We just bought this £4,000,000 Princess 88 - (and refitted it) Let me show you everything!

This is our most detailed video to date - we take your through our latest charter boat, a stunning Princess 88 Motor Yacht.
Probably one of the most exciting things we have done is to buy this stunning £4,000,000 Princess 88, give the boat a refit and prepare the boat for charter.
The 88 Motor Yacht epitomises everything that is Princess. She is powerful, agile and gracefully elegant.
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[@lukewes7]

"Here we have the coffee maker, which is very very important!" - Love this guy!

[@bradtaylor76]

James - “I don’t have time to open all the cupboards! @aquaholic - “hold Maggie!

[@Boatscouk]

We do like cupboards but there are too many on this 88 😂

[@TheoFunn]

@@dospalmascb may have had 91 million views, but that is his one and only job. James runs an extremely successful business and doesn’t have time. His videos are great.

[@davebrown1872]

Proud to say I might have been 1 of the 2 man team that built that engine room, having been on the 88 line in 2013/14. Nice to see a tour of one of these beautiful boats!

[@Boatscouk]

Beautiful engine room - thanks Dave !

[@donpedro5389]

how do you get the engines out when they fail ?

[@chrish2996]

Hi James. You look like a 5 year old showing his new toy. Your videos are getting better and better. Good humour. Awesome refit. Great walkthrough video tour thanks 😊

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Chris- appreciate your kind words. We worked 9 months on this boat - it was so much work but we are so proud of her - thank you 🙏

[@BuddhaAfterDark]

Please do a weekend with AQUAHOLIC on this boat :D

[@Boatscouk]

We are already arranging it with Nick - don’t worry 😉

[@vladvoinea2118]

And please do smth to improve the awful sound that ruins the outstanding boat and otherwise good video. Check with Nick, he can help :)

[@Boatscouk]

@@vladvoinea2118 sorted on latest vids 👌

[@robertsmith6897]

Exactly why i came to the comments lol, no offence to anyone but nick is the master at boat tours isnt he, naturally fantastic at his walk around tours

[@jimlott0915]

Nick and his better half Marianne, with NautiStyles Victoria and Rico! The stories and laughter on that vid would be amazing

[@realtalkwithbree]

This boat is amazing with impeccable attention to detail. Watching this just seeing you speak my language. Luxury, practicality, boxes I need on a yacht getting ticked off. I love it!

[@notdrivingaminimetro]

I must admit when I'm considering a charter it's absolutely essential the yacht has door handles that cost at least 150 quid each

[@Boatscouk]

Well you are in luck then 😂

[@ridingwithmick1071]

The Lady filming this video was amazing, and showed some great skill slewing the camera around slowly like a real pro. I could only dream of one day being able to charter this amazing boat.

[@Boatscouk]

Yes we did think that. Thanks Victoria ! (88 Chef) 😊

[@darrenphillips6456]

I think spectacular would be an appropriate word!!

[@jonathanworthing6278]

That is one of the best boats iv ever seen it’s beautiful inside and out. Time to buy a lottery ticket.

[@simono4991]

All the latest electronics and gizmos, even a compass :-)

[@Boatscouk]

Love a compass 😂

[@paulwalker2133]

Easily the most amusing boat review I’ve ever watched - excellent job. I would love to charter this for a week with some friends in the med - it would be a holiday to remember…

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Paul. We try and make our reviews funny to watch. All charter prices are on boats.co.uk ( click charter)

[@vmondude]

Especially the 11 grand bill for a tank of fuel 😂

[@enriclienceperez9274]

I absolutely love this flybridge, It's surprisingly big for a 88! Also the details of the interiors are amazing

[@paraweir]

I love this guy as an announcer. He is brilliant. ..makes me smile, love it ...

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Paul 😎

[@xrplover2785]

What a beauty!

[@petermartin4675]

Smashing boat hope you do well with your charter,s.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Peter. Do you want one ? 8 people -49,000 Euros per week. 3 crew. You will be in heaven !!!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

WOW loved this video! would be great to see a vlog a day in the life when abroad! and at night!

[@martinluke9470]

Tut Tut James. They are BASINS in the bathroom, and SINKS are in the kitchen, or in this case, the galley.

[@Boatscouk]

😂

[@marcelegli5271]

its Princess Style with a very good Presentation like ever! Good Job Guys

[@peterlewis8672]

J4 is a stunning piece of kit, and as always loving your genuine passion for the product and the humour ofcourse!! Shouty Window and Sock Sofa are firmly in my vocab now!!!!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Peter ! We love sock sofas - I did’nt see one on the 88 . It had 2 sock chairs but they were too posh to sit in 😂

[@alangebbie8848]

Great refit looks the absolute biz

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Alan 😌

[@MJH7777]

I love your yacht. Congratulations. God Bless you!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@CELEBFACTOR]

Absolutely stunning, well done. Love this boat and hope to one day have the opportunity to sail on her.

[@davidmwood560]

Yet another great presentation of a superb boat. Nicely done James

[@MrRicardo11]

Love it. Beautiful boat

[@austinedwards1918]

you keep it so real I love your reviews

[@jaffaholland4039]

Fantastic boat, fanastic tour, what a dream it would be to be able to charter. The families that are able to do so are truly going to have the time of there lives. I also could not agree more about having a hot tube.

[@Boatscouk]

We agree. Fancy a charter ?

[@jaffaholland4039]

@@Boatscouk let's see if I get lucky tonight on the euro lottery, then I will give you a call. I love the fun in your boat tours. Its clear that you are having a blast and love your job.

[@AbdullahHood]

Tasteful refit 👌🏻 She’s looking great.

[@Boatscouk]

Essex design 😂

[@AbdullahHood]

@@Boatscouk whoever said Essex was tasteless!😂

[@patriciab3739]

Absolutely Brilliant Vlog/review James.... your reviews are so interesting, detailed and entertaining ! Look forward to more...this boat is Beautiful, thanks for sharing :)

[@MadBiker77]

a Stunning boat, a Real credit to you all. and i know what its like to rebuild a boat. spent the past 2 years rebuilding a 21ft powerboat and she is nothing like this. the attention to detail is amazing. Princess make some Great boats anyway. one of those marques that you aim to own one day.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Madbiker - the refit took us 9 months and - as you say - is a lot of work . Glad you like it 😀

[@gro9465]

Awesome boat, great spaces for the owner and guests, and finished to a lovely standard. Would consider a charter too!

[@jamesinglis9538]

Very organized ... Enjoyed the Video Well Done.

[@johnpeel6601]

It may be a 2014 Princess 88 example but with the professional refit it has brought it up to modern day standards if not better. Princess manufacture some of the best yachts on the market today and this proves its longevity. It is a beautiful and stunning yacht, and I am sure that all who charter J4 will have a fabulous time. It is a change to have someone with a no-nonsense casual way of presenting with a sense of humour. Thanks for the great video James.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks John. J stands for Jane - the 4 brothers late mother - we named it after her. 4 for 4 brothers . We agree about Princess boats - we love them ! Our no nonsense approach sometimes gets us in trouble- but we appreciate you enjoying it - much simpler to say it how it is 😂

[@carrington2158]

Absolutelyt brilliant thank you

[@carrington2158]

A beautiful boat good luck on it's venture

[@mortenpedersen191]

Congratulations. Princess 88 are gorgeous timeless yachts.

[@Boatscouk]

We agree Morten 😊

[@MercedesCL500W215VLOG]

How can you not love this fella... the boat is gorgeous. Good luck with everything.

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you. I could just do with losing a few stone 😂

[@michaellennox7801]

beautiful boat

[@phillo1818]

I too became a Princess owner years ago, the build quality and the world wide support is brilliant to say the least. I love to cook so one of my favourite areas is the galley. I noticed on your abbreviated tour though the galley. The spice rack is open to lots of light, spices and herbs need to be kept in dark, cool and dry storage otherwise they will spoil well before their time. I also cryovac (wet and dry) anything eatable for long term storage. I do love what you've done with the salon and dinning areas, the octopus does add some whimsical colour to the area. Have fun!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Phil. I did not know that about spices - thank you ! I went through the galley on this boat quickly because guests don’t really see it as the boat is professionally crewed. I love the octopus too 😂

[@garylittlecott9082]

What a wonderful boat, and what a brilliant office😂 you lucky man.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Gary 😎

[@michaelaronsohn3624]

I love the boat and your enthusiasm. Great job

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Michael 🙏

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Great fun tour of a beautiful boat. Subscribed,and look forward to more.

[@richardsedorski1206]

Very nice I’ve started saving.👍👍👍

[@thewayyouwah9170]

I just love a nice boarding pole.

[@adamisherwood6708]

I love the pocket door from the kitchen.

[@robert07787183]

This is fantastic. Just amazing how expensive these vessels are. The upkeep must be phenomenal.

[@donblythe3766]

I enjoy watching your videos their informative and you have a nice sense of humor best of luck with all of your ventures

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Don 😉

[@alanjohnstone2539]

Fantastic boat great video

[@richardwells4370]

Stunning looking boat you’ve done a superb job of the refurb , if I had the money I’d definatly charter it 👍

[@slikyiky1340]

never seen so much passion from a guy.........you love this boat mate and I don't blame you

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Sliky iky. We put lots of work into this boat and the day of filming was the first time I had seen everything clean, finished and dressed. I was excited because I was so pleased . Glad you liked video. 😄JB

[@gglen2141]

Website is a bit clunky, but: A UKP4,000,000 investment. Considering it is a new entrant to the charter business, but is currently showing an impressive, BEFORE this video, +/- 16 weeks fully booked at +/-UKP42,000 / week = UKP672,000 revenue pull. That equates to a (very crudely calculated ROI conveniently ignoring all sorts of tax/depreciation/maintenance/crew expenses/etc.) of 20%. Which is FANTASTIC !!! Plus you get to cruise around in an awesome, and essentially new, yacht. I can see no downside to this. Well done, Sir. well done. Sell it on before 5 years. Get a bigger one.

[@Zofsm]

For Sale: One Kidney. Only 4 decades of use, slightly pickled ,but rarely troubled by anything so polluting as salad or fresh water. Genuine reason for sale, need to pay fuel and beer bill for two weeks of rock ‘n rolling and living way beyond my means on massive charter yacht. What an adventure though….

[@Boatscouk]

😂😂😂

[@austinedwards1918]

I love your honesty and enthusiasm, Well done on your business..

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Austin 🙏

[@dannyw4805]

Wow. Stunning boat

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Danny

[@stephenrojas6533]

Post more often! You guys have got talent and great content. Your channel has real potential to grow!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Steve. We have got some great videos coming up . Same basic system. Poor presenting, poor editing but fantastic boats ! 😂

[@guythompson4541]

Love it

[@OswaldCampbell]

That is just a fantastic vessel ❤

[@Boatscouk]

🥳🥳

[@davidmacgillivray1153]

Enjoyed your interesting tour - good luck with her

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks David 👌

[@Investor_2000]

All I can say is there must be some real bargains around for companies to be making investments at this level. Beautiful and impressive.👍👏

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Wow,what a beautiful refit. Your enthusiasm shines through to show off this boat perfectly,I only wish I could afford to charter a dingy !

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you 🙏

[@user-jp5ru8sl6t]

Like all your videos I can't stop watching your humour knowledge oh and your socks many more please I hope the lottery is kind to me after watching your videos 🎉🎉🎉

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you- we all need some humour in January 😀

[@TCS154]

Wow!!!

[@andrewfox1426]

What a beautiful machine and loved the tour . Keep these videos up James !

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Andrew! Glad you enjoy the tours 😊

[@robporter817]

Wow wow wow wow, love this boat. You absolutely crack me up, very funny. Please keep the videos coming!

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks 🙏 Rob 😂

[@klausgummerus]

You show very nicely boats in your videos, thank you!

[@Boatscouk]

A pleasure - thanks Klaus 😎

[@lordmanorhouse2817]

A £4M boat, and the bell doesn't work - love it! Seriously though, great video and like your natural and enthusiastic presentation style. However, I do agree with Gaz Maz about the sudden zooms. The odd one OK, but it was overdone, you'll just have to tell the kids you're not making Top Gear or a pop video!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Ma’Lord. I agree too many zooms too ! We have cut them out on the next video which airs this Thursday 1st July at 6pm ( shorter video too ) 😊

[@gilesfisher5277]

Writing from Thailand, I have to say we are all allergic to cold and non transparent water! But love the video just ........location, location, location!!!

[@Boatscouk]

I love Thailand - I went to Koi Samui a few years ago - you are very lucky people ! Enjoy 😉

[@hopingowen]

WOW 😲😲😲

[@stu2355]

James, loved the tour of the boat and your enthusiasm for it, what a fantastic yacht. great williams tender too. One wee note though the sound wasnt the best in parts of the tour.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Stuart. We have fixed the mic and moved it further from my mouth 👄 which seems to have done the trick! You will hopefully will see the improvement on our next videos which are another fairline 58 and Princess 43 - these are a little sillier than this one 😂

[@PAUL-ci9fc]

Hi James great video keep up the good work and the boat is beautiful

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Paul. Really appreciate that 😎

[@khufu8699]

Have yourself a beautiful boat there. Nice job.

[@Boatscouk]

Thank you 🙏

[@tdelgado01]

That octopus in the saloon is such a noticeable and nice addition to the decoration of this beautiful boat!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Mauricio. We love the octopus 🐙 too ! 😃

[@patrickoleary1878]

Fantastic video and best wishes to you and the team with the new venture.

[@Boatscouk]

Thank you so much 😀

[@noahark3810]

wow its 1 million pound more then my flat in london love it

[@andrewwalsh5366]

Class video really enjoyed it

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Andrew🥳

[@aleccrombie7923]

Had to pause to get a break away from, huge,lovely and beautiful. Will return later as it is a wonderful boat. I want it ,just a few million short!

[@Boatscouk]

😂

[@richardwollocombe6793]

Love this boat, love this presenter 😁

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Richard 🙏🥳 lots more to come 😂

[@meditation131]

bro looked like he'd had a few beers..🤣😂 Awesome 👍

[@magnificentmuttley2084]

It’s a couple of years later but I hope your chartering went well James. What a beautiful yacht to spend time on. However, you are being a bit naughty. Show us everything James, please. Show us the storage and every nook and cranny. We boat fans want to see the lot!! I love how on your videos you cover the cost of ownership. That is great information to have. I hope you get to take a trip on your new purchase yourself and thoroughly enjoy your investment. Best regards from the Giant’s Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. 😄👍☘️

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks MM. I will show more I promise 😊

[@simonhealy4976]

Very impressive! Best of luck with the venture

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Simon 😎

[@oldmanonamission8055]

The vast majority, 90 - 95% of super yachts that charter, do not earn a profit, what they earn is money to offset expenses. There is simply no way that an owner will be able repay their capital repayments based on charter - that's not what the charter business is about”.

[@aleccrombie7923]

Got through the video with the sound off. As far I can tell while waxing lyrical with the description you missed the correct word PERFECTION! Beyond what I could dream up.

[@stuartginn8129]

Just found your channel, loving the videos, you have the best job I need to apply !! 😊

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Stuart 🥳

[@michaelschneider3446]

Nice job done with that one. That model year togethter with the 82 are very beautiful

[@Boatscouk]

We agree. A beauty 😎

[@9256steven]

I worked at Cummins Inc. for over 30 years who supplied the Onan generators and probably the turbos for the main engines. What a beautiful Yacht., best of luck for season '22.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Steve - great gensets 👌👌

[@ukcopblue]

Great, what we all need to hear through these hard times of falling living standards and hardship.

[@Boatscouk]

Escapism is the word Stevie Boy 😊

[@easybigun7825]

You've made a great job of that boat. Congratulations. Thanks for the great tour as always.

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you 🙏

[@glennhand2593]

Great job brilliant

[@Boatscouk]

Thank you . Lovely boat

[@jamie3731]

James you are really good at this, not pretentious, funny and well presented. Lower helm ‘something off Star Wars’ 😂. I know 4m is a lot of money but this boat is amazing value. Great job on the updating/detailing too. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Jamie 🙏

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

One week to show us all the cupboards... Nick... hold my beer.... but you did great man, well done..love the enthusiasm,,, good luck with J4 from Spain

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Andy !

[@domminion599]

It's like a little cruise ship for people on a budget!

[@rockn997]

It’s beautiful and I really really like that balcony. Now you can invite all your friends that are actually jealous of you and really don’t like you like I use to do 🤔 your making me jealous, don’t you love it !!

[@Boatscouk]

We love the balcony too - such a cool feature 😊

[@justincalvert8640]

I admire your courage matey . Fantastic boat and for you to invest that amount in today’s climate is to be admired , I hope it works out well for you .

[@Boatscouk]

All we can do is try - thank you . We started with very little, work hard and have fun. What more can you do ? 🍻

[@RichDoes..]

The truth of todays climate, is the rich are getting richer, not an opinion it's just fact! I suspect the climate is ok for boat selling and charters.

[@maxpoole4631]

Great boat by the way

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Max

[@maxpoole4631]

I am joking just enjoyed the tour👍

[@rhysball1267]

Lovely boat the engines are massive just bought a boat to live on and it’s got a 4 cylinder engine it’s nice 👍

[@Boatscouk]

Have a great boating season Team Smithy 🥳

[@justindabreu9445]

That’s done loverly my taste also

[@justindabreu9445]

Love that carpet especially the colour

[@redwine65]

I might have gone with a whale over an octopus....or dolphin, sea horse, starfish, etc... but everything else on that boat just looks right and functional...nice/top shelf

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks you - we love octopus 🐙!

[@justthink5854]

gizmos like the stars in the heavens!

[@Boatscouk]

Love gizmos 😂

[@justthink5854]

@@Boatscouk "things fall apart" ..........

[@eyesofisabelofficial]

A Portuguese walkway connects either side of the sunpad, creating an additional relaxation area, and avoids one having to walk all the way forward whilst at sea. A Portuguese bridge creates a sheltered access in front of the pilot house windows.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Andy- appreciate the explanation. We love both !

[@dutchglobetrotter4513]

Beautiful ship although I'm more a sailing kinda guy. I part-time crew on a 60ft Oyster and must say your crew accommodations look very good. Happy crew = happy guests.

[@Boatscouk]

Yes we agree. 3 crew on this one ☝️