2014 Oyster 825. Would you sail the Atlantic in a boat you rebuilt? We did!

Possibly one of the most famous Oysters built, we brought her, rebuilt her, then sailed with a group of friends across the Atlantic in the ARC race!
Champagne Hippy is a stunning extended Oyster 825. Spending a year and a shed load of money, we totally rebuilt this boat and made one of the best sailing boats in her class.
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[@constantineding8700]

"If you see a lot of people, they are enjoying themselves and I'm just getting in the way." After saying that, James turned back and walked into the crowds and showed us what "getting in the way" really means. This is why I love this channel. I never thought I could laugh my ass off watching a yacht walkthrough.

[@Boatscouk]

Yes I thought that when I watched it back 😂

[@TheLivabord]

It is people like you who give boaters a great reputation. Bringing this boat back from the dead. I wish I had the money to buy her.. what most people don't understand is the joy this boat will bring to so many lives for the rest of her life. Good work!

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you 🙏

[@guenthermichaels5303]

Seriously, a new one is over £5 million. This was a no brainer salvage job. The boat was cheap, they put the value back, made money chartering, now cashing out.

[@martinbock9557]

"It's always cooking when you're flat"😂 adds to your charme😄 great boat, great tour

[@Boatscouk]

True😊

[@markp4949]

Beautiful boat. Shocking name.

[@Katsoulinos]

I think that you know very well what you are talking about. of course, you're an expert. One of the best presentations I've ever see.

[@gro9465]

James a beautiful yacht and finished to a perfect standard, looks much more contemporary in the light oak and bright colour scheme. Lovely way to sail around the world...

[@Boatscouk]

She is even nicer in real life.

[@stardustsa2008]

I just love James! I could watch him all day flogging boats in his honest and funny way! :).

[@Boatscouk]

🙏

[@andrewfox1426]

This is one beautiful yacht ! My preference has always been motor boat but there’s something “worldly “ about a big sailing yacht - you refurbished her to an amazing standard . The next owner will be very lucky :)

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Andrew- she really is a ‘world tourer’

[@2E0RXL]

Has to be the best one up to yet James, at least you do admit lots of times that you are not an expert on sail boats, unlike motor boats. just needed you to fall over to really make my day. Brilliant as normal cheers for making my night shift just a bit better. Oh look at the size of my winches.

[@Boatscouk]

It’s a miracle I didn’t fall over Richard. There’s ropes everywhere 😂 glad I brightened up the night shift

[@darrenh20102]

"we have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic boat"??? Haha, seriously though what a beauty, and what a fantastic job you guys did!! I was in awe looking at this until you said "ooh, look at that bacon" 😂😂😂. Very funny. Wish I could afford it but unfortunately I made the wrong choices in life and went to work for the NHS😂😂🤔. Can't imagine you'll have problems selling her though. Please keep the vids coming because even us paupers love to see how the other half live, and more importantly we love your humour!!!!!!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Darren. Working for the NHS is the most important job in the world ! Thank you 🙏. Glad you like the videos - I love making them nearly as much as I love Bacon 😳

[@jamesrichardson1021]

Wow James absolutely stunning , that is of thing off magnificent . Congratulations on the achievement 👏

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks James. It was a silly amount of work. Would we do it again ? No . 😂

[@julesforsyth2996]

Lovely boat for anyone looking to sail. Like you, I'm too lazy for all that and only want a motor boat. Great tour, you're looking healthy and tanned. Look forward to getting back to the Princesses etc asap. 😂

[@Boatscouk]

Yes - tan has faded slightly 😉

[@stuartaustin1727]

Robin V helming 👍 Amazing resto 👏🏼

[@raymondmalone9721]

Beautiful just beautiful 👍

[@frankiegregoriou4604]

Excellent show James as always

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Frankie.

[@xrplover2785]

great boat, great tour, thanks

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you 🙏

[@markreed1768]

Well done chaps, great save.

[@Boatscouk]

Lots of work but worth it 😊

[@ALifeMoreBoaty]

Lovely boat, and great crew, met them last week in the Abaco bar in Palma, hope they get on well in the Arc.

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you 🙏

[@chrish2996]

Truly magical James. Wow.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Chris - lovely boat

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

James magic,”I don’t know what I’m talking about…..I don’t “! I spat my cuppa over my iPad 😂😂😂

[@Boatscouk]

It’s true 😂😂

[@gnsmk357]

Keeping in mind Polina Star III. is this boat which is the only Oyster ever designed and constructed he way this one was. it truly wants to be under water. I have said this more than once I would buy any boat this man sells because I trust this guy. he is on the boat and that is good as it gets for me. great job. great video.

[@Boatscouk]

Thank you. We rebuilt this boat better than new, we even got a Cat 0 coding which is the best in the world . Glad you like the boat and video and me 👍🏻👍🏻

[@8mangrove]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@8mangrove]

I would definitely sail anywhere on Champagne Hippy if invited.

[@maurizio4572]

Is it possible that the former name of Champagne Hippy was Polina III Star? If so you have done an incredible job. My deepest respect to your courage and ability!

[@Boatscouk]

Sure is 😀

[@davidantill6949]

I think this is a perfect example of why I don't like to be an early adopter. OYSTER with their new style matrix on the 825 (which bankrupted the company) and Beneteau with their early problems with the steering on the Antares 13,80 (ignoring their bulkhead problems on the Lagoon 45 which took a little longer to come to light). When your safety is at stake and that of your family, it is a good idea to go with a tried and tested design. I take the same approach to commercial airliners. I am endeavouring to make old bones 🙂

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks David. I agree. We have rebuilt use the tried and tested ( and very time consuming ) method of hand laid GRP and stringers. Super strong and simple 😊

[@AdventureCoupleUK]

And here's the crew bathroom, where we interrupt someone undertaking their daily ablutions :) :)

[@davidantill6949]

Yes us Essex Bois like to "Go Large" with the music system. I hope it has strobing multicoloured under water lights...very important for a Mid Atlantic rave. Also useful to scare away the pesky Orcas off the coast of Portugal 😝

[@Boatscouk]

Doh forgot the lights 😂

[@oceanfroggie]

Great vid. @24:15 what was the cause of the sinking back in 2015?

[@Boatscouk]

@@oceanfroggie keel fell off due to poor moulding

[@martincole4106]

HI, what a boat, but is that chess board correct? I think the white corner squares should be on your right.. but otehr than that wow

[@Boatscouk]

You are probably right 😂

[@nickgreen2497]

Lovely boat. Is it listing to port?

[@Boatscouk]

She sits on an even keel but depending on wind and currents she may slightly lean one way or the other. Obviously passenger movements affect this too😊

[@HenrikScheel_]

Has this boat been sunk? Its a very nice refurb job done there.

[@Boatscouk]

Yes - it was hard work 😎

[@anthonynicholas1165]

So the lesson for today is, anything on a boat costs a fortune, dare i say as much as they can get away with charging and not be lynched, great boat, great look around as always, i am surprised you still have hair though, at those prices i'd have pulled mine out for sure.

[@Boatscouk]

Yes you are right 😂

[@clubcardpoints]

“Cos we’re from Essex, we’ve put speakers everywhere” 😂

[@Boatscouk]

Couldn’t find a place for the white stiletto cabinet 😘

[@petermartin4675]

That's my kind of wine cooler.

[@Boatscouk]

We could’nt find a bigger one 😂

[@06barcafan10]

It was MCA Code 0 when built…..and still sank. Why builders like Oyster still insist on selling speed and maneuverability over blue water reliability is beyond me. They know better.

[@Boatscouk]

No it was not mca code 0 when built. She sails beautifully again now 😊

[@Millie-md4jk]

Price is 2.6m on your website

[@Boatscouk]

Yes she is. Special autumn deal 😂

[@graemedavidson3988]

first thumbs up and comment

[@Boatscouk]

Thank you

[@MOTAHOLIC]

Mee-la! Not Meelay! Mee-la, thymes with Sheila. Has AQUAHOLIC taught you nothing!? 😄

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I meant to write that as AQUAHOLIC! 😳

[@Boatscouk]

Cheers Nick- I cannot pronounce anything right 😂

[@pingzhou6890]

OK

[@andrewtaylor8589]

Couple of faults,one big fault it sank🤔

[@greggbutler9344]

This model is fitted with quick release keel bolts that turns this vessel into a submarine 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kataroquasinzki7383]

Just when I was about to give up; Jimmy B decides to drop another gem of a walkthrough video🥰 Too bad no exotic socks to show off this time🥲😔

[@Boatscouk]

Too hot for socks !

[@syfamagusta8297]

Not really like Skip Novak as he explains boat and storm tactics. I found it very funny how he presents to us, the "Oyster Philosophy"...

[@Boatscouk]

Good boats are Oysters 🦪

[@live4trucking]

No shout out window and no sock sofa??? Sorry, but this is not a good boat 😂

[@Boatscouk]

😂😂😂

[@user-wx8vc2qk9p]

Не знаю, кем надо бьіть , что бьі после бездарного дизайна и конструктивньіх ошибок которьіе привели к отпавшему фальшкилю - приобретать яхтьі етой верьфи ?

[@Coleen_West]

I never trust this type of guy. I don't know him but every part of me is screaming that he is a scammer and his life has been failure after failure in everything he does. Just simply get the creeps watching him. I will admit that I have no idea if I am correct but I suspect that I am.

[@Boatscouk]

Well I have never been called that before. I am just a simple boat dealer that has worked for the family business my whole life. We sell 350 boats per year so we do ok 👍🏻