+ 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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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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