M/V Noeta
Are you dreaming of leaving the 9-to-5 behind for a life of ocean crossings, remote anchorages, and the ultimate liveaboard adventure? Welcome to our home! We are Pat and Alexa, and together with our famous "fat boat cat" Gilligan, we live, work, and travel full-time aboard Noeta, our 57-foot Nordhavn expedition trawler. We've lived aboard for 9 years, most of that in Mexico, both Pacific coast and the Sea of Cortez. Our channel is a deep dive into the "unfiltered" reality of long-range cruising and trawler life. We don't just show the beautiful sunsets; we show you the grit, things like: 🛠️Trawler Maintenance & DIY Boat Repair 🌊Offshore Passage Making 🛥️Liveaboard Lifestyle 🇲🇽Baja Exploration Whether you are an experienced captain, an aspiring liveaboard cruiser, or someone who just loves marine wildlife and adventure travel, our goal is to inspire you to find your own "Noeta"—your own path to freedom. We upload new episodes every week documenting our journey.⚓ Subscribe Today!
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Are you dreaming of leaving the 9-to-5 behind for a life of ocean crossings, remote anchorages, and the ultimate liveaboard adventure? Welcome to our home! We are Pat and Alexa, and together with our famous "fat boat cat" Gilligan, we live, work, and travel full-time aboard Noeta, our 57-foot Nordhavn expedition trawler.
We've lived aboard for 9 years, most of that in Mexico, both Pacific coast and the Sea of Cortez. Our channel is a deep dive into the "unfiltered" reality of long-range cruising and trawler life. We don't just show the beautiful sunsets; we show you the grit, things like:
🛠️Trawler Maintenance & DIY Boat Repair
🌊Offshore Passage Making
🛥️Liveaboard Lifestyle
🇲🇽Baja Exploration
Whether you are an experienced captain, an aspiring liveaboard cruiser, or someone who just loves marine wildlife and adventure travel, our goal is to inspire you to find your own "Noeta"—your own path to freedom.
We upload new episodes every week documenting our journey.⚓ Subscribe Today!
M/V Noeta Journey and Videos Locations
- Marina Puerto Escondido (25.8141597,-111.3113608)
- La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (20.7544076,-105.3760604)
- Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz (20.7476108,-105.379474)
- St. Francis Yacht Club (37.8073127,-122.4467847)
- Isla del Carmen (25.9774712,-111.1533456)
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Dozens of Rays Surround Noeta #mvnoeta #nordhavn #majesticseaflapflap
The new underwater lights have already given us so much joy! Over 30 eagle and devil rays swam around Noeta for hours in Ensenada Grande on Mexico’s Baja.
SEA OF CORTEZ Crossing PREP: Part 3🇲🇽 EPIRB Update, Wooden Bungs, Provisioning & Overseas Voting! 🗳️
Pat and Alexa tackle essential passage preparations aboard Noeta in Banderas Bay, outfitting thru-hulls with emergency wooden bungs, updating their EPIRB beacons, restocking galley provisions, and submitting midterm election ballots from Mexico.
SEA OF CORTEZ PREP Part 2: PredictWind Routing, Float Plans & TimeZero Setup! ⚓ (& FREE Template)
Pat and Alexa prepare their Nordhavn 57 Noeta for crossing the Sea of Cortez, dialing in PredictWind weather routing, TimeZero navigation, propane provisioning, and offshore float plans.
PREPPING TO CROSS THE SEA OF CORTEZ: Part 1 🇲🇽 (Heavy Batteries, Doctors & Salty Pat)
In Banderas Bay, Pat and Alexa prepare their Nordhavn 57 Noeta for a 350-mile Sea of Cortez crossing to Baja by completing mainland medical checkups, replacing a 4D wing engine start battery, and running weather routes.
WHERE IS HURRICANE SIMON HEADED?! ⛈️ Waiting in the Path of the Storm & A Pilot Commute Nightmare
Waiting out Hurricane Simon in Banderas Bay, Alexa preps the Nordhavn trawler Noeta solo while Pat navigates airline cancellations and cockpit turns in Los Angeles.
3D PRINTING 🖨️ & UNDERWATER LIGHTS 🚨Hurricane Season Projects Keeping us Busy!
Tied up for Pacific hurricane season in Banderas Bay, Mexico, the crew of M/V Noeta leverages marine 3D printing in ASA and PETG to fabricate custom boat parts and completes a transom underwater lighting overhaul on their Nordhavn 57 trawler.
HURRICANE PREP ALONE! 🌪️ Prepping Noeta Solo for Hurricane Simon in Banderas Bay
Tropical weather is bearing down on Banderas Bay, and Hurricane Simon is heading straight for the Mexican coast! With Captain Pat away flying planes for the airline, Alexa is taking on full solo duty to get Noeta completely prepped and secured for the incoming storm. Meanwhile, Pat calls in remotel...
60 NORDHAVNS IN ONE MARINA?! ⚓ Inside the 2026 Nordhavn Owners Rendezvous
Why have we lived aboard Nordhavns for nearly ten years? While these trawlers are legendary ocean-crossing vessels, the single biggest reason we stay loyal to the brand is the incredible global community! In today’s episode, we take you inside the 2026 Nordhavn Owners Rendezvous at the Port of Ever...
Transiting the Ballard Locks on a Nordhavn 55 to the 2026 Rendezvous⚓️ Lake Union to Everett, WA
This week, we are stepping aboard our good friends Kevin and Allison's stunning Nordhavn 55, Red Rover, for an unforgettable Pacific Northwest transit! Join us as we navigate out of Lake Union, request a bridge opening under the iconic Fremont Bridge, and head through the world-famous Hiram M....
Noeta is LIVE from Paradise Village 🌴 Sunday, October 4th @ 5:00 pm Mountain Time (23:00 GMT)
Hey Everyone! Join us for a LIVE! Date: Sunday, October 4th, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm Mountain Time (23:00 GMT) Come say hi, ask questions or just follow along! See ya there! 🌴 Follow our journey! 🌴 📱TikTok: nordhavn.mv.noeta 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/mvnoeta 😉 Facebook: facebook.com/m...
Hurricane Polo 🌪️ Weather Update with Pat
Just a short little video today as we watch Hurricane Polo form off of our Pacific coast. We appear to be out of its reach, but we'll be seeing lots of rain, surf and possibly some surge in the upcoming days. Leave us a comment, hype, like and subscribe! 🌴 Follow our journey! ...
EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: 60-Ton Nordhavn Edition! 🛥️ (Insane Before & Afters)
Welcome to Extreme Home Makeover: Nordhavn 57 Edition! After years of hard cruising, living full-time on the water, and taking a beating from the tropical sun, parts of Noeta were definitely ready for a major refresh. Today, we are taking you through a complete interior and exterior overhaul! From ...
Bureaucracy & Unexpected Friends! 📎 Trying to Cancel a Mexican Boat TIP in Puerto Vallarta
Navigating Mexican paperwork is all part of the liveaboard adventure! In today’s quick 8-minute informational episode, Alexa takes on a bureaucratic mission: attempting to cancel a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) at the Banjercito office in Puerto Vallarta for long-time friend and legendary boat exper...
FROM 737 COCKPIT TO BOAT LIFE! ✈️ New Freezer, DIY Solar Bilge, Tropical Storms & Helping Strays
This week on Noeta, we are taking you along for a little bit of everything that makes our liveaboard life so unique! From 30,000 feet in the sky down to dockside community projects in Mexico, we're balancing work, boat maintenance, and giving back to our local harbor community. In this episod...
The Ultimate Liveaboard Nordhavn Team! 🛠️Hydraulic Servicing, 3D Printing Boat Parts & a Naughty Cat
Living full-time on a 57ft Nordhavn takes teamwork—and today we are showcasing how our complementary skill sets keep Noeta in tip-top shape! While Pat handles the heavy mechanical systems, Alexa dives into high-tech DIY, and together we tackle everything from routine safety to catastrophic cat esca...
HELP! I Need a Doctor! 🩺 Remote Medical Care for Cruisers with Pelagic Medical
What happens when you have a medical emergency days away from a hospital? A few months ago while out exploring the Sea of Cortez, we faced every liveaboard's nightmare: Pat needed minor surgery right in the cockpit of Noeta! While Pat recovered completely fine, the experience was a massive wak...
SURVIVING HURRICANE SEASON ON A BOAT! ⛈️ Why We Stay in Banderas Bay, Mexico
Can you live aboard a boat full-time during hurricane season? In today’s video, we are diving deep into how we navigate storm season aboard Noeta in Mexico! 💨 Predict Wind: We share why we choose to stay in Banderas Bay during the summer months, the natural geography that makes this area a premie...
LIVE from Nuevo Nayarit! Sunday, August 23rd @ 5 pm Mountain Time(11 pm GMT) | Open to ALL!
Thanks for joining us! Live from Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico! August 23rd at 5:00 pm Mountain Time (11:00 GMT). Come say hi, ask us questions or just listen along. See ya there! Leave us a comment, hype, like and subscribe! 🌴 Follow our journey! 🌴 📱TikTok: nordhavn.mv.noeta 📸 Instagra...
THE REAL COST TO HAUL OUT A 60-TON NORDHAVN! 💸 (Every Shipyard Line Item Revealed)
How much does it actually cost to haul out and refit a 57ft ocean-going trawler? In today’s video, we are opening up our logbook and spreadsheet to share an honest, line-by-line financial breakdown of our entire shipyard period in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. From haul-out and lay-day fees to bottom pai...
SPLASH DAY ALARM! 🚨 Overheat Warning on the Hydraulic System & a Costumed Check-In!
The wait is finally over—it’s Splash Day for Noeta! After weeks on the hard at the shipyard in La Cruz, our 57ft Nordhavn is finally floating where she belongs. But as every boat owner knows, as soon as you put a boat back in the water, she likes to test your nerves! As we hoist our newly re-galva...
INSIDE A MARINE SURVEY! 📋 What Inspectors Look For on a 60-Ton Nordhavn
Getting a full Condition and Value (C&V) survey done while hauled out is a necessary reality of boat ownership—especially when it comes to keeping your marine insurance adjuster happy! This week, we are taking you behind the scenes of the inspection process right here in the shipyard. We introd...
READY TO SPLASH our NORDHAVN AFTER 15 DAYS! 🎨 Bottom Paint, PropSpeed & The Bulbous Bow Smiley Face!
The finish line is finally in sight! After weeks of hard work on the hard in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, we are tackling the final sprint of shipyard projects to get Noeta completely prepped and ready for the water. In this episode, we take you through the ultimate transformation as our 57ft Nordhavn g...
BELOW THE WATERLINE! 🛠️ Nordhavn 57 Hull, Stabilizers & Thru-Hull Tour
Ever wondered what keeps an offshore expedition trawler running smoothly beneath the ocean surface? Today, we are taking full advantage of being hauled out at the shipyard to give you an all-access, underwater tour of Noeta! Join Pat as he walks you step-by-step under the hull of our 57ft Nordhavn ...