Allures 45. The ideal bluewater cruiser?

[@hamongog]

Chris Beeson is absolutely superlative at these reviews.

[@shawnb3101]

I like his reviews because he always points out great points of the boat, but also points out it could use this or that. Unlike other reviews which just point out how fantastic everything is and it has no flaws at all. He knows his sailboats

[@psystealth]

yes, he's on point with all features on all boats, a very knowledgeable sailor!

[@ZoneTelevision]

Dude knows his shit and doesn't waste time.

[@vincentstouter449]

I really like Chris Beason evaluations. If you listen carefully you get an honest sailors’ perspective evaluation of the yacht. Yachting World’s evaluator seems to be just a salesman for the manufacturer. Consequently I disregard anything the other guy says as sales BS and listen carefully to Chris’s evaluations. I do not make this comment casually as I have listed to scores of evaluations over the past few years and do not wish to name or impune the other guy but instead to complement Chris’s work.

[@nomansland120]

@rpbsjy Hahaha. That's so true about the Yacht Broker Reviewers. Converted real-estate agents is a perfect description lmao.

[@obidamnkenobi]

meh, don't care. 99% of people watching these (including me) could never buy any of these, so what does it matter? "This $1.5 mill boat is not good" ehm, ok. Guess I won't buy it then.. Lol

[@Scofari]

@@obidamnkenobi Might not buy this boat, but he points out many interesting features that can be on or added to other boats

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Get some balls and name names. What, are we pinky drinking tea and crumpets? Are you all out of Grey Poupon? Talk like a man, instead of a whimpering sophisticate.

[@shananagans5]

I used to sail back in the 80's & boat design has come so far since then. All the little details have been thought out & major things like swim steps, running all the lines back to the cockpit and roller furling jibs are standard now. We got a roller furling system around 1982 or 83 & it wasn't cutting edge but it got attention around the marina. People wanted to see it & ask how we liked it. No doubt sailing is still work but new designs have added many conveniences & gotten rid of many of the daily hassles. I really like many new boats out nowadays. Hopefully I will be able to eventually get out on the water again.

[@strangelee4400]

shananagans5 When you last sailed people were starting to put solar panels on their boats. These days they attach a boat to their solar panels.

[@adammccurdy7481]

The Russel Crowe of boat reviews.

[@yngvegrimsen3752]

Excellent presentation Chris! I've just ordered one with 2 heads and 3 cabins...

[@robertlee8042]

Loved your explication of the engine, the electrics, etc.

[@danielkinney6325]

Chris you do a wonderful job showing boats

[@jameschristopheroden5697]

The near flush anchor compartment and anchor line and chain, make it a clearer weather deck while moving around attending to running rigging, and mast head lines. while providing dual guiding to below the waterline.

[@crkemppainen]

Oh man I love these reviews I always get new ideas for my sailboat, like this one had the winch handles clipped under the locker cover, loved it! Thanks Chris! Btw u can go round the world in a lot less boat than that, it don't matter the type of mast step or keel only the sailor.

[@jameschristopheroden5697]

Making items with a smooth coating, or having them plated, makes the value increase, as well as last longer and resist corrosion of salt and weather elements, as well as makes things like corrosion, or damages easier to discover, when they take place, versus finding out while you may attempt to use it.

[@wingmasterable]

How I wish if I could own one allures 45.9 my dream boat !!

[@007peteh]

Would love to see more comparison versus the Garcia 45... her sister ship? How's the engine access... eg. change the starter, belts, impeller ok

[@TeeFunkable]

I agree. However, maintenance access aside, the differences between the two are quite apparent: this one is lighter and probably a bit faster, half the price and much better suited for the palm tree run. The garcia has better, well everything, but is much heavier and most of it just unnecessary unless one is headed towards the poles of this planet. Now I'd pick this one and have the sail controls from the garcia (the new. allures 45.9 pretty much does that) and if I was headed for the poles.. Well, I'd probably go for a boreal.

[@TaylerSpliff]

awesome video. i live vicariously through the host

[@CloudElve]

I agree with Yani. The boat looks fantastic, and is really roomy, and while I'm definitely no expert, I too have some doubts about how good the boat would be in really rough conditions... The wide beam, shoal draft, flat bottom, and lack of significant lateral area could make things pretty unpleasant if you get into really rough weather, particularly when running downwind...

[@halllwd94]

How much can I buy this boat for? Exactly the same plan and customization? Its beautiful. woah

[@ToastandJam52]

I liked the review. Got a question: how loud is the engine, especially below deck?

[@tomwilliams8675]

Wow. Beautiful, obviously designed by a sailor to be sailed in comfort. It looked like it had great access to all the mechanical and electronics. How much was it in US? Not that I could ever afford it. And you sir are the best of all sail boat reviewers. Thank you.

[@jacobjuul954]

Fixed keel, analog controls on all sail management and rudder option, fresh water maker system, fuel cleaning system and just 1 steering wheel and this would be my dream world cruiser, i am in love :)

[@vorjay]

It's selling point is a go anywhere aluminum blue water cruiser. the lifting keel is perfect for that job.

[@johanwesterberg8744]

Just concerned, is there enough storage lockers in there? ;)

[@UncleFester84]

I would have loved to see a review of the allures 39.9

[@jacdragan8918]

Not bad. Way too much heeling and no counter space in the galley. What year did it come out?

[@whataname01]

how much?

[@rogersliter4999]

Where can I get a complete rundown on this boat from someone who knows about this boat

[@007peteh]

Very interesting review. Does she have the dingy davits on a separate hinging bar? Can you put a dingy on Her Al Arch davits and still fit an Auto Steering Wind Vane System on her?

[@giovannialtamore]

@@TFT-bp8zk why?

[@cetterus]

@@giovannialtamore because you have another smaller boat in its place

[@philskype101]

Chris Beeson do some more reviews!!!!!

[@Halcyonyachts]

A nice looking yacht!

[@hunsadersrockinranch]

Engine access?

[@MarcStjames-rq1dm]

How much is one of these Allures ?

[@leof2180]

500kUSD

[@jameschristopheroden5697]

A below deck compartment with a window, is a great idea, rare to see on some sailing yachts of which dark compartments may create a vessel health hazard of sea molds, which can grow on ropes, lines and other material and dark, unlit interior compartment surfaces. Ending the sea mold, and the winner is... a glass doored storage compartment! Also a great precautionary measure to prevent health ailments on longer journeys.

[@aggonzalezdc]

Good boat but I wouldnt want a keel-less boat in blue water. The danger of knocking down is that much more in a squall. Sure, the owners and designers knew there was a price to pay for being able to beach the boat or make it into shallow waters but personally Its not a price I would be willing to pay for a blue water cruiser. Other than that, fantastic ship.

[@TeeFunkable]

Depends on how one sees it. The stability curves are pretty much on par with keel boats, she just needs more ballast. However, the ability to raise the keel in tough conditions is definitely a huge plus to avoid knockdowns and broaches. When the keel is lifted, larger waves coming to the beam are far less likely to knock the boat down - instead she will just slide along the wave. Also, when going downwind the keel can be lifted, these boats will track just fine with just the little stub keel but it will pretty much removing the risk of broaching. And of course there is no chance of loosing the ballast as it is built in the hull. Only legitimate concern I can see with this design is the inverted stability being quite high. But since she is somewhat less likely to suffer a knock down... I dunno. But there is a reason why some of the most serious exploration boats (garcia, same hulls as this, boreal) are built with alu hulls and lifting keels.

[@wingmasterable]

TeeFunkable for the tropical water where you can sail the boat up to the beach without getting of the keel hits down!!

[@1jeepinray]

Maybe you should explain this theory to Skip Novak lol

[@TeeFunkable]

Or perhaps to Jimmy Cornell who recently did the Northwest passage on a similar type aluminium CB boat? He is a sailor who goes to places much like Novak, could have any boat and chooses a centerboarder. And his previous trips on a even much lighter alu centerboarder. There is a reason why this the most common setup in the serious french expedition boats designed for heavy duty, high latitude sailing. And it's been thoroughly tested from NW passage to Cape Horn. Does standard keel types have benefits over cb? Sure. Bringing the ballast down keeps the boat lighter as less ballast is required and the boats can carry a taller rig and less inverted stability. Particularly upwind is usually better on fixed keel. Does cb have benefits over fixed keel? Sure. No risk of losing the keel, broaching free downwind sailing, wave sliding... Two different things, both with their own limitations and benefits.

[@steveburton5825]

I agree with Ariana... just one more thing to leak into the boat. Most C/B boats have wet bilges... You aren't going to take your million dollar boat onto a beach when the conditions are rough so why not take your $4000 dingy anyway? (Oh, and I own and sail on a swing keel cruiser so I'm not talking out of my hat).

[@goph999]

Yes I can see that there is a locker there and a bed there. But how about boat? How is it constructed. Rudder, keel and all that?

[@MarcStjames-rq1dm]

love this boat..... this and the Nordship DS. Sirius are nice too...

[@DennisMacdonald-r7d]

Wonder what happened to Chris he awesome

[@opikop777]

what music is this in the video?

[@iainhunneybell]

Forward cabin on a blue water boat?

[@rocketsocks]

Does anyone know the make and model of the containers shown at around 3:30? It's surprisingly hard to search for such things it seems.

[@nigelhenry1792]

I have been looking for a replacement for my Beneteau 411 for 2 years ....... still not found it ! 411 takes some beating

[@vailclewley9025]

Have a look at Elley Grey a grp St. Malo pilot cutter rplica from 1896 , delivered 2012 built to sail the world by a couple stunning .

[@noylddot]

What is the headroom down below?

[@Halcyonyachts]

Another great review...

[@MrStickman251]

how many gallons can the water tank hold?

[@onthebeaches]

So, what do you do during imminent weather on a long journey. It would seem you're exposed with the wheel at the back of the boat. I prefer a center cockpit

[@VirtanenDK]

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[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

Lovely boat, one of the best in this size range I've seen. Think it's the first time I've seen a washing machine on a yacht too lol

[@moncorp1]

watch more videos. They're quit common.

[@robertlee8042]

Twin helms are for boat shows.

[@canadaboycanada3620]

There should be a mandatory course on showing a boat this guy really needs one ☝️.

[@eladbuck]

With your vast experience and knowledge,what vessel would you recommend ? Oh..36 foot to 42 foot..

[@stevelee4008]

The toilet is on one side facing across. If you are on stbd tack, it is virtually unusable. For a true bluewater boat, it should face fore/aft. I am surprised they misssed that. But it was probably the choice of a toilet or the shower.

[@Kazantje007]

I wonder how she handles in "very very bad blue weather"... Would she still be as comfi and proven trustworthy as a long keel or semi longkeel? Witch one would you prefer to be sailing in, in worst case scenarios? Grtz

[@jackpruett8957]

We’re always get a smart Alec that says if you have to ask the price you can afford it let me ask a smart Alec have you ever bought a boat without knowing the price what I need to know is the price to determine whether I wanna make an offer or not

[@kykyzim24]

What was the name of the stove?

[@jamieyoung2939]

GN Espace - we've got one. Very expensive but very good. You can cook everything in them.

[@kykyzim24]

Thanks

[@walimuhammad3894]

I wanted to know the same since you can not understand his mumbling of the name.

[@metalmastersc]

Try pelican cses or search on ebay for ATA cases. I have one that was a former Mil. Case for my small portable welder.

[@arifabdullah7142]

Love the Allures. But it would be better if the galley is L shape, which gives more space for lounge area. Look at how Beneteau and Jenneau design their lounge.

[@vorjay]

no

[@arid7315]

Very decent yacht. thoughts are whether the keel is lead, iron, and type as others mentioned. Second is that the performance in my humble opinion is below average. For comparison, our CS30 cruiser/ racer with 5 large Newfoundlanders on it was running a consistent > 7.5 knots on a beam reach in 15-20 knot wind. That's similar to this yacht. Further, I tend to disagree with the reviewer about it being "fully loaded". Naval architects and engineers have studied this issue endlessly and essentially result is: in a monohull, increasing displacement by large amounts like over 10% reduces speed by 1-2%, whereas muliihulls are effected in a more 1:1 fashion. Anyway, I would expect more performance from a boat of this size, especially being aluminum + more stiff, and with the newer form stability form factor ... beamier aft section

[@TeeFunkable]

Yup. Plenty of cruiser/ racers in the 30+ feet range will be far faster than this. This is hardly a surprise. Even the 33 finngulf I spend time on regularly makes better speed and that design is close to 20 years old now. However, there are some variability within this. First of all, they were unfamiliar with the boat. The smaller version of this, the 39.9 clocked over 9 knots in a test, albeit it was far less loaded. Whether that difference came from the trim, loading or design is of course an educated guess at best. And since I'm not that familiar with the studies I'm not arguing against them, but I would most definitely like to read them if you can point me to them.Were the tests based on quantitative modelling or real life performance with less than perfect trim? I would still argue that trade of performance is worth if for this design though. Having two large water tanks, plenty of storage, smooth motion and most of all a relaxed sail down the trades with the keel up easily beats one more knot in my books. Not to mention a nice anchorage in five feet of water after crossing the ocean... But it would most certainly be interesting to see the new 45.9, that replaces this boat during this year, keel types compared. It will have ballasted swing keel as an option for the centerboard. Same AVS, 2200 or so kilograms less ballast due to it's location. It will be a direct comparison of the same hull with the difference being in weight.

[@speedxdreems]

" ir rounded up once or twice " hmmm lets see a few do a full circle and some southern ocean at 5-600000....

[@pk13910]

I'm curious about these yachts. Does having the centerboard instead of a weighted keel make it heel farther?

[@man-a-tee4670]

Keel type is hardly the main deciding factor, although they did mention in the review that they opted for a second reef in just 20 kts of wind on this boat. That said, keel type doesn't decide heeling - location and amount of ballast and the shape of the hull does. But of course, since the centerboard is unballasted, more weigh is required in the bilge to achieve the same amount of correcting moment compared to a normal keel, where the center of mass can be brought further down. That's why this boat would be lighter, if it had a standard keel. All about that leverage. A lifting keel with a bulb would achieve the best of both worlds, but they are far more complex, requiring hydraulics to raise and certainly can't be fitted with a sacrificial bolt that allow the keel to swing up in case of groundings like these centerboarders can. Nor can they raise the keel and keep their stability - a major safety disadvantage in very rough weathers compared to a centerboard. Then again, should all go to hell, they would have less inverted stability if capsized, unless the hydraulics fail...

[@deibertmichael]

Are these Aluminum Hulls!

[@MC_MMV]

Yes

[@meatmissilef111]

this guy should narrate childrens books on tape

[@et1161]

All imaginable gear you have at home. This boat is in fact, a swimming home, requiring a lot of maintenance once the guarantee is over. Two wheels are ridiculous, but fit into the "designer fashion" of our times, with those large, unnecessary sterns.

[@udajewish]

the two makes it easier to see and the wide haul gives it more stability

[@techmonsters5642]

i wish there was an english version of this video.

[@epistte]

I had no idea that so many people could not understand Chris Beeson. I am an American and I understand him perfectly. His accent is kind of sexy.

[@canadaboycanada3620]

No bow thruster. No water maker?

[@psystealth]

beauty !!

[@doodash-f5p]

how much

[@markhoffman2309]

Whos the cluck running the camera? Presenter is pointing at features and the camera remain on the presenter.

[@GaryChap72]

I think I'll stick with my Contessa 26 : )

[@johnpublic976]

And, closer to home!

[@steveburton5825]

@@johnpublic976 Actually there are LOTS of Contessa 26's that have circumnavigated. It is a very sturdy little boat. See Tania Abei's book "Maiden Voyage" as she was once the youngest girl ever to solo circumnavigate (although she didn't get the record because she had her boyfriend on a day cruise between two islands). She knew NOTHING about sailing when taking off and that little boat got her around the world through some impressive storms.

[@tendreaudacieux]

Never knew so many listener/ viewer for this video had hearing problems ................... :)

[@rogerspinks3142]

Trouble with this Allures 45 is she has shallow side boards and she is slow, when doing 7 or 8 knots canted right over with the side board buried and one rudder out of the water, good thing she has two.

[@theboarman]

what freaks me about the sail boats is the fact how far they go to one side

[@rogerspinks3142]

+theboarman not sail boats, what you really mean are mono hulls.

[@theboarman]

well said Roger Spinks

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

+theboarman Only to about 30deg or so, anymore and you start reducing sail area as the boat will be side slipping reducing efficiency. Also the side lean keeps the boat stable and reduces the likelihood of sea sickness.

[@aldognovvvaaa4558]

theboarman you need to look into the catamaran

[@mattiasreimab4017]

Im the best you have! I want to be in the winnerteam!

[@rototumassi]

And she's only a mil and a half msrp. Negotiable of course...

[@Pfsif]

Stow-age????

[@prolific9002]

+Pfsif Yes, stowage. It's an English word. "space for stowing something in"

[@matthewkabbash]

Ok it is official I am addicted

[@honeybees1]

I'm a loozzzerrr

[@philskype101]

4 way

[@mattiasreimab4017]

Di you think it could wait? Yes yes da, mais oui madame

[@wileycsg]

otherwise, excellent boat and reviewer

[@jameschristopheroden5697]

I think the anchor aboard the vessel is unattractive. Maybe something with a brighter surface is in order. Usually if you have a piece of equipment that looks and works good, it makes it more valuable to the operator, as well as the way it is taken care of. I am sure the type metal the anchor is made of is able to be chrome plates, or shined, like other brightwork, that makes it attractive.

[@robertlee8042]

The dumbest head sink idea period but for a passage making boat it’s dangerous.

[@YaniT991]

She maybe a step up from a flimsy Med boat but she doesn't strike me as being that tough. In the Southern Ocean or Tasman sea and waves breaking over the boat, .....I'd sooner be on something else.....

[@johnpublic976]

On, Like what?

[@emreg89]

Cool sailboat but very expensive for me. Sorry.

[@johnaudio2024]

.....Terrible sound, great review

[@tiberiu_nicolae]

Good reviews, at least for the few parts when he tries to actually articulate.

[@hellohellohello6847]

I'm an Englishman but I still find this mans accent quite off!!

[@salvomondello6088]

Philip Douglas there's no point in writing that

[@robertlee8042]

The bowl sink is criminally idiotic. It should not be rated.

[@wileycsg]

What a confusing review...this is there, that is there, etc,etc etc...however, the camera is so close up to subject, you n ever shows where things are in relation to the whole of the boat!

[@johnpublic976]

Check out their website for details.

[@jackpruett8957]

One of my pet peeves is the snobby bees that say something like if you have to ask the price you can afford it but let me tell you something if you don’t ask the price you’re stupid

[@lutacrew]

OMG.... you fell in love...

[@oceantraderco]

Dock jewelry, or boat porn?. Who has that kind of money?

[@TheGeophoto]

there is not true.

[@bombingbloke]

can someone borrow me 200 k?

[@Nozzall]

It is not the ideal bluewater cruiser.

[@eladbuck]

I should add..single handed

[@iappsdev]

Around the world with mast on the deck? Give me fucking break.

[@lexluthor7657]

I want to be a billionaire. So fucking bad...

[@markstephen5028]

He mumbles.

[@hughjjf1995]

if you have to ask the price you generally cant afford it

[@dimitardimitrov9781]

terrible presentation

[@pettermathersimonsen6029]

Rubbish comentary.

[@steveburton5825]

Rubbish comment. Beeson does the best boat reviews on youtube.