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
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:
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?
22:18 Tech Talk: Alex puts the Seakeeper Ride system through its paces. Is it just a glorified trim tab, or is this “vessel altitude control” a genuine game-changer for smaller boats?
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.
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.
Special Thanks – This episode—and this entire season—is kindly supported by our friends at Sleipner.
The Boat Nuts is a boating podcast brought to you by Motor Boat & Yachting. Each new episode will provide you with in-depth boat-related insights. Whether you are thinking about your next purchase or you’re interested in the finer details behind new boat launches, the latest designs, or debates on big issues, this show provides a light-hearted, informative look at all areas of the boating world.
Boat Nut Number 2, Alex Smith plays the role of host with Motor Boat & Yachting editor, Hugo Andreae offering his expert insights as Boat Nut Number 1. Each episode the two will discuss what they’ve been testing, provide explanations of the latest new boat launches and upcoming launches, discuss the latest boating kit and how useful it is (or isn’t!) and tackle a big boating issue of the day.
You can watch every episode at our Boat Nuts Youtube page or listen to the latest episode (and every episode so far) of The Boat Nuts below…
Get in touch with Alex and Hugo by dropping them an email at: alex.smith02@futurenet.com or hugo.andreae@futurenet.com. We would love to hear your suggestions for boat reviews to cover, issues to discuss or kit to test out.
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