£295,000 Yacht Tour : 2005 Aquastar 48

A properly rugged offshore bruiser with a surprisingly luxurious interior, the Aquastar 48.
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[@Piterdeveirs333]

The more I learn about boats the more I realize how much I like long rang slower boats with interesting layouts

[@geekf1]

Agree. A good Trawler is were is at.

[@custardavenger]

Definitely, practicality over showing off.

[@SaorAlba1970]

i love these Aquastar yachts with their excellent rear cabins ... you wouldn't think this was a 16 year old yacht it's just so well designed .... Cheers for sharing Nick

[@Ugly_Giant_Bag_of_Mostly_Water]

Love these aft cabin bruisers, they're just so cozy and made to be used

[@stippolyte]

Just love those cabin door handles and "Alice" style engine room door in the cupboard.

[@skaiblu_official]

thanks for making my day better

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure 😊

[@sadenuttie2234]

Love semi displacement yachts around this size range. This one looks well built and taken care of (although might need some seat covers to be replaced. Thanks Nick

[@mrdojob]

New seat covers and I would have to replace that mirror in the masters with a massive flat screen TV. Bit too many mirrors in it for my liking.

[@MarkPoppinPringlesleaf]

Stunning boat. I would buy her if I had the money. It feels a lot bigger than 48ft. The layout maximises space. thank you for bring this one to us Nick

[@wriggler6983]

This is the only KZbin channel where I hit the Like button BEFORE watching the video.

[@seanogden927]

That is an interesting interior really nice and so spacious, the master cabin rivals some of the much larger boats. It looks in really good condition for its age, another gem that you have found Nick. Many thanks as usual for a great video tour.

[@g9rud]

Absolutely brilliant boat, always liked the look of the pilot style of boats, would love to have a blast in one of those. You really do keep coming up with a variety of craft don’t you, thank you so much for al of the work you put into keeping us entertained.

[@dbc7772011]

Gorgeous boat. I would prefer a larger refrigerator.

[@TheNielskau]

Brilliant. Nice layout with the cabins. It just feels ‘homely’.

[@chrish2996]

Hi Nick. For a 2005 it's immaculate all round. Spacious considering only 48ft and a flybridge too. 300k for an all weather cruiser is reasonably priced. Great video thanks 😊

[@martinosborne2842]

My older brother was a captain and has been a river pilot for 20 years or so, hence I would always love this style of boat👍👍

[@steve-marsh]

I don't think I've ever seen such a well designed great value sub 300k boat in my life! And I'm always a sucker for a rear cabin, I don't know why they aren't more popular.

[@riteshr.k.fatnfine3004]

Now this is something that is really practical for a small family that wants a large serving of fun. As ever, Nice Nick.

[@batmanbtch958]

I'm watching the best favorite channel on KZbin after a workout while eating. What a joy 🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@barelyafloatwithsteve3975]

I've watched this video several times, one of the thing I love about your channel, is that you show boats for everyone's pocket book. I hope to meet you some day and shake your hand. Stay Safe ‼️

[@Mc674bo]

Lot of boat for the money Nick ,I like all the polished wood it just shouts quality unlike the trend towards the caravan materials they use these days I could never imagine being In control of such a large craft , but obviously those with the necessary skills and resources would be very attracted to this one . Nice video. Best wishes and kind regards as always 😀👍👍👍

[@bradvitz2531]

It’s funny I was thinking the total opposite of your comment. That why has this layout gone out of style and I wish some company would build a modern interior for this aft cabin layout. But, I totally respect your opinion as well.

[@Mc674bo]

@@bradvitz2531 hi sir I think I was also wondering how much it would cost to day to get an equivalent boat even without the wood finish. And yes the layout would be better utilised undoubtedly , but if money dictates compromises must be made. And judging by how well it is constructed it’s still got a long life ahead of it . As a long term project it has great possibility’s , and someone like your good self could bring out its full potential. Best wishes and kind regards 😀👍👍👍

[@Mandellhouse]

Yes, so many boats (and UK caravans) have lookalike MFI or IKEA thin cabinetry, whereas this has soft-edge thicker real wood furniture, doors, worktops etc.

[@cartouchator]

This is my favourite boat you've reviewed so far. Fantastic boat

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Good choice!

[@paulinebutler5186]

We loved our Aquastar, and the Company are brilliant to deal with. Beautifully equipped 48, thank you for showing.

[@jenspetersimonsen4235]

...loving the distribution of accomodation in this beauty - because honestly, I'd only be using the cabin for sleeping and/or changing/showering ;-)

[@danielamazing3264]

A lot of space on this and you are right that the rear cabin is more like a bedroom; I also think that semi-displacement is a great idea even if you don’t do extreme weather, I can assume it is a nice gentle ride! Thanks Nick

[@faceless30s]

God damn this is a nice boat. So many places to tuck yourself away not fully open like some newer styles.

[@Daz555Daz]

That's a boat I could live on for a couple of years I reckon. A lovely retirement experience perhaps - buy a boat like this, live on it for a couple of years, sell it on for not much loss, then move onto the next part of your life.

[@dionlindsay2]

I've found the best way for me to watch these great videos. I play them at twice normal speed, with the sound turned down. Then I go back at normal speed to the sections that interest me most (accommodation and engines usually), and enjoy them with Aquaholic's great commentary. That bypasses his laudable thoroughness with aspects that don't interest me, and gives me intense bursts of the voice over matching my favourite bits.

[@PDC4Life]

Master cabin is insanely generous for the size of boat, shows again how carefully thought out design adds square footage without adding to the length and ultimately cost

[@benstark2065]

Great to see something Guernsey made, I drive by the Aquastar boatyard every day

[@wings9925]

Boats like this make me reconsider my natural attraction to more contemporary planing yachts. The solidity and go-anywhere design with decent interior space and all-important storage. Nice review Nick, as always. Things for bringing it to us

[@Steve-ws9kd]

Gorgeous yacht. Why waste fuel getting on plane with that style of cruising comfort. Another brilliant review from you Nick. However… I didn’t hear “ a proper yacht” …. Oh …. Hold on you slipped it in on your closing. Well done!

[@dionlindsay2]

Just about the only bit of Nick's wording I don't like is when he calls a beautiful boat a "machine". Even "a beautiful machine" doesn't cut it for me - it's a boat, and even if it's old fashioned to say so, that's more than a machine.

[@xploration1437]

@@dionlindsay2 All how you take it. I think it’s a compliment myself. This machine is way more than a boat.

[@dionlindsay2]

@@xploration1437 I don't think it is (how you take it). And I don't (think it's a compliment). No it isn't (a machine is way more than a boat - are you mad?). Best wishes.

[@thrishulh9834]

But ships are annoyingly slow clocking 8 knots Not to mention engine noise

[@darrenhudson5503]

Love this boat..definitely a commercial look to it but so much space..

[@DrCrabfingers]

Wow! I totally love it! The master stateroom is awesome...! A very sociable and homely boat, very cleverly designed. The little wooden door between the master stateroom and the engine room is so strange...imagine the noise when you are under way!! Excellent galley with seating. The engine room is crazy low...that's an 'on all fours' type of engine room....but I totally love this boat. Really super guest cabin...always lots of light, no claustrophobia anywhere...wow, this is one of my fave's so far!

[@adrianpalmeredwards9755]

What a great boat, a go anywhere boat no matter what the weather is within reason, fantastic video yet again brilliant

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Many thanks!

[@russellstratford4016]

I never had much interest Boats, now I Like nothing more than a relaxing tour around a small craft to a super yacht.

[@mwell17]

Thanks for sharing this classic, Nick. Perfect to cruise the Great Loop here in America. The Great Loop is a continuous waterway that recreational mariners can travel that includes part of the Atlantic, Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, the Great Lakes, Canadian Heritage Canals, and the inland rivers of America's heartland.

[@rockets4kids]

The layout of this one is brilliant.

[@bobuncle8704]

Thanks for another fantastic review Nick. I agree on the entrance staircase. Very nice. Beautiful wood work throughout. This would make an amazing live aboard. Just have to add a bit more refrigeration.

[@dennis5758]

Lovely boat, it's good to see a boat that is lived in ie lockers and cubards being used and a sense of it being homely as some of the more expensive boats always seem to be more like hotel rooms...tidy empty and waiting for the next guest.

[@iancharlton678]

Handsome grown up boat 🙂🇬🇧 Big twin diesels on screws, aft cabin, displacement hull…… bliss ! Perhaps it’s my age, but this is the layout for me…. my first encounter with boats of this size, this was the layout of choice…. Brooms, Moonrakers, Haines, Birchwood etc etc 😎

[@stevenh1978]

Great video as always!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I appreciate that

[@richardbreisch8049]

Now that's a really nice practical boat!

[@liveloveyachting7065]

No wasted space on this one, very nice layout

[@ClickyB]

I'm a big fan of Aquastar boats. Love this model & the 430 (also aft cabin). Good value for money & great boat-building credentials.

[@strider6920]

Lovely boat. You get a lot of boat for your money. I like the displacement hull setup. Makes the boat very useable in all conditions. I prefer this to very high speed yachts that would also use too much fuel. Stability and range mean more to me. My only issues are that there are too many stairs for my liking, which would hinder one of my family members too much. Additionally, I feel that the master aft cabin is too close to the engines space, without a watertight/noise absorbing door, so I suspect you might hear them if in the cabin while the boat is running. Though for it’s age, this is still a very nice boat and would suit a lot of people ! Thanks for the tour Nick 😊

[@andyrose2158]

I thought that too when I saw where the door was but then I thought if I was the owner / helmsman I would be unlikely to be sleeping when the engines were running. Certainly a lovely boat and I like the idea of this non planing boating. Great videos thanks Nick

[@Alan3187Ferguson]

Very nice layout, somewhat different to the norm but no less desirable. Value for money too.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

That was one of the best boats I have seen you review Nick. It was so well thought out and absolutely gorgeous inside.

[@connorbegley8464]

If I’m ever in the market for a boat this size I’ll be searching for aquastar! This may not be as sleek and fast as the planing boats, but if it’s over 40 feet I’d much prefer something with tons of space and stability like this one! Thanks for the tour, Nick!

[@franciscampone3687]

What a great practical boat, ageless and timeless, as usual ,great tour Nick, you really do keep us all entertained , I bet this boat gets snapped up quickly, we all have learned so much from you Nick, kept us all going through lockdown, was just in the carribean ,saw many boats and knew many of them because of watching the videos. Many thanks Nick.

[@thebazgaz]

This feels like something that you could live in, and move from port to port. Love the layout, and everything looks top quality, solid wood, big cabins, lots of storage etc. Feels more expensive than it is.

[@BadassVideos]

this half deck stuff really adds to the innovations on layouts.

[@martigrey5872]

Aft cabin boats are a great idea. Might want to do some work on it but even at 320k she'll beat every new boat. Although I prefer aft helm over fly bridge and interior helm. Gives you even more space inside. A perfect live aboard boat. The only thing missing from awuaholic now are dutch steel boats. Modern and classic ones. But sadly you can't really travel to tour them.

[@sadenuttie2234]

Tbh it’s nice to be near the water and have a larger engine room also. I go boating to be out in the water, to be connected to it. I’d sacrifice a cabin for that

[@Matt-ls1ng]

That’s a proper ship also I like the Gill equipment in the closet

[@TheBunshees]

I really enjoy watching your videos! You are such a professional man and funny as well! Greetings from Italy! 🇮🇹

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hey there Italy! 🙂

[@Vaeist08]

Lovely boat. Seems very reasonably priced! Great video

[@foggy_b2837]

Lots of life packed into such a cozy little boat. Love it.

[@davidlockwood9192]

Fantastic looking boat, great review Nick. Anyone noticed the mirror above the master cabin berth.......not something you see in many boats!

[@marcmcsorley7707]

More than happy to spend a month on this boat 100% .

[@declinox]

Wow, very interesting and unique design. Thanks for this tour!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you liked it!

[@IsThisAvailable550]

This boat tour had some of the signature excitement I've been used to seeing in your past boat tours. This is a great boat, and thank you for presenting it to us.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Our pleasure!

[@mmsmits2868]

Extremely interesting boat. The woodwork is beyond gorgeous - and instantly dates the boat. It's really a shame, because I can appreciate the enormous amount of work that must have gone into it. But then it has those engines, and you really understand what this boat is all about! It's like that 1970s Land Rover that looks dated but will still get you to where you're going, in the rain, through the mud, and still in style, even if it is dated. Thanks for the tour!

[@hearttoheart5288]

Surprised how much I like this yacht. Very charming! I had to watch it twice! Thank you Nick!

[@mw8653]

Very enjoyable review the build quality looks superb not flashy but very classy.

[@cessrcd]

Superb design on a sub 50’ semi displacement. Thanks Nick…food 4 thought

[@WillowGTI]

Im in love with this boat! Remarkable how modern it looks considering its 16yrs old! I think I found my solution to a holiday home. That is, when my kids graduate! haha

[@peterbrameld696]

A lot of boat for the money, If only I was a bit younger! Thank you, a great review.

[@gordonsimpson3235]

Nice Nick! proper boat. Love the gloss wood and blue leather. The engines look like new. Obviously a cared for boat, but I think this type of boat attracts serious and thorough owners. My Father was into Nelson's....similar type of boat. They can take more weather than most people can bare.

[@Tethmes]

I'm normally not a fan of the way aft cabin setups make the boat look from the outside, but this one is something special. Wow.

[@fruszn]

Love the guest cabin design, always like seeing something unique on older boats.

[@paulwilliams4156]

A bit of updating to the upholstery and find somewhere to shoehorn a washing machine in. Perfect live aboard for a pretty decent price.

[@DizzyKizzy64]

I would happily live on that Boat, Beautiful.

[@Mark-pm9nh]

LOVE this classic style of yacht . Built for function & fun . Looks extremely well built . Can not believe how clean the engines were . Mark (Toronto) 🌊🌊🌊

[@adidc]

Gorgeus boat...and great layout...would love to see a 2021 iteration of this kind of interior. Great job!

[@laughoutloud882]

What a nice boat. Every space used properly.

[@partybiscuit]

I'm new to this channel and I'm addicted. I now have aspirations to own a craft such as this one. You're selling the life to me. Thank you.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Welcome aboard! :)

[@spandangle334]

this i love .... maybe its the kid in me but i prefere the smaller boats that use space really well ... it reminds me of making dens as a kid in our childrens home .. wed use chairs desks big cardboard boxes and sheets and make awsome dens that we would sleep in lol .. even the space station has to make the best out of tiny spaces ... yes its nice to crawl out of bed and fall into a hot tub n all that at the cost of like 50 million plus but for me its all about tiny spaces and being all cosey but more than comfortable to ... love it ...wonder if anyone else gets that same feel lol 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@anthonybasiliere9366]

After dozens and dozens of Nick’s boat tours I feel like I can have a somewhat educated conversation with a yachtsman. I just love the split level aft owners cabin layout on this boat. Keep them coming Nick, eventually your going to get credit for selling me a boat!

[@geoffwaterman6560]

Nice video. Design a bit like a Carver. I like how room is not wasted in the engine bay but needs a bigger fridge and kitchen.

[@tetrisgoat]

I love the layout! Make it a transatlantic capable boat with more freezer space and it's my perfect aquatic buddy.

[@kevinbanham2429]

Lovely looking boat I am starting to dig the blue on older boats interiors.

[@ironichumorist]

that is a beautiful. these proper sea boats seem to have a great deal of appeal to many people.

[@sandeepkumarsingh4567]

Looking great Nick Sir..

[@BillyBobDingledorf]

Finally a fly bridge that doesn't assume you're throwing a party for 20 people. I like the layout.

[@debbiejudd4933]

Massive master suite. The fly bridge is awesome. Thank you Nick. Stay safe out there.

[@slacktones]

Love the layout of this one. Thanks aquaholic

[@pheryl6551]

Thanks Nick

[@SamCyanide]

I like the black hull and traditional sailing vessel Windows along the side of the cabin

[@tvnostalgia7477]

What a lovely boat.

[@bobrose7900]

What a change for your typical gin palace... this boat is fantastic in every way!! Great review and I agree with every comment - superb!

[@robertgrafham9336]

Thanks Nick, another great tour of this very practical and well designed little ship, this could make for a great live aboard

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another interesting video and a lovely boat 👍👍👍👍👍

[@daddiospatio]

Excellent tour, as always - thank you, Nick!

[@Dublinplanespotter23]

I love looking at yachts that I will never board. Thanks nick!

[@jillmerrilees-adams7640]

they are brilliant boats we have a aquastar 43 aft cabin and is not a lot smaller inside but a great living boats

[@allaboutyachting]

Nick, you always manage to surprise me with extraordinary boats. This is a very roomy boat for under 50ft. And it seems to be of a high built quality. Thanks for digging out that pearl.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@richardturnnidge]

10:22 "and there's one thing I haven't shown you..." I really thought you were going to say 'crew cabin' !!!

[@PierreMarkuse]

Love those functional designs, great boat!

[@bishop060902]

Two missed chances to throw the little wave in the mirror. Love your videos, always look for the wave.

[@EspHack]

lovely layout

[@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891]

Brilliant great review on this vessel. I like this 👍

[@MrCrystalcranium]

What a FANTASTIC live-aboard! Love this boat. There's got to be a generator stuffed in there somewhere. Air conditioning and heat...just fabulous. I love the cherry interior and cherry is my favorite wood in the furniture I build. So rich as it gets darker with age and smells wonderful when you cut it. That's a lot of power in a semi-displacement boat and those straight sixes must have a ton of torque. The owners cabin is beautiful and spacious. I wonder what the fuel capacity and range is? Brilliant!

[@jeremyspencerlines3955]

Great yacht...practical and luxurious,a good walk through tour also.....can see myself island hopping in the Bahamas on that one