€1.4 Million Classic Yacht Tour : 1966 James A Silver 23 Metre

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An absolute beauty from the sixties, a gentleman's motor yacht from the James A Silver yard.
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@jeremyunderwood9524 6 күн бұрын

Now that is what I call a “proper” yacht! None of the plastic soulless things that you normally show. The modern yachts are fine and well but they have lost that boat feel that this exudes. Most of them are just floating apartments, they are NOT boats, ships, yachts. This is as they should be. Brilliant!

@justlovelyaintit 7 күн бұрын

This1.4 million yacht has 100 times the class of a new 100 million dollar yacht.

@rasferrastfarian739 15 күн бұрын

The term "Classic" is bandied about these days too much BUT this yacht is truly a Classic in all senses of the word, just wonderful. Thanks for the tour Nick!

@AQUAHOLIC 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@victorduffy4459 16 күн бұрын

In my opinion, new boats can't compete with the character and warmth of the classics.

@r.a.monigold9789 16 күн бұрын

Oh my - at 78, this boat is 20 years my younger. I was just beginning my first "tour" in the fight for my life jungles of Vietnam. I so wish I was in such good condition. As the old comedian said - "If I knew I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself, but had far less fun!". Thanks, Nick and everyone involved with this amazing yacht.

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

@lapsedluddite3381 16 күн бұрын

Who was that comedian anyway? It's one of my favorite sayings nowadays, although I'm only seventy five ...

@mikevanblommestein5726 15 күн бұрын

@@lapsedluddite3381 was it George Burns ?

@chasbodaniels1744 15 күн бұрын

The great Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle is supposed to have said something like this, in regard to his drinking and carousing during his career.

@maryholder3795 15 күн бұрын

Wish I could look as good as her at 59 years old. What a fabulous master cabin. A cruising boat for lazy, hazy cruising day. No rushing no racing she is a Gentleman cruiser. Classical boat..

@davidmwood560 16 күн бұрын

Quite simply put:- A real gentleman's motor-yacht. Thank you Nick, for a magnificent peek into a better world.

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@kennethmacleod111 16 күн бұрын

I don't know whether to give a thumbs up or not, we had a Silver's ketch back in the 1980's. Bloody mahogany was endless varnishing, lol

@georgesteckert6334 15 күн бұрын

I’m in love with this boat! Character doesn’t begin to describe its attributes. It’s for old school relaxation and comfort.

@chunkychinn 13 күн бұрын

From the days when we held a proper book to read!

@richardsanders2794 16 күн бұрын

We used to visit Silvers yard for repairs to our RNLI lifeboat. They built some beautiful “pieces of wood” over the years.

@dorislyons6223 15 күн бұрын

Call me old fashioned but that's nicer than most of the modern boats you show. It's got soul, character and some wood.

@davidbrewer7451 16 күн бұрын

Absolutely wonderful!!! ❤❤❤ I often feel that more modern yachts are like floating caravans. Not so with this beauty!!! What a fantastic throwback to simpler times!!! ❤❤❤

@raydf 16 күн бұрын

"Gentlemanly cruise at 10 knots" -- love it! 😀

@cinemaipswich4636 2 күн бұрын

I am so glad that these old girls are still on display. It's something that your grandad would have loved. It is a wonder that they have survived after all these years.

@johnhaxby306 16 күн бұрын

just gorgeous, BUT THE SAILING YACHTS on either side are amazing too!

@douglasthompson296 16 күн бұрын

Nick, absolutely fabulous gentleman's yacht, those were the days. It's worth every penny of the upkeep costs too. Now let's hope my lottery ticket comes up trumps, if it does I'm at Camper&Nicholls door step on Wednesday morning and you would have a first cruise aboard. Cheers DougT

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Fingers crossed!

@pro.navalarchitect 16 күн бұрын

perfect boat for an Agatha Christie story

@quiglid 16 күн бұрын

All I thought about was the rich aroma of varnish and wood and class! Modern vessels don’t have such gravitas!

@worddunlap 16 күн бұрын

This is a clear glimpse into the owner's mind. It is a beautiful vessel.

@MarkPoppinPringlesleaf 16 күн бұрын

She is gorgeous. A proper step back in time. Thanks for showing us around her Nick

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

@ThoughtfulWander 16 күн бұрын

Three owners since 1966 that is cool! 👍👍

@ATH_Berkshire 16 күн бұрын

With the right crew (who are likely to be a challenge to find) this would be a very elegant yacht for the money. Odds on she will have the running costs of a €5M yacht but with far more charm for far less outlay. I bet someone will have years of fun on her.

@MattyMonk 16 күн бұрын

It speaks volumes that for the first time in a while I didn't know the layout. Watching your videos has meant I can work out a layout of a boat quite easily normally, not so with the beautiful example. An absolute delight. 😊

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

@sapienthaggis3466 16 күн бұрын

My goodness what a beauty built in Scotland the very same year I was born . Ageing somewhat more gracefully than I , massive Swallows and Amazons vibes indeed . Nick thank you from the very bottom of my cockles for gifting us the pleasure of seeing her I am all of a swoon simply beautiful ole gal .

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

You're so welcome! 🙂

@willsullivan7074 16 күн бұрын

What a classic beauty! You have to wonder if today's designs improve the sea-going experience.

@Project_Servotopia 16 күн бұрын

The brand-spanking-new boats (including slightly older but refurbished) are great and all, but this one boat has more character than 98% of all else we've seen on this channel. Thanks for sharing this one, and here's hoping to see many more!

@quackadillyblip2024 16 күн бұрын

Stunning!!! Character/Charm in abundance - my cup of tea indeed!!! Cheers Nick, thanks for uploading something a little more classic for your more distinguished (old) followers.

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

@sequel91 16 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for this, Nick! As one who spent many hours of his youth sanding varnish on a 1964 Trumpy, I can appreciate the quality of the brightwork on this one.

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

@lapsedluddite3381 16 күн бұрын

Those acres of perfectly finished brightwork sent me down memory lane too, to idyllic summers messing about with classic beauties such as this. What a treat this video was, many thanks to Nick!

@PierluigiPuttiDiaz 16 күн бұрын

My god! Absolutely brilliant! That a crown's Jewell! My god that's really a piece of art! Definitely Nick you are improving day by day! Thanks a lot for sharing this stunning boat! ❤ Absolutely well done Nick!

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

@deancleavesmith 4 күн бұрын

Gorgeous, so pleased to see this type of class and history preserved.

@chrilliB123 9 күн бұрын

The whole time I was watching I had a very specific smell in my nose. 👃Did anyone else feel the same? Lovely tour, Nick!

@kendallevans4079 8 күн бұрын

Mothballs? Grandma's closet?

@gandalfkenobi007 16 күн бұрын

What a beautiful vessel! It feels like a museum but it's still very much in use! Also again something completely different! Really fun impressions of this!

@iAPX432 11 күн бұрын

True beauty never get old, it mature! In this boat I would touch every piece of wood and metal, to feel it with my fingers. So cosy, so warmth.

@ianscott3180 16 күн бұрын

I remember the Silver yard. They were still building them when I was a boy. There were two yards next to each other at the enterence to the Gareloch, now home to the UK atomic submarine fleet. 11:00 Back them the Clyde had many yards building sailing yachts. They have all gone. This would have been one of the larger Silver yachts. Even back then they were thought to be special. How life has changed, I sail a soulless Beneteau on the South Coast and the Med.

@colinritchie1510 15 күн бұрын

Spot on! I lived not far from Silvers yard on the Gareloch and it was always a great occasion when their latest vessel was launched. I have been aboard quite a few of these beautiful creations, and my father bought a Sivers motoryacht which was built long before this Silver Cavalier and it has been renovated by a more recent owner and is sailing the seas today.

@kirsteneasdale5707 7 күн бұрын

Both yards (Silvers and McGruers) are still there. I used to live right next to Silvers yard until 2018.

@rudiposthumus7798 13 күн бұрын

A masterpiece in mahogany, teak and brass. Beautiful lines that demands a lot of maintenance 🙂 The crew must love sanding and varnish.

@boerboelmummy5075 14 күн бұрын

She's beautiful, thank you for sharing her with us Nick.

@AQUAHOLIC 14 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@charlottegrieff662 16 күн бұрын

Delightful, that boat is a time capsule.

@tonybazz53 15 күн бұрын

Some of these new yachts could take a page or two from this amazing classic. I really like the seating along three sides of the salon with the integrated dinning table and the long storage side bar along the opposite side of the salon. It's just so practical and as Nick would say; works so well. Can you imagine how much it would cost to re-create this gorgeous vessel? No particle board in this beauty. Thanks for bringing this outstanding example of marine perfection to our attention Nick.

@AQUAHOLIC 15 күн бұрын

You're very welcome!

@bionicsasquatch 16 күн бұрын

Love the old yachts with all the woodwork on them just that old time feeling I could see myself on this for a few weeks out in the med having martinis.

@floodo1 16 күн бұрын

Bit of a river boat vibe and that engine room Is fabulous

@nicbennett6554 16 күн бұрын

Beautiful to see and a fitting tour. Not something I’d want to own, wonderful to virtually walk around.

@ThoughtfulWander 16 күн бұрын

With all the natural light in the master cabin it looks roomy!👍👍

@mohdrafimohdamin 16 күн бұрын

My my... i am just 4 years older than this boat... But she is really beautiful... Thank you, Nick... ❤❤

@seanogden927 16 күн бұрын

Definitely different to the norm Nick, at first I thought it was a sailing ship what with the mast. I love the colour of the wood and a quirky layout, definitely from a bygone era, it shows how owners of more modern yachts are spoiled. Well as they said back in 66 they think its all over, it is now.

@chrisbmorningstar 16 күн бұрын

What a beautiful step back in time

@Philipk65 16 күн бұрын

What! No mirror wave Nick. That was one beautiful classic boat. Love butterfly hatches and polished timbers on these classics. Thank you for bringing us this tour.

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@gruntlife0341 13 күн бұрын

More like this! Nick, maybe we can get a series of older boats like this. It was a very fun tour and a great video. I'd love to see more of these older boats.

@clarksonad 16 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you've done this one! There's not much content about Silver but they are beautiful boats and deserve more attention.

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@cbrusharmy 16 күн бұрын

These classic cruisers are a treat to see, and tickle the little grey cells, mon ami. :)

@snv648 16 күн бұрын

@@cbrusharmy Clerihew Day tomorrow!

@treborretsnom6186 16 күн бұрын

I love this boat and that particular style...

@squishygothdude 16 күн бұрын

She’s a beauty!

@rexpayne7836 16 күн бұрын

Old school boats are full of great stories and adventures. Great video. 🇦🇺 😊

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

@PixelVibe42 16 күн бұрын

Stunning, thanks for bringing us this one Nick! I just sense I can smell the inside - beautiful wood aroma! I may be wrong ....

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@manuelvanderslikke680 16 күн бұрын

Thank you Nick what a start of this week great this James A Silver from 1966 a classic made out of wood a superyacht of her time i think and still in a super condition accomodation for 6 guest in great comfort but also her crew have there own spave the gentemens cruiser rare but beautiful⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@ducati5420 16 күн бұрын

Got to love them old boats

@mauriebarnes8272 16 күн бұрын

As you said, several times, lovely and it is a lovely vessel. Loved the creaking timbers as you walked around. They don't make them like this anymore.

@BenDover-cl1jf 16 күн бұрын

Wow wow wow

@markshutt1476 16 күн бұрын

What an absolutely beautiful boat. You just keep finding the most amazing boats to show us. 2 things really stand out, for me. First, the amazing amount of storage drawers in the owner's cabin, not so much hanging space, but I'd think leisure wear works folded in drawers. Second, beam of the boat matters. These older yachts aren't as wide, and you can certainly see how that matters in this design. Just more compact. I think I could happily live on this beauty.

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

@chrisbelzko5598 16 күн бұрын

I do love these vintage boats 😃

@eclecticcustoms 16 күн бұрын

Beautiful boat! Thank you for taking us on board!

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@jimmyquinn9639 16 күн бұрын

Lovely old boat Nick and excellent video 🚤🛥⛵️👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Many thanks!

@fidel681 16 күн бұрын

Classic boats never die, cucumber sandwiches and a Singapore Sling, while poirot solves his latest murder! Did enjoy that tour Nick. 😊

@justitia257 16 күн бұрын

Beautiful boat

@Steve-Cross 16 күн бұрын

Hang on, Nick. Where’s the pop-up TV? 😂 Jokes aside, you have done it again. Lots of nostalgia with this little beauty. Starting to feel old now. I was seven when she was built. Looking a lot better than I am. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you. 👍

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

@taxpayer1040 16 күн бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and with regret I am old English to remember such yachts - albeit as a child! (all that varnishing!)

@taxpayer1040 16 күн бұрын

Please forgive typo meant to say 'enough' rather than English although for once correct in both instances. Also noted old F1 racing photos - hint at owners!

@lapsedluddite3381 16 күн бұрын

@taxpayer1040 - Well spotted!

@jamessullivan5168 16 күн бұрын

Magnificent! I've actually tired of seeing some of the super yachts even though they have wonderful features, but this - WoW - this boat is just beautiful and so much my wheelhouse. Even though not of the Poirot era, it does have that feeling - a true gentleman's boat.

@user-sy7ld3zl3o 20 сағат бұрын

She's a grand old lady, with beautiful lines, with years of life ahead of... her

@mmsmits2868 16 күн бұрын

That’s fantastic! I’m not the right person for a true yacht like that but can definitely see the grace and beauty of it. Thanks so much for sharing with us!

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@Broadcastvehicles 16 күн бұрын

Such a yacht that makes my day!! ❤️

@markflyer 16 күн бұрын

There’s no school like the old school. Lovely boat.

@Andy_Ross1962 8 күн бұрын

Has to be the best boat you have featured

@user-jg9ju1ke8i 16 күн бұрын

Love the speaking tube by the external steps, and the martini glasses in the salon

@kirsteneasdale5707 7 күн бұрын

I used to live right next to Silvers Boatyard on the Gareloch. It was always interesting to walk through the yard to get to the beach and it was the best place to watch the wonderful sunsets. There was always something interesting to see and people to meet who were working on their yachts. It was lovely to see this boat. A real classic. This is the boat I would buy if I had the money. A proper boat unlike some of these modern monstrosities. Thank you for sharing your tour of her.

@AQUAHOLIC 7 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@demstefan6150 10 күн бұрын

I love the sound of the doors. To these modern ultralight camping style plywood.

@andrewb6068 16 күн бұрын

1966 the year I was born, wished I had aged as well as this boat, think its time i get a new refit 😊

@gmcjetpilot 14 күн бұрын

A boat is a floating hole to throw your money in. The older the more money.... Don't get me wrong I love seeing it, and love I don't have to maintain this beauty.

@markwarn6085 14 күн бұрын

Classic, beautiful and timeless. What a yacht, so much style and comfort.Thanks for the tour.

@AQUAHOLIC 14 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ThoughtfulWander 16 күн бұрын

Classic boat! Love it! Thanks for sharing, Nick! 👍👍

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ThoughtfulWander 16 күн бұрын

@@AQUAHOLIC 👍👍

@gordonsimpson3235 15 күн бұрын

She is just beautiful Nick. Definitely the best end of the marina😎 This may be one of the best boats you have looked at IMO!

@Niallisababe1 11 күн бұрын

What a gorgeous ship. So many classical elements to her

@sportspicks799 16 күн бұрын

I’m never early to these being from the USA but I’ve been in Norway recently and have seen the last 3 videos almost immediately. Very exciting!

@margaretbehler4935 16 күн бұрын

One year older than me Nick. Very nice. I love the old classy boats.

@marcmeinzer8859 2 күн бұрын

These definitely have more character than the 1964 90’ Feadship motor yacht I once crewed on as cook and mate.

@djowen5192 16 күн бұрын

Beautiful, a floating time machine. Loved the Martini glasses and I bet the smell is magical. My ultimate live aboard. 😊

@patrikhafstrom8954 16 күн бұрын

That’s a beautiful yacht!

@cinemaipswich4636 2 күн бұрын

In the wheel house there are pockets with flags. A valuable asset for any collector.

@Bob8091 16 күн бұрын

Thanks Nick. I love old classics, every now and again I look at the website specialising in such boats. I loved the creaking wood too.

@lapsedluddite3381 16 күн бұрын

@Bob8091 - I love dreaming my way through their offerings too! I was very blessed to have spent time aboard some gorgeous classics in my youth, varnishing my way through college...

@Bob8091 16 күн бұрын

Yes. One I liked the Fred Parker ones too.

@matthewharding-ew1ts 14 күн бұрын

Stunning..........pure craftsmanship, probably pretty rare these days!

@Leo-Crespi 16 күн бұрын

Wonderful boat. Thanks Nick.

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@hardystein114 7 күн бұрын

That spacious saloon is wonderful ! Beautiful boat .

@jenspetersimonsen4235 16 күн бұрын

WOW - that is one charming boat with lots of character. TY 4 showing this off, Nick 🙂

@FLGurl 16 күн бұрын

Outstanding! I think you could make an entire video on all the plaques and wall hangings. But the Louis Vuitton stole the show on this one! Many thanks for this one. ❤ 🍷

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

@SimmiMusic 16 күн бұрын

this feels so full of live

@rogernewey1365 15 күн бұрын

What an amazing find! - I think this may be my new No #1 motor boat on Aquaholic - I love the steamer chairs the engine room and everything in between! But then I am a sucker for wood, and 1966 was a vintage year for many reasons - I only wish I had aged that well! Thank you so much for sharing and bringing such variety and class.

@AQUAHOLIC 15 күн бұрын

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

@duncwoodbridge7152 15 күн бұрын

what a beautifull yacht the wood work is amazing well done to the previous 2 owners for keeping her so original 1.4 million oh i wish ...

@normbond8888 15 күн бұрын

Like, ‘Mutiny On The Bounty’ feel about this old lady. Great shape & love all the woodwork & high gloss finishes. Great find Nick, thanks.🙏🇨🇦👍

@AQUAHOLIC 15 күн бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@exn641US 14 күн бұрын

My father would absolutely love that boat. Back in the mid 80's, he fully restored a 1948 Trumpy for someone. It turned out immaculate. He would be a big fan of such a beautiful craft like this '66 James, kept in such iconic condition.

@mattman237 16 күн бұрын

Love it, more classics please!

@notrut 16 күн бұрын

Utterly enthralling and mesmerising Nick ... Thank You for the tour .. (Watching in 12C NE England where the rain is lashing the glass, and I need rotary wipers like the helm glass)

@AQUAHOLIC 16 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂