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Noeta’s Toolbox: The Tools We Keep on a Nordhavn 57
What's inside Noeta's Toolbox? Today we're going to share with you the essential, not-so-essential, and unique tools and gadgets we have on board to help make our boat run like a charm (usually). Different boats need different tools, so we'll show you what we've found most u...
A Checklist for Leaving the Dock: MV Noeta, Nordhavn 57
When casting off the lines, do you do the same procedure every time? Have you ever left out a step? Was there ever a mis-communication while hoisting the anchor? To avoid issues, we have an actual checklist we refer to each time we push off the dock. While we don't need all the items every time...
How to get an RFC in Mexico…as a Boater (but really for anyone!)
A lot of boaters choose to remain boating in Mexico because of it's excellent waters, amazing people and thriving cruising community. If you're staying for multiple years, you should get your residency, and then your RFC, which is a tax registration number. While an RFC isn't currentl...
A Nordhavn Year in Review…2 Nordhavns and Thousands of Miles on the Water
Embark on a year-long voyage aboard MV Noeta, just a regular cruising couple cruising the US and Mexico and beyond! Join us as we share the highlights of our last 12 months that included TWO Nordhavns. We'll share our challenges, triumphs, and the incredible memories we've made along the w...
Happy Holidays from the Noeta Crew
What is the crew of MV Noeta up to this week in December? Holiday light contests, cooking yummy treats, collecting medical supplies, wrapping gifts for local kiddos, and spending time with family! Catch this holiday episode, where we take a break from Nordhavn boat projects and celebrate with friend...
From Washington to Mexico – Unpacking the Numbers Behind our West Coast Cruise
We've finally finished our 2,331 nautical mile cruise down the west coast of the United States on our 57 foot Nordhavn. Embark on the next leg of our Nordhavn cruising adventure! In this episode of MV Noeta, we navigate the west coast of the U.S., sharing our experiences and insights as we ma...
Nordhavn Crew Takes a Mexican Roadtrip…What’s a Drive N Poke!?
Do cruisers have cars? Join Alexa and Pat, the Nordhavn crew of MV Noeta, as they trade the seas for the streets and embark on an epic Mexican road trip to reunite with their beloved boat in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle! Experience the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Mexico through their land-b...
980 Miles Ensenada to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico Non-Stop on a Nordhavn – Part 2
Join us for the thrilling continuation of @mvnoeta 's 980 mile, 5 day, non-stop cruise from Ensenada, Mexico to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico! In this exciting cruising adventure, we explore the stunning coastal beauty of Mexico, have a few boat issues and pick up some feathered hitch hikers. ...
980 Miles Non Stop Ensenada to La Cruz, Mexico Non-Stop on a Nordhavn- Part 1
5 days non-stop, 980 miles from Ensenada, Mexico to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico. @mvnoeta is finally on her last passage of this journey. We bought our Nordhavn 57 just 4 months ago in Homer, Alaska, did a ton of work on her, then brought her down the coast of the US. Now we're in Ensenada,...
Noeta Goes to Mexico! Long Beach, CA to Ensenada, Mexico: The Cruise and the Check-in Process
After months of planning and projects, we finally get to take our new-to-us 57 ft Nordhavn, Noeta, to Mexico. We've spent the past 6 years there on our other boat, but this is the first time we've entered at Ensenada. In this episode we share how we prep for the voyage and how the check in...
Glowing Dolphins!
We often have dolphins in our bow wake on @mvnoeta - but this was the first time we've experienced them in bioluminescence! This was just off the coast of California, just north of Los Angeles.
Cruising a 57 Nordhavn from San Francisco, CA to Long Beach, CA
In the 2nd leg of our west coast US tour, we cruised from San Francisco to Long Beach, California. Check out today's episode to see what the best US west coast cruising we've ever had looks like and footage of dolphins gliding through bioluminescence! It was a great cruise! Follow our jou...
Gilligan the Boat Cat Visits the Vet
Even boat cats need to have their rabies shots and vaccines in order to visit other countries. In addition, Gilligan the Fat Boat Cat managed to get a couple fleas! Off to the vet in this short video so that we can leave for Mexico soon. #gilliganthefatboatcat #gatosdelmar #mvnoeta #cats #catvideos...
Mexico Import Paperwork Nightmare…Will We Be Able to Take our Nordhavn to Mexico?!
Will we be able to get into Mexico?! We've been trying for months to deal with an old uncanceled import permit that this boat has from 2006. If we can't cancel it, we can't go to Mexico on the boat! People have told us it's nearly impossible, while agents have said it will be 8 m...
New Helm Chairs Finally!
After a major delay in the arrival of our new Stidd chairs, they finally arrived! Much better than our makeshift director’s chairs we had to cruise the Washington-Oregon coast with! #nordhavnyachts #stidd #nordhavn #nordhavn57
Finally Cruising our 57 Nordhavn – The PNW to San Francisco on our Way to Mexico
@mvnoeta finally gets to cruise south! After months of projects and some delays, we make the big left turn and head towards Mexico. With no helm chairs and crappy seas, it was an interesting passage. But when we got there we were greeted by family and friends from Red Rover (N55)! In the video we ...
Final Boat Projects Before Heading South – Fueling up, Securing the Dinghy, and Almost Fixing a Door
We finish up a few details before making our way back to Mexico. In today's episode we take on some fuel, add a system to secure the dinghy, try (and fail) to fix a door, and add some new blinds. Lots to do before we leave! Follow our journey! Instagram: instagram.com/mvnoeta Facebook: facebo...
The Shaft Saga is Over..2 Haul Outs, a Dishonest Worker and a James Knight Interview
Over the past couple of months we have experienced issues with our propeller shaft being out of alignment. This episode is all about the saga of the shaft, with a special interview with James Knight of @yachttechinc1754 explaining how it all went down and how it was solved. Follow our journey! In...
Noeta is Floating…Briefly…Then an Unplanned 2nd Haul-Out…Not Happy Cruisers
In today's episode we explain why, after 31 days in the shipyard, and 3 days floating, we had to haul out of the water....again! And a few of the projects we were able to accomplish while floating. (And a special cameo by some YouTube fans and one by Gilligan!) Follow our journey! Instagram:...
31 Days in the Shipyard – Part 3: Bottom Painting and some Bad News
We share lots of boatyard projects in this episode! And we get some bad news about our new-to-us Nordhavn 57 :( We finish the bottom painting, put the boat back together and get ready to splash in this episode! But it doesn't end well. Check it out! Follow our journey! Instagram: instagram....
31 Days in the Shipyard – Part 2: Engine Mount, Stabilizer and Water Maker Fun!
More boat projects on our new Nordhavn 57, Noeta! This one includes a suspected broken engine mount, shaft and stabilizer maintenance, water maker fun and some giant thank yous to everyone involved....@yachttechinc1754 , Wave Point Marine and Pacific Marine Center. Follow our journey! Instagram: ...
31 Days in the Shipyard – Part 1: Headliners, Dryers and Toilets, Oh My!
It turns out, 31 days in a shipyard and dozens of boat projects lends itself to a multi-part series. Here's part 1 - maybe you'll even learn something, we did! Follow our journey! Instagram: instagram.com/mvnoeta Facebook: facebook.com/mvnoeta Website: www.mvnoeta.com Merch Store: mv-noe...
The HAPPY FACE is ON!
Our bulbous bow has its happy face finally! We painted it on our 50 footer, and now it adorns our 57 foot Nordhavn too. It makes people smile when they walk down the dock…and that makes us smile. Be Happy!