The Hood 57 LM - The Most Beautiful Boat Ever?

A one-of-a-kind collaboration between two design teams and Lyman-Morse, see why Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding says this is the most beautiful boat he’s ever tested.

[@DEVanderbiltCecil]

Tight, clean engine room. Holy cow. What a great craft.

[@typetwotim]

Being a retired shipwright, every corner represents yacht carpenters being on there knees for 2-3 weeks at a time . What a work of art and yes high maintenance, she’ll be a pampered girl her whole life . For the owner its best to know your Varnisher’s birthday and there favorite restaurants for gift certificates .

[@mikeanderson2730]

Absolutely breathtaking. The level of craftmanship to build a boat like this is amazing. Truly one of the most beutiful boats in the world..

[@harrymurphey2634]

It reminds me a little of the ol' late sixties wooden Egg Harbors ... just at a whole new level !!! The detail and workmanship in the wiring and plumbing ... !!! Just outstanding ...

[@53Peterbilt]

Yes, it has the same wheelhouse lines as an Egg, and I love EH's.

[@DaveRabbit-jr7ru]

Not just the wheelhouse look at the bow and hull. It’s almost like a direct copy of.

[@mmnnra55]

She would be a welcome sight on the Chesapeake Bay. I grew up with the classic look of spar 5 varnish... Boats today look like high top tennis shoes.. lol

[@markreeves9350]

The craftsmanship... stunning! Indeed, one of the most beautiful boats ever!

[@ItsMeHello555]

She is a magnificent vessel! Thank you for sharing her with us, all involved.

[@62flamenco]

Stunning! Such craftsmanship. Such appreciation for beauty. New owners are truly blessed. They should enjoy!!

[@kenprevatt1267]

That engine bay is on point wow very nice having the ability to raise that platform up for access. Nice job

[@zekelucente9702]

This boat is stunning with its incredible woodwork and the wine colored hull is beautiful.

[@markmoorhead1442]

Quality throughout. The woodwork and floor plan layout is fantastic , the mechanical and electrical systems are impressive in their own right!

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

The Attention To Detail, Is Beyond Words!💜🗺🇺🇸

[@karaDee2363]

The entire boat is stunning! Absolutely beautiful💖

[@michaelpost9945]

I love it, perfect size, custom features, The best looking boat, that size, that I have ever seen. Staterooms were very nice, bathroom. Craftmanship, so well done, I really dig it !

[@BajaGirl302]

Thee most beautiful boat I have seen. Very unique! The electrical room and engine room is outstanding. I have never seen such attention to detail. No words can describe the love that went into this beauty

[@citetez]

Check out some Fleming videos.

[@ibassnote]

What a gorgeous boat. Modern classic. Reminds me of my old Chris Craft Commander 38...

[@squeakD]

I like it when people are honest about the maintenance for the wood on these boats. Teak is a beautiful wood, but it does need regular maintenance. I see boats at the marina frequently where owners don’t maintain it.

[@peterbremberg3900]

Teak needs nothing, but salt water.

[@mysticvalley2003]

nothing says elegance, art, fine craftsmanship and money better than wood! Love the access to the engines!

[@chuckmartin7482]

This is the most beautiful fly bridge cruiser I have ever seen, and I have had quite few.

[@larryslemp9698]

Well then.....I've had more!! Nanny-boo-boo!!

[@chuckmartin7482]

@@larryslemp9698 get a life!

[@mojomojo5779]

Damn straight. If I can afford the boat, I can afford the fuel. If I can afford both, paying to have the wood maintained each season will not be an issue. Beautiful unit!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@danceworld8360]

I have 1 word to describe this boat... . BEAUTIFUL

[@billy1673]

The camera does the Wood plenty of justice! I’m sure it looks stunning in person.

[@maxwelljefferson2633]

I realize it's kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to watch new movies online?

[@santanakameron1496]

@Maxwell Jefferson flixportal :P

[@maxwelljefferson2633]

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[@santanakameron1496]

@Maxwell Jefferson happy to help xD

[@johnobiro5202]

That truly is a Beautiful Boat. The owner is going to be busy with his polishing rag. Lovely.

[@michaelmaas5544]

Doubt the owner will touch a rag😂

[@Spar19row]

Something tells me that the owner isn't going to be doing the polishing. 40kts wow.

[@johnobiro5202]

@@Spar19row I figured that myself. But someone is going to be busy to keep it in pristine condition. Thanx for the comment. Take care.

[@Spar19row]

@@johnobiro5202 I was once in South East Harbor, tied up next to someone who had a boat simimlar to this. Twice a day, a crew of 5 "identically match" "20 year old' "Sweedish Girls" in well fitting uniforms scrubbed the boat down from top to bottom. Best.

[@johnobiro5202]

@@Spar19row some guys are just born lucky. I bet you often think of that day.

[@alanploetz7100]

Great short video of a truly elegant looking craft. Love the attention to detail especially in the engine room. Just wow on the speed for what is visibly a harbor showoff. Looking forward to the review in PMY.

[@iamsailingau]

Wow, what a boat! Very impressive, thanks for braving the cold to show us

[@chrismaggio7879]

If I could afford her I think I would have it moved indoors and hold yacht parties in my living room, and then buy an old Boston Whaler to actually use in the water! haha So beautiful!

[@countdebleauchamp]

Not much of a boat person, but absolutely gorgeous. Brilliant design and attention to detail.

[@richardsilverstein8637]

My nephew worked on building her , he said she was something special. Understatement

[@Niccolo67]

That is the most beautiful piece of art I have ever seen .Magnificent 😍 💖

[@alfreddouglass2416]

Not bad, unless you have to do the upkeep yourself! Also, a boat that beautiful needs a "proud", or plumb, bow. Old timers (I'm one) think this huge "overbite" bows to be "weak" bows (not my term). I used to live aboard a gorgeous 1929 New York Yacht, Launch and Engine house-yacht at Bahia Mar. Plumb bow. The old yachts surrounding us had beauty, dignity and memorability. Ditto my buddy's 1929 Chris Craft Commuters. Aesthetics is half the yachting game. The modern fast cruisers are beautiful, but they also lack true deep-water convex vee bows. The CC Commuters had them and they could go 30 kts. upwind in a "smoker" on Buzzards Bay. Gone are the days, but a little aesthetic and underbody tweaking could convert this thing from a boat-show queen to a true oceanic yacht.

[@teop7887]

Brings the phrase "I'll be in the Hood" to a whole new meaning 😂🤣👍

[@jamesdaple9951]

Nice workmanship!!!and design!!! Kuddos to those who built and designed it

[@sawfish3206]

Indeed one of the most beautiful boats ever!But how does it not have teak decking below?! I am bewildered...

[@joedennehy386]

Its grp below decks, the wood is just top side

[@DaveRabbit-jr7ru]

The first thing that slapped me right in the face when I saw this boat was Egg Harbor 37’ from the 60’s. My father used to sell Egg Harbors and they were some of my favorite boats.

[@bos6782]

Beautiful boat, the build must be close to 2 million. Great video and review. Loved it

[@leonwakefield7285]

Magnificent boat,such clean lines.

[@Sanctified57]

Very handsome and compact boat. It would be a dream come true to have one of these. It almost looks entirely custom made

[@lisab3396]

That is likely the most beautiful boat I have seen. Yes the varnish work is the most involved maintenance. The varnish looks like it was spray on! I cannot imagine either brush or roller achieving that sheer glass look/finish. Damn that Master BR @ 3:09 brings back many happy memories! Love the teak deck and teak table. Damn, look at the engine compartment.... Looks like a Captains wildest dream. Amazing forethought put into the rear deck raising access. Just wondering if there is access and room to maneuver and do service/repairs when closed as in when at sea? Are those jet drives?

[@rickhodges1731]

Breath taking! Absolutly gorgeous!

[@craigkaschan4822]

That’s the most beautiful boat I’ve ever seen. Credit to the craftsmen that built her.

[@ElectricCruiser]

Wow. Simply wow. That is nothing short of amazing.

[@905fredy123]

After I watched this I went and threw a bunch of rocks at my Chris Craft

[@RSTI191]

My Bayliner...

[@karaDee2363]

Lol

[@frankcherry3810]

When was your CrisCraft built? Probably didnt have accessories like this available.

[@dobermanpac1064]

Brilliant design!! History repeats with contemporary features.

[@toddhewett1027]

Awesome!! Its so nice I watched an ad to watch this a second time w/o skipping.

[@reliableglassblockkawa6597]

Wow.. I've had many boats from beautiful wood 60's Chris Craft to tiara's..this boat is PERFECTION!! Impressive 👍

[@georgelambertson300]

One Word Beautiful .

[@Zan_Chris]

I just love this so much! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@billhayward1585]

I'm speechless !

[@maxprivate3805]

All that classic beauty and a 40 knot top speed too, awesome.

[@steveserrels8791]

I would have put more wood in the cabin but that’s a lot more upkeep That boat is unbelievable WOW. My dad built large custom boats out of wood he started in the late 50s to the late 70s in Newport Beach I was around boats my whole life this reminds me of top notch craftsmanship I do appreciate this

[@rickrudnick4108]

The exterior and engine room are beautiful!

[@REL602]

Cockpit, cabin, berths, galley and deck however are mostly uninviting.

[@nemo227]

If you're going to own a yacht . . . this is a lovely choice. It would be a pleasure to keep it polished.

[@beastscooter]

If you can afford a boat like this, hiring a couple extra hands for polishing wouldn't be the end of the world.

[@nemo227]

@@beastscooter I would (really, I would) hire professionals to keep it pretty. It would be sad to polish it the way I polish my pickup, one fender today, the hood on Saturday, the driver's side in two weeks . . . Yeah, I would never hire me to polish a car. Beautiful boats deserve to be kept nice.

[@nemo227]

@@beastscooter BTW, I have a 15 footer fiberglass boat in my driveway. Are you busy this weekend? I'll supply the fiberglass polish and all the beer you can drink . . .

[@death2pc]

Wow. How utterly original. Incredible original design. Never seen anything like this before, right? Should have added a flying bridge on top of the flying bridge.

[@dennisdownes9319]

Beautiful boat, but that black and red tile is ghastly!!!

[@tangoalphaboat]

Agreed!

[@trafalgar1938]

@@tangoalphaboat I think someone had a mad day or something.

[@LeftCoastGator]

Yeah, that floor is is heinous. It looks like something they forgot to replace during a remodel.

[@yachtabaco]

A Teak and Holly sole definately would have been better.

[@reubenj.cogburn8546]

Ghastly, I'm afraid, is a word used exclusively by snobs. Just sayin.

[@joesmith1574]

That boat is bigger then my first apartment! Very well done!

[@afterdinnermint1760]

No fly bridge tour? Beautiful boat.

[@MrOffshore]

I wanted to see the bridge as well

[@cgaftofcenter]

Love Bob showing off his table!

[@acricucci6188]

Stunning! Simply beautiful craftsmanship. This is the boat I would buy if I were wealthy.

[@James-ol6rw]

A piece of marine wood sculpture/furniture. Should be in a museum, high and dry!

[@ricklarner9263]

Absolutely beautiful, great to see!!!

[@patricia2645]

The Hood 57 is stunning...reminds me of the old Cris Craft's, equally crafted and beautiful

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@sambolio1562]

That's a boat you could fall in love with.

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

4$$$$$$$$$$$WHO HAS SO MUCH$$$$$

[@joycethomas8868]

Absolute class. What else can I say?

[@redleader]

I have spent the last few years trying my damndest to describe the "perfect boat' to a buddy who is shopping around....Now, all I have to do is send him a link to this video...PERFECTION.

[@tomsreviews238]

Beautiful boat. Hard to believe it cruises at 40 Knots.

[@search4truth104]

I don’t know the first thing about boats, but I know that is one of the classiest boats I have ever seen.

[@kevinnobody3052]

Just under 40 knots? That thing is fast. Nice. Really nice. 👍

[@monroemullinix5974]

Talaria 57 tops at 45 knots with full fuel, water, and a Seakeeper 9 installed. Plus it's better looking and more luxurious.

[@Buses2Bikes]

This is one of the most beautiful coastal cruisers I've ever seen.

[@troygreen9321]

Lovely, reminds me of a old Bentley

[@trafalgar1938]

I chauffeured an old Bentley a long time ago it is a beautiful car.

[@scottpetrone6284]

Probably the prettiest boat I've ever seen That's not owned by a Saudi Prince. Very well done and not gaudy whatsoever, excellent touches!

[@shawnweed265]

I have to admit, that is one fine looking boat!

[@NotJanine777]

I have expected Quint to appear with his harpoon gun at any moment 😊

[@Random-rt5ec]

Looks like an awesome day cruiser & maybe for spending weekends on Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. The engine room layout looks great.

[@arthayday5133]

Reminds me of the old boats . Only this has the convenience of new technologies. I instantly wanted one without change.

[@Chris-jm4zk]

Classic design with modern technology, love those Volvo pods!

[@robertphillips3078]

Beautifull Bost . Enough Wiring 2 Sink a Ship . Very Neat Workmanship. The upkeep on all the Wood Work would be astronomical. Would need 2 be kept indoors during non use . Exceptional

[@robertkees6048]

Beautiful boat, old school meets new jack. I recently saw an episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee with Jerry Seinfeld and he was talking about the greatest boat ever built, and of course you're thinking 200 foot floating palace but nope...He backs up to the boat ramp and launches his 13 foot Boston Whaler! Hell yeah, as a kid growing up I was obsessed with that boat, and it was cool to see even with all his money, he still remembers that from when he was growing up too, there's nothing better than a 13 foot Boston Whaler with a 40 horse Evinrude! But this boat is nice too. lol.

[@taylortisaac]

Even the sound of the electronics room smelled like money

[@tonycox9806]

Lapstrake Lyman boats were easy cushion ride. We had a 28 sport fishing boat back in the 60s. Wonderful boat.

[@boatmanmark1983]

It is a gorgeous vessel. Her lines remind me of an older wood Egg Harbor 36, mid sixties maybe.

[@wildcolonialman]

Suitably splendid boating.

[@mattlechner8442]

that is a jazzy boat ! very nice ! a little bit reminiscent of the design lines of the old Chris Craft's ,,,,

[@rxlo1062]

Simply gorgeous 👍

[@scdevon]

It's nice to see a boat built for adults who appreciate simple elegance. People who are capable of holding a drink glass and who don't need a dozen "cup holders" and "USB jacks".

[@Mr91495osh]

All,of LM’s boats are special.

[@buckystarfinger2487]

Work of art.

[@kari53]

Has the lines of my old Carver. Ya there will be some work and up keep. Stunning vessel.❤👏👏

[@peterwilliamson8721]

It is so b3autifull ,so neatly laid out everything 3asily accessible in the event of an emergency

[@mcashnv]

I don't know anything about yachts, but that is a marvelous piece of design & engineering. And a very good high-end product sales presentation. The real estate brokers in Manhattan and Beverly Hills could learn a thing or two from you.

[@kenross466]

After seeing the engine compartment, double wow !

[@Slipmahoney21]

I couldn’t imagine the upkeep on the wood.

[@frankpequeno2430]

Absolutely stunning. Thank you!

[@michaeldecker2725]

Beautiful boat. Has the same lines as a 1956 Hans Pedersen 34’ we had. That was all wood. This boat does not have as much maintenance IMO.

[@cannonfodder6299]

A lot depends on where it is berthed, it ye are talking down in the gulf coast it would really need a covered slip, just to protect the teak from the constant UV bombardment.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@kjellrogerjgensen60]

Looks like the wood is cowered with epoxy so the epoxy needs some maintenance to stay shiny.

[@rashidjalaljalaluddin]

Great wood yatch its beautiful dear ❤😊

[@josel.dominguez6747]

Amazing Boat! I have never own a boat but I'm educating my self in boats because I'm thinking in buying one in near future, so your video about this beautiful boat give me the education that I need when I get ready to buy one, regards enjoy your life in your beautiful boat.

[@lightningjet6574]

I have been in the boat biz a long time WOW what a sweetheart !

[@middleclassretiree]

What can you say about the excellence of this boat that does it justice, magnificent comes to mind

[@Nostrildomus]

The new owner got what he wanted . Gorgeous

[@cannonfodder6299]

Beautiful! I would love. The same, except having it kit out as a sport fisher.

[@besearchingforwisdom6267]

Cameraman is awesome and the editing is outstanding, one of the best reviews of an incredible boat for sure

[@jstar1000]

Didn't show the left side as he walked in or the upper deck at all.

[@sbruce8269]

Way too quick and no real highlights, how can you say this was “the best review”....and if your doing professional shooting get a wind shield for the microphone :(

[@besearchingforwisdom6267]

@@sbruce8269 I agree with both you and jstar that there's room for improvement and that it's not the best review, but I think there are some really good reasons to have that opinion, especially when compared to the loud music, very poorly narrated and difficult to watch due to the erratic camera actions that are so common. This was much better and I'd rather not be fault finding. It's a really nice boat and like anything artistic it provides a little respite from the crap going on. At least both of your opinions are not wrong nor are you deranged, I simply have watched to many bad videos and appreciate a decent one. So that's how I qualified this opinion as "one of the best" and not "the best".

[@henryravenel6797]

She’s beautiful! That wood work wouldn’t last looking like that down here in the Lowcountry though.