The Boat Nuts: A boating podcast presented by Alex Smith and Hugo Andreae that tells you everything you need to know about the boating world
In Episode 2 of our second series, Hugo Andreae and Alex Smith are coming to you from the sun-drenched flybridge of the Prestige M48 Catamaran to discuss the biggest shifts in the boating world. We take a close look at the Beneteau GT50, a boat that ignores the “wedding cake” trend of massive volume to prioritise sexiness, speed, and a connection to the water.
Supported by Sleipner
This episode is proudly supported by Sleipner, the Norwegian masters of marine technology. Handling a beamy powerboat in a nasty swell is a different world when you have the right gear. Hugo and Alex discuss the transformative power of Sleipner’s Vector Fin stabilisers—a system so quiet and effective that even a “soft-bottomed” sailor can stand on the flybridge in a Norwegian snowstorm without missing a beat.
In This Episode:
03:00 – Boat of the Week: The Beneteau GT50. Is this lower, leaner profile the future of sports cruisers?
17:30 – Product Focus: The Stabiliser Showdown. We break down the pros and cons of Gyros vs. Fins.
25:15 – The Vector Effect: Why curved fins create lift and eliminate that annoying “sway” at anchor.
34:00 – Marine Witchcraft: Alex tries to explain the “Magnus Effect” (using tennis balls and cannonballs).
37:10 – The Big Issue: RIBs vs. Sports Boats. Can a “Crossover” boat like the Highfield ADV-7 or Iron Boats truly offer the best of both worlds?
Special Thanks – This episode—and this entire season—is kindly supported by our friends at Sleipner.
The Boat Nuts is a boating podcast brought to you by Motor Boat & Yachting. Each new episode will provide you with in-depth boat-related insights. Whether you are thinking about your next purchase or you’re interested in the finer details behind new boat launches, the latest designs, or debates on big issues, this show provides a light-hearted, informative look at all areas of the boating world.
Boat Nut Number 2, Alex Smith plays the role of host with Motor Boat & Yachting editor, Hugo Andreae offering his expert insights as Boat Nut Number 1. Each episode the two will discuss what they’ve been testing, provide explanations of the latest new boat launches and upcoming launches, discuss the latest boating kit and how useful it is (or isn’t!) and tackle a big boating issue of the day.
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Get in touch with Alex and Hugo by dropping them an email at: alex.smith02@futurenet.com or hugo.andreae@futurenet.com. We would love to hear your suggestions for boat reviews to cover, issues to discuss or kit to test out.
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