'...interesting use of what looks like carpet...' without a twitch in either expression or voice, Jack. Very you! Great tour of a fab little vessel. I personally rate Galeon very highly. As always, thanks to you and the team and see you on the next
At 45 foot it's a very impressive, well designed and executed craft. Two tiny criticisms though, one is that large step up and the other is of course the rather too low for safety guard rail. Both would be fine in a calm sea or at a mooring but not if you need to go forward in a rough sea. Other than that, perfect.
Disappointed that you didn't point out a few pretty obvious design flaws. I get it that you want to keep being allowed to review their boats, but you're losing credibility with your viewership, and keeping that should be paramount: - Stairwell in the bathing platform is narrow and has no handrail, that's an accident waiting to happen - When the lid of the wet bar is flipped up, the 'cook' can barely interact with people in the salon - Seats only 4-5 in the outdoor area, disappointing for a boat that side - Seemingly no sun shade available for the front sun-pad. Are there any speakers and USB plugs there?
Is this a wind up? 1. Point me to the boat of this size and price range that has hand rails on the dynamic steps to the bathing platform (most don't even have dynamic steps). 2. wrong 3. space for directors chairs opposite fixed seating (like many boats of this size) 4. yes to both if you want/spec them.
Another great boat from Galeon, the only thing wrong is the engine room, all Galeons seem to have very low headroom in the engine rooms and as a 6' 4" 72 year old it puts me off a bit!
I've the same problem - just a little younger and 2 inches taller. I wouldn't get one of these now - I would have 30 or 40 years ago. But then - these didn't exist 30 or 40 years ago. Maybe I can talk me kids into getting one and I'll sit around a look dignified.
Thanks James. The US dealer, Marine Max, wouldn’t give us a price at the Miami Boat Show and suggested viewers contact them directly for pricing. Not ideal, I know. Regarding range, I would expect around 250nm at a 20-25 knot cruising speed. Thanks for watching! - Jack