{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69b0345efd2a350ef0966026/69f37a388beeba5310faf335?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The £50k Challenge: Can You Still Buy a Proper Family Boat on a Budget? | The Boat Nuts Podcast S2 Episode 4","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69b0345efd2a350ef0966026/1777563357176-45379131-f243-4d18-b62a-69709057f844.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to Series 2, Episode 4 of Boat Nuts, the podcast about all things boaty, brought to you in association with Sleipner.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p><br></p><p>[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?</p><p><br></p><p>[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?</p><p><br></p><p>[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.</p><p><br></p><p>[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.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to stay updated with every new episode as we talk gear, hulls, and the best ways to get afloat!</p>","author_name":"Motor Boat & Yachting"}