3D PRINTING 🖨️ & UNDERWATER LIGHTS 🚨Hurricane Season Projects Keeping us Busy!
Being tied up for hurricane season in Banderas Bay has its perks—it’s the absolute best time to tackle the boat projects and custom upgrades we've been putting off while cruising!
In this episode, we are diving into high-tech marine DIY on Noeta, featuring custom 3D-printed parts for every single job on our list.
In This Episode:
Underwater Lights Wiring: Completing the wiring and install for our brand-new underwater lights to illuminate the waters under Noeta.
Custom AC Strainer Basket: Alexa CAD-designs and 3D prints a custom replacement basket for our AC sea strainer to keep our cooling water flowing clean.
Safety Mount Upgrades: Designing and 3D printing a custom, heavy-duty rail mount for our new safety life ring.
Why Hurricane Season is Project Season: How we make the most of our time tied up in the marina during the tropical storm window.
In This Episode:
0:00 - Intro: Making the Most of Hurricane Season Off-Time
1:21 - 3D Printing a Custom AC Strainer Basket with Alexa
8:42 - Designing & Printing a Heavy-Duty Life Ring Rail Mount
12:41 - Wiring & Installing Boat Underwater Lights
24:07: - New Flashlight Tool: HD02 MINI https://wurkkos.com/products/-hd02-mini-pocket-sized-edc-tool-light?VariantsId=12846
27:36 - Testing the Upgrades & Final Wrap-Up
#Nordhavn #3DPrinting #BoatMaintenance #Nordhavn57 #LiveaboardLife #TrawlerLife #DIYBoatRepair #UnderwaterLights #BanderasBay #ParadiseVillage #MVNoeta #MarineTech
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🎽 Merch Store: https://mvnoeta-shop.fourthwall.com/
Products used aboard Noeta (these are affiliate links and we will receive compensation if the links are used):
🖨️ Bambu P1S 3D Printer: https://link.amazon/B04Uxyk4b
🔦 Wurkkos HD02 Mini Flashlight Tool: https://wurkkos.com/products/-hd02-mini-pocket-sized-edc-tool-light?VariantsId=12846
💨 Predict Wind: https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=owfhn2e
🎥 Insta360 x5 Camera: https://amzn.to/45YKZq7
📸 Insta360 Ace Camera: https://amzn.to/4r97lgZ
📹 DJI Neo Mini Quadcopter: https://amzn.to/462Fyqc
🎬 DJI Mini 5 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/4acrtZF
📗The 'Shawn and Heather' Guide Book we use in the Sea of Cortez: https://amzn.to/4cpn3zy
📙The 'Shawn and Heather' guide book we use for Pacific Mexico: https://amzn.to/4dmDM7L
⚓️ Mantus Chain Hook: https://www.mantusmarine.com/m3-chain-hook/?v=28886f13f578
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Being tied up for hurricane season in Banderas Bay has its perks—it’s the absolute best time to tackle the boat projects and custom upgrades we’ve been putting off while cruising!
In this episode, we are diving into high-tech marine DIY on Noeta, featuring custom 3D-printed parts for every single job on our list.
In This Episode:
Underwater Lights Wiring: Completing the wiring and install for our brand-new underwater lights to illuminate the waters under Noeta.
Custom AC Strainer Basket: Alexa CAD-designs and 3D prints a custom replacement basket for our AC sea strainer to keep our cooling water flowing clean.
Safety Mount Upgrades: Designing and 3D printing a custom, heavy-duty rail mount for our new safety life ring.
Why Hurricane Season is Project Season: How we make the most of our time tied up in the marina during the tropical storm window.
In This Episode:
0:00 – Intro: Making the Most of Hurricane Season Off-Time
1:21 – 3D Printing a Custom AC Strainer Basket with Alexa
8:42 – Designing & Printing a Heavy-Duty Life Ring Rail Mount
12:41 – Wiring & Installing Boat Underwater Lights
24:07: – New Flashlight Tool: HD02 MINI https://wurkkos.com/products/-hd02-mini-pocket-sized-edc-tool-light?VariantsId=12846
27:36 – Testing the Upgrades & Final Wrap-Up
#Nordhavn #3DPrinting #BoatMaintenance #Nordhavn57 #LiveaboardLife #TrawlerLife #DIYBoatRepair #UnderwaterLights #BanderasBay #ParadiseVillage #MVNoeta #MarineTech
Leave us a comment, hype, like and subscribe!
🌴 Follow our journey! 🌴
📱TikTok: nordhavn.mv.noeta
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/mvnoeta
😉 Facebook: facebook.com/mvnoeta
🖥️ Website: www.mvnoeta.com
🎽 Merch Store: https://mvnoeta-shop.fourthwall.com/
Products used aboard Noeta (these are affiliate links and we will receive compensation if the links are used):
🖨️ Bambu P1S 3D Printer: https://link.amazon/B04Uxyk4b
🔦 Wurkkos HD02 Mini Flashlight Tool: https://wurkkos.com/products/-hd02-mini-pocket-sized-edc-tool-light?VariantsId=12846
💨 Predict Wind: https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=owfhn2e
🎥 Insta360 x5 Camera: https://amzn.to/45YKZq7
📸 Insta360 Ace Camera: https://amzn.to/4r97lgZ
📹 DJI Neo Mini Quadcopter: https://amzn.to/462Fyqc
🎬 DJI Mini 5 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/4acrtZF
📗The ‘Shawn and Heather’ Guide Book we use in the Sea of Cortez: https://amzn.to/4cpn3zy
📙The ‘Shawn and Heather’ guide book we use for Pacific Mexico: https://amzn.to/4dmDM7L
⚓️ Mantus Chain Hook: https://www.mantusmarine.com/m3-chain-hook/?v=28886f13f578
🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
#MVNoeta #nordhavn #liveaboard #Cruising #Boating #Powerboats #Yachts #BoatLife #Adventure #OutdoorLife #NordhavnOwners #DIY #LongDistanceCruising #LiveaboardLifestyle #BoatLife #GilliganTheFatBoatCat
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