Honestly, I liked this boat more than some of the £ million + boats I've seen on the channel. Very simple, practical, well proportioned, modest and just really homely. There's something about it.
@urbanprojectz2 жыл бұрын
Something about not having to pay 10% a year upkeep!
@jahe19942 жыл бұрын
it's because it's dutch :P
@jasonmeadows7122 жыл бұрын
I agree. That's because the multi million yachts are people showing off their wealth and social status. This is practical, comfortable and as Nick would say, usable.
@markjones1595 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with all what you say, there is something about this yacht, almost 1950’s I love it I’m just 1/2 million pound short.
@petermaclaurin4747 Жыл бұрын
@@markjones1595 I can afford the boat but just need to work out how to pay for the fuel to go anywhere meaningful, in this day and age! Shame that!
@debbiejudd49332 жыл бұрын
They interior as massive. I never would have thought there would be so much. And the day head slash separate showers a great idea. Thank you Nick. Always a pleasure to watch.
@jackoghost2 жыл бұрын
thats the nice part of displacement hull, you trade-in speed for more room
@baardarnljot69652 жыл бұрын
A few years back my family and I rented a Linssen 40AC i Germany for two weeks. Basically same boat as this one but a just a little smaller. Ever since a Linssen has been on my wishlist. One lives very comfortably in one of these, and you learn to relax, slow down and start living! The noise created by a Linssen, or rather lack thereof, must be experienced to be believed. It is a motorboat but it makes less noice than a sailboat. And quality of the build? This is Mercedes S class qualitycontrol on stereoids! I did visit the yard and I was absolutely convinced. Theese people not only know how to build boats, but it apparent that theese craftsmen put a lot of pride in their work. Linssen boats are exelent value for money, and they, as a lot of steel boats keep their value over time. To the extent a boat is a good investment ( they usually are not! ) a Linssen will be the exeption.
@martigrey58722 жыл бұрын
Finally a tour of this boat. It looks great. You definitely need to do more live aboard or long term cruising boats.
@norarivkis25132 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! I *never* thought I would see a 45-foot boat that would hold my family. There's five of us and I've been looking at the 55-70' models because everything I see that's smaller than that only has two cabins, or else the whole space is so cramped that you can't use the rooms they do have. This one could perfectly feasibly be a comfortable liveaboard home for us with a couple of minor modifications of the kind that are always customized from one owner to the next. And it's ten feet smaller than the next biggest model I've seen that would work. I am incredibly impressed. We don't typically eat at table, we just sit in the living room, so I would probably drop that dinette altogether in order to expand the galley and provide serious cold storage and a dishwasher, and similarly cut out the walk-in closet in order to fit a real bathtub into the master, and just have the drawers and storage under the bed for our clothes. But those are just preference, the way we use a boat instead of the way somebody else does. I've been looking at full displacement trawlers, the kind that typically do have a lot of space per foot, but I've seen nothing that fits so much into 45'. This is a really impressive little boat!
@r.a.monigold97892 жыл бұрын
You had me at Dutch Boat - but the STEEL construction kept me watching. I'm "looking" for a live aboard myself. ROOM is the one thing boats under 50 feet lack. But those clever, wooden shoed folk in the nether lands have found space where none was thought to be. And comfort. And long range actual STOWAGE. I'm guessing they make fewer that one million of these each year - so the waiting list has a waiting list. Well, as my gran used to say - that worth having is worth waiting for. But Nan - I'm now 75...
@AlexPittendreigh2 жыл бұрын
Impressive amount of space for a 45' boat, 3 cabins, 2 good sized heads, separate shower for guests, lovely layout and materials, great engine room. What's not to like. Just need the Lotto numbers to come in now. Great walkthrough as always Nick.
@JyttesTrailCamera2 жыл бұрын
HA! Finally 😊 The Dutch build great steel boats, and Linssen is one of the best. They're not speed boats, but great touring and live-aboard owner-operated boats. They're not cheap, but they will last your lifetime and that of your children's as well (and great re-sale value). They're proper offshore boats (winds to 40 knots and significant seas to 13 feet), but also 'fold down' to scale practically any river (and under any bridge) in mainland Europe. They're vastly popular here, you see them everywhere. The space inside, and the headroom, is second to none in this size boat. Personally, I prefer the Variotop models, they offer even more space and amenities, especially the 500AC Variotop. I also prefer the 'proper boat blue' hull colour LOL, but that's the beauty of Linssen, they'll give do whatever you wish, inside and out. Great tour as always, Nick 😊 I'd love to see you do a tour on the Variodeck one of these days.
@justindeweger2 жыл бұрын
I told nick, I guess, 2 years ago: Pls do a Linssen Yacht! yes and here it is. Next: varioTop ! 🤪
@evanrandolph59282 жыл бұрын
I find videos about these smaller boats much more enjoyable than the huge, multi-million dollar yachts. Boats like these are more realistic in terms of what most of us will be able to afford someday. This just looks like something you could cal home on the water.
@EhTeamAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Love that the smaller twin bed cabin has so much natural light in it. The separate shower is nice too. Great tour Nick, thanks.
@koll7892 жыл бұрын
Brilliant layout. 2 massive berths and even a third children's cabin. Very clever use of space for a 45 footer. Great video.
@edwardhoulton87252 жыл бұрын
I have watched this 3 times now. I have a little dream of living on a boat, i think this is the one i would choose.
@veen96672 жыл бұрын
Great boat ! The only thing it doesn't have is "that little ship feeling" .
@Iam-mad2 жыл бұрын
Finally, a PROPER ;) little ship! Dutch craftmanship and cosy silent steelhull!
@chrish29962 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick. A seaworthy sturdy steel cruiser. Offshore, separate showers, 3 cabins sleeps 6 on a 45ft. Awesome walkthrough tour thanks 😊
@johningham49422 жыл бұрын
Linssen are a lovely steel cruising yacht built for inland and ocean water, I was lucky enough to pilot one of their boats and they're so pleasant to drive rather than the faster sports boats. Another great tour nick.
@taponespantapajaritos39372 жыл бұрын
Anyone who knows anything about boats knows these are top quality boats that last for ever. So cool and stylish next to super yachts
@Ulnvtcydr2 жыл бұрын
I know very little about boats but I can tell its a quality vessel.
@MoultrieGeek2 жыл бұрын
I spent some time on a Matthews 42 with a very similar layout but minus the separate shower stall and can attest to just how livable this style of layout is. The split cabin design gives a nice amount of privacy when needed and we (3 adults) never felt crowded. We spent about 5 months cruising up and down the Intracoastal Waterway and from experience 8 knots is all you need. Lovely tour Nick, brings back some nice memories.
@blewyd2 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful and classy boat. It's capabilities and practicality make it so much better.
@ThePopeOfAllDope2 жыл бұрын
This channel just shows that you can make anything interesting with the appropriate host. I just can’t get enough of these videos
@peterjames66202 жыл бұрын
I love the layout and large number of windows in these boats. I could spend months tootling up and down Europe's rivers on one of these.
@robknox86272 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nick, great presentation of a lovely cruiser. I could imagine spending a very long time on her, super practical with the added piece of mind having a steel hull and twin propulsion. Heaven.
@AQUAHOLIC2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@gervers2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I could disappear on this boat for months at a time! Love it! So relaxing and freeing! Great boat, great tour. Thank you and have a great week!
@gregmanders71727 ай бұрын
What a wonderful and practical little ship. Would suit me perfectly.
@Ob1sdarkside2 жыл бұрын
There was me thinking there was a lot of wasted space on that boat, then nick shows the second cabin up front and the separate toilet/shower. Brilliant
@MarkPoppinPringlesleaf2 жыл бұрын
It wouldn't be an Aquaholic tour if you didn't open all the doors and cupboards. Strangely I like seeing how space you have to store things. Now this is a great looking boat. I could see myself spending a fair amount of time on her. Well laid out. Perfect to get away on. Thank you Nick for bringing this one to our attention. She is a brilliant little boat
@waynesilva31292 жыл бұрын
I could not find anything worth nit picking. Very nice, well planned out. You can see the quality in this boat. The interior is also finely crafted.
@scottstewart57842 жыл бұрын
Love this boat as a live aboard - but for me, I need a little more displacement speed. I know it's a "river" boat, but it has great qualities. If it made 14 kts and had a generator/hybrid/solar, it be perfect for my wants. The space is there. Add a freezer and a water maker and you're golden.
@tinkmarshino2 жыл бұрын
Dang, I am actually starting to think of getting one of these.. finally a boat I can get behind. Not fancy fairyland just practical enjoy life type of boat.. Thanks for this one Nick..
@anthonynicholas11652 жыл бұрын
Let's face it, the Dutch know how to build a boat, great looking, loads of room and laid out perfectly, for it's size the best yet Nick?, i think it might well be, great tour as always, i think other builders should take note of what you can do with forty five feet.
@robertfrost16832 жыл бұрын
Agree, in its length. It punches well above many others.
@danielamazing32642 жыл бұрын
Clever use of space, as all aft cabin boats are, and I could definitely imagine cruising down a river or perhaps the Norfolk broads on this! Thanks Nick.
@sjones46682 жыл бұрын
Lovely and comfy but easily made elegant with the right accessories. Love that it had so many get away from each other spaces for those on long or extended outings.
@manuelvanderslikke6802 жыл бұрын
And thank you Nick for this very nice and elegant show of this Linssen Grand Sturdy 45 AC Intero a beautiful yacht with nice lines where you can go on long time vacation or even life in it continuously, there interior is nice and cozy like home. Thanks again Nick for the show I can hardly wait what you will bring us next week
@simonburrow11982 жыл бұрын
For the money this is a lot of boat. The engine room was perfect for your daily maintenance great video again Nick.
@sapnaranitaide8412 жыл бұрын
Wow so much comfort just for picnic trip and family fun sea ride get together also maybe used as Mini Restaurant with Floating permit Rooms 💗
@maryholder3795 Жыл бұрын
A boat you can putter around in as an inland cruiser and around the coast. She is the type of boat you could moor on a river parking buoy or in a marina I'm guessing. Comfortable but can deal with a lot of weather conditions if needs be. I do like this once you are on board you can make yourself at home. Great, an interesting boat thanks Nick.
@nickwebb92902 жыл бұрын
Utterly superb. Remind me of the lovely Brooms. As already mentioned, it great to have a tour of a practice live aboard boat 👍
@seanogden9272 жыл бұрын
That's a lovely boat, great interior and really spacious it even has a washing machine brilliant. a really nice place to spend on long adventures. Thanks for the brilliant tour Nick.
@MrPeteJMc2 жыл бұрын
A lovely boat Nick. My kind of boat. Adventure not speed! The only thing you missed was fuel tank capacity and range.
@NoOneOfSignificance2 жыл бұрын
Ditto, I went back to the beginning of the engine section to see/hear if I missed it.
@rorrt Жыл бұрын
I have to say.. After watching 50 or 60-something videos of yours. This is maybe my favourite. It looks simple, modest, functional and well proportioned.. Maybe the only thing I would change is the canopy top. I would probably prefer something more solid.. But I suppose, if you have the money, that's an alteration Linssen would listen to.
@davepritchard82392 жыл бұрын
Superb, well thought out presentation. Only 500,000 euros? I’ll take two!
@jackirichard4142 жыл бұрын
I like the roping detail around the outside of the boat. It’s very classy!
@joe088672 жыл бұрын
Looks even bigger inside than out. Great tour of a lovely boat. Thank you,
@AQUAHOLIC2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@jeffpierce34362 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a proper “more boat than money” example! Job done, Nick!
@TheLeeattwood2 жыл бұрын
The size and layout Is perfect 👍🏻
@josephfrainetti92802 жыл бұрын
Very well designed and thought out yacht, I'm impressed. Always a delight to watch. Thank you again, Nick.
@mark_delfino2 жыл бұрын
A typical interior for an inland/coastal cruiser but done so well! Great attention to detail, the engine mounts, separate heads (drives me nuts to see that feature not on much bigger & expensive boats) and safe roomy decks. I liked the fold-up seat over the rear entrance to what I assume is a small bathing platform and hopefully a fine pair of stainless steel derricks. I am a bit of a derrick nerd, can't help myself.
@gordonsimpson32352 жыл бұрын
Oh, Nick. Look at that Fleming in the background.....class!
@timtownsend41512 жыл бұрын
What a stunning vessel. Great to see something different. As ever Nick, thank you for the informative tour.
@AQUAHOLIC2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@oneslackr2 жыл бұрын
@@AQUAHOLIC : Hi Nick. Unless I missed it I didn't hear you mention the horsepower of the engines, top speed/cruising speed, or cruising range of this boat. Any idea about these figures for this Linssen?
@MrPhilipgood2 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely brilliant! Practical, affordable, spacious. Just wonderful. Great review. Thanks for the tour.
@AQUAHOLIC2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Denstoradiskmaskinen2 жыл бұрын
I Enjoyed the Sound of Silence when he turned on the engines! Powerboats can be fun, but This yacht is Livable, like a sailing yacht in the regard of, enjoying the sedated breeze that can occur at a passage! Autopilot On and Enjoy
@iancharlton6782 жыл бұрын
No doubts Nick…… THAT’S the layout for me 🤩 Growing up on regular outings on Bell Boats Hire fleet from Brundall….. usually one of the Restabell 42’ (??) centre cockpit boats…… masses of accommodation, later, the Moonraker 36’s built in the same yard…… huge volume 🙂 Then, my favourite engines, the D3 🙂 and a compact Cummins generator…… Gorgeous boat…… time to get the house valued…… 🌟
@edsbloggingcom2 жыл бұрын
My favorite layout!
@DrClumber2 жыл бұрын
On the Dutch waters these boats reign supreme. Gorgeous do-it-all for inland waters and coastal.
@happynogod16462 жыл бұрын
What a lovely boat. Not a speedster but long stay off shore. Wonderful. Good job Nick.
@alexmnblyth2 жыл бұрын
saw this at the show, was gorgeous!
@fartybarkins2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Nick, something quite different again. Thanks for showing.
@bigp79022 жыл бұрын
Cracking boat that nick nice and wide plenty of room..... congratulations to the knew owners great choice 👍
@ralphlambda53592 жыл бұрын
I get seasick, and I don't eat seafood or like to fish, I live in a land locked state in the US, and I am broke. I have no reason to enjoy these videos as much as I do. But I'm hooked. Great tour as always
@stefkesgts2 жыл бұрын
What a space and so cosy. Very nice, thnx for this tour.
@AQUAHOLIC2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dougdavis89862 жыл бұрын
Awesome. A boat with some character. Great tour. It's so nice having the helm out of the living area. Frees up so much space.
@pheryl65512 жыл бұрын
Nice bit of kit. Thanks Nick
@AQUAHOLIC2 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@dospalmascb2 жыл бұрын
Great tour nick. Was desperate for you to open that fridge to see what was in there lol. Lot of boat for the money.
@BradKnowsAll2 жыл бұрын
Lot of boat for half a million! Not plush but really well thought out. Nice!
@d0n_key2 жыл бұрын
Finally a Linssen
@chasbodaniels17442 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t I love to spend time on this beauty! Until I found Aquaholic, I never realized how many canals England has.
@arekpetrosian49652 жыл бұрын
Wow, I loved it! I could see living aboard this beauty, no problem!! Thanks, Nick. Great tour as always, and more dream material. LOL
@AQUAHOLIC2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@opa-dick2 жыл бұрын
A real dutch steel boat indeed, i grow up with these kind boats. Reliable, and easy boating
@Mark-pm9nh2 жыл бұрын
Great tour . Love the classic "trawler" yacht styling . Amazing space & great layout . Love all the windows & light . Mark (Toronto) ⚓
@wesleyingram47032 жыл бұрын
Really nice 45 footer!!!!
@irishterminator.2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick what a great boat very functional and perfect for medium/long term live aboard and what a surprise that owners cabin is, there is nothing better on a Sunday afternoon than one of your videos. Have a great weekend bud
@AQUAHOLIC2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you too! 🙂
@scottdynek27288 ай бұрын
Seems dated for my taste, but what a brilliant use of space!!! Thank you Nick!
@whiskeymike992 жыл бұрын
Extremely similar to my hatteras 44 tripple cabin! Glad you toured those boat! I got a ton of ideas for mine due to the similarities. Thanks!
@davebuts19212 жыл бұрын
A truly lovely boat, everything you need, who would need more.
@robertroot37902 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure watching your reviews--thank you!
@AQUAHOLIC2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@mickobrien63602 жыл бұрын
Beautiful boat.
@sergio9662 жыл бұрын
Fantastic boat! Waiting for a Sturier review...
@caior53772 жыл бұрын
Such an impressive boat
@alpal19662 жыл бұрын
Great practical design
@mmsmits28682 жыл бұрын
With the vast number of canals and rivers (and even towns that have canals for roads - Giethoorn) it's no wonder that the Dutch know how to do an inland boat properly. This is not a Jeremy Clarkson boat: there's no speed nor power. But with the ability to go at least across the Channel, this would be brilliant for visiting all of Europe on your own time, from Norway to Greece, Portugal to Poland. I'm quite impressed by this one. Thanks for the tour!
@pauln21412 жыл бұрын
I'm in love. My dream boat. Absolutely perfect. Never wanted a fast boat, just something liveable.
@phil49772 жыл бұрын
Very practical vessel
@Ognir19622 жыл бұрын
You are right what a great boat to get lost on for a few weeks or months. Love the bright, modern look of the interior. Thanks as always Nick!
@chrisbmorningstar2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing boat so deceptive
@tomdunn12542 жыл бұрын
My kinda boat!!
@shauncleary45062 жыл бұрын
Could spend a lot of time on this one, great tour thanks 👍🛥
@AQUAHOLIC2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@riteshr.k.fatnfine30042 жыл бұрын
The name is apt. Yes. This IS a Grand boat. As ever ,Nice Nick .
@michaelaronsohn36242 жыл бұрын
A couple of years ago you did a Dutch steel passagemaker/cruiser, really nice to see another steel cruiser on the site. If memory serves that was ok n with Berthon.
@keithlivingstone25252 жыл бұрын
What a cracking boat.
@gratefulot3602 жыл бұрын
Great tour, Nick! This boat would be a great live aboard in Seattle or Portland.
@theevangelista43752 жыл бұрын
Great layout.
@constantineding87002 жыл бұрын
Very nice boat. Look very much like a hardy. I love that it's perfect for inland cruising but still has the capacity to cross strait.
@grahamemason9955 Жыл бұрын
A really nice boat
@bielefeldundmehr24612 жыл бұрын
When you start the motors the lower display shows our German word "Brennstoffverbrauch" (fuel consumption). :-)
@markusdascher4181 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning 😍
@robertfrost16832 жыл бұрын
Perfect, but I would go to the variotop version. It is really better in a two cabin layout for my preference ~ larger forward canon and bigger forward bathroom. There are really stunning and I love the massive rope wrap around rub rail. The variotop just looks cool ~ everybody loves an electric convertible top.
@bobt33742 жыл бұрын
Great boat lots of room & would be wonderful traveling around the rivers. Good review Nick.
@qno-oj3py2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I like Linssen boats. The quality is very good. In my search for a boat I have been looking at several Linssen boats. Unfortunately the new ones are far beyond my budget. During my search I have seen that even after 30 years the durability is still there. Doors still fit and hinges and locks open and close perfect. I like the push in locks. They are flush with the door so no clothing can be caught behind it.
@FLGurl2 жыл бұрын
@Marianne -- I found Nick. He's doing another fabulous tour of a very nice yacht.
@g9rud2 жыл бұрын
What a interesting boat, great concept and expertly put together. Really enjoyed that tour 👍