THIS Is ASTRA! €2M Ultimate STEEL Explorer With A 9,000 NM Range! (FOR SALE)

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  • čas přidán 17. 08. 2023
  • Join me on a tour of the magnificent 'Motor Yacht Astra', a state-of-the-art steel yacht crafted for the true adventurers at heart.
    This explorer yacht combines the robust durability of steel with a sophisticated design, ensuring seamless ocean voyages. If you've ever dreamt of charting your own course on such a vessel, you're in luck, as this explorer yacht is currently for sale!
    Dive in and discover what makes Motor Yacht Astra the ultimate choice for modern-day explorers.
    ► Find out more about my business and how I can help you 👉👉 linktr.ee/john_johnson
    ►►► FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ASTRA ON THE BROKERS WEBSITE: bit.ly/Astra_Explorer
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  • @YachtBuoy
    @YachtBuoy  Před 3 měsíci +3

    My best content, including playlists, as well as my other services can be found here: linktr.ee/john_johnson

  • @Chuckles..
    @Chuckles.. Před měsícem +20

    If I were a billionaire, this is the kind of boat I would want. Super yachts just make my eyes glaze over.

    • @RichardTavilla
      @RichardTavilla Před 23 dny +2

      Could not agree more

    • @KlingonCaptain
      @KlingonCaptain Před 10 dny +1

      Well, since it's a two million boat, I'd get one long before a billion.

  • @Vopac
    @Vopac Před 3 měsíci +15

    This just popped up on my feed, and I'm happy to say that I'm one of those that has been towed by her when she was still a Rescue cruiser, not in an emergency but due to a cracked propeller shaft.
    Was also a joy to watch her break ice for the fishing vessels in the winters passing outside my apartment window.

  • @Chyeahokay
    @Chyeahokay Před 8 měsíci +7

    This is what an explorer yacht should be.

  • @carldevries178
    @carldevries178 Před 9 měsíci +40

    Now that is a sea-worthy ship. That pilot house is incredible. Thanks for showing us this beauty John.

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci +4

      Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!

  • @craigdouglasmartens7037
    @craigdouglasmartens7037 Před měsícem +3

    What a magnificent vessel! As an ex-mariner with a scant 5 years at sea as a cadet and 3/O this is my dream vessel. I'd be deeply honoured and privileged to crew on this vessel with this Master.

  • @kenjohnson6338
    @kenjohnson6338 Před 8 měsíci +15

    That's a propper boat.. no huge owners cabin.. no jacuzzi.. everyone has similar sleeping environment.... a working vessel.. wow... I dig it...!!

  • @kari53
    @kari53 Před 9 měsíci +12

    The pilot house, i thought, was amazing. That was until i saw a machine shop in the engine room. Wow.
    I pilot and do maintenance on my vessel. I imagine there was welder somewhere handy also.

  • @clifbradley
    @clifbradley Před 9 měsíci +51

    What a vessel! It's like a purpose built explorer vessel that eschews luxury in favor of a spartan-esque existence. Sadly though, it sounds like they were just doing 'a job' as opposed to having fun while doing it. Unless they were pulling into ports to explore and getting out into the water to swim, or fish and maybe dive some it just seems like a mission specific vessel and not really something fun to do. While I get the idea, and the journey certainly seems cool, I don't know if I would want to leave my family for that long just to live and work on a boat that really didn't do anything but travel. I want to actually explore different ports, islands, regions of the Oceans, fish and swim in the ocean. But that's me

    • @charliecharles-xw4ub
      @charliecharles-xw4ub Před 9 měsíci +3

      I, too, prefer function over form. However were she mine, I'd have to make a few changes (most of them to keep my 'first mate' from forming a mutiny. I, too, would not care to simply sail for the purpose of covering the oceans. I am an explorer. There's so much more to see than just the sea. Thousands of miles on a crossing must have an objective greater the distance traveled. My ideal vessel would provide range to go wherever I may want to go, to do so safely as possible regardless of conditions encountered, and dependability (I love that is vessel is ice rated). Composite and aluminon hulls would make me so nervous I'd never feel comfortable with either type when thousands of miles lie between me and dry land. This vessel is not ideal in terms of comfort, but that is a situation addressed with a few minor changes. In terms of seaworthiness it would be hard to beat considering its size. There aren't many other vessels in the 60 to 65 foot range I'd choose over this one - especially given all pertinent factors, i.e., range, safety, construction, redundancies, and initial cost. Great vessel for about 2.2.m US.
      Oh, my 'first mate' is presently going on and on with 'does it have a washer and dryer? 'No, washer, no dryer, I'm not going to sea.' Blah, blah, blah. I don't know. Maybe one possible upgrade should be the addition of a 'plank'? ; )

    • @tradecraftwriting7600
      @tradecraftwriting7600 Před 8 měsíci +5

      So, you just went up the mountain, Mr. Hillary? You didn’t do anything fun up there?

    • @DanielOlaiDanielsen
      @DanielOlaiDanielsen Před 8 měsíci

      @@charliecharles-xw4ub 23.35 meters puts it in the 75-80ft range, which is a *very* significant size increase in boats this size compared to 60-65

    • @charliecharles-xw4ub
      @charliecharles-xw4ub Před 8 měsíci

      @@DanielOlaiDanielsen :My bad. Math skills must have been on hold. The added length, an actual 76+ footer, is a huge plus. Now I really want one pretty much just like it.

    • @DrFrankNStein-sf2ww
      @DrFrankNStein-sf2ww Před 8 měsíci

      @@charliecharles-xw4ub I would like to hear your opinion on the Bering 65 Explorer. This also looks like a tough little boat to me.

  • @FLGurl
    @FLGurl Před 9 měsíci +25

    I am so impressed with this style of vessel that I rightly have no words.
    Thank you John. 🍷
    Thank you also to the Captain and crew. Amazing what you have done! 🤗 ❤

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the comment! I appreciate it!

  • @richmcintyre1178
    @richmcintyre1178 Před 8 měsíci +29

    What a tough little ship. A 16mm hull is insane😁. Another great video John, you always find interesting boats for your viewers.

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks! I appreciate it :-)

  • @Menapho
    @Menapho Před 8 měsíci +10

    Outstanding! This is what circumnavigating the world is all about. Congratulations to the owner and crew!

  • @petequesada2936
    @petequesada2936 Před 8 měsíci +8

    Thank you for such a thorough walk through! This was not a hyped sales pitch. Appreciate your professionalism.

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for the comment - i appreciate it 🫡

  • @petermckinnon7102
    @petermckinnon7102 Před 9 měsíci +11

    An amazing vessel comprehensively fitted. Only thing I would fit to her would be a single stainless handrail drop bar across lower deck access stairs. A necessity in large confused seas.

  • @wes11bravo
    @wes11bravo Před 7 měsíci +5

    I'd love to work on a ship like this. That engine room workshop is amazing!

  • @Rudolf.Aigner
    @Rudolf.Aigner Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks for showing us this unique vessel. Incredibel design and the engine room is something outstanding.

  • @AutomationDnD
    @AutomationDnD Před 9 měsíci +4

    I _Love_ the feeling of Strength you get from the structure of this type
    Knowing a bit of Engineering - I kept running numbers as you narrated things
    And now? it's 2nd Life is as a *_Livable_* ... POWERFUL Yacht- ...Awesome

  • @stevenschulte1475
    @stevenschulte1475 Před měsícem +3

    Wow, seems built to military standards. Hell of a ship.

  • @Waveluth
    @Waveluth Před 7 měsíci

    Wow I’m at a loss for words. Honestly, this video was so enjoyable to watch. I was hooked before you went into the Engine room but after I saw that room I could not believe my eyes. It’s absolutely breathtaking!
    I realize that sounds weird but when you love boats like I love boats you know exactly what I mean.
    What a classy ship she is.
    ASTRA is now officially my new favorite. Sure wish I had money to buy a boat like her but she’s too rich for my blood. I’ve got the know how and the experience but no money.
    I love this boat!!!!!
    Peace✌️😎🇺🇸🤣😎🇺🇸

  • @marvindebot3264
    @marvindebot3264 Před 14 dny +1

    I'm 2 minutes in and I'm in love.
    700k fuel bill, YIKES. Then again that only just fills some superyachts.
    That is a bridge and an engine room to die for, she's perfect in all regards.

  • @williamgibb5557
    @williamgibb5557 Před 8 měsíci +3

    What an incredible vessel! Made to survive the elements while hdlping others. I will take it!

  • @norarivkis2513
    @norarivkis2513 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Oh, she's beautiful. I think she may be the most spectacular boat you've ever covered. I love her so much. 💕

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci +2

      I knew my subscribers would love this boat 😍 Thanks for watching!

  • @PowhiroMus
    @PowhiroMus Před 9 měsíci +10

    A very good walk through of an awesome vessel, probably your best yet. The touches of a professional mariner like Capt Ian were very, very obvious!
    The capability of Astra is impressive, to do that Cape to Cape circumnavigation is enormous and not for the faint hearted.

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks! I appreciate it 🫡

  • @terrydouglas2777
    @terrydouglas2777 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Absolutely a wonderful workung and go anywhere ship. I loved seeing that bridge and you see someone or a like minded group of people who love the sea working together figured out the correct equipment needed to put on her so they wouldn't have troubles when out in the middle of nowhere, they have what they need to stay safe. It didn't say anything about how much food storage onboard did it, atleast I don't remember if it did. But being able to travel that far I 'd say you must have many freezers, dry storage and wet storage that must be rather large. Thank you for sharing this with us and looking forward to seeing the next video you post. 2 thumbs up my friend.

  • @joeydepalmer4457
    @joeydepalmer4457 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great Little ship all around. Love the beefy work horse look of it all away around. Even though it does not have that convertible warm little home on the ocean that I would like, it has everything else. Even though it does not have that little home, I give this 1 two thumbs up.

  • @jamesmyatt354
    @jamesmyatt354 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Love these small ships! Well done!

  • @nickwatkins5321
    @nickwatkins5321 Před 9 měsíci

    now that is an explorer yacht! the engine room and bridge are amazing

  • @ohkeydokey
    @ohkeydokey Před 5 měsíci +1

    Probably the best vessel tour I have ever seen. Well Done!

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks! I really appreciate it 🫡

  • @kevinlorick4705
    @kevinlorick4705 Před 6 dny +1

    I love that ship.

  • @spacewalktraveller1
    @spacewalktraveller1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What an amazing boat with an amazing story. Thanks for the video, it was really interesting.

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment 🫡

  • @RichardTavilla
    @RichardTavilla Před 23 dny

    9000 miles range. That’s insane. This thing is much better than any super yacht out there and built better too.

  • @nicomeier8098
    @nicomeier8098 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Excellent boat for a relaxing winter-week on the Bering Sea...

  • @lawrencehockett8179
    @lawrencehockett8179 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Nice vessel. Tough yet beautiful.

  • @russell7684
    @russell7684 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I liked her when she was painted grey and was for sale for under $400K couple of years ago.

  • @FuzeHC
    @FuzeHC Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow, i am so in love with this beautiful vessel.

  • @louisdreyer7523
    @louisdreyer7523 Před 9 měsíci

    Love this little ship. All I need.

  • @hmausfr
    @hmausfr Před 9 měsíci +2

    Well narrated. Fascinating stuff. ✅

  • @tfhmobil
    @tfhmobil Před 9 měsíci +5

    Nice boat, built to it’s purpose.
    Perfect for Baltic, Norway, maybe Greenland.
    You demonstrated what happens when not stabilized, is the stabilizers retractable ?
    Unfortunately I don’t believe it can get back into professional use, otherwise it would make a nice tug for hauling small barges on long trips.
    15 / 30 T pull will be enough on small barges.
    Even in icy water 👍👍
    The main engine model, is very well known for its low consumption and reliability 👍

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Yes, the stabilisers are retractable so that they are flush with the boat 🫡

  • @steve-175
    @steve-175 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great looking Engine Room and Bridge

  • @cheddar2648
    @cheddar2648 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Those magnus effect stabs zeroed out that roll. Incredible.

  • @rickydee5863
    @rickydee5863 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is a one off .i doubt you would find such a well fitted explorer boat of this size any where on the planet. 16 ml hull plates says it all.this little ship can take anything the sea can throw at it .thanks for the tour really enjoyed it .

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci

      Your’e welcome 🫡 thanks for watching

  • @dirkdupre4888
    @dirkdupre4888 Před 8 měsíci +1

    What a dazzling beauty!
    Thx Y.B.

  • @wkilantaia75
    @wkilantaia75 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video tour thanks bro

  • @tuvia4082
    @tuvia4082 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Great boat, great video, thanks!!

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 👁️👁️

  • @JETTSET
    @JETTSET Před 4 měsíci +1

    wow, I'm in love. That bridge is awesome!

  • @hrvojeserdarevic9960
    @hrvojeserdarevic9960 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Amazing boat. Great video. Great job.

  • @timmeah
    @timmeah Před 9 měsíci

    What a fantastic and capable boat

  • @fredjones7705
    @fredjones7705 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Been waiting for this. Hope you explain the stabilizer

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci

      Absolutely! It is after the engine room tour

  • @keithnordstrom7392
    @keithnordstrom7392 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video tour of a fabulous boat. Wish I could afford the price tag, I'd buy it in a heart beat.

  • @alisavas9526
    @alisavas9526 Před 9 měsíci +1

    My kind of boat 😊 Great tour as always

  • @jerrybarrett6376
    @jerrybarrett6376 Před 8 měsíci +1

    A great sea worthy vessel. Good showing. Love this world capable vessel. 🐻🙏🇺🇸

  • @zoltanpolacsek
    @zoltanpolacsek Před 9 měsíci +2

    👍Thank You for sharing it! 🥂🍾

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci +1

      You bet! Thanks for watching 🫡

  • @ecossearthur
    @ecossearthur Před 9 měsíci +3

  • @daviddellit8344
    @daviddellit8344 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you. Very interesting.

  • @chainsaw242
    @chainsaw242 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Okay, I asked my wife to get me the Astra for Christmas, but I'll likely end up with the book instead, thanks for sharing this tour!

  • @wayneheigl5549
    @wayneheigl5549 Před 9 měsíci +1

    what a beautiful vessel . now if i had money this is what i want.

  • @alvarogil8954
    @alvarogil8954 Před 9 měsíci +1

    IMPRESSIVE!

  • @762223100
    @762223100 Před 8 měsíci +2

    That is a damn good price for all that boat. 👍

  • @ARCrawford
    @ARCrawford Před 9 měsíci +3

    Amazing boat and video of it. Thanks John! 😎
    Question: If operating in ice, are the Magnus Effect stabilizers more vulnerable to damage than something like a gyroscopic stabilizer (Seakeeper?) that's completely contained within the hull? I wonder if those protrusions, even when stowed into dormant mode, could get caught up. If a Captain/Owner this experienced is happy with that solution, I suppose it's not a real issue, but I do wonder. 🤔

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Glad you enjoyed the video! 🫡 I am guessing that the arms are retracted when navigating through ice. Once they are retracted they are flush with the hull.

    • @Iain_Macneil
      @Iain_Macneil Před 9 měsíci +2

      The magnus master rotor arms have a small housing built in to the bilge keel to protect them in ice.

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci

      🫡

    • @ARCrawford
      @ARCrawford Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@Iain_Macneil nice, thanks Iain! 😎

  • @davy1458
    @davy1458 Před 7 měsíci

    This is such an great boat.

  • @bookertee3057
    @bookertee3057 Před 9 měsíci

    Man, boat vs the seas. This is not a foo foo boat loaded with bling. Safety of crew is foremost and the electronics are top rate. My type of boat. Great video.

  • @davy1458
    @davy1458 Před 7 měsíci

    That is one awesome boat....I'd want to go thru seas like that....in a boat like that too!!

  • @johngauntlett4915
    @johngauntlett4915 Před 9 měsíci +2

    John, that is one BADASS little ship!

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci +1

      💯%

    • @johngauntlett4915
      @johngauntlett4915 Před 9 měsíci

      @YachtBuoy I was amazed at the refit of Lone Ranger back in the 90s when Peter Luis bought her. After working on that ship for two-and-a-half or three weeks on my shift, I am very impressed with this refit, especially for the size of the boat and its capabilities. Please bring more of these videos.

  • @paton57
    @paton57 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Watched a good vid on this boat and owner, she has a great drought for her size, could say she has a good foot hold the ocean 😊.

  • @stanwalls6434
    @stanwalls6434 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Very Impressive ⚓️⚓️⚓️❤️

  • @jeanettenorman7052
    @jeanettenorman7052 Před 8 měsíci +1

    What a beauty - built to explore seas that l just love - The Southern Ocean

  • @dkpianist
    @dkpianist Před 7 měsíci +5

    I've been watching videos about pleasure boats on the NautiStyles channel. Nice as they are, they seem like toys compared to this machine. Impressive. This raw and unpolished "proper ship" feeling has a special appeal those luxury yachts just don't have.

  • @devilliers123
    @devilliers123 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful Beast of a vessel...

  • @DanielParadis-sr5nh
    @DanielParadis-sr5nh Před 5 měsíci +1

    Coming from a former ship builder, that is one impressive ship!

  • @dannycrooks8462
    @dannycrooks8462 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fantastic boat well kitted out that's my prefect boat you can keep your fancy mega yachts I'll take that boat over any of them

  • @neoscot9091
    @neoscot9091 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Love it, she is perfect.

  • @wayneheigl5549
    @wayneheigl5549 Před 9 měsíci +4

    beautiful engine room, would love to see a twin engine set up on the main engines .

    • @firefly8464
      @firefly8464 Před 8 měsíci +2

      IIRC single engines are preferred in ice-rated vessels, twin screw designs are at greater risk of prop damage from ice

  • @chrisbmorningstar
    @chrisbmorningstar Před 9 měsíci +5

    That's a boat to feel safe in

  • @charleslistam3958
    @charleslistam3958 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I am from Sweden and from the island the she was operating as a SAR vessel. I remember when I use to work on her as a young boy. It was really interesting to see what she has become😀

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for the comment 🫡 CZcams is certainly a small world when it comes to things like this 🌎

  • @lesliewood4069
    @lesliewood4069 Před měsícem +1

    That intrmtal muse really touched my heart

  • @robertkreamer7522
    @robertkreamer7522 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This channel needs to get to 250 k !

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks! I really appreciate it 🫡🙌

  • @rb2712
    @rb2712 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Easy to have a large engine room when you don't have those fancy saloons and large state rooms. This is my kind of ship.

  • @k2spuky
    @k2spuky Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great video. Thanks

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for watching! 🫡

  • @jpmerrick8886
    @jpmerrick8886 Před 8 měsíci +1

    The pilot house is sick

  • @jmsask
    @jmsask Před 9 měsíci +3

    Great exploration vessel but not really a family cruising yacht. Thanks for bringing us this video. I have been watching this ship for a few months after finding the circumnavigation video they put out. 🍻

  • @tuckernielson1
    @tuckernielson1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Got my book today! can't wait to dive in.

  • @originalmindset5278
    @originalmindset5278 Před 7 měsíci +1

    BOAT BOUY is the absolutely best at what he does. BOAT REVIEWS. You, cover sea vessels down to their last nut & bolt and absolutely ENJOY it! What a great review. Thank you.

  • @JaneNewAuthor
    @JaneNewAuthor Před 3 měsíci +1

    You came to Hobart and I didn't see you!
    I would have hitched a ride!

  • @petertimowreef9085
    @petertimowreef9085 Před 8 měsíci +2

    pull up in one of these at the Monaco GP

  • @c.curmudgeon2834
    @c.curmudgeon2834 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Looks like a beautiful battering ram for massive waves. :-)

  • @lesliewood4069
    @lesliewood4069 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great job 👍❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @michaelhoran407
    @michaelhoran407 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Superb engine room.

  • @davy1458
    @davy1458 Před 7 měsíci

    That sailing yaght next to her is pretty sweet too.

  • @davy1458
    @davy1458 Před 7 měsíci

    I just can't get over how awesome I think this boat is....I've always dreamed of doing the same thing as this guy....if I ever came in to a fortune I'd do the same thing. I love how this boat isn't all sterile looking and dressed out in luxury interior.....this is a working boat....it's clean but you can tell it gets used. This is a true exploring man's ship....I bet this thing could sail right thru a super typhoon.

  • @mackcarson6729
    @mackcarson6729 Před 7 měsíci

    I wonder about those Mitzi motors. I operated large Excavators and Draglines/cranes when working. All the big Excavators supplied with Dual 6 pot Mitzi donk's the boss swapped out for cats as the Mitzi's tended to Overheat when working 24/7.
    Just wondering?.

  • @TheWoodzyttiom
    @TheWoodzyttiom Před měsícem +1

    I'm defo getting the book!!

  • @Inyoboy227
    @Inyoboy227 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks!

    • @YachtBuoy
      @YachtBuoy  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for the SuperThanks! I appreciate it 🫡

  • @protonneutron9046
    @protonneutron9046 Před 9 měsíci +1

    great boat

  • @somethintoviewwithyou2876
    @somethintoviewwithyou2876 Před 9 měsíci

    Bravo! 🛥️🛟 Bravo!!!

  • @edlangford8206
    @edlangford8206 Před 24 dny +1

    Yeah cool boat! Would be cool to own

  • @gaycha6589
    @gaycha6589 Před měsícem +1

    Wet deck plus good scuppers go hand in hand

  • @olejohnnyferkingstad2403
    @olejohnnyferkingstad2403 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Thats My Boat! I am shore of it.

  • @tedthesailor172
    @tedthesailor172 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Helluva ship...!

  • @charlesgaunavou4929
    @charlesgaunavou4929 Před 8 měsíci +1

    beauty

  • @markwinter3840
    @markwinter3840 Před 8 měsíci

    One word "Wow".