I’ve been waiting years, centuries even, to see a Capt. Steve review of a Targa! Thank you for doing this and I’m looking forward to more!
@captstevetests8 ай бұрын
Happy to provide and thanks for watching.
@natetennant14328 ай бұрын
@captstevetests Great review. One item you didn't talk about is the true DNA of these boats. Over 1/2 of their boats end up as Oil Rig service boats, off shore research boats, artic research boats. No boat has the true DNA to be in any sea condition in any season. Also, over 70% of the boats weight is below the water line, making the boat virtually roll proof. The driving seating positon is the best in the world and that front drivers seat does move forward and Targa will customize that seat or any other part of the boat. Woulld love to see a sea trial. As an owner of a Botnia Targa 32, there is no other boat that is as cable, fast, efficient or as well put together as the Botnia Targa, they are in class by themselves. As a side note, the employees and owner, 3rd generation family owned are truly exceptional.
@captstevetests8 ай бұрын
Great info
@Drew670726 ай бұрын
Targa 32 is my dream boat for the North Sea and the English Channel you are one smart man to be a 32 owner
@FinnishPanther8 ай бұрын
I've been on Targas for years as they are common here in Finland where they are based. Targas are like mini ships and go through rough seas like nothing, even the significantly smaller Targa 27.2. Targas are *not* for beginners though, as many new to boating don't see where all the money is going (the hull, the weight, the build quality). It's rather your fifth or sixth boat when you know whats important.
@captstevetests8 ай бұрын
Excellent point. Thanks for watching.
@natetennant14328 ай бұрын
Dead on, I was fortunate to have a Targa be my first and only boat that I will have until I can't boat anymore!
@ironichumorist9 ай бұрын
love the targas.....the new 41 is incredible.
@captstevetests9 ай бұрын
This was a neat one to be on. Thanks for watching.
@chrisoleary98769 ай бұрын
Thanks Captain Steve! 😊
@captstevetests9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@kierancurran32339 ай бұрын
👍Great review Capt. Steve - and as an owner of a T37 (albeit not quite as well spec’d as that!) - I completely agree with your take.
@captstevetests9 ай бұрын
Thanks for that. And thanks for watching. Enjoy your boat.
@darthkek19539 ай бұрын
Targa make awesome boats, by my goodness you're going to do backflips when you finally get the Targa 41 over there. My guess is Seattle 2025 but that's just a Quasimodo hunch not a Nostradamus prediction.
@darthkek19539 ай бұрын
PS the LED light strips are especially for the Nordic-area seas. They have a lot of rocks out there, a lot, they get marked with reflective strips and wide-angled high-power LED strips pick them up. They're not necessarily waters you want to be piloting "dark" with a low-light camera.
@captstevetests9 ай бұрын
I’ll make a push to get on her.
@captstevetests9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the LED take. Good to know.
@mikemc3309 ай бұрын
Good review.
@captstevetests9 ай бұрын
thank you. and thanks for watching.
@coffeeisthepathtovictory12904 ай бұрын
New goal unlocked.
@captstevetests4 ай бұрын
Boom
@coffeeisthepathtovictory12904 ай бұрын
@@captstevetests ❤
@DougMacniven7 ай бұрын
Please increase the volume!
@dave-d90228 ай бұрын
Great tour…..do you know the hull colour?
@captstevetests8 ай бұрын
This one was black but, I’m sure they have another name for it. Like Midnight Serenity…
@sandersson28135 ай бұрын
I'd like this in gun metal grey.
@captstevetests5 ай бұрын
Wow... agreed!
@johnschieffelin32269 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve. Targas are tough as nails but this model does not seem very comfortable. The seats in the aft cockpit with no backrests except straight up railings must get painful quickly. Some of the spaces inside seem constricted. The hatch and companionway to the forward cabin look tough to access for a big person. Access around the sides of the motors looked cramped. Some of the other Targas look a lot better to me.
@captstevetests9 ай бұрын
You're spot on but a lot of what is seen in this model are optional. there are more comfortable seats etc. It's pretty easy to dial this boat in to your specific needs. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching.
@natetennant14328 ай бұрын
I can tell you as a boat, these are no "Girly boat" their DNA is as research boats. There is no other capable or comfortable boat when it gets snotty out on the ocean. You will routinely see Targas running in -40 F temperatures breaking through several inches of ice in the pitch black darkness of the artic circle. Their entire ethos is form over function.
@PerryMarshallScott6 ай бұрын
@@captstevetests : I'm not anti social, but I don't have a family or go boating with a lot of people. Would love to spec one of these out to suit. Extra large, double or triple size wet head instead of berths that would not be used Tailored storage spaces, a much expanded galley with less and differently configured saloon seating and on and on .............. Great boats, I really like the 41. I think Sargo has a new 45 too.
@johndboran3 ай бұрын
You would use the aft cabin as the master? I would rather have the en-suite forward in my room for the middle of the night..... otherwise, great review. I wonder how much the fly bridge option adds to the cost. Greetings from Texas...John B.
@jchill5229Ай бұрын
⭐⭐⭐
@shenoyglobal5 ай бұрын
HOW WOULD THIS STACK UP TO DALE NELSON 40?
@captstevetests5 ай бұрын
Pretty much apples to apples. It's personal preferences that will be the deciding factor.
@shenoyglobal5 ай бұрын
@@captstevetests fuel cost are they same on both targa and dale nelson?
@captstevetests5 ай бұрын
@@shenoyglobal That I can't verify since I haven't tested them. I'll be testing the Targa soon though.
@Vmarine_lt5 ай бұрын
Steve, why did you removed my comment? Why did u alter our boat picture and removed country flag? This is an insult to the boat.
@captstevetests5 ай бұрын
I have no idea what you’re talking about. I reviewed this in a boat show and didn’t remove any flag. Or remove comment.