How To Go Boating!

I create many videos showing you some beautiful boats. In this video, I'm going to show you how to actually go boating.
FULL BOAT TOUR VIDEO: • MY OWN BOAT : Jeanneau...
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[@paengjones8081]

Seeing him have his own boat makes me feel so happy for him.

[@ja3724]

I think that too! Such a truly passionate guy, nice to see someone living the dream!

[@MrWiggenhammer]

and a bit jealous.... it seems wonderful

[@09smd]

It’s a beautiful boat take it off shore

[@09smd]

I am seven years old and I caught a red snapper

[@isabellaclarke3723]

great! ------------ what do you think on this adventure:VADER retired PADDLE boarding on LA RIVER (Narrated by Jones Earl James) - S2E1 The River Wild full"

[@francescocolasanto1835]

You showed us hundreds of boats, but the Smuggler’s Blues 2 is and will forever be my favourite

[@teamplanetaudioben]

I agree!

[@helplmchoking]

The best boat is the one that makes you happiest, and I’d say this certainly achieves that!

[@nehnehvander626]

Well said.

[@edwardmyers1746]

Dont need a big boat to have fun! As long as your out on the water and got a spot to put your drink and a burger!

[@helplmchoking]

@@edwardmyers1746 throw in somewhere for my fishing rods and I'm in!

[@vertigoblack3000]

I love watching this channel. Nick sounds like a friend everyone should have at least 1 in your life. Nice tone, zero arrogance. Keep it up!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind :)

[@axistec]

Agreed!

[@andyelliott8027]

@@AQUAHOLIC Great video Nick, I'd have had cheese,ham AND marmite though !

[@AQUAHOLIC]

@@andyelliott8027 Good grief!

[@kukulkan1717]

very well said!

[@Agent0range67]

Aquaholic deserves a bigger boat!

[@taylormade2826]

Id donate a tenner to him getting something better

[@yavin99]

Yeah there was a boat he said he liked and if he had a patreon account we could donate money to the channel so he could do videos cruising around on his new yacht.

[@timroden6617]

Nordharvn N120 or Princess M40?

[@danielweedall]

@@timroden6617 or a galeon 640

[@SouthMarlet]

@@taylormade2826 Same! Wish there was a pateron account! Watching this is wholesome!

[@henryhall8238]

I'm only a teen but this is something to aspire to! Beats a rowing boat ... Thanks for the videos ... really enjoy them

[@GoodDeal123]

I wish a was a teen again... and had KZbin back then... and could watch channels like this... Still, watching Nick makes me feel like it's not too late for me just yet ;)

[@henryhall8238]

@@GoodDeal123 KZbin is great but I should be studying! If I want a boat like his I'd better block KZbin ;-)

[@GoodDeal123]

@@henryhall8238 If you're already thinking like this I'd say there is a pretty good chance you will have one like this some day! Good luck and smooth sailing matey!

[@TheJmounce]

You'd be surprised how affordable getting on the water can be if you're willing to learn to work on it yourself. Craigslist and FB are full affordable projects - Not to sound douchey but having a boat of any size is a different level. You stop caring about what labels are on your clothes or how old your car is. You then say - "nah I've got a boat Id rather spend my funds on"

[@henryhall8238]

@@GoodDeal123 That's the plan. Let's hope the next few years are smooth ... although I feel a tsunami coming on. Good luck to your dream as well! At least you can legally purchase and drive a yacht ;-)

[@tommymoto41]

What a brilliant way to spend the day, I envy you.

[@MrSparkies]

Yay, brill. This just pulls everything together that you have been talking about and you make it look sooooo easy. Thanks for sharing the experience with us.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@Payne1971]

Great video, we both absolutely loved watching you and Marianne enjoying yourself on the sea. In a world of motorboats that can appear so superficial, so caviar and champagne, I can't tell you how refreshing it is to see someone so pleasingly normal, so cheese and ham sandwiches and so relatable moving in that rarified world. You know your stuff and clearly ain't no fool when it comes to boating but you still present it in a fun, excitable and engaging manner. I still rate your series of charter boat videos as some of the best things I've seen on KZbin and it's great to see that you haven't lost that 'everyman' magic that you so readily possess. Top work fella!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you 🙂

[@frankiegregoriou2271]

Marianne is the star on this video Nick

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Nice of Marianne's mum to drop by... :D

[@zauru192]

would love to see you do boat spotting just going around a harbour looking at different boats just sitting docked

[@aslegunnarfrydenlund3281]

I found myself addicted after discovering a total of three hours Blues || touring, not to talk about boat viewing. As a Norwegian I appreciate your naming rivers and towns around the coast but also by canal boating but are totally lost when it comes to understanding where on this British planet you are. I also love when you walk the marina areas but rather like time to watch all the boats than the pontoons maybe. I grew up with boat life in Norway and misses it all here in Manchester, so whatever floating on water is interesting on a sunny day and all the great “boat-people” we meet. We are a special breed I think, trying to help as a great attitude and thanks to the both of you and if possible I wanted to ask about your opinions when it comes to my next boat. Thank you Asle

[@paulgolding1009]

The old drawing board clips. I used them when I started work back in 1976. It’s great seeing these videos just shows what you must know as the basics. I’m with you on the cheese and ham but ham and egg mayo is the tops. Thanks Nick and Marianne.

[@danielamazing3264]

Wow I didn’t expect that boating is this easy. You made it look effortless and prove that anyone can go boating. Thanks!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@yavin99]

The only hard part is docking.

[@urpoukko]

@@yavin99 Boating is actually easy, although there's a lot to learn. When I bought my first boat I learned the navigation marks on my first trip with a mobile phone in my hand. ;-) My wife hated the idea of having a boat but nowadays we go boating like 2-3 days a week and she loves it. If you choose carefully, you can't go wrong by buying a boat.

[@gudfarfar]

I would suggest to bring a friend who knows a bit about boating, as he or she can give you some valuable tips to safe boat handling and docking. Remember to use the life jacket. You can still drown next to your own boat. Be safe.

[@LewieLeway]

@@yavin99 Only for women. :-)

[@andrewcole1323]

This did bring back memories for me Nick and made me laugh. In the late 90's, my friend and I holidayed in Corfu and we hired a boat for a day. We had a couple of ladies with us and found a secluded cove, so I asked my friend to drop the anchor in the water, so he did. We all swam off the boat and I noticed the boat was slowly drifting towards some rocks, so I just checked with my friend that he had dropped the anchor - he had thrown the whole thing in the water, rope and all, without tying it off, so the anchor and rope were at the bottom of the bay and the boat was unsecured. We had to dive down to retrieve it. 20+ years on, we still laugh about that. What a plonker!!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Not the first time I've heard of that happening! :D

[@BaptisteLegrand]

Aha that's awesome

[@gudfarfar]

Great story! Very funny! Lol.

[@noalpitzoff1088]

Excellent!. I have an 89 bayliner with and 85 horse Chrysler and an 8 horse mercury kicker. Tones of family fun and great for trout trolling. Best purchase I have ever made. There are plenty of big deep lakes here in Canada. Living the dream ! It’s funny that now that I have a boat I’m watching videos like this. Keep it up I love seeing boaters from around the world having almost as much fun as me

[@WisemanMr90]

Enjoying the boat with your lovely wife is the best experience. These videos are the best on your channel. Every boat is nice with family on board.

[@tacodias]

“Meelah?! Is that how you pronounce it?!” Glorious!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Yes, rhymes with Sheila

[@salmane163]

never bored from your videos...your first fan from morocco

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hey there Morocco! :)

[@salmane163]

@@YBehri fin

[@themdwboy]

I like what you said about it being the same bit of water. Whatever boat or floating device you are using, we all have the same enjoyment! 10 Years of boating later i went from a small rib to a 20ft bowrider, but the enjoyment is the same! Only thing that has changed is that I can take more people with me. =)

[@myopinion7049]

His pride and joy acquired through some bloody hard work I'm sure ...... Enjoy Sir ...... clearly deserved!

[@Old-Mad-Tom]

In North America it’s red to your right when returning from sea.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks - as I thought.

[@jackboggis270]

IALA Region A and B because one region is too simple

[@Johken888]

Correct.... Red Right Return. in America

[@TheSuprahuman]

A great day out Nick, I love the Miele cap on Mariann. The amount of free publicity you've given them over the last few years I hope you got the cap hand delivered by the CEO him/her self. Cheers Nick, great to see a hands on video :)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks 👍

[@DannyKoKo]

Yes, "The joy of life afloat". Toes in the water is what it's about, whether you have 5 metres behind you or 50. Another great video!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you!

[@ianjestico1588]

Great video lovely to see yourself and your good lady having fun and banter

[@johnparker9039]

What an super spot to anchor and the perfect boat for the job. Our boat is in Menorca but we started motor boating just down the coast in Plymouth, but rarely got further east than Dartmouth. Something I learned about anchoring is that most depth sounders are set up to read the depth under your lowest point, ie your propeller which is probably about a metre below the surface. So if your depth sounder reads 4 metres the actual depth is 5 metres which of course affects the amount of chain you need to let out. You calculated this using a multiplication of 3 which is fine if anchoring for lunch remaining on board, but if you were stopping overnight I would multiply by 4. I love your boat reviews and think this series about how to go boating shows that the dream can become a reality. Carry on the good work. John Parker

[@larryworkphone5414]

Yes, in America its "Red, Right, Returning" when entering port.

[@SethRBaron]

Just keep it between the bouys.... just like Jimmy Buffett & Alan Jackson sing about! It’s 5 o,clock somewhere!

[@edwardmyers1746]

Except the ICW LOL that's a mind screwer!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

@@SethRBaron Keep it between the navigational beacons, I got it!

[@SethRBaron]

@@AQUAHOLIC Been looking at some amazing boats from Horizon! FD 87, FD92 and FD102 - Just great custom yachts! You need to find some and do your full Aquaholic walk-thru. Some new ones are heading the U.S. - maybe at FLIB, or PB or Miami!

[@jakemj03]

And Canada :)

[@tool914]

You are so good at explaining things and having a logical, tiered approach to the various elements you are teaching. As you begin operating the boat, moving to the gauge cluster helps in understanding it very well!

[@bearystwyth]

❤️ this! For all the big yacht tours (which are always fantastic) this is what it’s all about. Simple, chilled out time on the water with the family/friends.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RichieRouge206]

Bear Ystwyth totally agree

[@koomaj]

These videos are just getting better and better. Nick really begins to have the chops to make really good vlogs.

[@lusoyachting36]

We were out on the water Saturday and Sunday and I'm still watching this and loving every minute ;)

[@Na5tyify]

No way you are the only other person I know that eats cheese and marmite. Another great video. Thanks.

[@gorywill677]

Great wee tour on a lovely day. Thank you Nick and MaryAnne

[@carl4004]

The joy of owning a super yacht , beats my duck in the bath 😁 , great video as always 👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Not quite a superyacht, but thanks! :)

[@chrisgriffiths4962]

Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you Nick! Always enjoy your videos, especially the ones like this where you're out on the water having fun!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@-helloitsvikki5330]

I love watching your boat tours, but this series on your own boat is great! You two are a great team.

[@DG-jq7il]

Cheers to you and Maryann, so great to see you out on the water again

[@120Livi]

I rented a 22ft motorboat in cape coral last year and I must admit, for as much fun as it was, the close quarters manoeuvring was very stressful!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Just takes practice.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

AQUAHOLIC: And tuition/instruction, said the instructor 🤓🤓🤓

[@puzzler46]

Lovely "how to" and fun to see the two of you enjoying your day. Thanks so much. Please keep them coming.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you! Will do!

[@robertfrost1683]

Nice to see the Better Half ! Really enjoyed this one. Yesterday MBY had a great video on single hand operation of a 50 footer Leaving the dock and returning to the dock.. Very similar to what Nick did.

[@JamesSentinel]

So happy for you Nick! Love your boat!

[@zucods]

Now that's what I call "couple's goals". Great vid, Nick. Cheers!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're welcome! :)

[@cribcrazy2183]

If that’s where you live that’s a nice little town or village idk what it is but the place looks nice

[@Husar89]

So far that's the best video combining idea of what boating is all about with short manual how to do it by yourself. Thank you!

[@frouchitude1916]

What a pleasure to watch one of your videos to de-stress.

[@larsloghum9398]

This actually is really entertaining and you also learn pretty much about boating! Great vid really enjoyed it!

[@nickjoiner450]

More of these please. Including what is required from official bodies. In other words how what and why for complete novices. Thank you

[@comain]

Brilliant. Loved this Nick. Even the nod to YFS with the mug 😂 So good!!

[@ThatGuyJunJun]

What a view from anchor. All while enjoying a nice lunch. A bit jealous watching that.

[@kukulkan1717]

my friend, it makes me so happy seeing you in your own boat!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

😊 thank you

[@aa-kv2pq]

Your correct about bouys we run region A, red port green starboard usa and the Caribbean south / central America use region b which is the opposite way around, what is always the same is the top mark irrespective of region cans to port cones to starboard

[@thatbastardson]

If Nick didn't have his own boat, I would have been so bummed. So glad!

[@aarem01]

Great explanation. Please show more boating steering tips, like docking with a lot of wind, navigation, simple boat maintenance, basic electronics etc.

[@tuggytaylor]

You are a Top man Nick.. you have helped my lockdown/furlough period no end.. love your videos. Thank you very much.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad to help

[@IsThisAvailable550]

Commenting 25 minutes after you published your video (I just happened to log into KZbin a few seconds after you posted) Smugglers Blues 2 is a wonderful boat and the pair of you seem to really enjoy your life afloat Nice mug 😂 but sandwiches on a paddle board isn't that much fun! Thanks for sharing your boating life with us.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@dpd6401]

Ever so English and civilised. Can’t say I’ve ever used a table clothe for lunch. Very different to my utilitarian boating I do in Melbourne. Enjoyable video guys.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@alcoholikosnaftis]

I see a very lucky man in this video, captain/owner of a boat, husband to a lovely lady (and incredible boat journalist 😉) . All people face hardships in their life. But at the end of the day, small actions in life are what worth. Sailing your boat, with a beloved person by your side, leaving on shore all your worries and troubles, becoming one with the sea, tasting it's freedom. I'm not hiding, how jealous I am by watching all these beautiful boats and yachts but at the same time how much you inspire me, starting thinking about, working and studying hard(I'm a F 20), investing in a boat one day

[@dontmindme5163]

Hi Nick! Just wanted to tell you that you’re one of the best youtubers I’ve ever seen... describes things very well, is always interested no matter the size of the boat and you Kinda feels like a friend I’ve never met haha! This looks like a lot of fun and one of my dreams is to one day own my own boat, mostly because of your videos! I’m not very good at these things tho, so a beginners-guide is perfect! Thank you :D

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind, thank you 🙂

[@rockersidF1]

I never thought I would ever buy a boat or go boating as such. Thanks to you its a definite dream now. You have done a real service to the sailing/boating world. A lot more people are interested thanks to you

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Go for it! :)

[@ralphlambda5359]

I’m in the same school of thought, I would have never considered a boat a year ago. A few months of watching this channel and I now browse the classifieds daily

[@jwebb3337]

What a lovely day! Great to see Marianne again!

[@sebastianayala1391]

rarely do youtube videos make me smile from joy anymore but this man has pulled it off. Thank you so much your channel is so wholesome. I'll invite you onto my galeon 500 fly when I purchase it. Again thank you for the amazing videos.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching them! 😃

[@ryanzhou123]

Just had a look at comment section, Nick has replied to almost every single comment. 👍 Nice

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I try :)

[@PATVKA]

Can you talk about the average expenses on a boat like yours? I mean fuel economy (and how big is your fuel tank, also how to refuel and the travel distance), space for the boat to stay, electricity and basically everything! Love the videos ❤

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Costs video coming! :)

[@Johnrider1234]

Expensive as crap.

[@breakingtoast2255]

Enjoying life with the lovely misses on an awesome boat that's how you do it

[@keithfowler2013]

Sitting listening to these winter storms in my van, watching this, and dreaming of better days to come.

[@philipptravels7922]

That’s probably the best video you ever uploaded! Cheers and thank you so much for all your great content 👌🏽👌🏽

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@philipptravels7922]

AQUAHOLIC I really did. Could you maybe also explain in a video exactly which license is necessary for which boat/ which waters? Anyways keep up the great work

[@AQUAHOLIC]

@@philipptravels7922 None required in the UK, other countries vary.

[@jamieneate]

As much as I like your tour videos, I Love seeing the videos you do with your own boat, as usual great content 🙏

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like them!

[@teleroi]

Well done, Nick and Marianne. Love your style. Carry on....

[@scottwatson8556]

Dont know how i came across this channel as i hate boats as i always end up being seasick but im addicted to it love watching your vids on all the tours im really happy you get pleasure from doing the thing you love Boating keep it up fella

[@dirkheebing1142]

Great video again. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hey there The Netherlands! Thank you very much!

[@peytonrunkel2286]

Hi love your vids keep up the amazing work

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks! Will do!

[@kevinfoley8342]

Great video and you have done a wonderful job updating this boat. Great to show people that you don’t need a brand new boat to have the latest technology and sound system and to have loads of fun!

[@robertderry7966]

Very good to see you back out on the water Nick. Nice info on how it works.

[@ahdash4998]

underrated channel

[@alejandror-r6068]

Great job!!!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you!!

[@johnthekiwi1601]

"A very scruffy way to go boating".....it doesn't get any more pommy than that. Love this guy and this is a great channel.

[@classicraceruk1337]

Brilliant video just cruising around on a sunny day perfect

[@supers54]

And an Irish significant other?! No wonder Nick is so mannerly!

[@Daz555Daz]

I like how he is looking after the engine. The person who buys Nicks boat in future will know he's got a well loved boat without doubt!

[@strickostricko]

Made a meal of it, really. Not necessary.

[@steve-marsh]

This is soooo awesome!!!!!! Love these kind of videos mixed in with your regular reviews - makes me want a boat even more! Thanks for uploading!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like them!

[@willcurrie5936]

Awesome video guy's feeling the fun and laughter and love onwards and upwards 👍🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jamiespeight2794]

What would be the average cos per year owning a boat of this size?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Planning a video on this very subject!

[@willlowbridge350]

Sorry I just asked the same question then I read your comment. Cheers Jamie & Nick.

[@christopher3979]

@@AQUAHOLIC Great idea for a video!

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Jamie Speight: without stealing Nick’s thunder and his info for the forthcoming video, just a few figures from my experience. Budget 10% of the vessel’s purchase price for parking (mooring and Drystack fees in boating parlance). Fuel and insurance - a whole video on that. Safety kit and consumables. Then the one everyone overlooks, or might try to, regular SERVICING! if it breaks down at sea the RNLI are for saving lives not to be the RAC or AA. That’s not just one video.... Nice boat Nick, we’re out tomorrow and just waiting for the Solent restaurants and pubs to open.

[@cJ-cr8gp]

Please do let us know running costs but also address the age old saying which we have all heard? “There are only two happy days of boat ownership....the day you buy it and the day you sell it”. Is that really true?

[@dominickatx478]

Yes, in America we have “red on right returning”

[@fire5par]

Love this video and all of your boat tours.

[@Devon_Dan_Sailing]

Great video as always Nick. Looks like the perfect boat for day/weekend fun.

[@dirkdiggler1242]

I see all you got was a Miele cap...😳 Smugglers is a fine looking boat but does the bottom look as clean as the top?

[@oliverfrey7511]

Nick, lovely video, thank you for sharing. And you are right: nice hat. Question: whenever we used to take out my gradads Draco 1700, we had to lift the engine cover to air out the engine. Is that a thing of the past, nowadays? Greetings from Switzerland - Oliver

[@AQUAHOLIC]

It's a thing with petrol boats (and engineroom blowers), not diesel

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Thank you,and Marianne,for sharing your wonderful afternoon with us.

[@rickframe101]

This has to be, arguable, the best post you've uploaded on to your channel so far. And believe me I think that I've seen around 90% of them. And if you don't mind me quoting you "THAT'S EXCELLENT" 👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you liked it :)

[@eamonnmooney1868]

Thanks Nick. I think this is the best video on the channel yet.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Wow, thanks!

[@ianrayflora3593]

Hoping u will get to review the coming gulf craft 175 🙏

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hoping to too, if/when I can travel again

[@ianrayflora3593]

@@AQUAHOLIC very nice also pls be safe sir 👍

[@garethchild]

The most important piece of kit for boating? Your smile. You never forget to bring it. Fabulous video, Nick. Thanks.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Drakotar]

An insightful video, thank you for sharing!

[@ScottAxel01]

I am not sure what concerns me more about this video - that the UK reverses channel markers or that you like Marmite :-D

[@alanj9391]

It's not the UK that reverses channel markers, most of the world uses the same IALA (A) system as the UK.

[@ScottAxel01]

@@alanj9391 But Alan.. you have to remember.. I am an American and by default we always believe that we do everything the right way ;)

[@taylormade2826]

@@ScottAxel01 deep down you know us brits do it right so you like to do the opposite to feel important

[@nactusniner9277]

I cant even pass the most crucial requirement. owning a boat

[@michaelandrews514]

You'll get there, just have to want it bad enough

[@TheMVCoho]

Very satisfying seeing our man in his element! Like a kid at Christmas. Nice seeing your beloved as well. Keep up the good work!

[@TheM3Greg]

The smile on his face! I love the joy you get from boating. Thanks for sharing your passion.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@viskautkas1239]

You have an small boat can you show how to maintain bout how much costs things?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Coming soon!

[@cccc8643]

beautiful couple!!! nice video!!!!! pretty day!!!!

[@NickMayer]

Absolutely awesome to see this. I LOVE the giant yachts and super yachts, but see a little slice of 'how to boat' is super cool. Would love to see more of these types of real world situations. They need to start giving you yachts for the weekend so you can review running those by yourself as well!

[@appleZac]

ahhhhh the Miele hats! that never stops being funny. Loving your work as always Nick. Great insight into boating. From just down the coast in plymouth

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hey there Plymouth! :)