The Boat Nuts - by Motor Boat & Yachting

Welcome to Series 2, Episode 11 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 discuss the all-carbon Delta 72 Coupé, test the brand-new Williams MX jet tender range, and debate whether the modern trend toward pure volume and 'real estate on the water' is ruining true boating performance.

In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

02:53 - Boat of the Week: The Delta 72 Coupé

19:42 - Product of the Week: The Williams MX Jet Tender Range

31:34 - Issue of the Day: Is Bigger Always Better?

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Welcome to Series 2, Episode 10 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 broadcast from a blustery Swanwick Marina aboard a £2M 2026 Sunseeker Predator 55.

The boys dive into a full sea trial of its direct rival, the brand-new Fairline Targa 58 GTO, explore how modern thruster technology can quiet down noisy docking, and tackle the burning question in the UK marine industry: does Britain still need a national boat show?

In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

02:23 - Boat of the Week: The Fairline Targa 58 GTO

20:13 - Product of the Week: Thruster Technology & Retrofits

33:32 - Issue of the Day: Do We Still Need a British Boat Show?

48:38 - Outro

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Hugo Andreae and Alex Smith host Series 2, Episode 9 of Boat Nuts (sponsored by Sleipner) from Swanwick Marina.

On the menu today:

• A sea trial review of the all-new 46-knot Axopar 38 Cross Cabin
• A lively debate over the 200hp Yamaha CrossWave hybrid
• And why wireless kill cords are essential for saving lives on the water.

As ever we are thankful for the folks over at Sleipner for their continued support.

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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 Evo

18:14 - Product of the Week: Battery-based alternatives to generators

26:21 - Issue of the Day: Alternative ways into boating

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Welcome to Series 2, Episode 7 of Boat Nuts – brought to you in association with Sleipner – and back after a brief hiatus

This 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,.

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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 knots

16:06: Product of the Week: Hugo tackles anchors. We look at the jump from old-school plows to next-gen designs

29:18" Issue of the Day: Boat Buying Mistakes. Six critical blunders that can turn a dream boat into a total liability.

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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 Week

15:20 – Product of the Week: The Great Tender Group Test

23:45 – 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 mining

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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.

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+ 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.

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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?

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