For taking the time to showcase one of their seven-figure yachts, I'm sure Spirit Yachts would happily donate an improved camera for Toby to haul around. 🙃
In the video it looks nice but can't relay the feel. In real life, I had butterflies. That hasn't happened in a long time, and it's a first for a boat. Thanks to the owner for bringing her to the Southampton boat show and opening this beauty to the public. The serenity of this beauty is beyond any boat I have seen.
A new benchmark has been created. Fantastic review, Toby. This is truly an exceptionally designed and hand crafted sailing vessel. I love everything about this boat. Especially the winch and tweaker layout at the mast. It's so nice to see a modern midships design for the halyards and hydraulics at the mast. I'm so tired of seeing aft run cruiser spaghetti. The running rigging here is all just beautiful. And that mainsheet traveler and vang/outhaul controls ... 🍒 the chef's kiss. Absolutely superb.
Beautiful. As well as the terrific sailing action, I think the background to your concluding comments (featuring the sunburst skylights) really underlines what a beautifully designed boat this is. What a terrific experience!
Really great review, yacht looks amazing, seems to sail brilliantly too. Certainly the best forward owners cabin I've ever seen on a sailing yacht. Personally I'd never have been interested in a classic looking yacht until now. Spirit seem to have moved yacht design into the 21st century. Real thought put into reducing the impact on the environment with low maintenance required on a really fantastic yacht.
An extraordinary boat The pinnacle of craftsmanship Excellent tour, I think everyone will agree that tours on boats like this should last at least 43 minutes😉 Great job
Blimey, theres a few negative comments on this one. Personally I think its stunning, not sure I understand some of the choices but it isnt my boat and nor could I afford one (likely ever). Sounds like the owner chose what he wanted, can afford to too so good for him. 😊 Thanks for showing us around Toby.
I saw her in Fowey last year. Took my tender and circled her a couple of times, she’s stunning. There were two couples onboard plus a young man (looked like paid crew). I watched as this young man, single handedly, winch their tender and haul it up the starboard side of the paintwork to get it onboard. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, I don’t think the owner was aware! Price I believe sits somewhere between 4-5 million.
Guys, I love the videos so much....but can we please get in the 21st Century and shoot/upload these in 4K? Your production quality is fantastic, so no reason these shouldn't be in higher quality. Thanks!
This is one of the most beautiful boats afloat the craftsmen who’ve built this piece of art should be the proudest on the planet, this yacht is the stuff dreams are made from, especially for people like me who can only dream of heaving and living on a boat and just sailing of away from everything.
Been on a visit to Spirit yachts in Ipwich. Craftsmanship of the highest order. These are to yachting what Holland & Holland are in the shotgun world. Stunning boats.
That is the perfect boat! I deleted the maintainence checkbox, so- as long as vanishing, polishing, upkeep & repairs are covered- I'll sell my soul to own one. Maybe, that one? You did mention that he's a serial owner, maybe he'll want cruise @ say 15 knots- gotta move up! I'm in, besides Toby's in love w/ it.
Jeez Toby, you got kinda emotional there at the end. You okay? did they have to pry you off that boat!? hope you’re looking after yourself! thanks again!
Wood wood glorious wood.. Spirit really does make the Saville row of modern wooden boats. I look forward to seeing what they can do with the emerging generation of chemically modified enhanced timbers They could end up outperforming many composites. The Dutch and Scandinavians are working with them in fact they've built a steel girder replacement bridge over a motorway from the modified softwood produced. It sounds like it will be perfect for thin laminate sheets. The big advantage is its Carbon negative and if you can keep damage and decay at bay by stopping microbes from feeding on the modified wood even beyond the Epoxy/bio epoxy these guys are already exploring. Then you can lock the energy and carbon and labour into a really long life beautiful hull...thats also light and sustainable. Providing owners can steer clear of designer fashion trends... those things are not where Spirit is springing from 😉
So what's the price? You usually say when you tour boats. (I am sure I don't want to know...) This is a STUNNER. There are quite a few boutique custom builders out there, and these guy surely are right up there with the best of the best. Besides the craftmanship and extraordinary attention to detail, they have given the boat SOUL, which you Toby, skillfully communicated - thank you!
@mikemendes7598 you're quite right we do usually say the price - and it's in the specs at the end as normal (see 43.30). Unfortunately it's just out of my budget though! T
very pretty boat, toby is the best at YW. not sure what is more of an entry barrier for this type of boat, money or the amount of friends you need to go for a sail
Hi Kisero, as the skipper on board on the test day I would like to point out that we were using a racing spinnaker that admittedly takes more crew to handle but we can also cruise the boat with just two or three people on board. She really is a dual purpose yacht…
For a boat to be sailed short-handed you think Spirit would have dispensed with symmetrical kites and spinnaker poles in favor of Asymmetrics. What’s going on here?
It is so beautiful. Craftsmanship at its highest. But I would hate to sail this boat into blue water. Its designed for show off in the harbour and whiskys in the salon. Which is nice. But a sailboat of the 21 century is one where you do no constantly risk falling overboard or get a wave down the neck. In my honest opinion.
Spirit yachts make some great classic yachts but it would be hard for me to personally justify the insane price tags, if I had the money, to sail in something that purposely is made to look like it was out of the 19th century with very little creature comforts. I get the whole classical vibe and heritage thing, I personally like it, but the yacht is something I would use only for a weekend sail close the coast or racing like the owner does, which for the price tag, is too much for a boat to just do that. Not that I am even close to being able to purchase a yacht and I guess if you're rich enough the price tag of your toys doesn't really matter.
It's more than big enough to Sail you with comfort over the Atlantic. I mean it's like a modern 55ft boat Inside and that is enough space to travel the world
@@Taugtaug It's missing a lot of things I'd like for a yacht in the 21st century. Wireless chargers, wine cooler, televisions and audio equipment, extra or much larger refrigerator/freezer storage, more windows for natural light, spray hood/deck shelter, dual helms, solar, is just some things I can name off the top of my head. I understand this yacht is dual purpose racing and leisure sailing so many of those features were scrapped for weight savings and could be retrofitted or added in when built. Though for the price tag on a yacht like this from Spirit one could get all the 21st century amenities plus more for a much better price. What you're paying for in markup on a yacht like this isn't the tech or space but rather wooden construction, craftsmanship, heritage and the classic look. I like it, but this yacht would my "weekend toy" personally.
@@Recklessness97 It can have most of those features bar the twin helms! There is a very good sound system aboard, plus sprayhood, you can have extra coolers/refrigeration, solar etc (check out Spirit's smaller electric/solar yachts) - remember a lot of these are just owner choices. Space is of course a pay off for those long overhangs/traditional lines though
@@yachtingworld You're right. I took a look on Spirit's website last night and the 72DH example on there has almost everything I would like. What a lovely yacht. Now I just need to get my hands on a few millions $$$$.
While this is a beautiful looking boat it doesnt look great for off-shore sailing. I dont understand the bench with the traveler on it. If one is actually sitting at the helm you would need to climb over that bench. That doesn't seem safe at the dock let alone on a heeling boat in rough seas. Sounds like maybe rails/hand holds will be added but again not safe walking stern to bow. Maybe good for racing but definitely not a liveaboard or for short sailing 1-2 people or kids.
I guess I'm not the target market but that looks miserable to be on. You're so exposed to the elements when you're outside and there's no railing. On the inside, except for the kitchen, there's no natural light. It's beautiful but does not look enjoyable.
As the video notes there are stanchions and guard rails - just not attached now when in racing trim. Agree that with no spray hood upwinding might be ... exhilirating! Plenty of spirits do have hoods though - owner's choice.
It's a proper *sailing* boat! It's about the joy of sailing fast in a properly seaworthy boat, and in all conditions. @theartificiallyintelligent It feels like complaining that a classic DB5 is not a motorhome.
Spirit yachts who threatened legal action against a delivery captain because he filmed there supposedly great boat continually breaking down. Disgraceful if they’d of been polite and just asked the same could have happened. Nothing special about a great looking boat that’s not fit for purpose.
@@antonysmyth2464 Not really no. It is an owner's boat and he had just got back from racing it in a classic regatta, where typically the yachts sail without guardrails. So I still don't understand why the deck is dangerous, nor why or what we 'can do better'!
Thank you Toby! The best 45 minutes I've ever spent on RUclips! She's a beautiful boat, and you've done a very respectable review.
Wow, that's amazing to hear, thank you very much!
Masterpiece!
Absolute dream yacht.
Only one word "beautiful"
Greetings from France
Absolutely stunning craft that harks back to a different time in yachting. Thank you for the tour!
A pleasure
Oh my word. Truly stunning.
BEAUTIFUL yacht! Stunning. Shoot! Now I WANT one!
# a magnificent day/s onboard a beautiful yacht. ⛵🔱💫✨✨
Absolutely fantastic on so many levels! Thank you for the lovely tour.
A pleasure, thank you
Incredible.
Thanks Toby!
Fabulous tour, what a boat, absolutely stunning.
Wonderful boat. Everything said.
For taking the time to showcase one of their seven-figure yachts, I'm sure Spirit Yachts would happily donate an improved camera for Toby to haul around. 🙃
The camera is ok and it was shot in HD, but accidentally uploaded in SD, apologies!
True craftsmanship, amazing yacht by one of the best builders in the industry. Thx for the content Toby, great review.
Thank you, appreciated
In the video it looks nice but can't relay the feel. In real life, I had butterflies. That hasn't happened in a long time, and it's a first for a boat. Thanks to the owner for bringing her to the Southampton boat show and opening this beauty to the public. The serenity of this beauty is beyond any boat I have seen.
Very well done video of a gorgeous sailing yacht Toby.
Thank you!
Pure joy to watch. Soul food.
Excellent review of this beautiful yacht she is magnificent and the craftsmanship is excellent and she sails well. Well done Toby
A dream that came true for the passionate and lucky owner ....bon vent and thank you for your splendid coverage ...just magic.
Our pleasure, thank you!
Absolutely beautiful
What a boat; what a boat. Superb, in-depth review, Toby, as liberally peppered with Yeah's and As Well's as she may be. Nice work.
A new benchmark has been created. Fantastic review, Toby. This is truly an exceptionally designed and hand crafted sailing vessel. I love everything about this boat. Especially the winch and tweaker layout at the mast. It's so nice to see a modern midships design for the halyards and hydraulics at the mast. I'm so tired of seeing aft run cruiser spaghetti. The running rigging here is all just beautiful. And that mainsheet traveler and vang/outhaul controls ... 🍒 the chef's kiss. Absolutely superb.
Beautiful. As well as the terrific sailing action, I think the background to your concluding comments (featuring the sunburst skylights) really underlines what a beautifully designed boat this is. What a terrific experience!
Wow, I think this is my ultimate boat, congratulations to the owner, a really wonderful boat.
Really nice well done thank you for the review
Really great review, yacht looks amazing, seems to sail brilliantly too. Certainly the best forward owners cabin I've ever seen on a sailing yacht. Personally I'd never have been interested in a classic looking yacht until now. Spirit seem to have moved yacht design into the 21st century. Real thought put into reducing the impact on the environment with low maintenance required on a really fantastic yacht.
Simply sublime ! What a vessel. Thanks Tobes !
An extraordinary boat
The pinnacle of craftsmanship
Excellent tour, I think everyone will agree that tours on boats like this should last at least 43 minutes😉
Great job
Thank you! 👍
Blimey, theres a few negative comments on this one. Personally I think its stunning, not sure I understand some of the choices but it isnt my boat and nor could I afford one (likely ever). Sounds like the owner chose what he wanted, can afford to too so good for him. 😊 Thanks for showing us around Toby.
You're very welcome, thanks!
Getting to know a new boat is a real challenge sometimes, good job guys
what a privilege to get to see this yacht. thank you for this video!
This boat is a dream.
Love the drum'n'bass tunes.
Love it. Thank you for the tour and sail. I’ve noted this for my future once I return to sailing. 🤙
Thank you for the review!
I saw her in Fowey last year. Took my tender and circled her a couple of times, she’s stunning. There were two couples onboard plus a young man (looked like paid crew). I watched as this young man, single handedly, winch their tender and haul it up the starboard side of the paintwork to get it onboard. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, I don’t think the owner was aware! Price I believe sits somewhere between 4-5 million.
Guys, I love the videos so much....but can we please get in the 21st Century and shoot/upload these in 4K? Your production quality is fantastic, so no reason these shouldn't be in higher quality. Thanks!
Apologies, it was shot in 4k but accidentally uploaded in SD only. We'll upload another HD version shortly
@@yachtingworldseems someone may have forgotten to upload the HD version. Hope this reminder helps. Love the channel!
This is one of the most beautiful boats afloat the craftsmen who’ve built this piece of art should be the proudest on the planet, this yacht is the stuff dreams are made from, especially for people like me who can only dream of heaving and living on a boat and just sailing of away from everything.
Been on a visit to Spirit yachts in Ipwich.
Craftsmanship of the highest order.
These are to yachting what Holland & Holland are in the shotgun world.
Stunning boats.
I am very envious of a sail like that. My old Contessa takes a bit longer to come up from the Channel Islands.
Lucky Toby
Dream boat definitely
This boat really requires a 4K youtube video.
Pure beauty
That is the perfect boat! I deleted the maintainence checkbox, so- as long as vanishing, polishing, upkeep & repairs are covered- I'll sell my soul to own one. Maybe, that one? You did mention that he's a serial owner, maybe he'll want cruise @ say 15 knots- gotta move up! I'm in, besides Toby's in love w/ it.
Jeez Toby, you got kinda emotional there at the end. You okay? did they have to pry you off that boat!? hope you’re looking after yourself! thanks again!
Yep, getting a bit emotional in my old age! I'm fine though thanks, but yes it's a yacht you don't want to leave easily
Nice to see hull with classic bow and stern. Beautiful and functional, unlike "modern" yacht design which are ugly by comparison.
For me - the DH 72 with the sail plan of the 63 and the layout of the 65. Built to sail the World ARC - Done!
👍
Art
Wood wood glorious wood.. Spirit really does make the Saville row of modern wooden boats.
I look forward to seeing what they can do with the emerging generation of chemically modified enhanced timbers They could end up outperforming many composites. The Dutch and Scandinavians are working with them in fact they've built a steel girder replacement bridge over a motorway from the modified softwood produced. It sounds like it will be perfect for thin laminate sheets.
The big advantage is its Carbon negative and if you can keep damage and decay at bay by stopping microbes from feeding on the modified wood even beyond the Epoxy/bio epoxy these guys are already exploring. Then you can lock the energy and carbon and labour into
a really long life beautiful hull...thats also light and sustainable. Providing owners can steer clear of designer fashion trends... those things are not where Spirit is springing from 😉
Would love for you to review Tally Ho when it's built
So would I!
@@yachtingworld Road Trip! - get yourself to Port Townsend WA. - LOL!
It has plywood in the lockers? Is it plywood as well on the hull?
So what's the price? You usually say when you tour boats. (I am sure I don't want to know...) This is a STUNNER. There are quite a few boutique custom builders out there, and these guy surely are right up there with the best of the best. Besides the craftmanship and extraordinary attention to detail, they have given the boat SOUL, which you Toby, skillfully communicated - thank you!
@mikemendes7598 you're quite right we do usually say the price - and it's in the specs at the end as normal (see 43.30). Unfortunately it's just out of my budget though! T
@@yachtingworld Yep, my mistake. I cut it off 20 seconds early. That actually doesn't seem that terrible a price for the quality you're getting.
very pretty boat, toby is the best at YW. not sure what is more of an entry barrier for this type of boat, money or the amount of friends you need to go for a sail
Thanks - and I think you'd find you'd quickly have lots of willing new friends if you bought a boat like this..>!
Hi Kisero, as the skipper on board on the test day I would like to point out that we were using a racing spinnaker that admittedly takes more crew to handle but we can also cruise the boat with just two or three people on board. She really is a dual purpose yacht…
Pretty yacht guard rails might be handy
😍 Can I get one in my budget of $100k? 😁
I'm sorry to be the who tells you, but a yacht like this will probably sett you back $250k 😁
@@Fisklina A lot more than $250,000. More like $7,000,000+ for a newer model like the one in the video. A 2003 can be had for $3,000,000.
How much stoage do you need on a proper race boat?
Hay Toby, what yacht do u have?
A very small cheap one!
Why no teak pades under the deck winches?
need to find the lottery numbers as fast as possible !
How much a boat like that can cost ?, i am new on sailing and would like to buy one...i have a budget of 180k
It does say in the specs at the end. And sorry to let you down, but you'll need a budget about 20x that!
For a boat to be sailed short-handed you think Spirit would have dispensed with symmetrical kites and spinnaker poles in favor of Asymmetrics. What’s going on here?
That was completely the owner's choice for this particular boat and for when racing. You can of course have A-sails on furlers (this boat does too)
It is so beautiful. Craftsmanship at its highest. But I would hate to sail this boat into blue water. Its designed for show off in the harbour and whiskys in the salon. Which is nice. But a sailboat of the 21 century is one where you do no constantly risk falling overboard or get a wave down the neck. In my honest opinion.
Are there no safety lines on this thing!
Yes, as mentioned, the guardrails were removed for classic yacht racing, but are fitted for cruising
looks like a s&s design from the early 60s
In know Spirit's are tight inside, but I'm not a fan of DH. Also, nav stations seem so unnecessary now.
I don't fully agree - look at the stem and instruments in the cockpit where the screws are - overtightened and cracked...
720p ... wtf ?
Apologies, it was shot in HD but accidentally uploaded in SD only. We're rectifying...
If you took a boat like this around the world, would you dress down the interior?
Friends don't let friends buy Fisher Panda.
20.55 cheap imitation of Pierre Chareau’s bridge table design...
Fantastic yacht but what a nervous camera handeling and jumpy editing 🤔
Not nervous - just a bit tricky holding a camera while helming a 72ft yacht in swell!
@@yachtingworld That I understand but I referred to the handling while not at the helm.
Only 720p? I am sure you can do better.
Apologies, it was shot in HD but accidentally uploaded in SD only. We'll upload another HD version
Spirit yachts make some great classic yachts but it would be hard for me to personally justify the insane price tags, if I had the money, to sail in something that purposely is made to look like it was out of the 19th century with very little creature comforts. I get the whole classical vibe and heritage thing, I personally like it, but the yacht is something I would use only for a weekend sail close the coast or racing like the owner does, which for the price tag, is too much for a boat to just do that. Not that I am even close to being able to purchase a yacht and I guess if you're rich enough the price tag of your toys doesn't really matter.
It's more than big enough to Sail you with comfort over the Atlantic. I mean it's like a modern 55ft boat Inside and that is enough space to travel the world
@@Taugtaug It's missing a lot of things I'd like for a yacht in the 21st century. Wireless chargers, wine cooler, televisions and audio equipment, extra or much larger refrigerator/freezer storage, more windows for natural light, spray hood/deck shelter, dual helms, solar, is just some things I can name off the top of my head. I understand this yacht is dual purpose racing and leisure sailing so many of those features were scrapped for weight savings and could be retrofitted or added in when built. Though for the price tag on a yacht like this from Spirit one could get all the 21st century amenities plus more for a much better price. What you're paying for in markup on a yacht like this isn't the tech or space but rather wooden construction, craftsmanship, heritage and the classic look. I like it, but this yacht would my "weekend toy" personally.
@@Recklessness97 It can have most of those features bar the twin helms! There is a very good sound system aboard, plus sprayhood, you can have extra coolers/refrigeration, solar etc (check out Spirit's smaller electric/solar yachts) - remember a lot of these are just owner choices. Space is of course a pay off for those long overhangs/traditional lines though
@@yachtingworld You're right. I took a look on Spirit's website last night and the 72DH example on there has almost everything I would like. What a lovely yacht. Now I just need to get my hands on a few millions $$$$.
A boat to show off. For keeping up appearances... At the cost of your own comfort. So little space for such a big boat and at a very high price...
sacrifying everything to a flat deck is stupid. This boat forces you on your knees each time you have to use a winch. No way
Sailboats are much more pretty without stanchions and lifelines.
While this is a beautiful looking boat it doesnt look great for off-shore sailing. I dont understand the bench with the traveler on it. If one is actually sitting at the helm you would need to climb over that bench. That doesn't seem safe at the dock let alone on a heeling boat in rough seas. Sounds like maybe rails/hand holds will be added but again not safe walking stern to bow. Maybe good for racing but definitely not a liveaboard or for short sailing 1-2 people or kids.
This is very much a very rich person's yacht for racing. As that it is fantastic.
I guess I'm not the target market but that looks miserable to be on. You're so exposed to the elements when you're outside and there's no railing. On the inside, except for the kitchen, there's no natural light. It's beautiful but does not look enjoyable.
As the video notes there are stanchions and guard rails - just not attached now when in racing trim. Agree that with no spray hood upwinding might be ... exhilirating! Plenty of spirits do have hoods though - owner's choice.
If you think the boat "looks to miserable to be on" we must be living a parallel universe, it's absolutely gorgeous.
It's a proper *sailing* boat! It's about the joy of sailing fast in a properly seaworthy boat, and in all conditions.
@theartificiallyintelligent
It feels like complaining that a classic DB5 is not a motorhome.
Spirit yachts who threatened legal action against a delivery captain because he filmed there supposedly great boat continually breaking down. Disgraceful if they’d of been polite and just asked the same could have happened. Nothing special about a great looking boat that’s not fit for purpose.
Yes, lovely to look at. But no way thanks, wet, small accommodation, no two handing, dangerous deck.
wet 🙄
Why dangerous? There are guardrails - we just weren't sailing with them
@@yachtingworld Hmm, like having a life jacket and not using it? YW can do better.
I'm guessing with all the controls you could just about 2 hand this - just not to race with ...
@@antonysmyth2464 Not really no. It is an owner's boat and he had just got back from racing it in a classic regatta, where typically the yachts sail without guardrails. So I still don't understand why the deck is dangerous, nor why or what we 'can do better'!
The ship is perfect but the video is so boring and tiring.
Masterpiece!