A boat for SERIOUS ADVENTURES - Wellcraft 435 Walkthrough

If you have a clear understanding on how you best enjoy your boat life and value things like, FAST transit speed, QUIET and COMFORTABLE ride and LUXURY accomodation for 2 - 4 adults then this boat may be very interesting to you.
If you dream of popping across to the Bahamas or down to Key West and being equiped with an ALL WEATHER platform then you should put the Wellcraft 435 on your short list.
It's for that style of intimate adventure with a partner or close friends where I believe this boat is going to shine the brightest. While she's capable of the day boat function without a doubt I was left with the feeling that this really is for the man with a mission.
Let me know what you think?
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[@dsm02c]

First question an Aussie asks about a raccoon is “does it bite’’ because in Australia everything bites. 😂😂

[@echozulucruising]

Your boat reviews inevitably lead me to think "That's my next boat." Well done as always.

[@hapkrappenswithmarley1475]

Dan, my 10 yr old daughter and I agree that you do the BEST boat reviews on YT ! Maybe reach out to Ozzyman, and offer him a cool boat ride? Bc you deserve those subscribers! Thank you, from us fans in the US.

[@windycurrent]

I have to agree with others here in that this is another great boat review. This Wellcraft definitely has its place in the market!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Appreciate that! Yes I think Wellcraft understand there is a niche market for them that this boat has been designed to fill.

[@bradhuskers]

​@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife what's the beam of the boat?

[@papa.mike01]

We use our lights to see dead heads in the Great Lakes area due to fallen trees in the water as well as other things.

[@strix2035]

Absolutely beautiful boat. Wellcraft did an amazing job. I think you’re getting a lot for your money there and I love the fact they’re outboards. The 355 is also a pretty sweet package. I wish they had more colors to choose from.

[@OlleMattsson]

This is The One!!!

[@jamiemcmu]

Love the way you say Barbie..🥰🥰

[@blackjackdoubledown]

A very thorough and fun review of this beautiful boat! nice job.

[@geraldkern6794]

Beer Can Island, Back in the 1960's we camped out there.

[@franiannarone8196]

Miami has been Latin due to proximity of Puerto Rico and Cuba. That might be a convection oven ? She's a beauty 🙂. So happy you're liking America

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

So I am discovering! Yes been having a great time thanks!

[@jeffgreen9109]

I love these yachts with outboard motors. I love the look of the early 2000s sunseeker and princess lines that look with outboard motors would be perfect.

[@wadeharrison5404]

Great review and awesome boat ‼️

[@mikelyon5595]

Great boat!

[@yru435]

Great accommodations stuffed into a mutant hull that looks like a cross between a working boat and a dock party.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Haha I need to use your description on camera next time

[@robertlangley1664]

Another great boat review Dan really enjoyed looking around this boat i should imagine this will a big seller for Wellcraft

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Cheerrs! Yes I think the advantages a boat like this can provide to someone who wants fast, comfortable and livable boat will be enough for many people to look seriously at an upgrade to something like this.

[@rwg2626]

Like this boat a lot, makes sense, a few years back I had an Aquador 26, getting similar vibes, a very useable boat rather than a boat to show off

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes! It's function and purpose is becomming more important in some of these designs.

[@christhompson6606]

You do a great job on your videos! The Wellcraft seems to cover many needs. I had to laugh at your comments on the raccoon. Next to Africa, you guys have the wildest group of critters on the planet!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Thanks Chris, I appreciate that. You guys keep watching and sharing and i'll keep making them. Haha I had no idea what that thing was!

[@attar81]

That was a trash panda, aka a Racoon.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

A trash panda... it was kinda cute though

[@GavinKohAquascaping]

I think I just found my dream boat - great size, nice luxuries, outboards and captain side doors. Everything that is great for single handing! Thanks for the great review! Ps: love that you are getting a kick out of America!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

It’s worth an inspection Gavin. I see this as a true holiday boat for younger guys. It’s a head turned too! Thanks for the feedback and yes I had a great time in the US! I’ll be back 🇺🇸

[@Nezzer57]

What an absolute beauty...! Love it 👍

[@Shedz46]

Hey mate, great vid. Earned yourself a new subscriber. Nice style, good humour, no fuckin about. Clear and concise, just the way we like it. Look forward to browsing your content. 👍🏼

[@JohannesSebastian]

GREAT LAYOUT - this could work in colder climates too, like Scandinavia

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes! Imagine having one of these to summer in the Swedish Islands around Stockholm

[@Winkmeister]

That is a VERY appealing boat, and appears to be a good candidate for the Great Loop as well. Will have to look at the specs more in detail in the future. Thanks for the solid tour-- your colorful commentary and genuine appreciation for things is most enjoyable.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes i've been hearing all about this Great Loop! I am guessing you have lots of bridges to deal with so just check the height of the mast as it was a fixed mast and may benefit you to look into converting it to fold down which wouldn't be too difficult with some S/S fabrication. Also this is where Mercury joystick would be helpful because you will have tide to factor in and it would allow you to hold station while you leave the helm and sort out your lines and fenders. I'm glad you found it useful! I find it hard not to appreciate all these great boats and adventures i'm having. I'm always happier when boating.

[@AbNomal621]

Raccoons generally aren’t aggressive, but I wouldn’t try to pet one unless known. They are highly intelligent and often know that good stuff is likely in your trash (making them a nuisance).

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I always assume every animal and insect I see is deadly until a local confirms otherwise. So yeah, I never play with wildlife that I don't know haha

[@jmartini2387]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife You got to be careful w/ the dumpster panda's, lol.

[@darthkek1953]

I'm the other way round. I assume all locals want to kill me until local wildlife gives me the all clear.

[@AbNomal621]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife probably a good position. While some have tamed a raccoon, a good number f people have assumed the cute furry critter is more lovable than it is. Than again how many yanks have found Koalas less huggable than they look?

[@crustyzimmerman3324]

Great camera work by Timothy Spaul there

[@TonyTony-rs1lh]

The Diesel Genset is a great feature for obvious reasons

[@yannyutan9406]

So nice

[@KevLaj]

Vastly superior use of space over the Axopar 45.

[@MonicaHolly143]

Vasly superior price aswell

[@BilldalSWE]

It's a much larger volume boat with a much higher freeboard which also reflects in the price ( 1,1million vs 660k for the Axopar...) 21000lbs vs 15000lbs without engines. People need to stop comparing boats by length only...

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Searay 450 sundacer best

[@HappyAlexandros]

Great video !

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Thanks!

[@cookiemonster2299]

Another cracking vid, when you say below me it sounds like blow me 🤣, I'm just playin', love the vid as usual, really smart boat. 👍❤️🇬🇧

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Haha lol... i've had many a situation in the US where people don't understand me it's quite funny

[@georgedoolittle7574]

These hull designs really move...also very "controllable" in pretty much any sea state. Very high freeboard. Nice shaded design for the "bonnet" and forward angled glass. Would prefer a pure play jet drive outboard motor but the systems and controls that operate new outboard motors are so vastly improved now pretty much a quibble at this point. Diesel as opposed to gasoline would be a nice option. Lithium ion battery technology starting to power up these vessels as well far better than lead acid for everyday "daily driver" applications anyways. Solar panel would be nice. Electronics are in the stone age compared to a Tesla.

[@fabianrivera7060]

Love your vids! Welcome to America!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Thanks! I had a great time. Hope to get back soon.

[@shardie78239]

This boat is awesome! The quality is amazing and a luxury boat as well. I’m amazed with this one. 400 k less than a46 Chanchi

[@jacktyler7599]

Dan, hope you made it to the Ft. Lauderdale show since you're 'in the neighborhood'. Now....think back to your boat brokerage days, 10 or 20 years ago. Could you have ever imagined the accommodations of this boat inside this hull? Or the degree of luxury and comfort? No matter whom this boat is intended for, what remarkable creativity the builders have built into their products. (Of course, the price marches northward along with them).

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Hi Jack! So last week I was in Spain and this week I'm in Colombia trying to learn some Spanish and enjoying the amazing food they have down here. I'll be back in Ft Lauderdale on Monday. I've done 20yrs of boat shows so I prefer to drive the boats and bring you guys real tests so figured my time is better spent after FLIBS instead of during the show when all the staff are busy. You are SO right about how much design has changed! What I enjoy about this is the boats are genuinely getting faster, smoother and better to operate so we are all winning. Only negative is they arn't getting cheaper :(

[@jacktyler7599]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Dan, you are the proverbial transient and world citizen. Perhaps you're enjoying some of that great Cartagena architecture (and a cold cervasa or three). Wherever you are, congrats on doing such a great job with these interviews. (P.S. FWIW I found Fort Liquordale's boat show to not be worth the effort. Massive, yes. But tough to navigate and crowded even on the 'slow day'.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

The whole culture here is amazing. I am in Medellin and it’s like a city in the jungle it’s super cool. The interior design they have down here is also very stylish… these people would make great interior designers for big boats I reckon. And yes the eternal traveller 🧳 is becoming my life these days haha.. very much enjoying it though

[@FranklinChavez-hq5ni]

i like the way you intro your vlog mate your the best

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Cheers!

[@DogStar84]

Has Dan never seen Guardians of the Galaxy? That’s Rocket Racoon

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Rongs a bell.... but no now I think of it I don't think i have lol

[@papa.mike01]

Another awesome review Dan. So nice to see the reviews you have done here in the US. As for the Spanish, most of the reason for that is the Miami area is home to the wonderful Cuban people who fled Castro’s communist government.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I'm having a great time. So many more waterways for boating in the US it's very interesting. Totally wasn't expecting to encounter so many Spanish (or Cuban?) people in Miami it was really cool. You can feel a very fun vibe on the beach down there it's great.

[@adrianrubi5012]

Electric barbecue! Yey!

[@andrewiglinski148]

Lol…. A dude that comes from a place with more killer animals than anywhere on the planet and rats that are literally 6 feet tall is fascinated by a raccoon…. That made my day.

[@bucknaykid4236]

Just curious if when people around you yell "Throw the shrimp on the barbie" do you flinch and check to see if people are reaching for you?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

lol… so we don’t actually use that term in Aus. We call them prawns 🦐

[@laupao2595]

I was wondering, if you just want to visit the beach and dont want to get wet, is there any ladder available infront? Or really get wet? Unless you dock the rear of the boat?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Good question - Currently you need to swim in from the stern laddder or the bigger ladder you can deplor on the wings. So yeah if you have things in the water that want to kill you that's less than idea and a bow ladder is the solution for sure! I would however keep a SUP on the roof racks and just float into the beach if I was going ashore to get coffees and didn't want to get wet.

[@SuperWolffie]

I think your microwave is a combi oven...micro and traditional in one...lovely boat by the way

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I was wondering about that, thanks! I don’t know how we tell the difference between them? lol

[@margielambert-sen8253]

I enjoy watching your videos, but I wish you’d show and open all the hidden fridges and preferably more of the cabinets too. I’m always concerned about limited fridge space with those small ones.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Noted!... It's always a balance on what to show and what not to show as some people complain i'm taking too long..

[@pizzo1427]

Another wonderful review as always mate. Can you do a night review be good to see what the boats look like at night all lit up

[@Winkmeister]

or even just still shots of various angles inserted into the video tour

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

So yes I really would like to progress this channel in the direction where I take the boats for 24hrs for every test. I used to do this as a salesman when I was selling boats the previous 20yrs and it helped me immensly to explain everything to all my mates. The more dealers and factories hear from you guys that you get value from my videos the easier it will be for me to ask for the extended access. I'm already asking for the most amout of time compared to all the KZbinrs as I spend 5 - 8hrs onboard every time I film so I understand it's asking for even more time with their boats which is the challenge.

[@bendixon2898]

Goodonyah Dan

[@Winkmeister]

You mentioned the weight of that craft; where beached there-- and anchored fore and aft-- did you have the bow in contact with the sand?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yeah about 3.5T more than the A45 and while I don't see any issue with having the bow in contact if it's a calm spot I set it up not in contact and on a rising tide and just dropped the bow anchor.

[@salty-pete]

I hate to state the obvious but that was another great review Dan. The boat didn't seem to have a lot of refrigeration and no freezer unless I nodded off to sleep somewhere between the Latin music and the Racoon. I like the Axopar but for my money or the money I wish I had I like the XO DFNDR. Any posability you can review the latest XO. I think you did the XO9. Thanks Dan.

[@salty-pete]

Any posability I could learn to spell.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Cheers Pete! I appreciate the support. So the solution to extra cooling would be under the L-Lounge in the cockpit which I didn't open because I was storing the stern anchor line and our bags in there. That would do well as an esky or an extra drawer fridge instal location. Yes I get a lot of access to the XO's so I expect that will be an opportunity over summer.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I do the same haha

[@leeperryman1108]

Now can they turn that COCKPIT into a FISH FIGHTING STATION, it would be GREAT!!

[@jacksolis2300]

You should come down to CA to get on the Jeanneau 1295! Would love to host you if you have the time

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Oh I'd love that! Right now i'm in Australia and will be in the Southern Hemisphere filming for the next two months. Very, very keen to get back to the US as you guys have so many great waterways! Mention my channel to your dealer as the more they hear about it the easier it gets for me to get access to all of the boats. Thansk Jack

[@jacksolis2300]

Will do, though the 1295 is our family boat. First on the US west coast!

[@alessandrobacci2186]

That bow cannot afford serious sea!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I've driven a lot of this style bow in the ocean over the last 10yrs now and I would say provided you are alert to your speed and your angle of attack towards the swell and waves you can actually enjoy an extremely comfortable ride in the ocean. I touch on the posisives and negatives in my test drive video posting Sunday.

[@geoffkong7076]

TOTALLY agree, Not a sea boat

[@ricksusanosterlund2901]

Can you outfit the boat for two engines instead of three?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

So the power to weight ratio doesn’t make sense with twin V12 so better to stick with triple V10

[@michiganengineer8621]

The biggest negative to me is how narrow the side walkways are, I'd have preferred it if they shifted the upper cabin to port so at least one walkway is a better width. It would make handling lines (along that side at least) much easier when transiting locks.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

So i think that was a compromise due to the thick gunnels which do look very powerful on this boat. I understand your point but I also appreaiate the internal living volume on this boat. No such thing as a perfect boat though hey!

[@michiganengineer8621]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife I agree 100% on the interior space, that's why I thought about just shifting it to one side. The closest I've seen to MY "perfect boat" has been discontinued (the Silent-Yacht 55). Although the Deep Sea Kraken 52 looks like a very strong contender.

[@louismultimedia2619]

C'est un raton laveur ( racoon ) 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@felicytatomaszewska2934]

if it had at least 2 kw solar power installed on it, it would be cool.

[@rwg2626]

First mistake, cricket is a pastime, in the UK we don’t class it as a sport.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Haha... yeah you could say the same back home

[@chartphred1]

So do you think the yanks could build a boat that could handle the serious ruggedness of several weeks of fishing up in the Kimberlies? This boat wouldn't fit that category 😂 Curious to know if you've come across one that does over there

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Correct this boat is not designed for the Kimberley Region as the market for this is people doing shorter 50 - 100 mile fast runs and staying for the weekend. But yes i've seen plenty of US builds that would be better suited to Top End style of boating for sure. The Aquila 47 Molokai with it's 800NM range is one example.

[@MyAlan999]

Great looking boat , but your hair is out of control Dan 😁

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Tell me about it lol.... My barber is in Sydney and haven't had a chance to get back for a hair cut so crazy hair Dan it is for now haha

[@leeperryman1108]

If they have teeth, YES THEY BITE!! never cuddle up to wild animals😊

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Haha yep! I always considered any animal or insect deadly unless told otherwise

[@clifbradley]

I thought the NordStar 31 was impressive

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I've not been on a Nordstar yet but they look cool!

[@G029er]

The man is in south Florida and he's surprised that everyone speaks Spanish. Maybe he surprised that people who own the expensive boats around him speak Spanish, but what do I know? Lovely review, regardless.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

This is my first time to America so still learning all the differences between the states. I haven't heard many people speaking Spanish before we don't really have any Spanish speakers in Australia. Downunder it's more common to hear Asian languages. From Maine to Florida it's like a completely different country so very interesting to see everything I'm enjoying it a lot.

[@G029er]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife got it. South Florida is basically the capital of Latin America. Love the review!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

@@G029er Yes so I am discovering. I decided to pop down to Colombia for a look around this week and very cool seeing the culture down here. Thanks glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheInferno550]

Why boat refrigerator are so small wtf. This is not small boat to get this thing for maybe 10 beer.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

There are options for more FYI

[@TA-bs1hr]

Any headache?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Sorry I don't understand... what are you asking?

[@TA-bs1hr]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Radar was on all the time :)

[@bravofighter]

What a fantastic boat! Yeah, it’s important to remember that Florida was a Spanish colony, not British, and that it’s 90 miles from Cuba, where people are welcome to come in and become Americans as refugees from that communist nightmare in paradise.

[@JamieVauxnut1]

I really struggle with boats in this price range i really dont see the value in the jump from 600k to 1.3mil . Granted you have some extra hull space , upgraded electronics and and extra engine but beyond that it just seems like a way to extort money from the people who won't question the price. My price range has and always will be maxed out at 500k usd im uk based so £350k and i feel like the value in that area of the market is kept low due to popularity and demand for clever design

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Hmm you’ve given me an idea for a future video. I think I can try to explain some of this. Pricing has gone mental since covid. When I started selling boats in early 2000’s $500k would buy you something at the top of the range. Now it doesn’t

[@amievil3697]

There's two things in this world I can't stand! One is 100 million dollars yachts and two! boats without a purpose!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Fair enough. I guess I take the opinion that boating of any kind is always better than other activities. But... I felt this boat was designed for someone who wants to fast commute to cool places and stay onboard. I saw the need for that in Florida for heading over to the Bahamas for example.

[@GermanWhip-3900]

If you can afford it I'm sure a purpose could be found😂

[@stinkhorn1782]

Turn your radar off when you park your boat as you are microwaving everyone nearby!

[@MonicaHolly143]

Go to the dessert if ur too scared of radar

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I'm sure there are people reading this who know more than me but when I've asked the guys from Raymarine about this they said it's more dangerous to get hit in the head by the spinning radar than the actual microwaves. I was alert to your point, but as we were well above the height of all the people and easily 10ft away I knew it would not be affecting anyone.

[@Winkmeister]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife yes, apparently it's quite different and considered safe-- key differential: NON-Ionizing energy waves

[@skinny1968]

Ugh. More outboards. 😢

[@BillyJ10]

Yawn,,,beautiful but Boring. And I'm sure expensive. As great as the below deck space is. Above deck is useless in my opinion.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I think the demographic they are targeting is specifically that guy who wants to transit fast and visit places. So the idea is all about the journey and the destinations and not as much lounging onboard compared to other designs. That's my take on it anyway... I could be wrong.

[@bradhuskers]

What's the beam of the boat?

[@jimmcgarry8466]

cricket ?... are you high ?.. this is the USA, we watch baseball football and hockey, not effing cricket

[@HarryShagnasty-sc9zd]

Typical with the Latinos, blasting music regardless of the surroundings. Everybody else must like whatever crap they are listening.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

lol.. I actually didn't mind it after I understood their culture. I saw the same thing in Colombia after this trip and now i understand how much they love their dancing and music which I found quite fun too.

[@Skyfire-x]

21:41 Affectionately known as a trash panda. 🦝

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Love that!