at the Beneteau GT50, a boat that ignores the "wedding cake" trend of massive volume to prioritise sexiness, speed, and a connection to the water. Supported by Sleipner This episode is proudly supported by Sleipner, the Norwegian masters of marine technology. Handling a beamy powerboat in a nasty swell is a different world when you have the right gear. Hugo and Alex discuss the transformative power of Sleipner’s Vector Fin stabilisers—a system so quiet and effective that even a "soft-bottomed" sailor can stand on the flybridge in a Norwegian snowstorm without missing a beat. In This Episode: 03:00 – Boat of the Week: The Beneteau GT50. Is this lower, leaner profile the future of sports cruisers? 17:30 – Product Focus: The Stabiliser Showdown. We break down the pros and cons of Gyros vs. Fins. 25:15 – The Vector Effect: Why curved fins create lift and eliminate that annoying "sway" at anchor. 34:00 – Marine Witchcraft: Alex tries to explain the "Magnus Effect" (using tennis balls and cannonballs). 37:10 – The Big Issue: RIBs vs. Sports Boats. Can a "Crossover" boat like the Highfield ADV-7 or Iron Boats truly offer the best of both worlds? Get the Full Story If you love our weekly chat, you’ll love the magazine even more. Get the deep-dive research and expert testing that only Motor Boat & Yachting provides. Subscribe today for less than the price of a pint at: www.mby.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

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The Boat Nuts: A boating podcast presented by Alex Smith and Hugo Andreae that tells you everything you need to know about the boating world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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