Full yacht tour and test drive of this wooden wonder | Spirit P70 review | Motor Boat & Yachting

It's one of the most incredible yachts Motor Boat & Yachting has ever tested. Jack Haines tours and drives the stunning Spirit P70.
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[@MotorBoatYachting]

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[@SaorAlba1970]

The owner will be gutted to replace his cushions when Scotland leaves the UK :)

[@mauriziodesanctis3080]

They should understand that even some barbarians learned how to use a bidet,but doesn't seem many architects too!

[@mosca3289]

Done deal.

[@Demonyaa]

What an absolute work of art!

[@63bplumb]

I understand this is all bespoke. However should you be able to step up with the proper amount of ready cash could/would they build another or close?

[@tonybase7887]

I live in a country known for yacht and boat building New Zealand I’ve seen a lot in my 74yrs,but this Lady is truly beautiful,i tip my hat to the owner for their taste to the builders for their craftsmanship and the designers for their imagination.May all who sail in her enjoy and be safe on their voyages.

[@MichaelWilliams-in3iz]

Well said my friend

[@jarviswilson-short5512]

It’s a man

[@Andy_M986]

Coming from New Zealand, I completely agree,NZ has produced so many Yachts and Super Yachts,moreso in the past. This boat is stunning,in every way.

[@SP-th9rg]

@@Andy_M986 is it just manufacturing for other European companies or new Zealand's own companies......because I'm looking for some affordable yachts and us and European yachts are so much costly

[@vfromthaburg]

Reminds me of something JFK & Jackie O would sail⚓⛵

[@regressmenot]

What an absolute piece of nautical art. 150 years from now someone will be doing a walk though on this boat explaining it's origin, it's past owners, where it's been, what other boat builds it inspired. Stunning craftsmanship.

[@licence1001011]

top 5 favorite yachts I've seen, hands down!

[@MotorBoatYachting]

What are the other four?

[@licence1001011]

@@MotorBoatYachting botnia targa 46 , Boston whaler conquest .largest one. ,any nordhaven over 50foot, sargo 36 , silent yacht 80.

[@MotorBoatYachting]

@@licence1001011 Nice selection, that.

[@marcorodrigues8303]

Ele fala que de momento porque ele está com a minha conta .mas seu derrubar a conta aí acaba o momento.

[@silversurfer512]

It has got a style.✨

[@Diaszurana]

One of the most beautiful ANYTHING I've seen in my life.

[@glacieractivity]

I want to congratulate the owner and the builders for creating an absolutely stunning piece of art. When some dude drives by in a flashy Lambo that requires him to get his flabby belly in and out of it in privacy - we make think about word rhyming with "anchor" + a W. We rarely do when a gentleman takes out his beloved E-type. We may see someone flashing a million dollars by wearing a much-hyped, in our face, Richard Mille on the wrist. I instantly like the gentleman who instead subtly wears his A. Lange&Söhne. Perhaps the finest thing about this yacht is that we know it belongs to a person who loves the sea. Who loves his yacht - without needing 27 crew-members to make sure a glass of juice is ready when waking up on a floating mansion. Maybe a captain/engineer next to owners cabin. But certainly not a person needing to maids to change the bedsheets. Most of us do not have enough disposable millions, but one can admire when someone shows class. And I wish her and her owner welcome to our Norwegian shores at any time. Also because I have a feeling that when some old Norwegian wooden boat owner comes by and say "congratulations" - the owner will probably not think "poor pleb far below me" - but instead reply "thank you". This is one of the yachts in the world that actually may improve the visual qualities of Norwegian fiords. To make Slartibartfast proud is one huge achievement (for readers). Godspeed.

[@HeymynameisMitch]

I enjoyed reading your comment.

[@jclar3565]

Whatevr

[@kurtovesen2975]

wow. this yacht is one of the most beautiful i have ever seen . i really think the bigger yacht builders have something to learn here . just stunning .

[@typetwotim]

As retired yacht carpenter , it’s the varnishers that make us look good, this Beauty will be a pampered girl her whole life . And suggestion for the owner , It’s best to know your varnisher’s birthday and favorite restaurant for gift certificates.

[@Labeilofest]

How much care will the outdoor varnish actually need to keep it in showroom condition?

[@gaycha6589]

@JuiceMan - it will need constant care and regular patching/stripping/revarnishing as time passes. Truly a labour of love though.

[@typetwotim]

JuiceMan - our yachts left to their new owners with 5-7 plus coats of varnish . Google “CH marine Runabout” and it really depends on location , west coast 2-3 varnish coats a season . East coast about the same except Florida 3-5 coats a season...

[@bobcratchet3736]

It would be best to pull it out of the water and keep it indoors in a climate control room.

[@stevenholton438]

But did they paint the Sapele white outside or is that some synthetic?

[@MehulKamdar]

Negative comments? You're kidding, right? Beautiful boat, and an excellent review! Thank you. Well done, sir!

[@ooshmarkowski2701]

Absolutely stunning. Really stands out from all the new style boats. This one looks timeless it will age well like a fine wine. Well done spirit yachts. And congratulations to the owner.

[@tomjohnson3728]

I am so impressed with the fact that yacht designers are taking a tone from the classic past. This is one of the most beautiful yachts I've ever seen, I'm in love!

[@johnnorris8567]

Congratulations to designers, engineers, and builders on this beautiful boat. I want one.

[@allsearpw3829]

A REAL CREDIT TO EVERY BODY INVOLVED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FINE PIECE OF ART . Thank the owner for the walk round and the excellent video .

[@long_view]

Spirit has an even larger motor yacht on the drawing board, another stunningly beautiful design which, like the P70, harks back to the days of real style. It makes me glad that we have someone who has the wherewithall to order such an outstanding example of craftmanship, and a yacht builder that can deliver it.

[@MotorBoatYachting]

And we'll be first in the queue to review her (we hope!)

[@harbourdogNL]

Bloody hell. That's a new classic. Initially I thought she looked a bit squat and could use more height, but those lines and that interior just make you want to swill a couple of pink gins and then race to Dunkirk to rescue the Army. She's stunning.

[@gilles3080]

This design is so sophisticated yet feels so ancient, almost timeless.

[@Detroitdawg1983]

Shipyard: How much varnish do you want? Owner: Yes

[@marcorodrigues8303]

@Brent N chip e a arma de vagabundo . que usa pra roubar .

[@nicbennett6554]

Well isn’t that just stunning 😎 It’s not a boat I’d want to own, but it’s a boat I want someone I know to own. Amazing concept, design and delivery. All those involved should be very proud of the P70. Thanks for the tour Jack 👍

[@MotorBoatYachting]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching. JH

[@foxmulder3772]

One of the most beautiful boats I've ever seen but your love for yachting, and for this yacht in particular, truly shows and makes this one of the best and most eloquent reviews I've ever seen as well. Bravo, job well done 👏

[@maryholder3795]

Now this is what I call the Lady of the Sea. Graceful, unique and one of a special kind. All that beautiful varnished wood, the silver fittings mixture of old and new engines, radar, the fidls for the engine, fin stabishers the crane and Williams rib boat, the craftsmanship this is what sailing should be about, bespoke and exquisite detailing. She is a joy to behold lucky you getting to review her.

[@tommywilson9836]

This is one of the most beautiful amalgamations of classic and contemporary styling I've seen in any object. Not just on a boat.

[@mylesaway2566]

amen!

[@AverageAlien]

it's hideous

[@tommywilson9836]

@@AverageAlien not offended at all but curious to know what your minds eye finds attractive. Drop a link! Cheers.

[@citetez]

@@tommywilson9836 - I suppose *somebody* has to buy all those overgrown fiberglass running shoe looking things that float around near Florida.

[@lgriestra]

Looks like the yacht of a superhero. This yacht is going to be in a movie, for sure.

[@blewyd]

This in my opinion is better than all the pershing's, sunseekers, princesses, etc. This has so much class and is just a work of art

[@PowerYacht]

It is something different. There are builders who do bespoke boats. Some builders in NE USA do the same (Rybovich/Spencer/Bayliss/Jarrett Bay etc) and also a couple builders in Italy like Camuffo or Sangermani did something similar, and I am sure a couple Dutch builder possibly more in metal have something up there sleeve as well. Just to name a few names. That is meaning that if you want a Pershing / Sunseeker etc you are not looking for this boat, and you are looking for something bespoke you do not look at Pershing/Sunseeker. At the least you will be looking at a Riva.

[@pflaffik]

Why compare so different boats? Pershing is like a Ferrari, its best at what it does, you cannot "opinion" away the 50knots top speed of the 7x. If the 7x was meant to be a classic wooden boat the

[@Ketel.Binkie]

One word for it: beautiful.

[@chriswelch9418]

Omg, words fail me on this yacht..... it’s absolutely stunning! Never thought the old ‘gentleman’s cruiser’ could be surpassed in any form, but this is a whole new level! People have mentioned Nick, I can imagine him loving this and being stunned by it doing a blog on board... wow just wow 😮 ❤️👍🏻

[@terrydouglas2777]

Beautiful ship. This is my favorite from all boats ice ever seen. If my health gets better, I'd love to have one like this. Amazing boat.

[@craigkaschan4822]

That’s a beautiful boat that’s going to require a lot of maintenance especially for the upkeep of all the timber finish. I would not let anyone wear jewellery that would scratch the wood work on board. Love the engine room space. She really is a beautiful boat. You are right no stone is left unturned. Great walk through 👍🇦🇺

[@MrJayscinema]

Absolutely stunning. Takes me back to sailing with my grandad on his 34ft sailing yacht. There’s a big price difference but Spirit have kept so many little traditional sailing touches it still feels like a classic sailing yacht. I’d love to own one of these.

[@oblkilleruk]

That has to be one of the most achingly beautiful yachts ever made. Only a couple of mins into the vid but damn

[@Kafue]

UNBELIEVABLE! Just Beautiful! At last a boat that is just not another of the same, but a creation of true art & beauty!

[@spencercunningham4327]

Definitely, my favorite yacht of all I have seen, and I have seen many! This is beautiful and comfortably livable! Gorgeous!

[@therealunclevanya]

I by-passed this video when it first came out as i thought it didn't look interesting, i was very much mistaken. What a beauty, a truly wonderful craft, exquisitely made. A credit to her builders and owners taste.

[@Happybidr]

I just love that you can cover the required distance of choice without refueling. That’s the number one issue to consider when you build a boat.

[@jked7463]

This has to be one of the most beautiful boats (yacht) i have ever seen. The combination of wood vs. white is perfect. The proportions are perfect.

[@cpmmtiling]

Probably one the most beautiful yachts I have ever seen and never heard you so excited about a boat. Good job with the full review. It’s on my Christmas list.

[@MotorBoatYachting]

Thanks for watching!

[@cookiemonster2299]

Wow, absolutely stunning, I'm thinking star trek meets Aston Martin. Owner and builder have done a superb job there. A very hearty 'BRAVO!' 👍

[@pwindle]

Absolutely stunning. The workmanship is extraordinary. Love this boat!

[@genericusername2177]

She's flawless! I never knew that you could own a yacht constructed from 'Melange' but from now on I won't stand for anything less😁 Runs on fuel but eats Nautical Miles, what a treat. Thanks for the thorough walkthrough, good work Jack.

[@aegrotattoo9018]

My goodness the craftsmanship is beyond reproach. Its the most beautiful floating gentlemen club/brothel that I've ever seen. Bespoke for the win. Not my kind of puttputt but dear lord the quality !!!

[@southernokie3430]

No I’m a land guy but that to be one of most beautiful boat I’ve every seen

[@nathanschreffler1415]

What a beautiful yacht, and excellently laid out. Everything is so well thought out and executed.

[@jamesrodrigues7391]

This is, in my opinion, the most beautiful vessel you have reviewed!.

[@TheSoupdragon1968]

I watched you go by through the binoculars, up Southampton water.... She looked superb in the sun...

[@MotorBoatYachting]

Thanks for watching ;-)

[@phillo1818]

Absolutely breathlessly stunning! I love how her bow seems to cut through the water... very nice video.

[@johntrautman8166]

This is one of the most gorgeous yachts I've ever seen.. a true masterpiece

[@user-bh7cs4dp2r]

Beautiful inside and out !

[@fw1421]

Beautiful yacht. Being all wood I can’t imagine keeping all that varnish looking good. The sun just bakes a finish like that. But what a work of art! Her builder and owner sure came up with a beauty.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jameshamilton6096]

Absolutely the finest motor yacht I have ever seen, Classic Elegance and Beauty, it simple doesn't get better. My idea of perfection.

[@rightsideupvt]

This may be the best thing on all youtube.

[@SamhainBe]

Nice to see that there are still folks out there willing to splash out for classic design - Well done!

[@veen9667]

I just noticed I watched the entire video with my mouth open!

[@traitorhatergetarope3163]

Favorite so far... detail is stunning. Their sailboats are just as beautiful...

[@cavieman136]

Much more than a sea going motor yacht. She is a stunning work of art👍. WOW. I’m in Love.

[@chrish2996]

Wow Jack. What a beautiful yacht. A classic look with 21st century tech. Long range with tons of style and details. I can see you like this and im sure the owner will be too. Great video thanks.

[@blewyd]

Couldn't have said it better. This is what I would get it I had the money.

[@goodmanrising1151]

An absolutely fantastic combination of the modern and the classic. Beautiful. And I'm sure it will be the envy of many owners of bigger and more expensive superyachts.

[@966396631]

Remarkable work of art. What a fascinating vision and accomplishment. A new standard.

[@Gort-mq6sg]

Nothing beats finely fit and finished wood. Wow!

[@willjames1199]

Me and my father sail in the Solent (where this boat is kept) and it’s just one of those things that no matter how many times you’ve seen it, it still takes your breath away. Nothing less than beautiful.

[@deanmacka4975]

I don't know why but I keep going back and watching this video, I really think this is a pretty cool boat . What a great boat , I love her

[@larsbreukers]

this is one of the nicest yachts I've ever seen. Very James Bond Thunderball! love the bespoke design and the very clear view of the owner on how he wants to use the yacht. must be my new dream, the ability to have your own bespoke yacht created from scratch! great video!

[@frankiegregoriou2271]

Jack this is a master piece in every angle, and your video and commentary is exellent, you are becoming a star

[@MotorBoatYachting]

Thanks for watching!

[@cbh76]

Absolutely stunning. No other word for it to be honest.

[@fishtigua]

Utterly gorgeous, a dream boat.

[@davidleeming9842]

That is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen!

[@wildcolonialman]

This magnificent build, the Spirit, is stunning. The Zeelandia from Holland is another sublime build. These are this mans two favorites by far.

[@stevensmith743]

It's absolutely gorgeous.

[@Bob8091]

This has to be one of the best I have seen. What a beauty.

[@pauldatche8410]

I know nothing much about boats, but this piece of work looks really exquisite and deserves a place quite high up with some of the best in the world. The fact that it's been made almost entirely out of wood makes it all the more special, worth every penny. Keep it up Spirit P70, shine on your voyages!

[@paso7943]

This is as British as it can gets. This is Rolls-Royce on sea. Beautiful. Even word "Beautiful" is not enough for this boat.

[@grayfool]

What a work of art. Truly stunning.

[@doverivermedia3937]

I didn't realise Spirit made motor boats too. What a stunning looking classic ... Great video 🇬🇧

[@davidfrank2824]

What a proper cruising yacht. That boat is absolutely gorgeous. I honestly don't think I could come up with a word that describes how great this boat looks. The only thing I would change is to add a walk-in closet and a bigger master suite. When I was just showing this to my wife and when you gave a guess on the cost of it her ears perked up. We paid double that for our current boat. And then when you showed the master cabin that's when she stopped watching with me. Tomorrow I'm still going to reach out to my broker and see if he can make contact with the manufacturer and perhaps we will order one. I really want a cruising boat. My wife is more about how the outside looks first and then the wow factor when you walk in. This boat you are showing has both of those. I love that desk behind him. I wish more boat manufacturers would add them back in. Pretty much these days you only see that in sailboats for some reason. What I like to do is go old school. I have every electronic bell and whistle that you can possibly stick in a boat. I like going by my charts and figuring out my course and use the compass. A lot of times when I take delivery of a new boat the first thing I look at is the compass and if it is not the one I'm used to they change it out right then and there. For whatever reason boat manufacturers don't understand when you rate something you want that's all you want not whatever they decide to give you. I hope to see more boats like this from you. I'd love the old look with a new body underneath. Great video look forward to your next one.

[@andym847]

When art floats and does exactly what you want, when you want. Beautiful. Thanks for the tour. 👍👍👍🛥🛳🏴‍☠️🚤⛴☠🚢⛵⚓😎

[@MotorBoatYachting]

Thanks for watching!

[@georg2740]

Most beautiful yacht I have ever seen!

[@ML-ws6ce]

This is by far the most beautyful motor yacht I´ve evver seen.....interior ans especially the exterior lines......wonderful

[@dingopuppytoo]

A Work of Art! That is beautiful, absolutely beautiful!

[@eddu4361]

Drop dead gorgeous!

[@howardnoble7289]

Stunning. Congratulations to the owner for the vision to commission such a boat and the yard for turning his idea into a reality. Truly special

[@Micds03]

Not the layout I would personally go for but the fit and finish... My god it's beautiful!

[@garymahony2844]

This is an absolutely beautiful design.... It has a kind of art deco look in its exterior....simply stunning....👏👏👏👏

[@niptodstan]

What a beautiful boat/ship. The workmanship is first class. I’d love a day on it.

[@alphadog4802]

By far the most beautiful yacht i have ever seen. Perfect combination of classic and new tech, not flashy and showy but refined and cool, Bravo!

[@sandeepsandhu4286]

This boat is BEAUTIFUL...

[@adastra79]

Love your reviews, very comprehensive. Thank you for your great work

[@pyrraca478]

One of the most beautiful yacht

[@daveycrocket2855]

You can't beat the look of a wooden boat. Wooden boats are sharp as hell.

[@darthkek1953]

Curvy sharp.

[@9VARZ]

She's beautiful 😍 A real, living embodiment of what a pocket explorer should be!

[@tinymotogarage]

Work of art. Absolutely perfect. Lucky owner with a great eye for design.

[@Ljet600]

Very nice and beautiful boat.

[@jspope2008]

What stunning workmanship!

[@evanthornton7414]

Dude this ship is amazing, I do enjoy a good modern boat, but they get old with all similar looks, however this one went a whole different direction and it's beautiful, thank you for showing us this yacht.

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

Nothing short of an absolute masterpiece.

[@lunatrics]

Beautiful! Amazing craftsmanship

[@motivationtube5848]

Amazing yacht! One of the best by far, a delight to watch the entire video.

[@kenbrown1440]

Spirit and the owner have knocked it out of the park, just breathtakingly beautiful design and execution with a wonderful nod to the commuter boats of the early 20th century.

[@wareidav]

My good God that is a stunning yacht... Well done to Spirit for this achievement. Just beautiful.

[@cheeseblog]

Stunning. Timeless.

[@CAD-th1qe]

What a great display well explained .One beautiful vessel.Well done.

[@troygreen9321]

Just wonderful detail and design

[@nickwebb9290]

A truly stunning motor yacht, thanks for the tour and thank you kind owner for allowing us aboard.

[@MotorBoatYachting]

Thanks for watching.