Nordship 430DS Boat Review

Yachting Monthly's video review the Nordship 430DS. YM's Chris Beeson sails this new long distance cruiser from the small bespoke Danish boat builder.

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

Reviewer is hands down the best on you-tube. YM has the best boat review videos... None of what we used to call "elevator music" played WAY too loud... None of that clap-trap about "look at the wood!" to distract you from the fact that the basics aren't being shown.

[@frix57]

This guy is a natural. Comfortable speaking yet noted perhaps every boat feature as he walked from stem to stern.

[@BertMerlin57]

Darn I miss the Chris reviews, he was the best

[@davidrockefeller2007]

Rip Chris.

[@BertMerlin57]

@@davidrockefeller2007 ???

[@andysharp516]

Great video and relaxed commentary to match the boat. If you can't understand Mr. Beeson...well... no comment.

[@novacolonel5287]

Not all of us are native speakers and to understand this mumbleball is at times - not always - nigh impossible.

[@williamsmith2919]

Very good report from a man who knows what he is talking about.

[@billkeller3083]

your one of the most comfortable ,no nonsense comentators ive viewed in my short career checking out luxry sailboats- good job mate! now can you lend me half a mil. so i can get this supurbe boat and sail around with the misses?

[@toddstevens6608]

bill keller I'll take the other half mil, get one for myself, and we can race!

[@aetheronautsomnid5261]

What is this accent? Liverpool?

[@tobeytobey9613]

Very good review, like his accent and his talent for showing a yacht, well done!

[@petersherman2552]

Tobey Tobey yes he looks at the things that would concern a serious buyer

[@chikken_soup]

I'm loving that "evening saloon"

[@ploneuk]

Chicken Soup Yea it is lovely. There is something really nice about this boat.

[@petersherman2552]

ploneuk Yes wonderful through flowing cabin layout. Best I've seen. It would indeed be a very pleasant place to be. Proper 3D thinking. Combined with brilliant engine access. When I can afford one of these things engine access, hours accumulated thereon, become very significant. I prefer a big open sugar scoop stern, but I would not want to lose that magnificent rear cabin and it is after all not a sub tropical boat.

[@Quodge]

Really? I just thought that was wasted space?

[@MarcStjames-rq1dm]

with your glass of whiskey just there..... :)

[@harbourdogNL]

What an excellent no-nonsense review. I like that you don't shy away from talking about it's negative points as well as it's good ones.

[@kasom1]

Chris Beeson is the very best! It's a shame he does no reviews anymore, or does he?

[@matthewkabbash]

Chris as always fantastic reviews.

[@dennismacdonald2003]

You gotta be best commentator on KZbin for selling sailboats

[@kennedyp2338]

What? WTF

[@movieklump]

My favorite yacht reviewer. We Aussies love the laconic.

[@garrycooper2334]

Love this man’s commentary.

[@riluor]

Test beautiful boat, to highlight, electrical panel, auto type terminal blocks, anchoring the box with hose to clean chain and mooring and the pulpit, a work of art in itself, simple, practical and with a solution to upload by very clever bow, hug.

[@tedhernandez2394]

Excellent Vid! Hey Chris I like your last comment about having that 1/2 a Mil. Got a nice chuckle outta that. This sail boat is awesome! Lots of room and nice lines. Seems to be a very easy sail. Your presentation is very good! A no nonsense straight to the point narrative about this lovely boat. I will be looking for more of your expertise about more of these boats...Fair winds bud!

[@jackthecat6225]

The deck layout of the cockpit and the helm position is just stellar. Wonderful blue water boat.

[@danawade3333]

I think I just saw my dream job, beautiful Yacht and wonderfully presented.

[@tristan8697]

What I find very perculiar, is that when a boat is reviewed, the camera stays focussed on the reviewer, rather than on what they are reviewing. So when they talk about "lights up here and here", all we see is the person talking rather than what they are referring to. Most odd. Not just here, but on other utube reviews as well.

[@rosehertel6109]

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[@seanogallchoir3237]

The reason why portholes with the solid covers inside that are hinged to open in good weather. In serious sea conditions the portholes can be secured. Windows are nice for a house boat, and inland waterways. On large ships the windows can be destroyed during storms. The portholes with solid plate on inside with gasket to make waterproof will hold.

[@paulnorman8274]

For some sufficiently exaggerated level of "serious" sea conditions, you are inevitably right. Pretty much no sailing yacht, nor motor yacht or that matter, has been built entirely with such deadeye port lights for a century, though. Yet precious few fail from having their windows punched in by seas..... Motorships can be forced to go at high speed right into heavy breaking waves, if the captain is crazy enough. That's when pilothouse windows get damaged. And I suppose from literal 200 pound ice blocks in the water in Bering crab fisheries..... Sailboats don't really experience that. Sailboats who founder in open water, almost always do so as a result of capsize (and even that's rare). Not from having windows punched in. On a shorthanded cruising boat on passage, crew is of greater risk from being permanently stuck out in an open cockpit due to lack of suitable inside watch station, than from the windows of such a watch station being punched in. Just be doubly careful not to smash them accidentally, with a hard and heavy object. Even on professionally crewed commercial boats, far and away the biggest loss risk, statistically, is from fire. And fire risk, like all human factor risks, increases with crew exhaustion. On a boat meant for shorthanded cruising, focusing on reducing crew fatigue, is ultimately likely to be the most prudent, safety wise. On a sailboat, given modern auto helms, a suitable inside watch station helps with achieving just that.

[@robormiston2841]

I like that boat a lot. I have a Challenger 32 ft now. I like to be able to sit and look out the windows. My Cabin Cruiser has great windows to see out of too. That boat has one of the best interiors out there. Great choice of wood and just the right amount.

[@MarcStjames-rq1dm]

I keep coming back..... love this clip.... "....spend your evenings....glass of whiskey just there.."

[@lamboespanda]

Pay attention antoine20008, Nowhere does it say this is a review by the boats maker Nordship, 'Chris' has no regional accent. However, since this is a review by a British Yachting magazine 'Yachting Monthly' (aimed at, let me guess, Brits by any chance?), what accent do you expect him to speak with!

[@Snatchwrangler1]

Best part is right at the end where Chris looks at the camera and deadpans "now all I need is a half a million pounds". Lol. Great review

[@deibertmichael]

Sure miss his reviews!

[@jimaenchbacher6818]

I really like this chap too! I trust we also all learn the use of your and you're Seriously though, these boat reviews are a very good critiques of boats!

[@rockroll9473]

My favorite reviewer.

[@Halcyonyachts]

We are delivering a new Nordship next week. Looking forward to it!!!

[@candelori.sailingdominicca2605]

review...???

[@alburns7278]

Chris Beeson the best presenter on yachting monthly

[@rasheedmasthan6779]

Beautiful Boat 👍

[@jonathansimms4016]

How funny would it be to have Chris review my 78 Tanser 22.

[@MarcStjames-rq1dm]

Nav station...... Really appreciate a comprehensive station with all the kit etc....

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Built hard. I like this maker. That fridge blows, though.

[@russellmj]

Very nice of Russel Crowe to take time out for this review...

[@markusfinski3715]

For £475,000, I rather get a custom one made which is twice as big and modernized to year 2013/2014.

[@ManiacMullins]

which boat manufacturer would you recommend then? Most modernized sailers seem to be ridicously over-priced. I was thinking of just buying an older sailer, maybe a project boat and modernizing it my self. I've seen numerous sailers that require very little 'fixing-uping' for waaay cheaper. I'm young and not retiring anytime soon so a boat that might take years to slowly fix up and modernize would be just fine for me. : ) But would it be cheaper in the long run do you think?

[@jameschristopheroden5697]

I do suggest Dry Diving suits for all onboard personnel, that have vessels that pass the morale and welfare inspections to be a part of the Survival and Equipment onboard, for planned maintenance and inspections, for on the weather decks, and below the waterline.

[@Rottingboards]

Just a wonderful job as always review boats.

[@Stupidityindex]

Very nice boat, impressive head room. I love a boat where I have a forward view from the shelter of a cabin since I have done some single handed sailing with the need to fix a coffee or whatever

[@MarcStjames-rq1dm]

my favorite boat! love the night salon... the tv room... johnny walker black good company oh yeah!

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Interesting layout and, as usual, a good walkthrough by Chris. Thanks!

[@IanMcVitty]

Very nice and thorough review. Thanks Ian

[@SailBeforeSunset]

8:04 As I recall, drinking coffee while sitting on the Gin and Tonic seats is sacrilege.

[@Sandypaws55]

LOL! Alcohol abuse. Actually our sundowners were usually a good dark rum and water with a twist.

[@thePronto]

Unless you are a tropical sailor, I am guessing that you aren't a sailor at all.

[@jameschristopheroden5697]

At 66' North, watertight integrity is must with winds average exceeding gales at times. Of course, a Maritime feat in itself, many have dreamed of in an Expedition, even fewer have accomplished.

[@Blazerade13]

These reviews are very good and getting better. Thanks very much

[@candelori.sailingdominicca2605]

OK - so this is now and older video, but still relevant... Why is it taken down from the main YM site? Have you also done a comparison/review with the Nauticat 42?

[@jameschristopheroden5697]

Does it pass the Morale and Welfare inspection as a live aboard? Maybe find out in a future episode...?

[@Artem-pe3sb]

What I don't like about deck saloons is that all compartments are on the different levels. Steps on the floor are everywhere, the easiest way to break a toe or even leg.

[@1962moe]

where is Mr. Beeson have not seen any new test sails from him ?

[@MarcStjames-rq1dm]

great reviewer and plays music as well... let's go sailing!!!

[@NordshipYachts]

Glad you guys like the video of the test report by Yachting Monthly, for more video's and information chaeck out our facebook page

[@markseabaugh4157]

" a gale strewn afternoon" he's a poet

[@zaphodbeblebrox9]

WOW!!!! May be my favorite boat!

[@CupRoyale]

Engine access from inside the cabin? a generator under the cabin floor? one of my friends got a 50 ft monohull for free because the wife of the guy who died from exhaust leaks did not want it anymore. Then a year or so later , my friend Steve died on the same boat. ..... they take safety different than me, then again I am safety crazy enough to cross the atlantic in a flats boat.

[@tobigforyou]

Gorgeous little boat.

[@akllera]

Never liked the Big destroyer wheel. Especially in a cruiser, it takes up so much room when moving about the cockpit.

[@deanmacka4975]

Yep you and I both mate , top stuff mate

[@jameschristopheroden5697]

Although a higher standard, at a higher expense, well worth the investment.

[@WeBeYachting]

Great video and the editing is awesome.

[@budandbean1]

Truly enjoy your reviews, you do a fine job! Thank you very much... Now if I had a half-million pounds, too! What is that in US? A buttload of money, that's what it is! Ha! Thanks again, it was fun dreaming of sailing on a boat like this.

[@seanogallchoir3237]

The new EU directives on marine crafts, are crafts in former EU member states UK suitable for use in EU waters with new directives, as they cover insurance etc. Thank you.

[@vernonlove7242]

What a beautiful boat.

[@matgolebiewski]

The dream boat indeed

[@jeffreysimmons6815]

Can you compare this to the Sirius 40DS. I like both and are VERY similar.

[@bophoto]

Jeffrey - Nordship have a lot more storage, the 40DS got a lot of "cabins" and two bathrooms, which cost a lot of storage. Ive been wanting for the 40DS but have a hard time where to fit gear, dive tanks, compressor, water maker etc. seems *to me anyway* that the nordship managed a lot more real storage.

[@mierbeuker8148]

8:04 Why did that boat have to push you out of the harbour? Did the engine fail to start?

[@c5back9]

Pretty, but those creaking decks would drive me bonkers. I’m afraid that’s a deal breaker for me.

[@FranklinGray]

The only thing I like about this boat for it's size is the forward looking windows. When will somebody really make a "cruising" boat? This boat doesn't have solar, wind, protection against the wind, davits, a place to put the rib for rough passages and poor air circulation. From a cruiser, I gotta say you can do a lot better and for a modern style boat, it performs really slow as if it was an old style full keel heavy boat -- and that was in protected waters.

[@satanist14]

garcia exploration 45 ;)

[@jimsbarg]

When will somebody really make a "cruising" boat? check out shannon yachts 52 RDP although it is 1.5 mil.

[@FranklinGray]

jim sbarglia I don't see any cradle to put the dinghy which means they didn't design the boat for real cruisers. A boat that is designed for cruising, really designed just for that would have a built in dinghy system to store the dink while sailing and the boat would be balanced so that it doesn't effect speed and is secure in 40 foot seas. So no, NOBODY makes a true cruising sailboat.

[@neversurrender5798]

I find it insane that this thing has all this fucking overbuilt stuff on it, all these hand holds, the fact it can clearly take heavy seas but they didn't bother to put in anything to deal with a dinghy. Personally the forward windows scare me. I'd be worried about a large wave damaging the windows. The angle should avoid it though.

[@bmaddux7838]

Check out an Amel 55. SV Delos (svdelos.com) has put 60,000+ miles on one including 2 times around the Indian Ocean, including a passage with 50+ knots of wind. It is truly a bluewater cruising boat. You pay the price for it, but it includes your "wish list".

[@NordshipYachts]

The boats are gorgeous and worth every penny for more information have a look at our facebook page or website.

[@tejastiger61]

How many gals fresh water can it .? Did he say..? How much petro..? Just currious...

[@MBrln-no8vd]

WOW, What a review!

[@NordshipYachts]

The boat in the test report is for sale at £465,000

[@eaunan]

what a great video!! and a great boat, too!! well done!!

[@VelaPoint1]

Lindo Veleiro ,muito bem acabado ! pena que esta tão longe...sucesso ..

[@ripmax333]

stupid question, sorry but i'm curious. If something ever happens to engine and needs to be replaced, how do you actually take it out from there?

[@rainmaker3700]

You sell the boat.

[@666devilknight]

yeah. he is definitely thorough.

[@MNeilGri]

Thanks. It's helps give a perspective (being 6'1" myself)

[@stephenmorgan5100]

Could they put in the electrics to make this a yacht for the single hand sailing? about 8 years ago had a moody 66 fitted for single handed sailing

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Single hand on a 66´? That is impressive.

[@georgeburns7251]

Great review.

[@1mnstrbassplyer]

Beautiful boat!!

[@KallyJones]

How tall are you sir? I ask because I'm tall and would like a relative measure of headspace.

[@markcampbell7577]

When will they ballast the boat and keel the sails ?? You stem to stern academic keeling design reduces heeling over and increases the lateral resistance of the bow. The boat should sail more upright faster and safer in high wind. Show us.

[@evangelosgallos9224]

I would like to ask, what sailboat(model) gonna be good start for a newbie sailor? I am thinking max 100k euro price, and i want it for medium trips or big trips on open sea.. Thanks nice videos.

[@stoutyyyy]

Evangelos Gallos if you’re a newbie sailor I wouldn’t recommend going out to sea without a decently experienced crew.

[@alvincay100]

I just need to win the lottery.

[@INNOVATIONCONCEPT]

very convenient stuff on a boat just great ship ,cool guy also

[@riluor]

Test de hermoso barco, para destacar, el tablero electrico, con borneras tipo auto, la caja de fondeo con manguera para limpiar cadena y fondeo y, el pulpito, una obra de arte en si misma, simple, practico y con una solucion para subir por proa muy ingeniosa, abrazo.

[@umpadedooo2]

Great review. Thank you.

[@andrewthomason8963]

Nice!! A pretty pence for that Lot!!! I'd imagine it's worth it though, just to go about on the great blue!!!

[@robertlandry5676]

Great Presentation⛵️very informative.

[@dougefresh133]

Beautiful boat.

[@c5back9]

Deck in saloon squeaks with every footstep. That would drive me wild. Imagine how creaky she must be underway!

[@jmbisson100]

very nice boat but the kind of instrumentation is not mine choise for my next boat

[@zozazoza1943]

Очень Хороший Обзор!!! Всем Добра Здоровья!!!

[@goktugerol2]

Is it safety to pass atlantic or pacific ?

[@monkeyrater]

why do the limes have to open all the cabinets and say: "look storage in there", like no shit, who would have thought there was storage in cabinets

[@abeak1943]

Legit review! Really nice boat for what you pay.. and if you are cheap find another gig mate!

[@chrismahoney3492]

It would be nice to read / see a review without bias, that is, not afraid to point out the negative aspects without making excuses for them. It becomes tiring reading between the lines to figure the actual particulars while the reviewers are obviously beholden to the manufacturers or sales representatives.

[@captainjim6300]

I think in magazine articles they usually list the few negatives or something they would prefer it changed or made differently on many of the reviews. I do not see a lot of reviews on You Tube but a lot of what I have noticed is brokers or salesman and naturally they are going to point out only the good. I did notice he did not give specifics such as engine size or even make or I missed it and same for generator. Also did not mention what type of heat. The boat was beautiful and top woodwork but I definitely would have wanted a much larger refrigerators instead of two that are dorm size. lol They make very good size top opening chest type refrigerator on one half and freezer on the other but still you would need two of the largest of that type if that is all it has room for. That would be enough for maybe a couple people for a week to ten days. Also did not give size of freshwater tank or tanks and fuel tank or tanks but I did not see a lot of things that looked negative in his defense or if there were things he did not like he did not show them..lol

[@anthonycontares8660]

Sounds like he's selling a yacht to Richie Rich's father. Love the accent.

[@NauticalPappyStu]

I like these reviews by Chris, but wish he'd touch on the engineering features briefly, ie engine, generator, water plant, etc... Thanks

[@rolandgue]

perfect presentation

[@danatara69]

i find that sailing in Canada is not that popular today as it was 20 years ago. I find that the boats for sale you can steal them the people are dieing to dump them .

[@marinesecondofficer520]

around how much does this one cost ?