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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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? 

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00:00 – Intro

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.

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00:00 – Intro

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.

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00:00 – Intro

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?

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00:00 - Intro

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.

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00:00 – Intro

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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00:00 – Intro

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?

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00:00 – Intro

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.

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In this 4th episode of the Boat Nuts podcast Hugo and Alex talk about the Beneteau Island Cruising Concept (and discuss how impressive it is once you get past it's looks). They also talk seasickness solution and discuss whether it's really possible to have a 'green' motor yacht.

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