On this latest edition of The Boat Nuts podcast, Hugo and Alex tackle a subject that many folks get very passionate about, what's better a Flybridge or a Sportscruiser.

Plus Alex talks through how impressed he was with the De Antonio D60 and he and Hugo cut though the complexity to tell you what you really need to know about Marine Binoculars

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
02:10 – De Antonio D60
15:50 – Explaining Marine Binoculars
24:40 – Flybridges Vs Sportscruisers

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Alex Smith and Hugo Andreae get stuck into the thorny issue of hull design and ask who needs a planing hull and when is a displacement hull the right option.

Plus they talk all things Southampton Boat Show and take a look at some of the best sunglasses for boating on the market (and Alex shamelessly tries to use his position as presenter to grab some freebies).

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Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
02:05 – Our top picks from the Southampton Boat Show
22:00 – The best boating sunglasses
34:40 – Hull design and hull shapes

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Fresh from a visit to the Cannes Boat Show (Cannes Yachting Festival, to give it its proper name), Alex and Hugo discuss the boats that caught their eye at the huge European show. And with over 140 new launches, there's plenty to choose from!

The boys also talk watches and discuss why a £30 David sometimes beats a £2000 Goliath. Plus when is an adventure boat really an adventure boat – and can there ever be a set definition? 

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
02:15 – Best Boats at Cannes Yachting Festival 
33:05 – Our pick of the best boating watches
48:07 – What makes an adventure yacht an adventure yacht (and can you really define the term?)

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In this episode of The Boat Nuts Podcast, our resident Nuts, Hugo and Alex, talk all things anitfoul and the impressive Navan S30.

And while the boys might agree on how good the Navan is, they disagree on the usefulness of the SeaBike... a kind of propeller that goes between your legs while swimming.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
02:10 – Navan S30
15:35 – Pros and cons of the SeaBike
23:45 – Antifouling

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In this week's Boat Nuts Podcast, Alex Smith talks in detail about the Nordkapp Enduro 830. Plus he and Hugo Andreae discuss what their dream pair of boats would be (for when that lottery win finally comes in). 

Plus, in a world where everything seems to cost more every day, can you really buy anything useful for less than £50? The boys talk about their favourite boating bargains.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
01:40 – Nordkapp Enduro 830
17:30 – Bargain boating gadgets
36:50 – Ultimate two boat collection

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This week on The Boat Nuts Podcast, Hugo waxes lyrical about the hugely impressive go-anywhere cruiser, the Arksen 85 and discuss their 'must-haves' for wetsuits.

Plus Alex and Hugo have a serious conversation about the slightly delicate matter of decking materials. Can teak be ethical? Are other options as desirable?

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro
1:50 – Arksen 85
20:25 – Picking the best Wetsuits
39:10 – Best decking materials for your boat

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In this week's Boat Nuts Podcast Hugo Andreae and Alex Smith talk about the 'self-drive superyacht', the Sunseeker Ocean 156 and talk about boat building materials to try to work out which material offers the best usability, future-proofing, and looks.

Plus, in a rare moment of agreement Alex and Hugo sing the praises of small outboard motors, which they both think are the best tender engine option.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
01:30 – Sunseeker Ocean 156
17:00 – Portable Electric Outboard Motors
28:45 – Boat building materials

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In this episode of The Boat Nuts Podcast, our resident Boat Nuts discuss the super-impressive Omikron OT60 and discuss the benefits of inflatable paddle boards.

Plus Alex and Hugo debate the benefits (and drawbacks) of outboard and inboard engines.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
02:27 – Omikron OT60
19:38 – Inflatable Paddle boards
33:45 – Inboard Vs Outboard motors

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In this 6th episode of the Boat Nuts Podcast, Alex Smith and Hugo Andreae discuss the impressive new Windy SR40 and talk the importance of Sunscreen - and which are the best to choose.

They also take on the big issue of the day, why are so many big companies pivoting to produce powercats?

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
02:37 – Windy SR40
23:00 – Sunscreen
36:26 – The rise of the powercat

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In this edition of the Boat Nuts podcast, Hugo Andreae and Alex Smith talk about (and confess to) their biggest boating mistakes.

They also discuss the epic – if slightly odd – Gallon 435 GTI and discuss deck shoe alternatives.

Time stamps

00:00 Intro
2:25 The epic Gallon 435 GTI
21:00 Alternatives to deck shoes
29:43 Worst boating mistakes

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