£200,000 Yacht Tour : 2004 Fairline Squadron 55

[@georgesalmas4582]

Anyone who is planning to buy ANY boat and doesn't watch15 or 20 of Nick's videos in the desired price range is missing great information. You can see what makes sense and what to look for. Tremendous.

[@bellegoodwyn3660]

Agree totally. I’ve learned so much from his videos!

[@dtutssel]

It's all super yachts and million pound plus boats now, unfortunately. Was much better when he did boats normal people could afford.

[@rafapazos06]

The same applies to anyone not planning to buy a boat 😂

[@9VARZ]

Jokes aside, that's a really fantastic and utilitarian layout. Shame that boats aren't made like that any more. Thanks for the tour, Nick!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

I agree Kelvin Ang.

[@WillowGTI]

Without the galley aft layout, you can't offert the full beam master cabin. That's a huge selling point for boats like a Manhattan 55 I imagine. Gives a real super yacht feel with a massive owners cabin.

[@vamoscruceros]

It's a 55 foot boat that feels like a 70 foot boat.

[@dkdanis1340]

They make them can't make everything the same.

[@maddoctor99]

Appreciating that fly ridge hatch and its mechanism for being held open and the handle aligning with the handrail is NOT geeky. It’s an appreciation for detail that the designers work hard to live up to and it makes everyone’s boat better as a result. It’s the same with cars, planes, houses, phones and just about everything else. If people like us stop noticing and appreciating those details and innovation, they’ll quickly be value-engineered out of the design and we’ll all be driving identical beige cars and sailing identical beige boats. Keep it up.

[@ashleypierce8500]

That switch panel alone is telling as to the quality of workmanship and materials on this boat. Curved glass is crazy expensive and they didn’t have to do that, but there it is. Thanks Nick Also, don’t be afraid to show more like this (needing work). We can all appreciate what you’re showing us.

[@120Livi]

really like that it has a dining area and saloon sofa separately, sometimes think the sofas look great but you're stuck in the evening sitting at a permanent table.

[@emilianovital7697]

I the the laundry room was great

[@briananthony4044]

The kids can watch TV from the saloon that would be on the side unit, the parents at the dining table planning the next day etc.

[@noahmoore2684]

Fellow geek here with the locking mechanism and railing on that door! I love little mechanical touches like that!

[@mareewalker1096]

You did another fairline with that little room in the galley! A great feature thanks Nick!!🛥⚓

[@davidjohnrees]

Love this yacht! Proves you don't need more than £200k for everything you'll ever need to boat in style. I just need an extra £199, 867 to afford it. 😉👍

[@34ofaninchofbrain80]

And you need the 50k for maintenance every year. I would say its worth around 20k just to get it out of the owners life. Sorry that the reality of these things.

[@CrismariuMihnea]

@@34ofaninchofbrain80 what the fuck you do to it for 50k every year!!! Cmon bro...

[@rashadal-safar1931]

docking 12-18k per year (its a 55 foot) depending where you want to keep it. Maintenence with defouling, lifting out of the water, engines etc.. 15-20 k (assuming nothing major happens) fuel 10-20k depending where you want to go. Insurance 5k. So you may get away with 30k if your lucky but defo 50k if you really want to use, enjoy and look after it! That's what he's saying.

[@marshallgrieve2]

Money on the way.........

[@abuhamza1970]

Here’s a nugget from me 😆

[@stigz3570]

“Just look at that table there” says Nick as he caresses the wood! Love your passion Nick. Always amazing vids

[@HoumousNet]

Perfect! After that amazing utility room I just crossed fingers to see 3 cabins... and you even have that crew cabin. That's the kind of "home" I am looking for. Brilliant boat and presentation as usual!

[@oggie1967]

Oooh! Lovin the wood on that boat! I’d spaff my pension fund on that! Thanks for the tour Nick!👍😊

[@paso7943]

You can see that the boat need some work and love to shine. But..... the layout of this boat is 1 of the best I have seen at this size boat. The kitchen is perfect. Separated with it's own washing/pantry which is just perfect. Everything about this boats layout is just perfect.

[@tramlaw2069er]

his voice is super soothing; I could listen to him talk about nothing for hours

[@winstonski3102]

Same here

[@MichaelMacAllister]

I think he should do a 10 minute video on paint drying just to prove the point :-)

[@aardvarkmindshank]

I have lol :)

[@oneslackr]

If Nick ever needed a new career he could always be a shrink. His voice has a very calming effect.

[@clairewood9607]

Me too xx

[@haydenweir6416]

Wow. This is the first 2000’s boat you’ve showed where I could see myself onboard. What an incredible ship, with one of the best layouts I’ve ever seen. That indoor staircase to the fly bridge is amazing. I can’t believe that’s not still a common feature

[@gedmcmahon3206]

That's a lot of boat for the money Nick.. I love the layout .. so different to what where use to seeing.. Brilliant tour..

[@TheWesLesley]

i could totally see Nick in this as the next Smuggler's Blues

[@dallisb1047]

Smugglers Blues III Sounds good.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Judging by the intro, you mean Blugger's Smues.

[@gratefulot360]

I can understand why you like this yacht. Looks like a lot of yacht for the money. Thanks, Nick!

[@JulieWallis1963]

Very pretty little boat. Very pretty. Edited to add: wow! Loved the laundry space!

[@dallisb1047]

Nick comes across as a friend who researched a boat for you and is just showing it to you. Just his friend. I have also noticed how you point things out in a manner that doesn't treat people as stupid. More like "in case you didn't know. That is why Aquaholics is my go to boat review channel.

[@peterharper3861]

I really love the kitchen in what - mid-deck? - so practical. The internal steps up to the flybridge are a lovely touch as well, amazed we don't see those much any more given they don't take up a huge amount of space. Lovely boat, lovely tour. Thanks!

[@The_Real_Zaineman]

I'm with you Nick ! I love all the "quirky" details of the Fairline. You've shown us one of these before, what great piece of kit with the flybridge access inside, lowered galley, utility room & the saloon is just gorgeous I think. Beautiful boat. Z

[@t.w.3]

Just love the quality of the Fairline workmanship of the 2000's era boats. Good quality boats that are amazing to drive, and easy to handle.

[@darthkek1953]

Lovely boat. A bit of work needed on that peeling / bubbling "wallpaper" and mount a modern MFD but I love the layout. Comfy. Homely. Love the dual-access to the fly. The utility room. The accessible gallery that isn't part of the eyeline.

[@bejay69]

Lovely half in half out galley, beautiful woodwork. Thanks for the tour Nick! 👍😎

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@brianb4942]

There sure is a lot of storage for a 55ft boat. I love the utility room, very practical - you can never have enough storage on a boat. Brilliant.

[@marchport]

I knew, as soon as I saw the saloon, that I would love this one. That utility room is brilliant!!!!

[@SaorAlba1970]

Wow thanks for sharing this yacht Nick .... that utility room puts the yacht to another level ... i think you did a boat before with a similar layout with a utility room ... i think it's a design feature ship builders need to bring back ... thanks for sharing

[@strider6920]

Lovely yacht Nick. Hard to believe it is 17 years old. The utility room was a surprise 😀. Nice cabin space. Thanks for the tour !

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching

[@andrethomas805]

@@AQUAHOLIC Nick can i call you or email you.. thanks

[@bobuncle8704]

This is just a lovely boat. The utility room is just brilliant. I think this one has more style than many of the newer boats.

[@9VARZ]

Squareline Fairdrons are amazing! 🤣🤣

[@briankovacevich7]

Wonderful and quirky use of space. I like it!!

[@grahamholland7323]

Thanks as ever Nick - I love the 52, 55 and 58 from this era. So well thought out and practical. Big thumbs up!

[@viktorgavorn4635]

I really enjoyed this video on the Squareline Fuadron 55!

[@kenthildebrandt4595]

This is a fantastic boat considering its age. I really like the galley layout as I’m not a fan of galley aft layouts. This boat has a lot to offer for the price. Excellent tour...as you’d say "as ever"

[@easybigun7825]

Really like the midship galley. With a bit of cosmetic work that would be a lovely boat. Thanks for the tour as always.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rossd.1361]

What a great layout! Some of the new boats are getting repetitive inside so this was refreshing. As you say a lot of boat for the money with room to update to make it truly yours. For its age the woodwork was in as new condition!

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

55 feet is a great size for longer trips with friends or family. This is a gorgeous boat!

[@reggieshelton4301]

I love your attention to the details like the tea towel rail on your way to look at the engine room haha!

[@seanogden927]

Yet another great little boat that's like a Tardis inside. That utility room is bigger than what some of the larger yachts have. Still in good shape for its age and a lovely retro vibe. Great video as usual Nick. Cheers.

[@g9rud]

You do come up with some interesting boats for us to look at, some of the layout ideas on this one are brilliant. Great tour as always.

[@Jagcycle]

That's a fantastic amount of boat for 200K! Such a practical design, one could certainly live aboard permanently on this thing.

[@gordyrampling7632]

I have never come across a YT channel as intriguing as this. Nick, thank you. I have only ever had a passing interest in boats yet I’ve found myself watching all your boat tours and and some on multiple occasions. There’s some quite comforting in the way you deliver the content and your enthusiasm for the boats is infectious. I could never afford one of these boats but if that lottery win ever comes in, I’m straight down to the nearest RYA centre to do some powerboat and yacht courses. Keep up the good work.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Awesome, thank you 🙂

[@djowen5192]

Bit of retrimming required but apart from that, pretty much spot on. Great value, lovely, usable boat. Someone is going to have a fantastic summer with this one.

[@MrCrystalcranium]

My wife and I were tire kicking boats around the time this was built...Used Catalinas, Sea Rays...I wanted a Carver with a 35 foot aft cabin layout. I used to look at the new Fairlines, Rinkers and other new boats with the flowing lines and rounded details and say to myself "One day, I'll be looking at one of those for a price I can afford and it will still be BEAUTIFUL! That's a boat that will never go out of style!" Amazing isn't it...what a difference time makes when it comes to tastes in anything. Not that I would walk past this for that price but it sure doesn't awe me like it did back in the day!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

I'm a big fan of Fairline Squadrons. If I was in the market for a new boat right now, this would be my boat. I'd rather put $300k into a boat I liked than buy one for $500k that I didn't care for. Great video. Thanks.

[@kreabea78]

A couple more of these relatively affordable yachts and I might convince my wife to buy one and live on it. Great work, Nick.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Good luck!

[@philbrownsey-hughes2793]

Just remember one thing when living aboard instead of in a house! you'll have to sacrifice possessions on most crafts below the 80ft mark!

[@tomdunn1254]

The challenge is to get a residential mooring... not that easy and very expensive.

[@thedeepsouthaudit2645]

Lol.maybe. might .wish. lol Goodluck with her

[@bazzer1971]

Fantastic layout. Love it. Hope they are sorting that fabric that’s bubbled off the walls

[@barelyafloatwithsteve3975]

I really like this Boat and have probably watched this video a dozen times. Only now did I realize that the galley had a dishwasher. This is why I re-watch certain videos, you never know what you missed previously. I'm a Big Fan, Love the Channel ‼️🙂

[@washingtonfootballfanwgil8392]

I'm most impressed with the utility room that includes a stand alone freezer. Very nice boat.

[@brothermeh840]

Well done bro, I enjoyed very much of your clips. Thank you.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like them!

[@hambo6969]

Love that you leave the bloopers in. Today you made up a new boat! Good old Squareline XD Great work as ever, Nick.

[@paulogrinke7020]

You did another video of a boat with this same layout. Dont know if it was a different size or builder. But you are righr. It is unique.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

It was a Squadron 58 - bigger version

[@paulogrinke7020]

@@AQUAHOLIC thankyou. Thought I was having a de javou moment. Lol Both yachts are unique. Shame they dont build them with the very usefull layout anymore. Perfect for you to spend some serious time on it.

[@kieranharriman7055]

Hey Nick. Great tour. I don’t usually like the older boats but that was is so well designed. Lovely.

[@simplelifelost]

I love the practicality, the utility room and the mid boat access to the fly bridge

[@robinmumby9287]

Definitely looking forward to seeing the square Line Quadrant at some stage in the future 😂

[@douglasmetry2908]

Of all the multi-million dollar yachts you have presented on your channel, this is definitely a top ten vessel for me. I know it is dated and of the era, but the layout and amenities for the time are very practical as well as accommodating. I would live aboard this boat in any harbor USA. A little elbow grease and $250,000 is a bargain.

[@kitsvn]

That is a really interesting layout. Thanks for the tour!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You are welcome!

[@richardlaundon]

We need to see more out-takes Nick lol

[@tobus71]

What a great boat and layout, but if I was in the market, something keeps pulling me back to the 2007 Hardy 50 you reviewed. Thanks Nick!

[@davidriley1188]

Amazing use of space in this boat.....sleeps 6 comfortably, two heads, laundry room and still room for a crew ! Awesome.

[@ukdaddydave6526]

That's a lot of boat for the price, very nice set up

[@matthewjung2313]

By far the original and the best Tours!! @fact

[@matthewjung2313]

Or an older version of "maggie"?

[@emeraldmorningmist]

I like the rounded sofas of this era better than the more modern angular ones. The rounded ones seem more inviting to really sit and stretch out on and make yourself comfy.

[@itsallgonemad]

Wow wow wow wow wow! LOVE THIS BOAT! 😍 Gorgeous layout, features & look at that glossy wood! If my wife wasn’t so much of a landlubber I’d sell the house & live aboard now! I reckon an extra £25-30K spent to modernise the helm, replace carpets, deep clean plus a few modern touches & you would have yourself a mini super yacht! I love it! 🥰 OK, it’s our wedding anniversary tomorrow, I’ll spring it on her then & let you know! 😂👋🏻

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Best of luck..! 😃

[@justinlinnane8043]

It's a no brainer to buy one of these as ones first proper boat. Immense value for money. Love these classic boats tours that are actually affordable. Thanks Nick

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Beware, I would imagine you won’t get any change out of £50K in “upgrade/get it to the way you want” planning. It’s likely (and I speak from amusing experience) that the fire extinguishers may need replacement/recertification, the engines will need servicing (and they are biggies), the liferaft will need to be serviced. You can see that it also needs the bedding and mattresses upgraded/replaced. As an option to buying a full price new one it seems a fantastic value for money opportunity. But beware boat ownership is never cheap and bigger boats needs far bigger outlay on maintenance and general upkeep.

[@justinlinnane8043]

@@PhilbyFavourites agree with all of that and that the purchase price is just the entry ticket but I'm always drawn to the 1990s /2000s boats for their layouts and design too.

[@uni4rm]

@@PhilbyFavourites Well sure. Probably looking at 100,000 investment to put it in the water if you just pay someone to fix it all. A lot of cosmetics you can DIY. Those are HUGE engines and definitely for cruising local.

[@Reznor_Meeks]

what gem isn't it? I know $200k is literally a boatload of money, but compared to what we see, seems so much for the money, super clique but I see someone like you Nick getting into a boat like this, someone willing to pay a little less, and do some of the work yourself, or with connections such as you have, Fairline had to me the right concept here, they shorten the sleeping areas, as basically you only use to sleep, and gave you more social space, which that is good old common sense, fantastic, I love this era of boats, so much character, so many quirky stuff that it's just refreshing, thank you, sir, looking forward to your 300k subscriber's video, happy i been watching since you had around 15k, been fantastic, perhaps at 300k subs, Santa will stop by early and drop off a 4k camera :D !

[@Reznor_Meeks]

also would like to point out, the massive price difference between this 2004 Squadron 55 and the 2005 Fairline Squadron 58, of course, I'm aware 58 is slightly bigger but when you compare the fact will cost an extra $159,000.00, brings the back the enormous value of this boat, brings back the context is $200k is a lot of money but compared to something just 1 year younger, this boat is actually a bargain, cheers!

[@BarrieT]

That is a very smart, elegant and well thought out boat. Probably one of my favourite so far. Thank you Nick

[@kofeyh]

Lovely example of a Squareline Fruadron. Very nice.

[@jeremyfl]

I love the hobbit door for the utility area!!! Just awesome!!!

[@lusoyachting36]

Love the whole Squadron range they are always finished to perfection.

[@Steve-Cross]

Still catching up, Nick. I think I’ve still got quite a long way to go. Yet another beauty with bags of potential. Thank you. 👍

[@alanpaton694]

I think it’s a very nice layout, I far prefer the galley down compared to the latest fad of galley aft. First time I’ve seen the internal stairs up to the fly bridge but as you say makes perfect sense to allow access from the galley. Yes the boat is a bit dated but it looks quality materials throughout other than the wrinkled wall lining in every room. A few pounds spent on this and it would be some boat. I don’t like the engine access though, would be better if it was accessed from that lazerette area

[@robwatk]

Love the layout… the curves. Much nicer than the long boxes of today’s layouts.

[@AllSingingAllDancing]

FYI Nick’s happy wave at 5:47. This boat has got everything including a cool secret hidey hole with washer and freezer!

[@mmsmits2868]

Needs a good scrubbing, but it doesn't seem all that outdated. The lower level galley matches the boat's style very well. And the price is certainly right! Thanks for the tour!

[@joe08867]

I like how they used space in this boat. Nice to have room to store equipment. The galley is a neat touch especially with a utility room.

[@lgriestra]

Very nice yacht, well priced and with a great layout we can not find now in the new ones.

[@gomezadams9900]

I really like the sunken galley design. Azimut also did that in around that era. Thanks for the tour, it was noice to see that again.

[@crazyfroggie6546]

always liked these old Fairlines. Such nice interiors and layouts

[@douglasthompson296]

A perfect live abourd set out configuration even in these new era cruiser boat styles. Quality over quantity wins out every time

[@MarkPoppinPringlesleaf]

Well that caught me off guard. What a boat. I love the layout of it and the utility room off the kitchen, simply brilliant. It feels far bigger than a 55ft boat. Thank you for sharing this one Nick.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like it!

[@stn0920]

This is so simple and yet sooo nice. I wish newer boats would go (back) to this style.

[@leehughes2666]

Love this. Lovely affordable boat. I like that you put its range in the vlog, i often look at boats but have no idea what their realistic range is.

[@Nokenify]

Real nice one! But definitely prefer the modern layout with galley up and the master mid-ship.

[@ColinHarvey78]

You could almost say “Classic Fairline” with all the curved high gloss cherrywood. The sunken galley and utility room with the draw out ironing board are very 1990s - who would want to do ironing on a boat holiday today?!

[@Guy-zf5of]

Congratulations on almost 300k subscribers

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you 🙂

[@canadadan4437]

Wow really like this boat Nick great layout for her size and great value for the price for sure thanks as always for the tour mate 👍🇨🇦

[@BouncingSoul1987]

Marvelous yacht, for the price this might be the nicest one I have seen. Cheers Nick!

[@AlanMic]

One of the best yachts I ever seen, perfect price -quality ballance.

[@jonathanking4107]

Really like this. That utility room is fabulous, and the little 'kitchen corner'. I think the crew cabin should be turned into a locked cell for rogue family members, push them in and let them out when sailing is over 😁

[@bigbill74scots]

Fairline really did knock it out of the park back in the day. Just a beautiful, practical, well made boat.

[@EverydayProjects]

Another great tour, Nick! That utility room and engine room access through the galley is a handy design. Keep these coming...your channel beats Netflix any day!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Scruffers2011]

Love that boat! The interior is stunning and very creative and efficient use of space. I always like the circular couches and dining areas. The extra utility room is a bonus as well. Helm area is slightly dated, could use some upgrades, and engine room needs a lot of lighting. Still, a great boat for liveaboard or weekend adventures.

[@FLGurl]

Maybe this is a tease for another Smuggler's? Very well presented, as always!

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Hey, is anyone keeping count of “Nick’s S - III teases”? I think he’s leading us on.

[@Mrsnichols1965]

More boats should have that utility area. Great idea!

[@Lucan-ve6zc]

Spent a couple of brilliant days between Lymington and Cowes in the mid nineties. A pal had one around then. Can't remember the year but Britannia (notables on board) was there for Cowes week. Lovely memories. Wonderful boat.

[@littleskiboy7]

I nerded out at that handle/latch too nick! Great job, as always!!

[@nyhcbd]

01:12 - again, my fave watch, the gorgeous Seamaster! also, a very nice and comfy yacht!

[@johnsinclair2231]

Aged but like a good wine beautiful. Love the GEEKY bits as well 👍

[@oneslackr]

Thanks Nick! I was starting to have withdrawals from no new uploads. I had to cheat & go watch a few NautiStyles boat tours. 😄 Even though Victoria is entertaining to watch the boat tours aren't quite the same.