£82,500 Yacht Tour : 1992 Fairline Turbo 36

[@tylerbarrett6652]

Wow! For a boat over 30 years old, THIS one is in great shape. It's refit was very tastefully done.

[@justinlinnane8043]

Fantastic ! I love the classic boat tours most of all . Especially when they're as well preserved as this . Incredible value for money

[@itsallgonemad]

There’s a lot of boat there for the money Nick & as I’ve mentioned before with older boats, an additional £30K budget could really put your own stamp on this & add some serious upgrades (purists look away now!). Fab! 😃👋🏻

[@davidwild66]

If the purists want to keep it original, they can spend their own money and buy it. There's nothing wrong with buying a boat and making it your own.

[@dougdavis8986]

@@davidwild66 calm down old man!

[@gg_crafts]

@@dougdavis8986 🤣

[@ojcksn]

@@dougdavis8986 😂

[@bobuncle8704]

I’d love to have that for a liveaboard. She’s clean enough to be a museum piece. Great tour Nick. Thank you so much.

[@CJMVector321190]

These older boats just look right don’t they. Brilliant.

[@jk3253]

I love it when you do older used boats!!

[@montauktimelord]

Great value, well cared for older boat, and a great tour as always. You even wore a suitable vintage watch for the occasion!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Of course! :)

[@wictimovgovonca320]

I saw the thumbnail 3 or 4 times on my homepage, thinking do I really want to see a '92 boat. Glad I did, this is just about perfect. If only I lived in the UK, and had the spare cash around.

[@thanksfernuthin]

LOVE IT!!! More boats like this. These are the boats average people could get if they really want to. It would make a good retirement boat. Once these sirens of the sea get old enough you don't have to be a millionaire to own one. The yacht makers should like it as well. A healthy used market helps sell the new ones since the owners know their is a market to sell them later.

[@amc5966]

What I love about this is although it's 30 years old it is perfectly usable. You could step on deck and go straight out to sea. Fabulous.

[@aycoi2833]

I am 47. When i was a teenager, each time i saw a turbo36 it was like you see a bentley at the corner of the street nowadays. During early 90ties it was often the biggest of the marina and everyone was looking at it, the right engines, good cabins, wide, it has everything right. A big corvette 32 which is a similar boat to me.

[@davidk1672]

My sentiments exactly Ai Coi. I aspired to own one of these when I was a lad (still do).

[@tedtheturbot]

I can't get over how clean it is, whole place is immaculate.

[@tedtheturbot]

@♜ pinned by AQUAHOLIC Your not Aquaholic, why are you pretending to be him?

[@moejaime2654]

Like my dear old dad use to say the less pipes the harder it is for the plumbing to get stopped up !! Really like the old school boats !! Cheers Nick !

[@davidmwood560]

What a beautiful boat. Down home in Cornwall, that's what we call "A proper job" Thank you Nick

[@donquias903]

I love these older boats that have been kept up. really great vid. Tons of space for 36 foot boat and very cool.

[@nickmaguire4914]

This boat is pristine, it's like a time capsule. I don't like aft cabins generally because they seem to be floating houses but your comment about a live aboard is spot on. This is a cracking boat and won't be for sale for long.

[@malcolmwhite6144]

Nick that was a lovely unbiased review thank you - my boating partner and I have just bought a Fairline Carrera 24. 1992 version needs a bit of tidying but we will bring it back to as near preset one as we can - your vid showed us how well these boats were made so worth us doing - God speed- Chrs Malc

[@AQUAHOLIC]

The Carrera 24 is a great boat, and they're rock solid build! Enjoy!

[@godlyobject6509]

Classic boat, classic episode. 14:34 Nick showing true professionalism. Also, a spot in the Fairline book! Well done!

[@scotthussin158]

i used to work for Carver Yachts back in the early 90s up until 2008 and this Fairline reminds me of the boats we used to build. Carver produced many very nice aftcabins that had plenty of space and accomidations and nice warm teak woodwork throughout the boat. That was the time back then when everyone wanted the aftcabin motoryacht with sleeping space at seperate ends of the boat and a high sitting aft deck to lounge on. Now motoryachts have come a long way since then in design and use of space and function. That Fairline is still a very nice and still a usefull livable motoryacht. Thank you Nick for the enjoyable tour of this cool boat!

[@mrharry8466]

When an old boat has a few modern upgrades they really are quite appealing. It was nice to see that one. Would love to see a 60ft plus old one. Cheers Nick.

[@GoldenCroc]

Boats such as 60 foot plus wasnt as common back in the day. Of course there are examples, but the vast majority was much smaller. So I think it might be tricky finding something mass produced 60+ feet to review from the 1980s (or earlier).

[@ComboBreakerHD]

6:51 It's a subtle thing, but this is what I appreciate about your walkabouts, you just have a keen sense of what is where, in your mind before you say it. Very astute observationing!

[@JulieWallis1963]

When you pulled out those original plates, that match the upholstery I actually said “oh wow!” Out loud. That boat has been loved and cherished.

[@chilis_no]

Awww Nick!! How funny, we just "talked" the other day about our Fairline 36 Sedan if you remember, regarding the size/foot back in the days. And now you show its brother / sister, the Fairline 36 Turbo. What a coincidence! Haha.. I still prefer the Sedan-edition tho, easier access and more "clean" outside and inside. They`re 4,05m wide, that`s massive for a 36 foot boat, at least for its time! So much fun to look inside, so much the same. Thank you! ❤

[@gervers]

Wow! So much boat for the money and clearly loved and well maintained! It’s an absolute tardis! Just lovely!

[@xkanuk7190]

Terrific review Nick. Made my day. Gave me more confidence in looking at older boats. Safe travels!

[@johnhunter5890]

Nice old boat Nick. Nice upgrades. Another great tour. Those engines are the gold standard of days gone by. As always thanks. Cheers

[@bluewaterboattours3694]

I love these old school boats, having lived for 15 years in Florida I must say a boat like this in Florida would be for sale for about half the price. GPB Equivalent

[@amarsh14]

I remember cassettes Nick! I’m 64! Great Live aboard for a single or couple

[@nicomeier8098]

That is a lot of m=boat for the money indeed. I love how they managed to get such a big master, sorry, owners cabin in a boat this size - I guess having an aft cabin can really work.

[@anthonybasiliere9366]

I just absolutely love this boat! Being fond of aft cabin layouts to begin with. Fairline hit a home run with this design. It would not surprise me to see a rebirth of this boat with all the updates.

[@sandeepkumarsingh4567]

OMG looking Dashing Nick Sir in White's... And wonderful and shiny boat Nick Sir

[@CrackerCarl]

Really cool to see an "older" boat. I use quotations to try to keep myself feel younger😉

[@haydenweir6416]

I have never before been so smitten by a boat older than I am. I would buy this in a heartbeat. Incredible find Nick! The variety that you feature never ceases to astound me

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@andrewlane1305]

What a cracking boat!! This would fit perfectly into my dream of a live aboard. Move from the the crappy rainy North West to the Solent and live on this! Take my money now!!

[@manuelvanderslikke680]

And thank you Nick for this great show of this Fairline Turbo 36 from 1992 a classic, what a great looking boat it is very well maintain a lovely boat to see Please Nick you can do shows like these every week? What a show again Thanks Nick

[@richardmcbroom3925]

Thank you for doing that one Nick, Wonderful boat, puts a lot of new ones to shame - a clear credit to the owner!! Always been a dream boat of mine & still is ❤️

[@VirtanenDK]

Why do you think it puts a lot of new boats to shame? I personally like the old Sunseekers. But many of the newer English boat's, like Fairline, Princesses, and Sunseekers are top quality boat's. But I do agree, that you also has to pay top money for these boat's. That's really what it comes down to. Have a nice day

[@tarekmirdad]

Nick, thank you very much for your excellent and clear presentation. I am so happy to watch your channel. Well done sir.

[@FlexibleToast]

I think this is the first aft cabin boat you've shown that I actually liked. This looks like it would be a great looper boat.

[@simonread732]

Great boat and one of my favourites from that era. Great value for a big offshore cruiser compared to what the modern equivalent costs! And the thickness of that hull!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Nice boat! Will sell pretty quick if the engine/mechanical/electrical is what the buyer is looking for.. Lots of potential!! Thanks for sharing!

[@MrPeteJMc]

A lovely well looked after boat Nick. Love the traditional set up. Hope you autographed the book for the owner, make it even more unique!

[@computiNATEor]

Love this model. Amazing pride of ownership on this one, which is great to see. I do, in fact, juust barely remember cassette! I used to listen to the Magic School Bus books on my tape player/radio! Then I got an iPod for Christmas and it was over 😁

[@gopher1471]

This brings back memories, including a magazine boat, Prospector 3 I believe, cheers Nick.

[@kevinhickson8099]

hi nick what a fab boat if i had the money i would have no hesitation in buying that boat absolutely love it. fairline have always built quality boats

[@chuckmartin7482]

Ah, wonderful review of a well-cared for classic beauty. Great functionality as well. It’s so much more inviting ( and easier to look at) than the new boats being constructed today.

[@dieynad]

Interesting boat! The salon area is very inviting. The owner's cabin is a really good size. The cassette stereo is a nice touch from the not so distant past 😀. Thank you for showing us this boat. 💐

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@rikhuggett5440]

That is absolutely gorgeous, they don't make 'em like they used to, eh. I especially loved how well it was laid out, a stunner to be sure.

[@robertvihanto2269]

Fantastic boat. Just love them in 80 and 90s. My father had a polar 29 with double cabin layout.

[@futte2303]

Great video Nick. Cool you have a classic in the video. it is very well maintained when you consider how old it is. It is also so solidly built it can hold many years to come.

[@danielamazing3264]

What a stunning boat I love it, a very good price and I love how the owner has modernised it especially with the decks and the raymarine system. Lovely tour thanks Nick!

[@justreallybored6014]

This boat seems like a steal! Even for its age it looks amazing for that price!

[@pheryl6551]

I'm starting to like the aft cabin layout. Thanks Nick

[@jimdevlin2138]

nice boat , and looking at the section of hull, probably torpedo proof as well, that rear cabin is fantastic

[@seanogden927]

That is an awesome boat for its age, looks in pristine condition and so much room, really like this one Nick, great video as always.

[@ks9222]

Had one of these Silver Moon 1991 fantastic all round boat they still look good today.

[@jenspetersimonsen4235]

... and most surprisingly, I'm liking this quite a bit ;-D TY 4 yet another stellar tour around this charmer, Nick ;-)

[@jenspetersimonsen4235]

@♜ pinned by AQUAHOLIC okay - you got my attention. What can I do you for? 😁

[@johningham4942]

Another very useful weekender or as you say, harbour/liveaboard and a classic original fairline. You certainly got a lot for your money, and still do I've never seen that much storage on a sub 40 foot boat. Another great tour nick from the family run brokerage salterns!

[@DrCrabfingers]

Awsome!! A really lovely boat! The cockpit was huge...perfect for a dive boat! Great tour!

[@Katy_Jones]

Oooh, thanks for that Nick, we had one of these as a family boat before the oldies got really old. The diesel hairdryer on ours was my favourite liveaboard feature.

[@jameswaterhouse156]

Nice old vessel this one, a real walk back in time. Great tour as usual Nick - CHEERS

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@iancharlton678]

Top tour, top boat Nick 😎🇬🇧 More of them please……. Echos of my youth….. long summers at Brundall surrounded by Moonrakers, Aquabells and the neighbouring Brooms….. Being an old (58) caravanning boater, these aft cabin layouts are THE only layout in my book that work as a holiday venue for boating families….. Back in the day when a flybridge was an elevated driving position with maybe a seat either side for a companion….. not another patio and lounge area with a BBQ and grill……. (Bah humbug) How I would love to do a rethink on the same format with modern engines and hull windows, semi displacement, low to mid 20’s knots flat out, cruising high teens with low effort….. even with a third centreline motor with a feathering prop, low horsepower, eco friendly for rivers or the Broads…….. It’s a dream 🙂🇬🇧

[@mohammednadeemanwar2213]

My kind of boat can definitely live on this beautiful craft. Thanks Nick 👍

[@nickwebb9290]

A nice find Nick 👍 Super clean, great layout, a lovely boat which’ll give many years of pleasure to the next owner.

[@simongood9460]

Lovely classic and still to be seen in good numbers on the Thames. Lots for your money at £82.5k and serious enough to take out in less than perfect weather. And....... it has an old school Barometer - which is always a win for me :-)

[@nicbennett6554]

Great looking boat and a superb tour. A fair chunk of change for the age, but with the upgrades and the care it’s had I can see why in the current market. (Watched whilst sitting on our boat - nothing better! 😄)

[@JulieWallis1963]

I’m enjoying a glass of Jameson’s, 🥃 which I also spotted in the drinks cupboard. Agree there’s not much to beat sitting on your own boat.

[@tompirwitz8158]

Nick, I've been a silent follower of your boat reviews for over a year now. Thank you for your thorough tours while keeping your humor, completeness and personality in your tours. You're the best, bar none!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you, you're very kind 🙂

[@MarkPoppinPringlesleaf]

Another great boat for our viewing pleasure. I really do like the lay out of this one. It gives you far more space and maximises it. Thank you Nick for sharing this one us

[@ianyoung9837]

What a superb boat and such good value. Some people would look down on it but if you just want to go boating... A great video and enjoyable nostalgia fest!

[@kkjrees]

Your videos are a welcome relief from the news, almost therapeutic 🙏❤

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like them!

[@chrisoleary9876]

Thanks Nick! Very nostalgic! Lots of wood craftsmanship.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

That's a spam account impersonating me. Hopefully you realised in time.

[@chrisoleary9876]

@@AQUAHOLIC Yes sir. Too good to be true. All it took was a little research to confirm it was suspect. Hence the "try" and "sometime this week."

[@scalemodelingltd]

Its a modern classic, beautiful big boat for that price.

[@g9rud]

It’s really aged well hasn’t it, just shows you that quality lasts. A bit like you Nick 😂

[@marvinrascal3376]

That boat has been loved and the years kind. Thanks Nick 👍🏻

[@wobber999]

Thank you nick for your videos, they really helped lift my spirits when I was having chemo, good news Is that I am all clear now 👍😁

[@AQUAHOLIC]

FANTASTIC news!!!

[@wobber999]

Nick my dad still watches your channel, it lifts him up on grey days he said thank you for the wonderful videos, he was In the navy back when he was younger on a missile boat

[@blest5132]

that is ALOT of boat for the money, I too think it would make a great live aboard. I assume it will sell quickly. thanks for showing us this nick, cheers!

[@jacktyler7599]

My congratulations to you, Nick, isn't just for this review. You're also doing a very nice job of reaching further 'out' and, in this case, further 'back' to continue offering interesting and non-repetitive video reviews despite the large catalogue of boats you have already done. How about a few semi-displacement trawlers?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Not that many about in the UK

[@1x3dil]

Hi Nick I love this one two , and it would be no problem for me regarding the cassette player because I still have one as part of my hifi 🤣 and of course I would never dream of playing it loud , heaven for bid . When you quote the hours of engine run time , it just shows how little sea time some of these craft actually get . Kind regards as always 👍👍👍

[@bjornhosek9210]

that table mechanism is just the coolest thing . nice watch again btw :)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you :)

[@davidgilbert8880]

They are a fantastic boat, my friend Turbo 36 is up for sale on the river Thames at Shepperton

[@louisschummer931]

I remember cassettes :) The 80's and 90's, great times!

[@barsaf9989]

So cool! So retro. It's like checking out a low mileage late 80s or early 90s sports car. I like the original plates and upholstery.

[@woodvilletessandme]

Really enjoyed this one Nick, takes me back to our regatta days bak in the 80’s down Dartmouth. There were plenty of these in the Marina’s and at drop anchor in the river, in fact we spent a week tied up alongside one with our Teal 22 cruiser. Happy days, thank you.

[@boganpainter1638]

I like the vintage watch for the vintage boat.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Well spotted! :)

[@GoldenCroc]

Indiana Burnham and the search for the holy shower head. Riveting action already from the start. Super nice and well kept boat as well. They dont build them like they used to, for better or worse.

[@Rob24727]

Brilliant boat lots of boat for the money! Just excellent.. Nice work Nick

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks 👍

[@timd2809]

As many others have also commented, the older boat videos are much more interesting, in many cases I feel they have a much better layouts and individual personalities.

[@Old-Mad-Tom]

Classic boat Nick! 👍🏻 I half expected you to pop your head out of the window beside the helm and shout out “oi. Mind the fenders” lol 🤪😉

[@Old-Mad-Tom]

???

[@KevLaj]

I can confirm that there is one of these in my marina too! A very distinctive profile in the 2020s.

[@VirtanenDK]

Hey Nick, thanks for this great tour of the "Sierra" of boat's. And the hull cutout you showed, was amazing. Almost makes me want to buy old, rather than a new lol. Have a great Sunday Nick, see you soon 😊

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenb7333]

beautiful example.the lucky person who owns this wouldnt sell it in my opinion.well done nick for finding this example.carry on sailor.take care.;)

[@mickyhamer1300]

The boat I aspired to in the 80s and 90s my friends still run one.great boats.

[@martinbirdiebrain1912]

Nice older boat that Nick, Finally! Something Nick can’t do one handed whilst holding a go pro 😂😂

[@douglasthompson296]

Hi Nick, 👍👍👍👍👍 my type of craft, simple mechanicals, galley down, great saloon space and huge rear cabin. Great for northern waters in inclement weather 😎. Cheers

[@mmsmits2868]

Good grief - that's museum quality! I bet it'll get snapped up in no-time, and it should! What a great boat to show us around on! Thanks famous Nick!

[@loki7441]

Beautiful boat. I remember the race reviews in the boating magazine's of the day. Am I just getting older or are the modern boats designed by a fashion houses. They have hulls that remind me of wooden toys from the Early learning centre shops. A lot of built in windage, lovely in a beam on wind . Some Sierra into since you mentioned them in comparison.there are only approximately 1% or 3500 Sierra of the total production still around. I daresay most of the Fairline Turbos are still about.

[@FinanciallySavvyParent]

Such a great boat. Thanks, Nick! I love that you made it into the book!

[@andrewp634]

absolute credit to the owner, amazing conidtion.

[@MrScotia]

Lovely boat and in excellent condition for its age. Would happily live onboard this boat. Great tour as always.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Many thanks!

[@carloluigid2104]

I see that you matched the retro-styled boat to your retro watch. Well done.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Of course! 😃

[@cookiemonster2299]

Amazing to think this is only ten feet longer than your boat. 👍❤️🇬🇧

[@tomdowning9358]

What a Beauty she is, unbelievable how well clean and well maintained