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Welcome to Series 2, Episode 8 of Boat Nuts, the podcast about all things boaty, brought to you in association with marine technology company Sleipner!This week, Hugo Andreae and Alex Smith return to the sportbridge of a £3M Princess S65 at Swanwick Marina. The boys take a look at the massive Prestige M8 Evo power catamaran, dive into game-changing battery-based generator alternatives, and break down smart, cost-effective alternatives to outright boat ownership.In this episode:00:00 - Intro 03:04 - Boat of the Week: The Prestige M8 Evo18:14 - Product of the Week: Battery-based alternatives to generators26:21 - Issue of the Day: Alternative ways into boatingSubscribe to stay updated with every new episode as we dive into gear, hulls, and the best ways to get afloat!

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 million Princess S65. The boys dive into one of the most unusual, radical boat designs on the water today, the Galeon 430 Explorer, test the latest portable electric pumps, and tackle a massive, ticking time-bomb facing British waterways: what do we do with old fiberglass boats?In this episode:00:00 - Intro.02:04 Boat of the Week: The Galeon 430 Explorer. Alex reports back from Gdansk on testing this bold, blunt-nosed, transformer-style boat!09:35 Product of the Week: Rechargeable Portable SUP Air Pumps. Hugo shares the results of his group test, revealing why the Airbank Puffer Pro took top honours.14:04 Issue of the Day: What do we do with abandoned fibreglass boats? With 60,000+ boats reaching end-of-life in Europe each year, Hugo and Alex explore the environmental crisis of decaying hulls,.Subscribe to stay updated with every new episode as we dive into gear, hulls, and the best ways to get afloat!

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 Ocean Village Marina. The boys are talking about a remarkably agile Nordic pocket-cruiser, diving into the surprisingly passionate world of next-gen anchors, and sharing hard-learned lessons on how not to buy a boat.In this episode:03:11: Boat of the Week: The Finmaster Pilot 8. This 27-foot "SUV of the sea" packs two cabins, a clever reverse screen, and hits an eye-watering 45 knots16:06: Product of the Week: Hugo tackles anchors. We look at the jump from old-school plows to next-gen designs29:18" Issue of the Day: Boat Buying Mistakes. Six critical blunders that can turn a dream boat into a total liability.Subscribe to stay updated with every new episode as we talk gear, hulls, and the best ways to get afloat!

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 innovative designs in recent years: the Jeanneau Sealoft 480. They also tackle the essential world of inflatable tenders and get technical with the truth about Lithium batteries.In this episode:01:30 – Boat of the Week15:20 – Product of the Week: The Great Tender Group Test23:45 – Issue of the Day: Lithium Batteries. Are they the future of silent anchoring or a stop-gap full of risks?33:10 – The Green Reality: A candid look at the environmental impact of Lithium miningSubscribe to the Boat Nuts channel to get your weekly fix of expert boat reviews, gear tests, and honest industry insight!

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!

+ 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 SleipnerThis 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 StoryIf 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