£110,000 Yacht Tour : 1998 Windy 37 Grand Mistral

[@jacktyler7599]

The alert viewer will notice all that Nick does for us even before offering 'the complete tour'. Batteries and all lights on, then sorting out how to 'get' at each of the areas, and then digesting the best way to proceed with the tour. And all that before we see the first image and the occasional struggle to tour, one-handed. Again, thank you Nick.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're extremely welcome! 😊

[@gervers]

24 years old and looking great! Really well put together and maintained. Perfect for the family for a weekend! Lovely

[@thelionofluton4940]

Quite possibly one of the nicest boats for the price I've seen.

[@alextomei-z6l]

Agreed

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Maggie the Baggie is just as socially comfortable lounging aboard a Classic Windy as she is on a new yacht! The silhouette of this boat is timeless!

[@andycalvia]

Windy have always made quality vessels but the quality of all the big manufacturers in the 90s/00s is unrivalled and it shows to this day. These are solid and so well built. A lot of these era boats look in far better condition than their 2010s counterparts.

[@jamarie1972]

Seamless editing. A beautifully crafted boat, doesn’t look 24 years old at all. I like everything is getatable , another great tour Cheers Nick.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you very much!

[@MrMarko4]

Waiting for 'getatable' to appear as a 9 letter word attempt on countdown one day..

[@Aran2323]

I love the little mini nav station, it's got everything you need! Weather information, pencils, a compass, and booze!

[@daddiospatio]

Yeah, man - we need a wee dram!

[@bobuncle8704]

I really like these Windy’s. They wear their age well. I’d be very pleased to call this my own

[@kenburkimsher1356]

Love that you don’t “edit out” your errors. I find most boat review video are terribly lifeless; however, your personality is such a breath of fresh air!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I appreciate that!

[@irishterminator.]

Hey Nick there is nothing better for Tuesday blues than one of your videos and it even went a little "ooh matron" with the windy on a Windy and "who doesn't like big drawers" but that's exactly what we love about your videos they are informative and entertaining. Have a great day bud

[@danielamazing3264]

Windy seem to be at a level of quality in which you can use them for decades and they will still maintain the rigidity. This is no different and I love the woodwork as I always do on these yachts! Lovely tour thanks Nick!

[@MarkPoppinPringlesleaf]

What a cracking 37 footer. So well looked after. I would be more than happy to be pilot this little girl across the water. really like the layout. It just works perfectly for your needs. Thank you so much Nick for bringing this one for our viewing pleasure

[@lyubotopa]

"I'll edit that out later" and never does :) Nothing like an aquaholic video to brighten up your day!

[@debbiejudd4933]

The shape they keep these older boats is a testament to the quality of how they were built. She's an amazing home away from home. The holiday to be spent on her would be heavily. Thank you Nick.

[@barryrudge1576]

Considering its age this boat as been well looked after and I imagine as had very little use. Very nice layout for a sport boat and the stowage for infill cushions is an excellent idea as they always seem to get in the way. As for the lounge they don't come much nicer unless your are spending well into more than 6 figures

[@TaxTheMonkey]

"I'll edit that out later"... Never edits it out! 🤣

[@thebguy5508]

That's what makes it better than all other similar channels.

[@TaxTheMonkey]

@@thebguy5508 Couldn't agree more

[@synthesismike]

When does he say that? 🤣

[@TaxTheMonkey]

@@synthesismike Never. He never says it ever. It's all a part of his charm.

[@ARlELATOM]

@@synthesismike 5:08

[@lusoyachting36]

Hi Nick I love the name, "Whistledown" (the Windy) awesome imagination of the owners.

[@Nokenify]

I was drooling over this as a youngster in the 90's. What a sight to see one of these!

[@anthonybasiliere9366]

You can tell that this boat has been well cared for or even loved. It’s in amazing mostly original condition. The style and configuration works nicely. I don’t think this beauty will sit on the shelf long.

[@mmsmits2868]

I would have sworn that upholstery was replaced. Shows you that the magic is the combination of well-built and well-cared for, and this is both. Such a great boat. Thanks for the tour!

[@manuelvanderslikke680]

Hi Nick, And thank you for this nice show of this Windy 37 Grand Mistral that is a good one a nice sportsboat from that error I like those curved windows but also the rond lines of the boat that you not see every day on a more modern boat Thanks again Nick a great show to start the week with

[@jessehallbeck4326]

The 90's yachts of my childhood are becoming more and more obtainable.

[@chrish2996]

Hi Nick. A sylish boat for over 20 years. Curved screen with good visibility, 2 cabins. Great walkthrough Thanks 😊

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@120Livi]

Yes please..... One of the nicest older boats you've toured.

[@kevinbanham2429]

Windy definitely made great boats to last 24 years old and still looks lovely really decent lower deck as well two nice cabins and a lovely lounge/galley. Thanks for the tour Nick

[@MS-bh3uw]

You film well and narrate perfectly making nearly every vessel more appealing than the last. Well done!

[@daleplucknett278]

Thanks for the trip down memory lane, I worked for Mustang in Australia in the early 2000s and this looks exactly like they did. Even better to compare with the advances in modern design.

[@johnhunter5890]

Greetings Nick What a lovely little boat. It’s got everything there and then some. Somebody looked after this boat. A couple could spend a week easily and even have. A few friends stay over. Thanks for a great tour. There are not a lot of Windys hear around the Great Lakes. Cheers

[@stephenmurray9850]

It looks fast even just sitting at a marina , very nice interior and the wood work is beautiful . Thanks Nick for the tour.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@peterjordan-turner8789]

Gotta love a Windy, and the consummate professionalism of the tours! No broken glass, so its all good.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

One does one's best! 😄

[@ProductofNZ]

Really great family yacht. That second cabin looks more welcoming than a lot of boats around this size.

[@Jules551]

Something special about windys, really lovely family boats 🚢,, so glad you don't edits things out , these add to the vlogs .... 👍👍

[@MicMokum]

Nice boat, reasonably affordable. It looks very good, especially considering the price. I love how it has dedicated storage for the infills. Big thanks for the tour!

[@agerothn]

Looking at the three doors for that cabin and heads, I suddenly imagined putting a revolving door in it's place. Lovely little craft, regardless.

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi, another well looked after older boat and built to last and last . Thanks Nick .

[@9VARZ]

"A windy day for a Windy boat!" 🤣🤣 That definitely needs to be on Aquaholic bingo now.

[@seanpeabody]

Another beautiful boat. Keep showing me. I'm closer and closer to getting mine. These tours have been awesome for me to show boats in all different price ranges and all different kinds of options. You have been extremely helpful with these videos. Helping me look for exactly what I need and want. Your the best. Keep these videos coming. Huge fan my friend. Mahalo Nick.

[@johningham4942]

Another very capable pre- 21st century boat that is wearing well for it's age nick, a perfect weekender or small family cruiser that has everything one needs for getting about on the water. Top marks for versatility nick!

[@bkelly0]

Great boat all round, but really impressed with the saloon & galley area down below on this one. Feels very spacious for this size and style of boat. Thanks Nick, always enjoy seeing there’s a new video up.

[@maxmcgraw3571]

Very well done Nick.. Might I say... As always! Really impressed by this little fella. Everything throughout is very getattable. Another great detailed tour by Aquaholic!! 😃

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@itsallgonemad]

That’s not a bad looking boat Nick & plenty of room to add your own stamp with furnishings etc. Nice to see nav upgrades done already… like the interior & despite age still looking good. Quite taken with this one! 😃

[@LordGrenville1]

Great little boat, aged so well. 'Windy day for a Windy, I make it up as I go along' 😂😂😂 really funny! I'd be really happy to open this boat; many more years of relatively cheap boating

[@LScofield1]

Love touring these smaller boats. Thanks so much for your excellent explanation. Best to you!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelford8986]

Love the way you just leave in the bits that you say you're going to edit out! Makes it all a bit more real and friendly in my opinion. Love watching your reviews! Keep up the good work!

[@g9rud]

You wouldn’t think it was as old as it is, it’s really aged well, a testament to the quality, I always like your tours of the Windy’s they really are lovely. Ps don’t think anyone noticed the mistakes, think you got away with them, no need for editing 🫣

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Yeah, they were pretty subtle! 😄

[@g9rud]

@@AQUAHOLIC 😎🥸

[@maxmcgraw3571]

What mistakes? Nick never makes mistakes 😉

[@g9rud]

@@maxmcgraw3571 well rehearsed inconsistencies!

[@daddiospatio]

What a fantastic little boat, especially given the age! The owners have done a spectacular job in caring for it. Thank you, Nick!

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

I know people don't normally live aboard these little power yachts laid out as this one but I think it would make an excellent live aboard. Add in a lithium setup with inverters, a small geni to keep the batteries topped off when not running the engines, some 12/24v coolers for that little bit of extra cold storage, as well some of the new AC tech for boats/rvs that is out there now and I'd be set. She get's decent fuel millage so my only concern would be getting her to somewhere like Florida, or anywhere on the East Coast really, as a good jumping off point. I think she'd be an excellent platform for the intercoastal loops or even a jaunt down to the islands. So not all that expensive when you consider the live-aboard aspect and what you could do with her...

[@intelmacs]

A Norwegian boat for the 17th May! Gratulerer med dagen! 🇳🇴

[@futte2303]

Great video Nick. What a lovely boat, the Space inside did surprice me. 👍

[@rotwang2000]

This is what I really like, straightforward good design. Decent comfort in a compact package and none of the "clever" bits that end up becoming shortcuts because modern boats want to offer the experience of something that could only be found on a bigger boat.

[@sh-hg4eg]

The same thing is happening with newer cars, imo. Trying to cram as much as possible in, even where it doesn't make sense, adds very little to the experience and means shortcuts have been taken.

[@gareth36]

What a lot of boat they've fitted into 37ft,everything you would need.

[@zucods]

It's looking really good for the age, isn't it? The woodwork os stunning! And it's already updated and well taken care of. Solid cruiser at an amazing price. I'm a little behind on some videos, I think I have 5 or 6 (or 8) to binge now.. Just gotta find the time to do it! Cheers!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Enjoy! 🙂

[@mdleweight]

Nice boat. Affordable, and no loose stools!

[@seanogden927]

That is a lovely yacht, some of the seating looked a little tired but overall it is in great condition and the engines looked like new. Great layout below decks and good use of space. A most enjoyable tour Nick thank you.

[@andersthorstensson4347]

How nice to see this one pop up as I have had it on my list for while. This, the Sunseeker 35 Portofino or the Fairline Targa 38. All nice boats indeed, just different offerings with what you like the most. I like the HT on this one though! :)

[@michaelaronsohn3624]

Great tour as usual, never edit out your little mistakes Nick, they add personality to your videos. I think slim millions is an excellent idea.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like them! 🙂

[@tedtheturbot]

Wow love that boat, the galleys great, great carpentry. Could really spend some time away on her. @13:40 that engine hatch lifting up is like a scene out of Thunderbirds..

[@tristanpage6805]

Great packaging again on the old ish boat. Lovely boat

[@mcanning51]

Very nice cruisers Nick and reasonably priced in today’s overheated market. Wish it was over the pond in the USA. Thanks for showing.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@ATH_Berkshire]

If you are happy to overlook the slightly dated bathroom and take what’s always a bit of a gamble on almost 25 year old motors this is one hell of a nice boat. Hopefully the new owner will get years of fun service from her.

[@sorgan_d4569]

Love this review! Your non edited out gaffes are fantastic. Please keep it up.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Much appreciated!

[@Nevakonaza.]

Beautiful Yacht, The room with the two singles was a surprise i thought all the space was used after he had shown the toilet/shower area :)

[@matthewjung2313]

Id like to see a tour of the sailing vessel next door also please. Im sure a lot of other viewers would also. "Unlimited " range. Thats the dream

[@jeffbudinski3454]

I like the booze in with weather monitor. When seeing the weather and stiffened upper lip is needed.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

That is a Very nice ship.Well done to the owners for it's upkeep.

[@stuartwineberg3653]

Great channel. That Navtex unit is on nearly all 90s Moodys and as well as Navtex it’s a complete instrument repeater, brilliant for keeping an eye on things while down below

[@malmotumotu5218]

Wow it look like as if it was always parked in an indoor garage!Still look brand new

[@richards6367]

That’s a lot of boat for 110K, great review thanks Nick

[@jackirichard414]

Very nice sleek looking boat. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🛥🛥🛥🛥🛥🛥

[@JulieWallis1963]

You know as soon as you see a dehumidifier running, that it’s probably a *very* well looked after boat.

[@jameswaterhouse156]

I would be happy with this Windy its a lovely looking boat. As usual great Vid Nick - Cheers

[@nickwebb9290]

Fab boat, superb. Great tour as always Nick and so pleased you don’t edit out those little foibles and mistakes, makes it entertaining and fun. Keep it up 👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@JJ-fromDK]

I'am here for the windy jokes and to be blown away by the beautiful boats

[@marineboy6033]

Hard tops are the way to go in the UK with all our rain! Fairey did a few hard tops as did Triana although a better description is probably pilot house as they weren’t very long…..love that Windy!

[@Big_DT]

Great tour, Nick. It wouldn't be as much fun if it all went perfectly.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@tteric67]

Gorgeous little boat! Value for money for sure! If only we could get a decent tour guide for this one, lol! Hope you didn’t break anything, Nick! 😜

[@AQUAHOLIC]

🤨

[@chizzlemo3094]

that roof is actually very quick, many of the modern/luxury yachts have windows and doors so frustratingly slow!

[@forresthoward5868]

Another dandy boat 🚤 tour from ya , Nick! Appreciate your work. Hello 👋 to you from Louisville, Kentucky! You need to make a trip over for the Kentucky Derby 🐎 someday and enjoy all the Kentucky Bourbon 🥃! Cheers 🍻!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hey there Louisville! 🙂

[@JamieMarksify]

That is a serious boat for the money, rite up my street❤️maybe one day Nick 🤣🙏

[@rtbinc2273]

Love this boat. Sad thing is there are just not a lot of older Windys on this side of the pond. There just seems to be one, a 2004 Typhoon 43, for sale. Less than 500 hours on the engines.

[@jacpol8249]

What a lovely vessel. Well presented.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you kindly!

[@josephfrainetti9280]

Great tour again Nick, thank you.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@paulgolding1009]

Oh the jokes, opportunity doesn’t knock😆😆 The trouble is Nick makes want to buy them all, he really gets in to his stride don’t change mate

[@raycooke312]

my favourite could easily be tempted. great tour. thanks

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dwrowley]

Great looking boat and layout

[@tinkmarshino]

Nice little boat.. but at my age it is more about how slow a boat will go.. I am more into fishing then hot rodding around.. though that is fun too.. Well done!

[@andrewnicholson6330]

Nick your level of professionalism knows no bounds 😂 great video again 👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind! 😄

[@chrispiyarat5507]

Sunday night fix thanks again Nick.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Wow, that's some time zone shift! 😄

[@kevinhill135]

This boat is well layed out. Very attractive.

[@markwarn6085]

Great boat, aged well but very nicely maintained and looked after. Well worth the cost.

[@jaffaholland4039]

love this older boat, great condition, don't edit out the little bits and bobs that make your videos fun

[@ironichumorist]

Amazing products they make. Oh how I with they would make the Xanthos again.

[@vinniesuperstar8923]

7:10 whenever I hear mention of the Shipping Forecast I immediately think of Howard and Hilda.

[@Hojiii]

Thanks so much Nick!

[@hollywoodzzz]

This is why you do the best yacht tour's had me smiling and interested at the same time love this windy and at a "almost" gettatable price 😉 BTW did you have some of marianne's sherry trifle that morning ? Lol

[@rogerburn5132]

Thanks Nick Brilliant program Thanks for your hard work Much appreciated. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@rogerburn5132]

@@AQUAHOLIC Brilliant Program Nick you are the Best from other programs on y tube about boats Your one is THE BEST. 👍👍👍👍🚤🚤😎😎

[@snoopydogg1]

Excellent video as always Nick... I love the value range stuff.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks 👍

[@adencollis5941]

Slim million's great name for our new boat thanks Nick (hi M). Haha s good set of draws. 2 heads lol. Ok the boat i like affordable luxury boating i would consider it but you should know what I want a ship because I need mileage to do the thing I want to do on a boat haha Nordhavn 57 or bigger a fan🙃

[@jamesmillard1343]

Nice boat

[@r.a.monigold9789]

"Honey, the kids are old enough to enjoy the water. We need a proper sport boat for fast running, some sea scooters and snorkeling." "NO - all that work for ME, just for a couple hours on the water? If we do a boat it will be a real cruiser with actual separate sleeping!" Announcer interrupts - "STOP THE DISCUSSION - both of your wishes can be granted with an affordable - Windy 37 Grand Mistral." This is a marriage SAVER. A must have boat for adults and kids. Thanks, Nick - you ARE the Aquaholic marriage consoler.