Why is the TV hydaulic? Electric motors would make more sense.
@01dumbfrogАй бұрын
What is the hull material?
@denyswoodroffe4902 ай бұрын
Chines made rubbish air cons a wast of money and time. As all things out of china have proven. Stop buying more land full.
@Angie-in8wc3 ай бұрын
With so many electronic systems, what lightning strike protections does the Amel have? Is there a fast way to shut down all the systems in a lightning storm? A master switch for emergencies? Because a solo or short handed sailor could be endangered by the loss of all those electronics. As someone who lives in the tropical Australia it’s a major issue.
@rabidraven01343 ай бұрын
I do not see the link to Amel you told the Amel sales gentleman would be down below?
@jonpostigo43814 ай бұрын
Gijón IS the best
@CorniliusDimworthy4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I have been aboard an Allures, but have never sailed one, so interesting to hear how they handle. They are undoubtedly good looking boats and nicely fitted out down below, with high quality joinery, etc. However, a point you didn’t discuss in your review is a fundamental feature of the Allures range, which is that they are not of all-aluminium construction. The deck and parts of the transom are GRP, as can be seen in some parts of your video. This implies some sort of watertight bonding mastic or seal between the deck and hull assemblies. Aluminium and GRP have different strength, stiffness and coefficients of expansion, so a small amount of differential movement between the hull and deck is inevitable. How then, does Allures guarantee the integrity of this seal ? It is true that the deck and hull of most production yachts are constructed separately and then bonded together to form the complete hull. But that is bonding plastic to plastic. Bonding an aluminium hull to a plastic deck is a completely different proposition. Although not an expert, or a boat-builder, I am quite familiar with aluminium yachts, being the owner of an Alubat OVNI. One thing I can state with confidence is that over time, nothing sticks to aluminium. Not even paint. So how does Allures get a plastic deck to stick to an aluminium hull in a manner that will remain flexible and watertight for the life of the boat? If I were to upgrade from my current boat, then I would consider a Boreal, KM, Garcia, or another OVNI. However, Allures would not be on my shopping list.
@johnsimcevski93834 ай бұрын
This model is on the top of our shopping list, how were the speeds under motor and sail? Loved the video too
@bt6joso9 күн бұрын
Have you watched the videos about Lagoon bulkhead issues? Maybe you should before buying one.
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@bradleybunt65566 ай бұрын
Love the transom design on this model!
@richardguse6 ай бұрын
Excellent tour/review. Thank you very much!!
@GuyCruls7 ай бұрын
a great alternative to the pullman bed cabin in the port-side hull would be a utility room - a full-sized washing machine and an extra freezer would fit easily in there, with plenty more space for other stuff.
@turipz7 ай бұрын
Excellent review. You're doing excellent work with your review videos!
@GuyCruls7 ай бұрын
your camera work is OK, but: 1. you do need to find a way to sync your camera with a boat’s lighting, to avoid that pesky banding effect. 2. use a lens that works in low light 3. the little I’ve seen of your gear seems to indicate your camera is mounted on a gimble? yet there’s a fair bit of shakiness going on. still, congrats on the opportunity to shoot around one of those legendary boats.
@GuyCruls7 ай бұрын
I fricking Luuurve Southern Wind boats. I pray to see the day they’ll have the opportunity to build their concept catamaran...
@paulcoverdale83128 ай бұрын
Nice job flower. 🌹🌹🙏🙏🪬🪬🥃🥃💎💎👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧⛵️⛵️
@ulilupp64908 ай бұрын
I Like what you’re doing- I subscribed just now 👍
@robertstancer44698 ай бұрын
A view from the UK. As much as i would love to sail, there is one thing that stops me and for a visual example it is in the opening shots of this video. From 50secs in just watch the marina appear on the horizon. Almost every video i watch on youtube is the same, 'chocca-block' full marinas throughout Europe. Add to that mooring fees are astronomic if you can get a berth. I assume this is La Rochelle where Amel's are made yes? Is it true that the vast majority of berths are occupied by overseas owners keeping their 'pride and joy' moored the whole year for their one or two yearly holiday?
@bitcoin4life4 ай бұрын
Keeping your boat put somewhere is rather expensive, while just sailing and anchoring is much cheaper.
@geoffstrebel28088 ай бұрын
Thanks for introducing me to Torii Wolf!!!! Great video! You went over that boat right!
@tomasleal50119 ай бұрын
we use the same shampo, you have a nice taste.
@johnmagnan7599 ай бұрын
My dream boat.
@Группа13Р9 ай бұрын
Интересно, в страховке будут учтены риски перелома ног?
@sasfish19669 ай бұрын
boom brake, mate. Im not a fan of the boom brake but some love them
@Coleen_West9 ай бұрын
Nice! -- QUESTION -- So, if I forced you to decide, would you take the HR50 or the Amel 50? Also, what do you think of the HR 57 - is it as good as the 50? The reason I ask is I am not sure that it is a larger version of the 50 or part of the older generation of HR boats. It doesn't seem as wide in the rear as it should be. Should be another foot or two feet wider imo. Wish they would redisgn it and make it a proper width.
@frankcarr702910 ай бұрын
Brilliant!...
@marcoquiros139310 ай бұрын
what about the new GT6X? (x for expedition) will be realease this summer. BTW, love your tours and the way you explain them
@SVTONICBoatWives10 ай бұрын
We will have to wait to see what Elan is doing regarding new models, but we did get a look around two boats this January at BOOT Dusseldorf and we are looking forward to The Cannes boat show to see what they bring. I am happy you liked the tour, thank you for your comment.
@christhompson660610 ай бұрын
Very nice review!
@SVTONICBoatWives10 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad you liked it.
@jimlucier796810 ай бұрын
Great tour of a modern production yacht. Not exactly my style but very impressive.
@SVTONICBoatWives10 ай бұрын
Thank you happy you liked the tour.
@andybatchelor206910 ай бұрын
Obviously!
@joseerazevedo10 ай бұрын
Gin tonic is a very good choice on the tropics, against malaria. A must! :) Wow, now one can finally say he has the Porsche of the seas! Very nice boat, looks very well finished, the deck layout is - all the boat, actually - quite spacious. I found the dinghy garage more a "storage wet space" than a dinghy garage, specially because there's a ladder on the way and it's somewhat tight for a dinghy. It'd certainly need those "pillars" for the dinghy (ops, forgot its name...) Is that teak on the deck synthetic? I'd say it's bill is around 1 mil something €, right? A very stylish Med boat, for its internal and external space distribuition/design. For world sailing I believe a dedicated nav station would be a necessity.as a workshop space and big water and fuel tanks. Thanks for the video! see you on the next!
@SVTONICBoatWives10 ай бұрын
So if I want to drink lots of Gin I need to go back to Africa, well that going to be my excuse now anyway. Elan are great boats and when they collaborated with Porsche to design the interior of the GT it was a genius move. As you say these sailboats are in their element in the med or waters like that. Lots of fast champagne sailing. The deck was real teak but you can option for synthetic if you want. The price is around the 1 million mark yes.
@joseerazevedo10 ай бұрын
@@SVTONICBoatWives Cheers!
@nohandle5410 ай бұрын
I really dont know much about Elan and thus I have little to guide my expectations, but the fit and finish looks much better than I would expect. I'll have to try to see one in person. Nice review!
@tr506510 ай бұрын
I have an Elan E5. Fit and finish is closer to Grand Soliel/ X-yachts than the production yacht groups like Hanse/Jeanneau etc etc. owned mine 5 years and been very very pleased with the build quality, service support and most importantly the sailing!!
@nohandle5410 ай бұрын
@@tr5065 wow - high praise indeed. Glad you chimed in on that
@SVTONICBoatWives10 ай бұрын
@@tr5065 Totally agree with you, Elan is definitely on the high end when it comes to production sailboats. They perform well as you would know great boats and are a little jealous of your yacht.
@tr506510 ай бұрын
@@SVTONICBoatWives based on the Hamble. You’re welcome to come for a sail anytime 👍 just let me know.
@SVTONICBoatWives10 ай бұрын
@@tr5065 I might just take you up on that. We will be back in the UK this year looking at Spirit yachts and contessa, so if a blast on the water is going We will buy lunch and dinner.
@constantinealexandrakis10 ай бұрын
Beautiful boat! Agreed, probably the best production boat for cruising the med. I can already see myself island hoping in the Aegean in one. Lol The Slovenians really make nice boats. Thanks so much for sharing!
@guyfender526710 ай бұрын
Interior looks v welcoming, ? Hanging locker for wet weather gear - prob never going to sail in UK waters!
@SVTONICBoatWives10 ай бұрын
Totally agree with you, one of the USPs I have always admired with Elan is they still build their yachts to perform well under sail while giving us all the comfort we want in a cruiser.
@SVTONICBoatWives10 ай бұрын
@@guyfender5267 I have seen a few in the Solent but it would be good to test one in the UK that would make a great video.
@rporther10 ай бұрын
Chuckling at 2:07 apology.... Hmmm, that ' heavy night ' sounds like you knocked back quite a few!!
@bobjohns891410 ай бұрын
I am glad to see Amel went away from the High Gloss interior finishes.
@joseerazevedo10 ай бұрын
Glad noboby died or we probably wouldn't have this video! Nice experience, for sure. I believe it's under these conditions that you learn a boat's capabilities and since you're all alive it seems to be good news about her behavior, right. Ok, it's a "nowhere fast" boat and there are times this is better than a Speedy Gonzales :) Thanks for the review of the spacious cat ! Fair winds, see you on the next!
@YachtingInsider10 ай бұрын
I think we would still get the video out and imagine the views if there was a terrible accident,( Hmm that has me thinking) only kidding and she was a great boat in the end, handled well for a house and looked after us in style.
@joseerazevedo10 ай бұрын
@@YachtingInsider "handled well for a house" is the best definition ever for such a cat! Loved it! :)
@ianfirth-clark597510 ай бұрын
Not a lot of mainsail left lol. Great boat tour made even better being able to do it during a delivery trip with real experienced points covered that you can't do at the usual boat show type tour .
@YachtingInsider10 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it, after 10 days we got to know this Lagoon 51 quite well and I am surprised at how well she looked after us. I think production cats get a bad press but my mind has been changed.
@moejaime265410 ай бұрын
"Nobody has died yet" So why do you look like you want to murder someone ? LOL ! 😂
@YachtingInsider10 ай бұрын
Because I did, you can't always choose who you deliver with and no matter how hard you try there is always one human that you just can't get on with. But the owner and his mate were awesome fun so that helped.
@moejaime265410 ай бұрын
@@YachtingInsider LOL 😂 REMINDS ME NEVER TO GET ON A BOAT WITH MY EX-WIFE !!
@YachtingInsider10 ай бұрын
@@moejaime2654 perfect 🤩😁
@Alan-R19718 ай бұрын
@@YachtingInsider "there is always one human that you just can't get on with." we call them shark bait 🤣😈
@constantinealexandrakis10 ай бұрын
Nobody has died so we must me doing something right...😂 You had me in tears. Thank you for sharing with us parts of this trip that looked beautiful, except for those big waves in the beginning. It may be a case of the grass always looking greener on the other side (of the Atlantic) but I think that retiring in any of these beautiful coastal towns somewhere between Le Havre in France and Lisbon is not a bad idea.
@YachtingInsider10 ай бұрын
There are some beautiful spots along the coast here but the Bay of Biscay is a hard mistress sometimes. Glad you liked the tour.
@jasonrichardson563610 ай бұрын
Excellent tour of my favorite boat. Now if someone could fund my purchase lol. Enjoyed the video, thank you!
@YachtingInsider10 ай бұрын
We are on the same page as you, who is going to help with the cash.
@SalubriousDonut10 ай бұрын
Hello, I hope your having a magical day! Just had a small request,( If it is NOT TOO MUCH TO ASK). Could you please NOT Do that painfully tacky "bump transition," like, EVER AGAIN, AS IN NOT EVER, PLEASE? Also, I'd hate to be a pain but; -the word copious, (though I can't imagine any real-life scenario where this would be) but WORST CASE PLEASE ONLY USE that annoying word at maximum, =ONE(1)/once(preferably NEVER). PRETTY PLEASE!? K, THX! <3
@jimlucier796810 ай бұрын
I am not a catamaran fan but a very well done tour of this one.