£135,000 Yacht Tour : 1998 Princess 430

The Princess 43 is one of my favourite boats, but it's over half a million pounds. So how about this one, it's a Princess 430 built in 1998, is the same basic size and layout and costs considerably less.
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[@marcosiedentopf8203]

as usual, a very nice tour. and something to dream about, that isn't as far out of reach, as other boats. lovely, keep up the good work

[@didgerb72]

I agree with showing more affordable yachts. The bang for your buck is very surprising. I'm sure even with an update, could still be a cheap bargain. I love watching Huge Mega Gigi yachts to these affordable types. Some of the older vessels can look amazing. Especially for the price. Very good idea for older walkthroughs. Even like the Older mega money ones. Showing you can go big if you go older. :-)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

It's great to have plenty of diversification on the channel, so watch out for all sorts of different nautical options. :)

[@didgerb72]

@@AQUAHOLIC I will do sir. I really enjoy your work.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

I'm between opinions. It's the same on the old Top Gear, people asking for reviews on normal affordable cars. Look, you can pop into a Ford dealership and poke around and test drive a Fiesta yourself, just don't force me to look at it. You, however, will never get to drive a Zonda or Koenigsegg, so it's much more interesting and accessible only via the show. Kinda same here, go to a local dealer and press some buttons and open some doors. You won't be able to step on a 95ft Princess or anything in that caliber, so it's good that Nick is covering it for us. However, the Top Gear show where they had the green new Fiesta that Jezza drove on the beach with the marines, was very entertaining as was this episode of Aquaholic with an affordable boat. Like I said, between opinions.

[@theoriginalonion7545]

Cool

[@RonLarhz]

Does it have it's own water purification/desalination system? This is awesome for the price. The only thing i would mod is the kitchen.swop it upstairs for a full fridge and larger tv at the lower deck.also add a bbq on the top instead of that huge lounge. Btw, do you think you can flim that cute boat we see at 6:51?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

No water maker fitted to this one (you could though). That little boat would be a very short video! :D

[@RonLarhz]

@@AQUAHOLIC But it's cute.and definitely gonna be better than that trailer camping/fishing "boat". 😂

[@jasonreid611]

Man that looks like a lot of value for the money...I can see cruising the Great Lakes in this...great vid.

[@calebrw]

Duluth here we come!

[@visionist7]

Cedar Point Marina Massive!

[@NewsThatMatterUsa]

Me as well. I live on the Saint Lawrence little farther up from the Great Lakes over by Alex bay Alexandria but nonetheless it would be a great boat to cruise to Lakes

[@jamesmylife6578]

Same.when I get a job in 5 years ofc.

[@cdeford]

I'd rather pay £135,000 for this than half a million for the new boat. But I like the retro look.

[@visionist7]

You don't attract the wrong type of attention in an older boat like this

[@cdeford]

You mean pretty girls looking for a sugar daddy? Pirates? The taxman? Beyond my experience unfortunately.

[@visionist7]

@@cdeford blackmailers, thieves and fraudsters who assume New Boat = ripe for the picking

[@Midlife_Crisis_]

Thanks for showing affordable boats

[@59patrickw]

looking at this boat you can see how far we gone in 20 odd years what will the boat of 2039 look like compared to today's boats , will we have nick girlfriends boy going the vlog ????

[@AQUAHOLIC]

That is an extremely good question! I remember seeing the first Princess 388 (forerunner of this boat) in 1990 and being blown away by it. I wondered how they would ever better it but they did, again and again.

[@MrAlphaBrowny]

Yeah, but the princess 43 is a meter longer than the princess 430. One meter gives a lot more options to play with. Taken the smaller size of the princess 430 (compared to the 43), into account, the 430 is still a sexy yacht.

[@edwardianedward548]

Much better for those of us that love boats but are not billionaires.

[@scoutandscooter]

This is where the used boat market is going - both motor and sail. People who could afford these boats 20+ years ago are not around anymore. More price drops with sailboats as they take a lot more labor.

[@RusstafaB]

Really good video. Hopefully one of the viewers might be interested and go buy it. Good for Tom and the team at One Marine to get you to do such videos as a very good ad. for what is a nice boat. A really interesting video and we might all fantasise about these multimillion pound yachts but far out of our reach. This secondhand Princess 43 is a possibility and a reality. Personally would be within reach, not ready to buy just yet but starting to think about it, and your videos invoke a lot of interest in getting out on the water, although I do from time to time with my friend on his Dolphin sailboat. Thanks Nick great video

[@paulogrinke7020]

Not bad for 135,000. Is alot of boat. Salon is very roomy. I can see spending a week on cruising on it. Bit dated, but very funcional. Great tour. Thankyou

[@lgriestra]

Very interesting and informative. And yes, lot's of boat for the money. Now we have a better idea of value and yachting. Thanks!

[@notrut]

Always interesting and informative ... and yes, worth £135k Galley on lower level makes more sense to me.

[@steve-marsh]

Sure looks a bit dated, but what great value! WANT!

[@glord49]

Another great video. You have more subscribers the MBY wow

[@Spreadie]

Really not a fan of the blue upholstery and almost orange high gloss wood. Don't get me wrong, I'd still love it and I suppose if you can afford £135K you can cough up a little more to change the trim. That being said, my idea of affordable is probably that inflatable canoe you showed us. At a push, maybe the cool little SB2 tender with the electric outboard. :)

[@gervers]

I think I’m first! I could afford this!!!! Now I’m in real trouble from her indoors! Or she who must be obeyed! Lol maybe buy first and tell her later!.....

[@AQUAHOLIC]

It is easier to gain forgiveness than permission. :)

[@59patrickw]

better to ask forgiveness then permission

[@chunkychinn]

Just keep quiet till you have bought her indoors a little sparkly number!

[@chunkychinn]

@@AQUAHOLIC sometimes..plead extenuating circumstances!

[@visionist7]

It is She, who must obey You

[@martigrey5872]

Thanks for another cheaper boat. Always great to see an new video

[@thegoblins4380]

Brilliant as ever, more affordable boats please !

[@AQUAHOLIC]

More coming! :)

[@darrenhudson5503]

Great vid.nick..shows.its age.but with abit of imagination could get.it looking updated..as you say lot of boat for the.money..would suit 2 point 4 children

[@MicMokum]

I really like the colors and materials used on this boat. I guess I'm old fashioned. :) Thank you for another tour of another beautiful yacht.

[@warrengamey6267]

I love the high-gloss cherry-wood interior. High-gloss cherry-wood is what you are often greeted with when you enter a private jet (usually in in the galley area and bulkheads) . Seems like a good deal for 135K

[@visionist7]

It makes a statement. It's less livable for weeks at a time (but only psychologically as keeping the gloss free of fingerprints shouldn't be too hard) but it's great for pretending you spent way, way more than you did.

[@WestShoreMan]

it’s English pounds which would be $172,800.00 dollars today.

[@kevinsimm2063]

Nick another great clip , what size of boat could one skipper without crew etc, ( assuming you get training of course)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I reckon a competent couple should be able to handle up to about 80ft. Beyond that even the logistics of keeping it clean without help become a challenge!

[@visionist7]

Even a "small" 40 footer looks BIG in person, especially out of the water. Just think that 135k doesn't get you a 40+ foot land vehicle... more like 16 foot ;-)

[@chunkychinn]

Now that really is a good price. Love all the woodwork. Needs a little tidy up and a few up-to-date gadgets for old codgers like me who can't even read a map, wayhey for Sat Nav! Lovely boat thanks Nick.

[@esdeekay4344]

"I like big boats, and I cannot lie..." Hahaha...awesome...

[@fearnsey8800]

Love it

[@chrish2996]

An English classic. Very well maintained and a good layout. As im going for my day skippers id better start saving the pennies for a boat. Looks good for her age. Great video Nick.

[@visionist7]

Will you be getting a night qualification too?

[@chrish2996]

@@visionist7 Hi Felice, yes. Got powerboat level 2, lifesaving inc defibrillator. After day skipper theory and practical i be going for yachtmaster ocean. Father was a master mariner.

[@theresnobodyhere5778]

Surprised at the condition for its age wonder what the engine hours usage are on it certainly well cared for, it maybe old but it's still got the looks

[@gareth36]

Very nice nice boat for the money. I'm a bit of a sucker for the high gloss wood look. Was walking around Torquay marina at the beginning of the week some lovely bits of kit on show down there. Thanks for the tour.

[@JD-kn6lq]

Great video Nick- absolutely love this boat!

[@wysiwyg2006]

compared to my 1988 boat, thats modern lol

[@ramonbenitez4093]

Very nice boat that’s affordable. Thank you for showing it.

[@skilledlad7070]

Nice one mate thanks for the more affordable boats

[@DanFrederiksen]

Given the era, the wood is pretty good. With white upholstery and new white carpet, it's pretty good value. Maybe install an electric Miele cooker :) But I'm personally more keen on fractional ownership too boost yourself up to much finer boats for the same money. Who uses their yacht more than 1/3 of the year or all summer anyway. Split it fours ways you are suddenly in serious yacht territory.

[@frankiegregoriou2271]

Beautiful boat, exellent video again

[@koomaj]

Surprisingly nice boat for it's age. How many hours did the Volvos have on them?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I don't know, but there is a link to the broker's web site in the description, that should tell you.

[@Raysnature]

[@koomaj]

@@Raysnature Thanks guys. Amazing.

[@MrScotia]

Incredible amount of boat for 135k. Not aged that much considering she was built in 1998. Still a bit out of my price range unless I sell the house!! Hmmm ;-) Great tour as always and thanks again.

[@manuelrosado7583]

Thanks for the video!

[@TomRoyce]

Nick, I know you have said you are a taller guy, how much head clearance is on a boat this size? I am 6-4 so it is a driving concern.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I reckon you'd be brushing the ceiling, but certainly not bent double.

[@muckshifter]

A cracking inshore tourer, and a fantastic price. :)) Great vlog as always.

[@visionist7]

When climbing the flybridge steps, you could give the flybridge helmsman a cheeky poke in the back through the seat's opening. Don't abuse that privilege though, as nobody can swim 250 miles ;-)

[@Mark..P]

This is great value 👍

[@sophiedolman2230]

It shows 20 years of progress. Great video Nick. I'm guessing you used to work, or sell Princess boats,? Xx

[@AQUAHOLIC]

A decade ago, yes

[@RichieRouge206]

It’s actually a really nice addition to the channel, I am personally a fan of older things especially cars. So much more character and while technology is great and I am a big fan, I’m a bigger fan of simplicity and quality over glam and style over substance. What a classy boat and interesting to see where Princess has come from. Really like these older boats, come from a generation where quality counted over profit. Excellent video Nick. Loved seeing Torquay too

[@chriswright1675]

Brilliant boat for the money", will be down that way soon from Brighton and viewing all boats in and around Brixham/ Torquay etc, as its a Princess like this or a Fairline 38/40 being my next boat, cannot wait". Brilliant videos Nick keep up the good work!.

[@SamCyanide]

What is that tiny boat to the left at 6:53?? Looks like a great little campee

[@AQUAHOLIC]

That's a Jeanneau Merry Fisher

[@thomasbenoit5826]

Wow, you have a lot of boat for that price.. Super job 👍

[@Dobermanator]

This boat looks perfect for Nick, even even has some blue trim. It's an older boat however if you compare the age there's nearly no reflection from use, either that or it was of such quality it's near impervious to wear and tear. The very clean engine bay is another example of that. There is another possibility of course, if the yacht sat in slip without much use. Myself, I prefer this galley arrangement and sport fly. If the boat has engines with low hours / recent maintenance I can't imagine it lasting long on the market.

[@justinlinnane8043]

Thanks for the video Nick . love the styling of these earlier Princess's. My favourite is the older Princess 66 with the spiral staircase in the lounge ! was that a predator in the background ?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

The 'pointy' white Sunseeker with the blue cover two boats away? Pretty sure that's a Tomahawk 41.

[@justinlinnane8043]

@@AQUAHOLICanother classic !

[@AQUAHOLIC]

@@justinlinnane8043 Absolutely! Will have to try and get a yacht tour of one sometime.

[@marklawrence855]

A lovely looking boat and great price 🛥

[@simongood9460]

Thats a lot of boat for the money and looks nowhere near as dated as I thought it might. I could even live with the cherry wood on a boat this size....

[@CampervanJon]

Thanks Nick, I have purchased my lotto tickets and hope to be purchasing this in the morning. One question I have is where do I put it and how much does it cost to place ones boat in suitable moorings

[@JaswantSingh-gt6vs]

Hi I would lo e to know more about running costs such as fuel burn per hour .cost of full tanks. Insurance and docking costs . General annual may tenance costs. I wouldn't like to buy a used boat then find I can't afford to run it ? Best for now Jazz

[@dospalmascb]

One of these days you’re going to walk in and there will be Aquaholic cushions in the saloon. As for the drawers in the master cabin, I keep wait for an embarrassing moment 😂

[@joshxkerrigan]

Lovely Princess (: I saw an owner on Instagram who had to get their left engine lifted out of the boat, and they had to completely tear up the interior in order to get them out... probably cost as much as another boat to get all of that done, I can’t imagine.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

On this one there are hatches under the saloon carpet. Lift those and you should be able to crane an engine out through the saloon doors if it were ever needed (very unusual to need to).

[@chrisw3513]

Great review just thinking now if ditch the wife get a divorce can buy this with half of the house £. have to live on it though but that's fine hummm decisions decisions. Keep up the good work loving the varying range of yatch tours

[@Knee-ko]

Excellent tour Nick. As you say - would be a very comfortable boat for a small family.

[@brianunderwood3109]

I know this is an older video but it reminded me to ask, the next time you have the opportunity to start the engines, can you start the generator? I've heard people say they are loud and use them sparingly because of the noise. I've never heard one running before. I'd like to hear one for myself. Thanks in advance.

[@pogump]

Nick,you did it again and like many of your followers so well said it,a boat that is closer to many ordinary peoples budget,almost including myself... :) :) :) Wish you all a good weekend. Cheers.

[@jimbob7424]

Is buying an old boat an issue would you say? With it being fibreglass it can easily be maintained and repaired. Interior can be replaced. So can the electrics and the engines so why not??

[@wizpin]

Can you live on these? Must be freezing in the winter (even here in southern spain)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

They're not really designed for permanent live aboard, but for a few days or a week or two, sure.

[@wizpin]

@@AQUAHOLIC sometimes i have the idea to live a few years on a boat, but I hate cold and damp interiors ;) its probably the sonny crockett in me, lol

[@ATH_Berkshire]

Not sure I would have chosen the colours the did for the refit but each to their own. From the brief look we got the engines were in excellent condition for their age. That speaks to the boat having had owners who cared about its upkeep. To me that good maintenance is far more important in a secondhand boat than a few odd colour choices.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

I would much rather have this boat for 135K than a new boat for that price. I'm still a huge fan of high gloss cherry wood. Outstanding value.

[@derekliyaowei]

will the running cost be lower for this boat or similar to a newer 40 foot boat? this seems very affordable for the price but if the running cost is still 80k a year then maybe not so affordable

[@jenspetersimonsen4235]

Nice size and affordable entry boat for a country crab who wants to experience yachting life first hand ;-)

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Nice looking good size yacht. Older but still very good size.

[@jeb284]

Is there one rule of boat buying we should use when buying old boats ? Like what boat is too expensive to fix to buy even cheap

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Not really, you need to judge every boat on its own merits.

[@visionist7]

Always check the bilges with a microscope

[@garethchild]

Oh wow! I can afford this! It’s in the same price range as the new narrowboats I’ve been looking at. Serious question: what is the fuel consumption? And how much does it cost to insure one of these? And do you need a licence of some kind? Inland waterways boats need an annual licence.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

No licence needed in the UK (although you'd be wise to get some instruction). If you figure on about 100 litres an hour at high speed (20 knots+) that's probably a fair guide. A lot LOT less at displacement speeds (7ish knots). Insurance, no idea but Google would bring you up some marine specialists.

[@garethchild]

Thanks. Offshore navigation is definitely something I’d want to study first; also the fuel consumption is less than I expected. And marina fees &c are usually available online. It’s new spreadsheet time. File name: Aquaholic’s Fault.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

@@garethchild You only live once..!

[@markperrins9485]

Hey nick, excellent tour, loved that, more of the same please.

[@robertvazquez4482]

Brilliant video. More of this quality if you will!! Fantastic channel

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind :)

[@safesiteiow3786]

Thanks nick as always 👍

[@fairysox221]

Out of interest, how much would it have cost to buy new in 1988...

[@Bob.martens]

Affordable boats cease to be just that once you buy them... :)

[@visionist7]

"...and don't buy a bloody boat!" - Michael Caine

[@TheBetterEnding]

Looks like an excellent value for the money. Thanks Nick! Great work as usual.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Nice look into Princess Yacht's past. Thanks.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Thank you Nick, let's see more 'affordable' boats along with the big hitters! I can always dream of plundering my pension!

[@tonygriffiths2485]

Its amazing how well they sem to use the space inside. That master cabin was lovely, thanks :)

[@macdchef]

I’d have that

[@JacobPuthoff]

No Miele appliances? That's a deal breaker. Nice try 1998. Better luck next time.

[@wakkadakkaify]

Some affordable sailboats maybe next?... if they exist!

[@sweetfreedomGB]

What value...just a shame about those new fabric colours!

[@54spatula]

Slightly more affordable this one and surprisingly spacious. Great vid Nick.

[@deezostrong6303]

Wonderful layout

[@skipad4306]

gear box? is there a gearbox on a boat? i never heard a boat change gears. am i wrong?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You need a gearbox to be able to select forward, neutral or reverse, otherwise whenever the engine is running you'd be going permanently forward. Some boats have two stage forward gears, a lower ratio to help get it on the plane then a higher ratio for speed, but that is extremely rare.

[@patrickabas1112]

A great value for money i would say, looks like its been very well maintained too.

[@bendixon2898]

Goodonyah Nick, great to see the range of vessels you cover so fluently. Big or small old or new, Nick you are the man.

[@fearnsey8800]

What would it cost per year to keep a boat like that in a reasonable quality UK Marina ?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'd guess at £5K - £10K typically, they can vary a lot.

[@fearnsey8800]

@@AQUAHOLIC Thanks

[@mattmatt7305]

Mrs Matt Matt never needs to know that we don’t have a pension anymore but we do have a rather nice boat.

[@philmcmaster2770]

Great video. I love the “ lotta boat for the money “ vids.

[@Jason_King.]

MORE AFFORDABLE BOATS PLEASE NICK.........................................

[@Bob.martens]

Engine bay not for claustrophobics...

[@drdave7887]

Your videos are so good 👍. I noticed that each of the cabins seemed to have dehumidifiers in them or something to that effect. Never noted them on the other boats you’ve shown. Is this something that occurs with age ? Getting damp or is it that most come with air con now?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

No, it's simply because I filmed this last week. It's very good practice to put dehumidifiers in during winter when it's cold, damp and the boats are little used. I put one in my boat two weeks ago for the same reason.

[@steveSmith-pd4st]

And yet another great review Nick!

[@887Rabbit]

My Retirement!

[@GamePlay-cp8cj]

For how many years do a boat work properly

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Impossible to say, plenty of boats from the sixties and seventies still going strong. Like anything, they require more love as they get older.

[@visionist7]

Some classic superyachts are 90 years old.

[@WeAreQuestionDutch]

That will be a fast sell i suspect. Alone the title let me instantly think, that's cheap.....

[@devinfirlotte8869]

Love seeing boats of this size! What a nice boat for the age

[@WayneFenton]

I cannot afford any of the boats you show but at least that's a possibility one day...maybe!

[@MarkRobinson2012]

Love the videos and like the more affordable boats. Do you think you could estimate roughly an annual running cost for this boat?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

So many variables, where you keep it, how you use it, how often you use it, your maintenance regime, whether you can do it yourself or pay someone, it's very hard to say.