$1.2 Million Yacht Tour : Hylas M44

[@FLGurl]

So I am not the only one that thought this was overpriced. 🤔 The tour was great though! 🍷

[@pageant1fd]

After watching the Princess yachts manufacturing series , I thought I’d never criticise the cost of yachts again, but sorry Nick that’s a bit steep ! Thanks for sharing sir.

[@robinday2392]

Wow that is allot of money for what is a pretty basic boat nick.its more like a river cruiser.

[@grrrexky]

with 2x300 hp engines

[@hgghgguk]

or you could buy a 5 bed house with 2+acares of land in a nice part of the country for that kinda money lol

[@WillowGTI]

Came here to say exactly this. Ending a $1.2m boat video with "cute and little" is ironic.

[@vladimirsavinov]

Yep. You can get Squadron 50 for about 1/2 of that price.

[@Joe_1sr9]

Except it is a twin engine sea going vessel..

[@johnkidd797]

Hi Nick, nice enough boat but at that money you could have the Beneteau 54 fast trawler. Honestly I'd take the trawler every time.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mofomoco]

About a million overpriced

[@DrClumber]

Agreed! If I compare this to a steel built Dutch cruiser it is definitely a rip-off. Sure that might be single-engined, but talk to the wharf and you can get it double-engined. Used to sail a Grouwster Vlet just a bit smaller than this and it cost about the 200k that makes up what they charge for this and the million you mention.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

@DrClumber - Grouwster Vlet's cost a wee bit more nowadays, if you find an older one for 200k snap it up!

[@Kim_Jensen]

Amazing sleek lines and lots of dayspace, in and out 🙂 A gentlemans motoryacht indeed 😊 Thanks Nick😀

[@wowz-x1m]

Brilliant change of pace from all the 2+ million pound yachts! keep up the great content nick!

[@MrJerobona]

$1.2 for that? Really?

[@fidel681]

I'm not too familiar with Hylas boats but did like the spaciousness of this one. Galley area was super, could produce some tasty meals, helm easy to use and room to walk about. Cheers Nick😊🍺

[@jaimiemadden590]

Simple pleasures, easy to find here on this yacht. Fairly well appointed with little extras that make the cruise work like the Gyro option Thank for the tour Nick

[@bobuncle8704]

Short but sweet. Well kept and functional. Great engine compartment for a smaller boat. I like the removable stairs for access to the front of the engines.

[@jimwhitaker4327]

Always manage to slip in a wave. Simple and a great boat full of all the necessities, nothing lacking.

[@seanogden927]

That looks like a nice simple boat, nicely finished and a nice flow to it. Nice tour Nick thank you.

[@randyfarnsworth7825]

First Stinker I’ve seen you review.. NO WORRIES! I love your videos 💪👍

[@iainmargetts945]

Don't understand, where all the money went - really doesn't seem like value - or really high quality .... if it was half the price, might be more interesting - MIGHT !

[@fencer39]

Have to agree. Why would somebody buy one of these when you can gat a very. very nice second hander for same.

[@Rodrifuuu]

Maybe 1/8th of the price.

[@michaelcaffari3997]

Very simple, easy to use standard boat. Remembering boats frOm the 70s like the project 31 etc.

[@adamblazek5412]

A brand new 44 foot boat with a top speed of 30 knots and rang of 300? $1.2 is not a bad ask. Beautiful “gentleman’s” boat Nick, great tour. Thank you.

[@swampy1234]

You can't be serious.

[@adamblazek5412]

@@swampy1234 I am serious. $1.2 for a 44 for yacht new is not unheard of. A new Galeon 440 is $1.3. The difference I see is the materials being used. There is not a ton of GRP on this boat. I see more wood and other materials. As Nick said this boat is not about the bells and whistles, it is a gentleman’s boat. Also not everyone wants the most space or features, for some it is style and design, which has a cost involved as well. But we are all entitled to our opinions.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

@adamblazek5412 - Well spoken, I completely agree.

[@WillowGTI]

Now I know why Ive never heard of Hylas. Thanks for the tour Nick.

[@onefrazzer]

That's a proper gentleman boat that one like that a lot nothing to flash just proper

[@CimMLT]

Beautiful. If I had the money to buy anything, I would blame you for my confusion on what to buy. Top notch quality content!

[@MrDLYouTube]

Brilliant. Reminds me a lot of the Greenline boats. Love it.

[@Joe_1sr9]

Lovely lil boat , great tour . Thanks

[@drumswest5035]

The owners cabin is horrible, needs more storage around the bed. Overpriced for what you get. Best part of the boat was the cockpit.

[@eddye.2358]

The price for this yacht is beyond good and evil. Completely overpriced! Good tour again Nick. Thank's a lot.

[@markastbury1890]

It's quite expensive mate for what it is I think .. still, don't worry we always find em all interesting anyway 😁👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Ron-zr6se]

The gentleman's yacht style is quite appealing but sadly this Hylas M44 doesn't make the cut. Mulder and Palm Beach put Hylas to shame. It is rather hard to act excited about a rather plain unimpressive little yacht. Thank you for the tour Nick, it is really appreciated.

[@manuelvanderslikke680]

Hi Nick, That is a fast boat for a gentelman yacht but looks very nice this Hylas M44 the aft galley then the salon bridge below 2 cabins one head its looks very need a great show Nick ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@ConorSexton]

Glad I'm not the only one thinking the price was a typo. 😄 The tour was worth it though!

[@tuckertucker1]

I need my wave. I got it! Well done Nick.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Thanks for the tour, Nick! 👍👍nice cruiser! 👍👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@AQUAHOLIC 👍👍

[@stever7732]

Did you see how dangerously plugged in that kettle was with its lead looped out into the walkway. I trust there are other sockets that allow a safer plugging in.

[@paroladamoreministries4995]

Yes I agree very dangerous, LORD have mercy!!!

[@hgghgguk]

pretty sure that was there for a quick cuppa lol I'm sure thats not its normal placement

[@garethevans9789]

Looks like they planned to have the socket above/ near the sink, but that's a big no-no regulation-wise (the hanging kettle lead is also a problem!) I've noticed that since a lot more effort is taken in the interior design. There's a disconnect between the engineers and the designers, so things like the above are happening. It wouldn't take much effort to put a socket above the counter (not above the sink). It's funny, I bet the builders/ carpenters hated the boat when they couldn't find a socket. Gotta love bureaucracy! You can never have enough sockets (just looked at my kitchen and I have SIX devices plugged in, not including the fridge and washing machine).

[@colinritchie1510]

Thanks for the tour, Nick. It's a nice little boat but as many have commented, it seems quite expensive compared with your recent tour of the Beneteau trawler. I do like this style of boat, but I would probably look at a Duchy 45 from Cockwells if I had that sort of money to spend. There's a lot to like about this Hylas, but it just doesn't seem to exhibit the quality one expects at that price. Yes, a Bentley costs more than a Ford, but you can see why... Whatever, a nice wee tour!

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Oh, wouldn't it be lovely if Nick did a tour of a Duchy 45!

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Comparing this boat to the Beneteau Trawler is like comparing apples and oranges, they are completely different sorts of boats, designed for very different use, and aimed at very different markets. I much prefer the Hylas, and would not hesitate to take her out in conditions I wouldn't consider taking the Beneteau in - with all that glass and windage, it would more of an adventure than I care to experience in a motorboat.

[@dannyb9925]

Nick, you Did well not to say at any point “you can have this or a two year old princess 58” As always, great tour

[@michaelcampbell4990]

A bit of history behind this boat. These were first made by Salthouse in New Zealand in the early 2000s, back then these were the bees knees - fast, efficient, seaworthy, and extremely well built inside and out. They were leagues ahead of European mass produced boats in pretty much every way except price. At some point Salthouse moved production to Taiwan (Hylas yard) to save on production costs, though now it looks like they are taking the price to the extreme without adding any extra innovation or updated styling since the boats were first designed 20 years ago. Kind of a shame as at a more reasonable price these would be such a nice alternative to plastic-fantastic French boats where the main design brief is just to fit as many cabins as possible.

[@andymcgeechan8318]

Neat double entry storage.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Hylas are top quality boats, very well made, and supremely capable to handle rough weather. She's designed to cater to the well to do gentleman from old money roots, the sort of man who wears his grandfather's WWII era Rolex Oyster Royal with his rumpled khakis and Egyptian cotton shirts, for an afternoon's outing with (one of the) boats. I love this boat, she's an old school "class act", unlike some of the other, more cheaply made boats she's being compared to in the comments.

[@cookiemonster2299]

Beautiful, i love this style of boat. 👍❤️🇬🇧

[@peterjordan-turner8789]

Nice simple design and high quality build that Hylas / Salthouse are known for. I'm not sure my million quid would go that way, but I can see the attraction.

[@richardcliffe3853]

They need to review their price point. But it is a nice boat and another awesome video

[@scorpionz44]

1.2 mil for what looks to be a 2017 boat, not even a big name brand either, dam

[@michaelcampbell4990]

@@scorpionz44 it's actually more like a 2005 boat. Not much changed since when it came out.

[@SimmiMusic]

personally i think this is the perfect size boat

[@johnwick40453]

1.2 Million cents maybe? Nice tour mate, thank you.

[@nicolasweber2805]

Hi Nick, as always you do a great job, and you are honest to the boat, and showing us around in great manner.... This boat seems to be a boat from yesterday, especially if you compare it to the previous video you did of the Swift Trawler 54 that is priced the same - what a difference, and the Swift trawler is the boat of tomorrow.... This boat seems very pricy especially in comparison with the ST54... and a bit dated, and also very basic..... But you - you did as you always do! Give us - the screen sailors - a good walkthrough, thank you Nick - oh, and BTW - had to edit my comment.... just reviewed your Fairline Targa 40 video again - and now there is NO DOUBT! This boat is priced in a way that is not accommodating current marked... just look at the innovation of both the ST54 and the FT 40... the FT40 is HALF the price of this one.... and has so much quality and innovation, and the ST54 is so much more of a boat.... - but again - you did your part - you brought us yet another fine boat

[@philmcmaster2770]

Wow 1.2 mill 🤔🤔🤔

[@nicbennett6554]

Great little tour of a very expensive boat for its size and stature. Personally, I’d rather have a Haines at roughly half the price. Given they’re slightly smaller, but I’d cope!

[@leecolley139]

$1.2 million???? Is that Yen?

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good video nick 🚤🛥🛥⛵️👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@gertsouverijns7865]

Simple, easy yacht, although for the same money, you can buy the beneteau Swift trailer 54, so basically 10 foot more yacht for the same money. Of course these boats have different purposes, so not able to compare them side by side. Thanks Nick!

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Nice boat to explore Costa Calma

[@jimbo69244]

Sneaky little mirror wave Nick. 😂

[@oshaghennessy6633]

I see you sporting the Roley GMT. The ‘Coke’ model if my eyes serve me…well done Nick.

[@miroslavstanojevic4791]

Another great video! Thank you very much! Boat looks great,and one must appreciate all the hard work,skill and craftsmanship put in to building this piece. Having said that, I just can't help thinking it:s a very basic cabin, both of them, and heads too, for 1,2 million!! That is a lot of money to pay for not very comfortable cabins.But it:s just me,total amateur..

[@nickbenson2711]

Clearly a Rolex today Nick

[@JUKA..AHA.]

Nice one Nick .!

[@brunomeral7885]

1:55 You can see that the kettle has been used recently. It was tea time.

[@paroladamoreministries4995]

Ciao Nick, sorry but far to much monies for this simple owner-operated boat. No wow factor, it's all straight forward as you commented. It's like you even sounded half asleep doing this tour Nick - "it is what is!" VERY OVERPRICED BOAT.

[@koolblue6927]

What a crazy price for average boat!!

[@BakerBob-yd4eg]

Nice simple layout. Perfect size for quick trips up and down the coast. Does seem a bit expensive though.

[@goldcobraarima9819]

Lol 1.2M for THAT?

[@scubacro5758]

You can get targa 46 fly with three cabins for price of this... crazy price

[@bosrensen6329]

Oh...very discreet mirrorwave! I like the boat a lot ....a bit pricy though

[@rexpayne7836]

Nice boat. Great video and presentation as usual. 🇦🇺 😊

[@trdtommy]

How old is this boat? And how many of those 1,2million is paid with monopoly money?

[@colinturner4158]

Very surprised about the cost of this nice boat but nothing stands out very basic but excellent video as usual Nick thanks

[@itziknadel]

Everyone already said it.. I don't get the pricing on this one. Super basic also, nice you tried to make it into a selling point. Never the less, thanks 4 the tour, as always ❤

[@tonysmith529]

Microwave looks like it’s from 1994. But great video Nick!

[@zagrepcanin82]

1.2 million? is that a typo?

[@rtbinc2273]

Wonderful tour Nick. You just don't see a lot of these. They have gone from being common to a niche style. It's a lot the same as cars. You look at a sedan and a SUV and with the SUV you get so much more for your money, so it seems. You don't seem to get a lot of these in the UK.

[@andycalvia]

I like this vessel, it's simple, to the point and functional. However at that price, I couldnt justify it. Something like the Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1295 coupe, which I would suggest is the competition for this, is around £400,000 (depending on spec)

[@granata4]

$1.2 Million for this??? Does it come with 1 million worth of gold?

[@bryduhbikeguy]

LoL..I was going to ask if the Props and rudders were gold plated, as I think it's 2x over priced. Even with a stabilizer.

[@grondhero]

Weird how the *"£400,000 Yacht Tour : Excess 11"* boat tour you did is great value, but this one people aren't liking. I do agree the price just seems too much. Was it the gyro-stabilizer? So much better competition at this price range.

[@McDandyandy]

I have zero boat knowledge other than what I've learned from watching all of your videos so I may be speaking out of turn, but this seems like a lot of money for the standard of the interior etc. For example the Swift 54 is in the same price range and that seemed a heck of a boat for the money

[@MikiLund]

What a lovely thing, no makeup and hidden agendas.

[@Baranoeda]

Its a crazy price for that boat. Wonder if they sell any at all. "A cute little boat" sound like he is talking about a used 25-footer for 30000 USD.

[@andyraven9855]

It's no Gulf Craft Majesty 175 but Mr Burnham sir for a "Gentleman's Motor Boat" it's alright but I have to say for a "Gentleman's Motor Boat" although 7ft shorter I'd rather have a Dale Classic 37, arguably one of the sexiest boats around the 40ft range of aII the tours on Aquaholic so far. Nick imagine if they did a Dale Classic based on the 45 hull of the other style boat you showed at the end of the 37 film which I thought about at the time 🤔 Anyway sir as always all the best from Cornwall 🤗👍🖖

[@TootUncommon]

About five months ago you featured the Fairline Targa 40. I guess it's just my personal taste, but the Fairline seems more boat better designed (and less expensive!) than this lovely machine. I wonder why the massive price difference.

[@PHILCHUDS]

Greed.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

For many the same reasons that a Mercedes costs more than a Ford...

[@alistairkeppler2225]

A bit overpriced for a 20 year old looking boat???? One man trash is another mans treasure, I suppose.

[@treborretsnom6186]

Very nice 👍

[@stephenanthony5923]

Show us some good bargain boats pls, Nick!

[@torq1116]

Odd placement of that fusion stereo unit. Nice boat though, the quality looked great.

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

What's the draft on this??? Personally I LOVE the lines on this boat, its pretty damn sexy. All that glass and spectacular views make this a great "England/Denmark/Baltic sea" type of boat, where you feel like you are outside but actually inside away from the cruddy cold/damp weather lol. Also love the simplicity of things like no upper helm to get wet/short out, sunroofs are manual/don't break. But yeah price is pretty damn steep, doesn't seem like that great of a deal compared to a bigger, used Princess.

[@MrJerobona]

Yes, cute little boat! for$$$$$$$$$...

[@user-dada.g]

Please take a video of the super yacht la la land 44m‌ and its price , tank you 🌻

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Looking through the comments on this, it is interesting how those who obviously have no experience with boats have the strongest opinions about them ...

[@clmb511]

I don’t think they are going to be successful in the U.S. market with the current design but there are some nice aspects of practicality. I would much prefer to see it with stern drives and move the sea keeper into the cabin space vs diesel engines in that space. A half-height flybridge (like a Paragon 31) would be interesting…

[@malcolmmoodie6512]

Is this boat cheaper than yours if both brand new

[@michaelfaers8757]

Good afternoon Nick

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Good afternoon Michael

[@anthonynicholas1165]

Too much competition at this price, i can't see what this offers to warrant it, perhaps just hopeful maker, or indeed wishful thinking.

[@alanpaton694]

Nice practical boat but 900 k, I don’t think they’ll be selling many of them

[@benidictus4740]

I have to say I agree with all the comments on here about price. Considering there are far nicer, better quality and bigger boats for less or equivalent is this a case of an owner being somewhat stubborn and believing that’s it’s worth and is unwilling to drop price?

[@iancharlton678]

It’s easy on and offable 🎉 Thank me later 😂 Cheers Nick 🙂🇬🇧

[@philipwalton4877]

Until the day I have the money to own boats ranging in price , I will never comment on if they’re worth the price or not. Can everyone here tell what boat they have and compare it.

[@brianpurcell9058]

Bit pricey !! 💰💰💰👍

[@briansmith1029]

Very nice nit luxurious nick but very good for job it was intended for

[@josephcitizen4195]

$1.200,000.00 for that boat? I don't get it. Looks like a $80,000 camper (caravan).

[@garethevans9789]

A river cruiser with a giro stabilisers, what a mixed bag. There's a scale of economy where spending more money on tech on small boats is hard to justify (for instance: small catermarans still need two engines). If the owner is happy I guess that's all that matters.

[@neiltitmus9744]

They all look a bit caravan unless you pay 10s of millions

[@kylesmith77]

1.2m I’d have to say is well steep for that. you could get a Fairline 45GT for that money and in my personal opinion the GT would be a better boat by far for the money. but its all horses for courses and we all have our own choices etc.....

[@ChrisGagg]

Sorry, but looks old fashioned and scruffy. Can’t believe the price.

[@darrenvidler5298]

I hired a boat on the Thames last year, that was a much better boat than this boat that costs 1.2 million dollars!

[@rtbinc2273]

Hylas has always been a high end lux brand Hinkleys go for this kind of money for a similar boat, so do Sabers, East Bay, Vicem is another.. Yes a Cadillac is more expensive than a Chevy. That's the point. So What? If it is too expensive for what it is, which might be true, then buy a cheaper boat - they exist.