The Boat Nuts: A boating podcast presented by Alex Smith and Hugo Andreae that tells you everything you need to know about the boating world
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The £50k Challenge: Can You Still Buy a Proper Family Boat on a Budget? | The Boat Nuts Podcast S2 Episode 4
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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16 Apr 2026
AI Collision Avoidance: Can a Computer Save Your Boat (and Your Life)? | Boat Nuts S2 E3
+ 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 (https://www.sleipnergroup.com/)
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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26 Mar 2026
RIBs vs. Sports Boats: The Rise of the "Crossover" Craft
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 (https://www.sleipnergroup.com/)
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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12 Mar 2026
WE’RE BACK! 🛥️ Boat Nuts S2 E1: Bear Grylls, World Records & The Best of Düsseldorf
The Boat Nuts are back! ⚓
After a massive Season 1, Hugo and Alex return for the premiere of Season 2—now on our very own standalone channel! We couldn't have done this without your incredible support, so thank you for joining us for another round of maritime fun.
In this jam-packed season opener, we’re coming to you from the bow of a stunning Prestige M48 catamaran in Hamble. We dive deep into our top picks from the Düsseldorf Boat Show, debating the rivalry between Axopar and Saxdor, and exploring why some Italian yacht designers are putting windows in very... interesting places.
We also tackle the "Issue of the Day": Amphibious vehicles. Hugo reveals his past as a Guinness World Record holder, and Alex tells the harrowing (and slightly hilarious) story of the time he and Bear Grylls took a "green one" over the bow.
Special Thanks
This episode—and this entire season—is kindly supported by our friends at Sleipner.
Whether it’s their world-class bow and stern thrusters or their game-changing curved fin stabilizers, Sleipner’s Norwegian engineering is built to last a lifetime. We are genuinely chuffed to have a sponsor whose products we use and trust.
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6 Nov 2025
Which is better FLYBRIDGE or SPORTSCRUISER? | Boat Nuts Podcast Ep.14
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
22 Oct 2025
What difference does hull design REALLY make and what hull is right for you | Boat Nuts Ep.13
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
9 Oct 2025
When is an adventure boat REALLY an adventure boat?
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 – Intro02:15 – Best Boats at Cannes Yachting Festival 33:05 – Our pick of the best boating watches48:07 – What makes an adventure yacht an adventure yacht (and can you really define the term?)
24 Sept 2025
A really weird swimming aid | What antifoul should you use and why? | Boat Nuts Podcast Ep.11
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
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
27 Aug 2025
What are the best decking materials for your boat? | Boat Nuts Podcast Ep.9 | Motor Boat & Yachting
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
14 Aug 2025
Why Portable Electric Outboard Motors are better | Boat Nuts Podcast Ep. 8 | Motor Boat & Yachting
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
30 Jul 2025
Inboard Vs Outboard motors - which is better? | Boat Nuts Podcast Ep. 7 | Motor Boat & Yachting
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.
As ever, if you like this Podcast make sure you subscribe by searching for 'Boat Nuts' wherever you get your podcasts.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro 02:27 – Omikron OT60 19:38 – Inflatable Paddle boards 33:45 – Inboard Vs Outboard motors
16 Jul 2025
Why are Powercats taking over the motor yacht market? | Boat Nuts Ep.6 | Motor Boat & Yachting
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
Hosts Hugo Andreae and Alex Smith recount their most significant boating blunders, examine the unique Gallon 435 GTI, and explore alternatives to traditional deck shoes.
11 Jun 2025
Curing Seasickness + Can a motorboat really be 'green'? Boat Nuts Podcast Episode 4
Hosts Hugo and Alex explore the Beneteau Island Cruising Concept, examine seasickness solutions, and consider the possibility of environmentally friendly motor yachts.
27 May 2025
"There's another word for that and it rhymes with banker!" Boat Nuts Podcast Ep.3
Alex Smith and Hugo Andreae discuss powered water toys, waterproof clothing, and the Viknes 10 in this episode of the Boat Nuts podcast.
6 May 2025
'You don't need beer and a big foam hand, you can fill it with Chablis!' | The Boat Nuts Pod Episode 2
This week for our second episode of The Boat Geeks Podcast from Motor Boat & Yachting Alex Smith and Hugo Andreae take a detailed look at the Aiata Wayfinder, get heated talking cool boxes, and try to pick their ideal used boat on a budget.
29 Apr 2025
Pontoon boats yes or no? Best boat launches for 2025 - The Boat Nuts Ep.1
In this first episode of The Boat Nuts podcast brought to you by Motor Boat & Yachting, our in-houseboat geeks Hugo Andreae & Alex Smith put their heads together to talk about three key subjects in the boating world right now
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