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Ep 131 | How Hard Can it Be to Land a Decent Fish? Sailing Pacific Mexico
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Ep 131 | How Hard Can it Be to Land a Decent Fish? Sailing Pacific Mexico

We manage to catch quite a few fish in this episode only to end up losing them or throwing them back because they aren’t suitable to eat! So, no fish for dinner, but not for lack of trying. We leave the “mainland” of Mexico and sail across the Sea o...
  • Feb 14, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:07
Ep 130 | MacGyver Alternator Fix, Sailing Pacific Mexico
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Ep 130 | MacGyver Alternator Fix, Sailing Pacific Mexico

We finally leave La Cruze and Magnus manages to land a very large mahi mahi on a small rig. Magnus does a jury-rig on the alternator which has stopped working, again. Only a few weeks before we get the new parts for it so he can fix it properly. Plenty o...
  • Feb 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:18
Ep 129 | New Lazy Jacks and Massive Battery Upgrade, Sailing Pacific Mexico
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Ep 129 | New Lazy Jacks and Massive Battery Upgrade, Sailing Pacific Mexico

In this episode we check out the weekend market at the La Cruze Marina. Magnus and Rat install the new lazy jacks and we get an upgrade on the batteries. Magnus cranks up the bbq and makes a feast of chilli ribs. More boat jobs, as usual, too. Thanks f...
  • Jan 27, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:29
Ep 128 | Broken Water Pump & Gas Leak Fix, Sailing Pacific Mexico
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Ep 128 | Broken Water Pump & Gas Leak Fix, Sailing Pacific Mexico

We visit quite a few little places in this episode. The water pump carks it and Magnus finds a new one on Nutshell! More fixes and a visit from the french baker. Thanks for watching and following along with our adventure. Magnus and Wendy ______ Ou...
  • Jan 19, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:49
Ep 127 | Barra de Navidad & Up a Crocodile Infested River in Peanut, Sailing Pacific Mexico
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Ep 127 | Barra de Navidad & Up a Crocodile Infested River in Peanut, Sailing Pacific Mexico

We arrive at Barra de Navidad and check out the lovely little town. Peanut has a little meltdown and Magnus fixes her once again and we head down a crocodile infested river! We visit Isla Colorado, a beautiful, little island with crystal clear waters. T...
  • Jan 10, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:17
Ep 126 | The Quest for a Safe, Secure Anchorage, Sailing Pacific Mexico
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Ep 126 | The Quest for a Safe, Secure Anchorage, Sailing Pacific Mexico

We leave Zihuatanejo and head for the lovely little island of Ixtapa where we find a delightful turtle sanctuary. Plenty of sailing and searching for a safe anchorage, leads us to the beautiful bay of Manzanillo where the movie Ten was filmed back in 1979...
  • Jan 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:15
Ep 124 | New Impeller and Jabsco Raw Pump Fix, Sailing Pacific Mexico
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Ep 124 | New Impeller and Jabsco Raw Pump Fix, Sailing Pacific Mexico

There’s a flood in the boat and we don’t know where the water is coming from! Wendy starts bailing. The Go Pro gets a bit of time out and about. Magnus does a little snorkel just offshore and checks out an old wreck in the shallow waters. Magnus cont...
  • Dec 20, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:21
Ep 125 | We Found Real Beer in Zihuatanejo, Sailing Pacific Mexico
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Ep 125 | We Found Real Beer in Zihuatanejo, Sailing Pacific Mexico

The title says it all … we find great beer in Zihuatanejo! We check out the town and experienced the celebrations of the Day of the Dead festivities. And, of course, the boat jobs continue. Thanks for watching and following along with our adventure. ...
  • Dec 20, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:16
Ep 123 | Housekeepings. Tidying up the Engine Bay Wiring, Sailing Pacific Mexico
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Ep 123 | Housekeepings. Tidying up the Engine Bay Wiring, Sailing Pacific Mexico

We found an Irish Pub and headed off to check it out. Magnus fixed the autopilot clutch which was slipping. In the meantime, the engine electrics get a touch of housekeepings and are now looking much tidier. Magnus makes a start on fixing the Jabsco raw...
  • Dec 08, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:47
Ep 122 | Adios. We’re Going, Really, into the Blue, Leaving Marina Chiapas, Sailing Nutshell
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Ep 122 | Adios. We’re Going, Really, into the Blue, Leaving Marina Chiapas, Sailing Nutshell

We actually leave Marina Chiapas, say our farewells to our new found friends and head off into the blue … After a wild night at sea, crossing the infamous Tuenapec, we arrive at the charming little town of Huatulco and enjoy a beer on the beach. Oh, bu...
  • Nov 30, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:02
Ep 121 | We Can’t Leave, Port Closed! Sailing Nutshell
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Ep 121 | We Can’t Leave, Port Closed! Sailing Nutshell

We are finally ready to leave Marina Chiapas only to be thwarted at the final gate. The port it closed due to a cyclone threat just off the coast. So, yet again, we wait. In the meantime we fill our tanks with fuel via a quick outing and Wendy does a littl...
  • Nov 24, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:12
Ep 120 | Finally, Almost Ready to Leave, Nearly, Sailing Nutshell
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Ep 120 | Finally, Almost Ready to Leave, Nearly, Sailing Nutshell

In this week’s episode we leave Marina Chiapas and head down the track to welcome the Mexican Tall Ship in. It’s moored at the port, just up the way from the Marina. A magnificent sight. We also continue with the boat jobs. Thanks for watching and fo...
  • Nov 19, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:51
Ep 119 | Sewing Sails with our New Sailrite Sewing Machine, Sailing Nutshell
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Ep 119 | Sewing Sails with our New Sailrite Sewing Machine, Sailing Nutshell

This week is all about sewing. We are very thankful to our wonderful Patrons who have kindly supported us over the last two years and enabled us to buy a Sailrite LSZ-1 Premium Walking Foot sewing machine. We spent many hours repairing sails for friends an...
  • Nov 11, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:45
Ep 118 | Chocolate Tour, Myan Ruins and Thousands of Iguanas, Sailing Nutshell
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Ep 118 | Chocolate Tour, Myan Ruins and Thousands of Iguanas, Sailing Nutshell

In this week’s episode we take time out from boat jobs and head into the villages and towns of Chiapas on a tour. We enjoy a delicious traditional Mexican breakfast and check out a local chocolate factory where everything is processed by hand. We find ou...
  • Nov 02, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:08
Ep 117 | Cockpit Makeover, Sailing Nutshell
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Ep 117 | Cockpit Makeover, Sailing Nutshell

This episode is all about working on Nutshell and making her beautiful again. Wendy sands and varnishes the cockpit. Magnus works on the new bimini prototype. The boat jobs continue. Thanks for watching our channel. Magnus and Wendy ______ Our new Fou...
  • Oct 26, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:48
Ep 116 | Installing the Radar and Auto Pilot, Sailing Nutshell
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Ep 116 | Installing the Radar and Auto Pilot, Sailing Nutshell

It’s been a big week for the installation of lovely new toys for Nutshell. Magnus makes good parts of the old auto pilot and installs the new one and he gets the radar up and running. Nutshell is getting more modern by the day. The little boat jobs cont...
  • Oct 18, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:30:08
Ep 115 | Launch Day is Here, Sailing Nutshell
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Ep 115 | Launch Day is Here, Sailing Nutshell

We paint Nutshell’s hull with shiny new antifoul and make her ready to go back into the water, where she belongs. She is successfully launched and the boat jobs continue. Thanks for watching our channel. Magnus and Wendy ______ Our new Four Wheel Dr...
  • Oct 11, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:35
Ep 114 | Seized Starter Motor, Again! Sailing Nutshell
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Ep 114 | Seized Starter Motor, Again! Sailing Nutshell

We finally arrive back at our beloved Nutshell. Fortunately she is in pretty good shape and the clove oil seemed to have kept most of the mould at bay. There’s loads of cleaning to be done. Magnus works on our engine, Izzy, yet again to try and get her ...
  • Oct 04, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:34
Ep 113 | Australia to Mexico, Heading Back to SV Nutshell, Life in a Nutshell
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Ep 113 | Australia to Mexico, Heading Back to SV Nutshell, Life in a Nutshell

We leave Australia and slowly make our way back to Mexico and SV Nutshell. There are plenty of beer reviews in this episode and our fair share of traveling. We visit a few pubs including The Anglers in Teddington and The Opera House Pub in Royal Tunbridge...
  • Sep 27, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:42
Ep 112 | We Made it to Byron Bay, 4WD Across Australia
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Ep 112 | We Made it to Byron Bay, 4WD Across Australia

We camp the night in the Eyre River bed and then make our way out of the Simpson Desert to Birdsville, the remote outback town that sits at the edge of the Simpson Desert. We wind our way towards the coast and take in some old homestead ruins along the wa...
  • Sep 20, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:02
Ep 111 | Central Deserts and Camp Fire Cooking, 4WD Outback Trip
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Ep 111 | Central Deserts and Camp Fire Cooking, 4WD Outback Trip

This episode is full of amazing desert vistas and Magnus cooking on an open fire in the Australian bush. We check out Chambers Pillar, a stunning rock formation at the end of a four wheel drive track. It’s definitely worth the hours and hours of driving...
  • Sep 13, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:35
Ep 110 | Let’s Talk About the Weather, 4WD Outback Trip
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Ep 110 | Let’s Talk About the Weather, 4WD Outback Trip

We continue our journey on bumpy, deserted roads, in the deserts of the Australian Outback. We re-water and re-fuel by the side of the road. The scenery is absolutely stunning in this part of the world and Mavi gets a good workout! We stop in at Giles We...
  • Sep 06, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:31:10
Ep 109 | Abandoned History, Bygone Days, 4WD Outback Trip
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Ep 109 | Abandoned History, Bygone Days, 4WD Outback Trip

This is an historic episode where we find abandoned mines and an abandoned town in the Outback, as we slowly make are way further and further from the coast, heading west. Thanks for traveling along with us as we cross the vast continent of Australia fro...
  • Aug 27, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:28
Meet up at Phipps Brewery 1pm
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Meet up at Phipps Brewery 1pm

We will be at Phipps Brewery Northampton for a beer at 1pm on the 1st September. If you’re about it would be great to catch up. Cheers M&W
  • Aug 23, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:47
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