We just bought this £4,000,000 Princess 88 - (and refitted it) Let me show you everything!

[@lukewes7]

"Here we have the coffee maker, which is very very important!" - Love this guy!

[@davebrown1872]

Proud to say I might have been 1 of the 2 man team that built that engine room, having been on the 88 line in 2013/14. Nice to see a tour of one of these beautiful boats!

[@Boatscouk]

Beautiful engine room - thanks Dave !

[@donpedro5389]

how do you get the engines out when they fail ?

[@paraweir]

I love this guy as an announcer. He is brilliant. ..makes me smile, love it ...

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Paul 😎

[@sunniclark6827]

Walked in those doors and immediately loved that octopus! Great idea, love the salon colors! Well done!

[@realtalkwithbree]

This boat is amazing with impeccable attention to detail. Watching this just seeing you speak my language. Luxury, practicality, boxes I need on a yacht getting ticked off. I love it!

[@ridingwithmick1071]

The Lady filming this video was amazing, and showed some great skill slewing the camera around slowly like a real pro. I could only dream of one day being able to charter this amazing boat.

[@Boatscouk]

Yes we did think that. Thanks Victoria ! (88 Chef) 😊

[@gglen2141]

Website is a bit clunky, but: A UKP4,000,000 investment. Considering it is a new entrant to the charter business, but is currently showing an impressive, BEFORE this video, +/- 16 weeks fully booked at +/-UKP42,000 / week = UKP672,000 revenue pull. That equates to a (very crudely calculated ROI conveniently ignoring all sorts of tax/depreciation/maintenance/crew expenses/etc.) of 20%. Which is FANTASTIC !!! Plus you get to cruise around in an awesome, and essentially new, yacht. I can see no downside to this. Well done, Sir. well done. Sell it on before 5 years. Get a bigger one.

[@paulwalker2133]

Easily the most amusing boat review I’ve ever watched - excellent job. I would love to charter this for a week with some friends in the med - it would be a holiday to remember…

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Paul. We try and make our reviews funny to watch. All charter prices are on boats.co.uk ( click charter)

[@vmondude]

Especially the 11 grand bill for a tank of fuel 😂

[@notdrivingaminimetro]

I must admit when I'm considering a charter it's absolutely essential the yacht has door handles that cost at least 150 quid each

[@Boatscouk]

Well you are in luck then 😂

[@chrish2996]

Hi James. You look like a 5 year old showing his new toy. Your videos are getting better and better. Good humour. Awesome refit. Great walkthrough video tour thanks 😊

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Chris- appreciate your kind words. We worked 9 months on this boat - it was so much work but we are so proud of her - thank you 🙏

[@BirraMoretti-e8c]

​@@Boatscoukand what a fantastic job uve done bravo

[@phillo1818]

I too became a Princess owner years ago, the build quality and the world wide support is brilliant to say the least. I love to cook so one of my favourite areas is the galley. I noticed on your abbreviated tour though the galley. The spice rack is open to lots of light, spices and herbs need to be kept in dark, cool and dry storage otherwise they will spoil well before their time. I also cryovac (wet and dry) anything eatable for long term storage. I do love what you've done with the salon and dinning areas, the octopus does add some whimsical colour to the area. Have fun!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Phil. I did not know that about spices - thank you ! I went through the galley on this boat quickly because guests don’t really see it as the boat is professionally crewed. I love the octopus too 😂

[@BuddhaAfterDark]

Please do a weekend with AQUAHOLIC on this boat :D

[@Boatscouk]

We are already arranging it with Nick - don’t worry 😉

[@vladvoinea2118]

And please do smth to improve the awful sound that ruins the outstanding boat and otherwise good video. Check with Nick, he can help :)

[@Boatscouk]

@@vladvoinea2118 sorted on latest vids 👌

[@robertsmith6897]

Exactly why i came to the comments lol, no offence to anyone but nick is the master at boat tours isnt he, naturally fantastic at his walk around tours

[@jimlott0915]

Nick and his better half Marianne, with NautiStyles Victoria and Rico! The stories and laughter on that vid would be amazing

[@johnpeel6601]

It may be a 2014 Princess 88 example but with the professional refit it has brought it up to modern day standards if not better. Princess manufacture some of the best yachts on the market today and this proves its longevity. It is a beautiful and stunning yacht, and I am sure that all who charter J4 will have a fabulous time. It is a change to have someone with a no-nonsense casual way of presenting with a sense of humour. Thanks for the great video James.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks John. J stands for Jane - the 4 brothers late mother - we named it after her. 4 for 4 brothers . We agree about Princess boats - we love them ! Our no nonsense approach sometimes gets us in trouble- but we appreciate you enjoying it - much simpler to say it how it is 😂

[@noelht1]

Individual bathrooms for cabin three and four without them being Jack and Jill is a very rare feature on a boat of that size. Nicely done.

[@bradtaylor76]

James - “I don’t have time to open all the cupboards! @aquaholic - “hold Maggie!

[@Boatscouk]

We do like cupboards but there are too many on this 88 😂

[@Popmeh]

@@dospalmascb may have had 91 million views, but that is his one and only job. James runs an extremely successful business and doesn’t have time. His videos are great.

[@Sidowse]

@@Popmeh How do you know how successful his business is?

[@petermartin4675]

Smashing boat hope you do well with your charter,s.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Peter. Do you want one ? 8 people -49,000 Euros per week. 3 crew. You will be in heaven !!!

[@lordmanorhouse2817]

A £4M boat, and the bell doesn't work - love it! Seriously though, great video and like your natural and enthusiastic presentation style. However, I do agree with Gaz Maz about the sudden zooms. The odd one OK, but it was overdone, you'll just have to tell the kids you're not making Top Gear or a pop video!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Ma’Lord. I agree too many zooms too ! We have cut them out on the next video which airs this Thursday 1st July at 6pm ( shorter video too ) 😊

[@MadBiker77]

a Stunning boat, a Real credit to you all. and i know what its like to rebuild a boat. spent the past 2 years rebuilding a 21ft powerboat and she is nothing like this. the attention to detail is amazing. Princess make some Great boats anyway. one of those marques that you aim to own one day.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Madbiker - the refit took us 9 months and - as you say - is a lot of work . Glad you like it 😀

[@slikyiky1340]

never seen so much passion from a guy.........you love this boat mate and I don't blame you

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Sliky iky. We put lots of work into this boat and the day of filming was the first time I had seen everything clean, finished and dressed. I was excited because I was so pleased . Glad you liked video. 😄JB

[@darrenphillips6456]

I think spectacular would be an appropriate word!!

[@jaffaholland4039]

Fantastic boat, fanastic tour, what a dream it would be to be able to charter. The families that are able to do so are truly going to have the time of there lives. I also could not agree more about having a hot tube.

[@Boatscouk]

We agree. Fancy a charter ?

[@jaffaholland4039]

@@Boatscouk let's see if I get lucky tonight on the euro lottery, then I will give you a call. I love the fun in your boat tours. Its clear that you are having a blast and love your job.

[@jonathanworthing6278]

That is one of the best boats iv ever seen it’s beautiful inside and out. Time to buy a lottery ticket.

[@MercedesCL500W215VLOG]

How can you not love this fella... the boat is gorgeous. Good luck with everything.

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you. I could just do with losing a few stone 😂

[@marcelegli5271]

its Princess Style with a very good Presentation like ever! Good Job Guys

[@andrewashmore8000]

Cool platform lowering into the water. Class job.

[@simono4991]

All the latest electronics and gizmos, even a compass :-)

[@Boatscouk]

Love a compass 😂

[@enriclienceperez9274]

I absolutely love this flybridge, It's surprisingly big for a 88! Also the details of the interiors are amazing

[@AbdullahHood]

Tasteful refit 👌🏻 She’s looking great.

[@Boatscouk]

Essex design 😂

[@AbdullahHood]

@@Boatscouk whoever said Essex was tasteless!😂

[@THEUNSEENREPORT]

Absolutely stunning, well done. Love this boat and hope to one day have the opportunity to sail on her.

[@magnificentmuttley2084]

It’s a couple of years later but I hope your chartering went well James. What a beautiful yacht to spend time on. However, you are being a bit naughty. Show us everything James, please. Show us the storage and every nook and cranny. We boat fans want to see the lot!! I love how on your videos you cover the cost of ownership. That is great information to have. I hope you get to take a trip on your new purchase yourself and thoroughly enjoy your investment. Best regards from the Giant’s Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. 😄👍☘️

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks MM. I will show more I promise 😊

[@peterlewis8672]

J4 is a stunning piece of kit, and as always loving your genuine passion for the product and the humour ofcourse!! Shouty Window and Sock Sofa are firmly in my vocab now!!!!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Peter ! We love sock sofas - I did’nt see one on the 88 . It had 2 sock chairs but they were too posh to sit in 😂

[@gilesfisher5277]

Writing from Thailand, I have to say we are all allergic to cold and non transparent water! But love the video just ........location, location, location!!!

[@Boatscouk]

I love Thailand - I went to Koi Samui a few years ago - you are very lucky people ! Enjoy 😉

[@mortenpedersen191]

Congratulations. Princess 88 are gorgeous timeless yachts.

[@Boatscouk]

We agree Morten 😊

[@9256steven]

I worked at Cummins Inc. for over 30 years who supplied the Onan generators and probably the turbos for the main engines. What a beautiful Yacht., best of luck for season '22.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Steve - great gensets 👌👌

[@andrewfox1426]

What a beautiful machine and loved the tour . Keep these videos up James !

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Andrew! Glad you enjoy the tours 😊

[@Zofsm]

For Sale: One Kidney. Only 4 decades of use, slightly pickled ,but rarely troubled by anything so polluting as salad or fresh water. Genuine reason for sale, need to pay fuel and beer bill for two weeks of rock ‘n rolling and living way beyond my means on massive charter yacht. What an adventure though….

[@Boatscouk]

😂😂😂

[@jamie3731]

James you are really good at this, not pretentious, funny and well presented. Lower helm ‘something off Star Wars’ 😂. I know 4m is a lot of money but this boat is amazing value. Great job on the updating/detailing too. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Jamie 🙏

[@garylittlecott9082]

What a wonderful boat, and what a brilliant office😂 you lucky man.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Gary 😎

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

One week to show us all the cupboards... Nick... hold my beer.... but you did great man, well done..love the enthusiasm,,, good luck with J4 from Spain

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Andy !

[@aleccrombie7923]

Had to pause to get a break away from, huge,lovely and beautiful. Will return later as it is a wonderful boat. I want it ,just a few million short!

[@Boatscouk]

😂

[@richardwells4370]

Stunning looking boat you’ve done a superb job of the refurb , if I had the money I’d definatly charter it 👍

[@tdelgado01]

That octopus in the saloon is such a noticeable and nice addition to the decoration of this beautiful boat!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Mauricio. We love the octopus 🐙 too ! 😃

[@laurencemarrison5721]

Beautiful craftsmanship… Enjoyable video, thanks for sharing… Btw I’m from Plymouth originally so Know Princess Yachts quite well as of course they are based there. The old Marine Projects as it used to be known.

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Great fun tour of a beautiful boat. Subscribed,and look forward to more.

[@alangebbie8848]

Great refit looks the absolute biz

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Alan 😌

[@paddyhill7502]

I’ve built these engine rooms although this is not one of mine. That plant in the port fwd corner is not a water maker. It’s the aircon plant. I wouldn’t recommend drinking from it as it will have antifreeze in it. 👍

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Paddy. Beautiful boat 👌

[@paddyhill7502]

Really is! This is one of the earlier ones. The later ones had a 3rd box on the fwd bulkhead, the same size as your ac/dc boxes housing the engine management boxes. A much neater install. I’ve never seen one of these. Think I was building 82’s back then. Was also a lovely boat although the engine room was nowhere near as nice as the 88’s engine room. If you’re interested I currently build the engine room of the x95. Now that’s a stunning boat. 👍

[@paddyhill7502]

Also….. congrats on your purchase. Awesome boat!

[@Zan_Chris]

Gorgeous boat. I hope to have the opportunity to experience it some time. You did well with it!

[@Boatscouk]

@@Zan_Chris 🤩

[@WalkWithMeTim]

WOW loved this video! would be great to see a vlog a day in the life when abroad! and at night!

[@davidmwood560]

Yet another great presentation of a superb boat. Nicely done James

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Wow,what a beautiful refit. Your enthusiasm shines through to show off this boat perfectly,I only wish I could afford to charter a dingy !

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you 🙏

[@gro9465]

Awesome boat, great spaces for the owner and guests, and finished to a lovely standard. Would consider a charter too!

[@Investor_2000]

All I can say is there must be some real bargains around for companies to be making investments at this level. Beautiful and impressive.👍👏

[@stephenrojas6533]

Post more often! You guys have got talent and great content. Your channel has real potential to grow!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Steve. We have got some great videos coming up . Same basic system. Poor presenting, poor editing but fantastic boats ! 😂

[@austinedwards1918]

I love your honesty and enthusiasm, Well done on your business..

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Austin 🙏

[@Stan-m9s2k]

Like all your videos I can't stop watching your humour knowledge oh and your socks many more please I hope the lottery is kind to me after watching your videos 🎉🎉🎉

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you- we all need some humour in January 😀

[@donblythe3766]

I enjoy watching your videos their informative and you have a nice sense of humor best of luck with all of your ventures

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Don 😉

[@rockn997]

It’s beautiful and I really really like that balcony. Now you can invite all your friends that are actually jealous of you and really don’t like you like I use to do 🤔 your making me jealous, don’t you love it !!

[@Boatscouk]

We love the balcony too - such a cool feature 😊

[@FinnJolly-ey7ew]

Stats and price? Awesome delivery Jack, so easy to listen to.

[@stu2355]

James, loved the tour of the boat and your enthusiasm for it, what a fantastic yacht. great williams tender too. One wee note though the sound wasnt the best in parts of the tour.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Stuart. We have fixed the mic and moved it further from my mouth 👄 which seems to have done the trick! You will hopefully will see the improvement on our next videos which are another fairline 58 and Princess 43 - these are a little sillier than this one 😂

[@justincalvert8640]

I admire your courage matey . Fantastic boat and for you to invest that amount in today’s climate is to be admired , I hope it works out well for you .

[@Boatscouk]

All we can do is try - thank you . We started with very little, work hard and have fun. What more can you do ? 🍻

[@RichDoes..]

The truth of todays climate, is the rich are getting richer, not an opinion it's just fact! I suspect the climate is ok for boat selling and charters.

[@jamesinglis9538]

Very organized ... Enjoyed the Video Well Done.

[@robporter817]

Wow wow wow wow, love this boat. You absolutely crack me up, very funny. Please keep the videos coming!

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks 🙏 Rob 😂

[@robert07787183]

This is fantastic. Just amazing how expensive these vessels are. The upkeep must be phenomenal.

[@oldmanonamission8055]

The vast majority, 90 - 95% of super yachts that charter, do not earn a profit, what they earn is money to offset expenses. There is simply no way that an owner will be able repay their capital repayments based on charter - that's not what the charter business is about”.

[@Div3r]

You've done a beautiful job on the refit but theirs two things I would change. Get rid of that hideous bath come shower it's neither one thing nor another and twin seating at the helm positions is a must. Regarding the shower thing, invite someone over seventy to lie down in the bath? assuming they can get in in the first place then offer them a dry sherry if they can get out. I noticed you cut away for your extraction.

[@Boatscouk]

Thank you. We really like the bath AND the boat has another 4 shower rooms if you like showers 😊 twin helm? Remember this boat is not usually driven by owner/ captain - just by captains and they prefer to be on their own 😂 JB did struggle to get out of the bath and he is only 47 hence the cut 😂😂

[@MJH7777]

I love your yacht. Congratulations. God Bless you!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@carrington2158]

A beautiful boat good luck on it's venture

[@dutchglobetrotter4513]

Beautiful ship although I'm more a sailing kinda guy. I part-time crew on a 60ft Oyster and must say your crew accommodations look very good. Happy crew = happy guests.

[@Boatscouk]

Yes we agree. 3 crew on this one ☝️

[@davidmacgillivray1153]

Enjoyed your interesting tour - good luck with her

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks David 👌

[@michaelaronsohn3624]

I love the boat and your enthusiasm. Great job

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Michael 🙏

[@adamisherwood6708]

I love the pocket door from the kitchen.

[@eyesofisabelofficial]

A Portuguese walkway connects either side of the sunpad, creating an additional relaxation area, and avoids one having to walk all the way forward whilst at sea. A Portuguese bridge creates a sheltered access in front of the pilot house windows.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Andy- appreciate the explanation. We love both !

[@aleccrombie7923]

Got through the video with the sound off. As far I can tell while waxing lyrical with the description you missed the correct word PERFECTION! Beyond what I could dream up.

[@redwine65]

I might have gone with a whale over an octopus....or dolphin, sea horse, starfish, etc... but everything else on that boat just looks right and functional...nice/top shelf

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks you - we love octopus 🐙!

[@michaelbeck7799]

James, It will be important for you to allow others to take her out, too. Never seen you quite this excited.

[@Boatscouk]

She is a lovely boat 😊

[@BirraMoretti-e8c]

Wow what a lovely boat

[@easybigun7825]

You've made a great job of that boat. Congratulations. Thanks for the great tour as always.

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you 🙏

[@michaelschneider3446]

Nice job done with that one. That model year togethter with the 82 are very beautiful

[@Boatscouk]

We agree. A beauty 😎

[@MrArchie800]

Ha ha I'm so glad you said "we've got so many pillows you can't get on the bed"! Because this is one of my pet hates about these wonderful staterooms.... you end up chucking all the pillows on the floor when you go to bed after a few vinos and end up waking up in a messy room, which spoils the ambiance and presumably would shock the interior designers (good! Don't do it!)

[@Boatscouk]

I am with you 100% Archie 😂

[@1947Keef]

Fantastic boat you should be really proud of it, I was concerned when I saw the bidet and toilet in the master bath room, it looked as if they were not fitted back to the bulkhead. Maybe it is still being finished.

[@Boatscouk]

😂

[@khufu8699]

Have yourself a beautiful boat there. Nice job.

[@Boatscouk]

Thank you 🙏

[@robertsmith6897]

Fantastic boat, has Nick (aquaholic) done a walk around, really enjoy his walk arounds, you've done an amazing job on the boat 👍🏻

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks RS - Nick was about to do a tour but we are selling her now if you are interested ? ( new boat coming)

[@leewill2457]

The lights in the Master bedroom match the door handles.

[@rhysball1267]

Lovely boat the engines are massive just bought a boat to live on and it’s got a 4 cylinder engine it’s nice 👍

[@Boatscouk]

Have a great boating season Team Smithy 🥳

[@martinluke9470]

Tut Tut James. They are BASINS in the bathroom, and SINKS are in the kitchen, or in this case, the galley.

[@Boatscouk]

😂

[@domminion599]

It's like a little cruise ship for people on a budget!

[@patrickoleary1878]

Fantastic video and best wishes to you and the team with the new venture.

[@Boatscouk]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jamesdyer9022]

if i had the money i would definitely be buying a boat from you! So funny in a great way, down to earth, brilliant! So many come across as a bit to business like. Keep up the great work!!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks JD ! Appreciate your feedback. I just cannot be too serious 😂 JB

[@jamesdyer9022]

@@Boatscouk stay that way!!😂.Im pretty competent on a Norfolk Broads boat, how do they compare? It scares me me a bit going out to see, not handling the boat , but all the procedures , handling the lines, navigation, going to a marina, the list is so long!

[@Boatscouk]

@@jamesdyer9022 - it’s really easy . One thing at a time. Thinking about it is more difficult than doing it- don’t let anyone tell you any different 😎

[@simonhealy4976]

Very impressive! Best of luck with the venture

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Simon 😎

[@patriciab3739]

Absolutely Brilliant Vlog/review James.... your reviews are so interesting, detailed and entertaining ! Look forward to more...this boat is Beautiful, thanks for sharing :)

[@stuartginn8129]

Just found your channel, loving the videos, you have the best job I need to apply !! 😊

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Stuart 🥳

[@PAUL-ci9fc]

Hi James great video keep up the good work and the boat is beautiful

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Paul. Really appreciate that 😎

[@gordonjohnston684]

Best time of the day for doing PR boat pics is late on in the afternoon or early morning.

[@brummiesteve3825]

Must be great to look at a 4 million pound boat and just buy it....Love it..👍👍

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Steve - it wasn’t quite as easy as that 😂 glad you loved the boat - we do too 🥳

[@brummiesteve3825]

@@Boatscouk 👍

[@richardsedorski1206]

Very nice I’ve started saving.👍👍👍

[@stonecold2653]

Maybe i missed it but does this beautiful boat have auto bow thruster assist for when resting out at sea to eliminate the rock of the waves? Great content Thanks . :)

[@Boatscouk]

@@stonecold2653 I don’t think it does

[@OswaldCampbell]

That is just a fantastic vessel ❤

[@Boatscouk]

🥳🥳

[@Chewligan1]

Nice crew quarters too.

[@thewayyouwah9170]

I just love a nice boarding pole.

[@aengberg1]

It's gorgeous! Just one thing - did you really say it'll only do 300 miles on 11,000 litres of fuel?

[@Boatscouk]

Yes at cruising speeds