Sailing a Nordhavn 62 from Florida to Guatemala .. 5 day trip down to the Rio Dulce.

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Жыл бұрын

This is a video about our trip from West Palm Florida to Livingston Guatemala, it also has our repairs and upgrades by ‪@yachttechinc1754‬ before we left and our July 4th fireworks in Stuart ... We had a crew member Mike join us and he created a song about the trip. You can find the full version on his KZfaq ‪@MikeMesseswithMusic‬ please like and subscribe to him also. We will do a second video soon on our trip up the Rio Dulce river and it is not to be missed. Please watch the whole video.

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@jayflaherty1892 Жыл бұрын

Great song, fantastic admiral, and dang good master mariner at the helm!! Very happy the engine room cooled down! Also the alternator regulator wired properly was a win!!

@hhazelhoff1363 Жыл бұрын

If that guy started singing on my boat, I would be deploying a live raft. Lol 😂

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

oh well

@geraldhimmelspach1154 Жыл бұрын

I will definitely be watching for more.

@jamesknight9922 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, Frank and Leslie. It’s great to see you both enjoying the boat and taking her to sea. There’s no question that you purchased the right boat for you. I know it can be daunting to buy a boat that’s over 20 years old, but this just goes to show that a boat like this in the right hands can be just as capable now as it was when she was new. I was right ;) Fair winds and following seas :)

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

James, you were right! A boat in the right hands! ;). Seriously though, thank you. As you know she underwent a large overhaul of systems, piping etc.. Effectively a new boat in many critical areas. We have also been sticklers for fixing anything and making improvements where necessary (with the YachtTech team execution). Now Kariwa is getting a facelift outside ...

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

$ for $ value and opex... I just don't see anything better for two people doing what we do... iconic and robust

@Dan-sd5bm Жыл бұрын

Wow that really is a good song

@robderstadt Жыл бұрын

Great video! Can't wait to see the next episode. We loved the music!

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@ThoughtfulWander Жыл бұрын

Great episode! Stay safe and keep rolling! 👍👍

@Lolaandcassidyadventures Жыл бұрын

I’ve been to Guatemala on a Panama Canal cruise.:). Beautiful place we toured Antigua.

@steveblackbourn5002 Жыл бұрын

Hi frank and leslie would love to see a detailed walkthrough cheers.

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

We will do another one, I think an earlier video had a walkthrough but we will do a new one soon

@barryholiday8998 Жыл бұрын

Very cool. You don’t find many boating channels going to Guatemala. Looking forward to seeing your next video.

@JohnDDyer Жыл бұрын

Great to meet y’all at ocean club in port Canaveral guys! Can’t wait to see more your travels!

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Us too!

@nataliegrobbelaar3684 Жыл бұрын

You two are amazing x

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nat, come for a cruise!

@geraldhimmelspach1154 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for straight forward vid, keeping things real with no gimmicks. Just found you, so will go back and see what you published so far that I did not see

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, that’s the exact tone we want to put forwards. No gimmicks or frills just keep it real

@dougpennyjnr9497 Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed that. Your risky video shots over the bow were impressive too. Thanks for ‘taking us along’. :-)

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@teachingrounds Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this … I love the content

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@markduncan6690 Жыл бұрын

What a Handsome looking Ship!

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@lesliecoles7185 Жыл бұрын

Lekker video captain Coles.

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

thanks Admiral

@robertkleiman1502 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m soooo jealous of the Kariwa. Why you ask? Because we’re not the owners, of course! Safe travels. Keep the sunny side up 😃😃

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@eprohoda Жыл бұрын

Yo-thanks~ total ggorgeous ! MV,🌟

@ahamedsaid7723 Жыл бұрын

Peace from Salalah enjoyable trip

@jeffwhitelock1013 Жыл бұрын

The 62 handles the rough so well! The best in the nordhavn fleet I believe.

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@CensoredByYouTube965 Жыл бұрын

Can someone tell me which boat this is on their website? They don't show a 62.

@AgentRafa Жыл бұрын

@@CensoredByKZfaq965 You have to look under the category called 'Retired models'...

@CensoredByYouTube965 Жыл бұрын

@@AgentRafa Found it, thanks.

@marshmellow3110 Жыл бұрын

Welcome, to Jurassic Parrrrk.

@darploin5071 Жыл бұрын

I remember when that Bobby McFerrin song came out I was about 16 years old and don't worry it'll be all right also it's reminiscent of a Bob Marley song which was under the same name

@petercaras3696 Жыл бұрын

Great sea boat the Nordhavn 62. I've done many miles on one including the same trip you guys just did. We went inside at Belize City to make it more comfy for the owners and their guests. Recommendation, loose that Chinese CQR and step up to a better anchor. Enjoyed the video.

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments. I have never had an issue with the anchor... but many have commented on getting a Rocna or Ultra.

@jaguilar4072 Жыл бұрын

Please tune up that 🎸, nice video, thanks.

@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944 Жыл бұрын

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

@russcrosby Жыл бұрын

You have a beautiful daughter

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Haha

@darploin5071 Жыл бұрын

That's 63 is one of the best designs that Nordhoff and came up with and when I say that I'm talking about the shape of the hall and the way it handles references compared to their newer Halls once you get up to about 76 then you get the hall that's similar to yours

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

62 is much better than the 63 in handling in my opinion...

@paulcunningham2859 Жыл бұрын

Brits enjoying the 4th of July. How ironic . Nice video even the song

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Grits?

@paulcunningham2859 Жыл бұрын

@@MVKariwaN62 auto correct issues sorry

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

@@paulcunningham2859 but we are not Brits! We are both Naturalized Americans and from Zimbabwe

@paulcunningham2859 Жыл бұрын

@@MVKariwaN62 my mistake sorry. No offense intended

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

@@paulcunningham2859 Its all good.

@goutvols103 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. What build number is your N62?

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

6204.... While one of the older hulls, I wager our machinery and systems is as new as most.

@darploin5071 Жыл бұрын

Be careful with the patch it can cause ocular damage in some people due to their physiology they had a scare on mermaid monster which is another North Haven yacht at 55 when they thought that one of the crew members got a bad side effect from the patch that you're using for motion sickness

@lesterpittenger5992 3 ай бұрын

How much lower does the boat ride per 1000 gallons of fuel?

@MVKariwaN62 3 ай бұрын

1000gals is 7000lbs or 3.5 tonnes. She only goes down about 4 inches for 1000 gals. Estimated

@lesterpittenger5992 3 ай бұрын

@@MVKariwaN62 Thank you for your entertaining videos. I envy the experiences that you have, but it is wonderful that you share them. Be safe out there and enjoy the ride.

@richardschneider4775 Жыл бұрын

Have scopolamine will travel

@darploin5071 Жыл бұрын

Well if you ever going to do a new build with nordhaven or bearing or one of those other companies specify that the engine would be air conditioned

@daveok7131 Жыл бұрын

What is your fuel burn at 8 and 1/2 knots?

@daveok7131 Жыл бұрын

Never mind I heard it 7 and 1/2 gallons an hour

@Regal2800 Жыл бұрын

how does the starlink work in that dome enclosure?

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Works fine, these domes are designed for satellite reception

@Regal2800 Жыл бұрын

@@MVKariwaN62 Ya, my concern though was the starlink was designed to operate up to temperature of 120 F. on hot summer days, it's surely more than 120F inside the dome. but if you haven't had issues then it's probably ok.

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

@@Regal2800 good point… we are out of range right now… will see later this year

@darploin5071 Жыл бұрын

That's within Cuba's free economic zone meaning that was Cuban Waters you were in and without getting permission from Cuba that is a perilous thing to do

@sheepdog1102 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a lot of fun. The only thing That I notice about the Nordhavn is the constant drone of the engine exhaust. I think that I would prefer a wet exhaust so that you would not hear the noise.

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Nordhavn have boats that are wet exhaust also... Personally I like the fact we have keel cooled Main, Wing and AC... it limits issues with RAW water and sea chest issues. I understand your comment but it is not an issue for me.

@carpediemwithLesli Жыл бұрын

Hatteras are the absolute best!! Mine is a 1989 40' DC and I love her!!

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Ours is a Nordhavn 62!!

@carpediemwithLesli Жыл бұрын

@MV Kariwa Nordhavn 62 Nordhavn is my dream boat!! When I win the lottery; I'll get me a N41 and I'll pick her up in Turkey and spend a few months in that area and then have her shipped!! Ahhh!!! Dreams!!!

@darploin5071 Жыл бұрын

I thought the Bulbasaur was supposed to reduce the bow awake and look quite pronounced from your iPhone selfie stick video that you got

@SmokeShadow49311 Жыл бұрын

Scopolomine? Wow, I didn't know people used it for motion sickness. I've only ever heard of it as a dangerous hallucinogenic (aka Devil's Breath) 9:15.

@lesliecoles7185 Жыл бұрын

I am not a pharmacist but I know you need a prescription for it and it comes in a little patch applied behind the ear and lasts 3 days. I may view it differently next time I put a patch on after reading your comment 😬

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Scopolamine, also known as hyoscine, or Devil's Breath, is a natural or synthetically produced tropane alkaloid and anticholinergic drug that is formally used as a medication for treating motion sickness and postoperative nausea and vomiting. It is also sometimes used before surgery to decrease saliva

@darploin5071 Жыл бұрын

If you take on water in Guatemala make sure you're running it through a biofilter before it enters your tanks I would hope they have good clean water standards like the rest of the westernized world but I would not risk it by not putting a filter in line with the hose that you're going to fill with

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

We took on water and put it through a carbon filter on it, no problems

@darploin5071 Жыл бұрын

That water filter look disgusting compared to the new one

@hclausse 4 ай бұрын

How close will Cuba allow a boat to their land?

@MVKariwaN62 4 ай бұрын

Boats cruise to Cuba all the time

@hclausse 4 ай бұрын

@MVKariwaN62 cool I only hear of overcrowded leaving Cuba..

@nessuno1948 Жыл бұрын

The difference in navigation in my times, late sixties, and on was, is this: we relied on our personal observation, frequent, constant. Today you trust in electronics positions believen it is sharp on but it is not. If something fails you do not realize and you do not know what to do.

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Sooo... I spent twelve years at sea, and am a qualified Master Mariner. I learnt to navigate with celestial navigation, no satellite communications and no GPS. I still retain a healthy respect for the "look out the window" principals. Anyone who keeps watch on my boat is required to do the same. Electronics have come a long way, they are a part of safe navigation as just one of the tools.

@maheshp509 8 ай бұрын

😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉😢😢

@riaanbrits4568 Жыл бұрын

U guys sound South African

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Zimbabwe... so close

@bjarkeolsen Жыл бұрын

you sound like a Zimbabwean , just guessing

@MVKariwaN62 Жыл бұрын

Correct

@xLightsouTx628x Жыл бұрын

A bit out of tune lol

@eccentricsmithy2746 7 ай бұрын

You arent sailing, its not a sail boat. You are motoring a Nordhavn.

@MVKariwaN62 7 ай бұрын

Sorry but we have to disagree. Sailing is a term for all vessels moving on water. Big ships sail from one port to the other. Cruise ships advertise their sailing dates.... Of course you can also use the term sailing or motoring as the form of propulsion, which sailboats also use both. So would you say the sail boat was motoring whilst sailing?