Dan, at 25:47 the water is stunningly clear, what an amazing resource! Reviewing Galeons 440, instead of the usual 52+ boat, still has the same extremely clever design philosophy with the owner's ease of use, in mind. Although, I prefer a galley that you can wedge yourself into, (for rough seas) not quite this open, thanks for your usual comprehensive... tour
15:20 is actually the nicest bed on any boat tour I’ve seen for far. Waking up with this view must be awesome. Boatbuilders should offer large master cabins with a layout along a window like this.
Love Galeon. They put so much thought into their yachts, like they think about how people will use and interact with the yacht and then from there, design it all.
I posted this on your last video but I have to say it again.. it's a crime how under subscribed you are. Great videos and good consistency. As I watch this on my 4k oled.. please get a nice 4k camera! Thanks for the content.
Really appreciate that! I’m running the DJI Pocket 3 at the moment as my whole channel needs to fit in my carry on luggage 😅 Genuinely appreciate the kind words. Each video is around 30hrs work to put together
I’ve been following Galeon for years (love them) but TBH I think you should have been given a different (better?) spec of boat to review e.g. a galley aft layout means you get large sliding windows at the back of the saloon that makes a bar area on the starboard side that includes stools and a drop bar on the outside of the boat being served from the aft galley (which makes the drop-balcony make far more sense). Also this means that you have dining area to the back that can morph into an outside coffee area on the port side of the balcony. And having the galley aft makes a better forward indoor lounge area IMO (and that also includes reversible helm seats). They also do rotating cockpit seating (which is very very cool). I could go on……. the boat that you reviewed would definitely not be the way I would spec a 440 but hey ;-) Cheers for the great review! (P.s. you cal also spec the kids bunk room to be an office space (which I love)). P.p.s I think there is also an option for seating on the forward deck rather than pads (but that might only start at around the 460 upwards - worth it IMO)
Interesting about the office space! I would totally go for that! I don’t actually know anyone from Galeon yet so this was organised by some mates at Argo Yachting in Mallorca whom I know. When the time comes I’m sure the factory will make some more models available to test as this is a very interesting brand!
Gorgeous boat and im a huge fan of galeon but i cant help feeling that the brown upholstery on the loungest looks a little loose and wrinkled at some points and could be a concern for the long term wear and tear. Not that it would be enough to deter a purchace because its a lovely boat for sure.
I see the loose upholstery on many boats and I assume that’s down to the foam - but would be interested to know if that’s correct or not? The colour you could change I’m sure
if you like a Swiss Army Knife boat have a look at the Galleon 510 Sky, its got a small fly bridge with a one touch automatic fly bridge cover but more options than you can shake a stick at. ps love the reviews
Another great tour, Dan 👍 While i welcome Galeon's innovations, i often think they try to pack too many in for real-world use. Re: Fold out decks that are on so many new boats now, i never see them being used after that initial tryout, not even at the sand bar. Am i right? I get told i have to have them for resale, though... 🤦🏻♂️
For example I couldn’t be bothered putting the safety rails in place so you have a point. I think they are definitely doing some very intelligent thinking in terms of design. But maybe the future of design will involve more feedback from more boat owners. Because personally the less mucking about I need to do the more likely I’m going to operate/use the feature. I’m thinking clears for example…
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Was a huge Galeon fan. Then I saw your review of the RIVIERA 4600 Platinum Edition. That boat is just perfect. Proportions layout style. An absolute classic like an e-type Jag. They really hit the nail on the head with that one.
Not good - i cover that in my Patreon video actually. This is one of the compromise you make with big hull windows. Solution is to be very considerate of your fender positioning.
the lights do flicker, it simply not noticeable by the human eye without the help of a camera. So whenever you get this you can put up a capture saying "you won't notice this flicker IRL". But I mean at this point in our age, we in 2024, if people aren't aware of this by now. Then let them be unaware god sake 🤣
I’ve since discovered more settings in my camera (thanks to you guys educating me in the comments) so I think I’ve managed to stop the flicker in all my recent videos 🙏🙏🙏 It’s so annoying when I spend 14hrs filming and then the bloody flicker shows up 😅🤯
Guess it’s a up to personal preferences. I like it a lot and prefer it over glossy surfaces or exotic materials other luxury brands use. It’s nothing fancy, but should work really well for daily use. I’m sure Galeon offers alternatives though.
Rocking and interfering LED with the camera unfortunately. There was a big storm a few days before this and lots of water movement still left over that was sloshing around. Also I don’t actually have a cameraman so every video is a new operator and I just coach them on the go.
Dano my guy i know you have pershing yachts in syd. 😢why bro ..why cant ya get on one .its the ferrari of yachts my man .ive been pleeding for yrs dano
I gave up asking the Aussie dealers as they didn’t seem interested so have been trying in EU and will try next month in US. Wish me luck 🤞 Some of the CEOs in Italy from a few factories have started introducing me to their other boat building mates so that may also come off at some point too 🤞🙏
Totally agree. Love to see a Dans boat review on a Pershing 6X for example. Like to see you sea trialling those amazing surface drives and of course, showing that Roooooster!!
