Nordhavn 57 - San Diego to Ensenada - [Offshore Underway]

This video includes a general tour of the Nordhavn 57 Storm Haven and a trip overview from this 8 hour - 72 mile run between San Diego and Ensenada. Jeff Merrill has tried to capture some of what happens underway and explain some of the equipment used in the pilothouse and the engine room.
You will recognize the Nordhavn 57 Storm Haven if you have seen our video series “The Physics of Docking”. We filmed the Physics series at Pier 32 Marina in National City, CA and that is where this short delivery trip originated. This is a wonderful marina to visit and a great place to call home.
Don and Paulie Grover, the owners of Storm Haven, invited Jeff to crew with them on this short hop offshore between San Diego and Mexico. We arrived the afternoon before departure, had a nice dinner and early to bed for a pre-dawn departure.
The Grover’s purchased Storm Haven through JMYS several years ago and have enjoyed many miles of cruising. This was the first time Jeff had been back since the video series, but he felt right at home and always has a great time with Don and Paulie who are so generous and hospitable.
The wake-up alarms sounded around 4am. This veteran cruising couple had done much of the pre-departure preparation the night before. There is still a lot to make ready and test before disconnecting shore power and freeing the lines.
Much of this footage was filmed in night mode, which gives you a feel for the instrument displays and relative ease of moving about this well-organized trawler. The use of head sets between skipper and crew makes communication friendly.
With the crew ready (coffee achievers) and the engine warmed up, Don eased back out of the slip in darkness then slowly guides us through the channel out into deeper water. We drove past the new car arrival yard and huge Navy warships, then crossed under the Coronado bridge and marveled at the beautiful San Diego skyline. We also witnessed a huge inbound car carrier headed to the same area we had just left.
Our initial visibility was reduced with the darkness and fog. Jeff was very impressed with the new navigation and communication electronics that have been added to Storm Haven since the last time he was aboard.
Exiting the San Diego Bay by Point Loma we witnessed several fishing vessels returning. It seems like it is always busy at a major intersection like this.
The sun rose as we headed south. Once we were in the Pacific, we had our own little area of the ocean all to ourselves, fortunately interrupted on a few occasions by porpoise playfully swimming in front of the bow.
The wind was minimal, and the sea was glassy - ideal conditions contributing to a smooth run. A boring delivery trip is what you hope for, unexciting, with everything working as designed and no surprises. We had a little bit of food to eat, some fun conversations about past boating experiences, continual VHF interruptions and the time flew by.
It is wonderful to be a “fly on the wall” and observe some veteran cruisers operate their trawler with their typical calm demeanor and practiced skills. Don and Paulie have become great friends of Jeff. They are very low-profile cruisers, preferring to do what they enjoy and keep their accomplishments at sea level. Unassuming, with a hard-working farm family background they are at ease with diesel engines and familiar with keeping the machinery in great working order for reliability. Storm Haven is beautiful inside and out!
By early afternoon we attached our dock lines and fenders in anticipation of our safe arrival to our slip in Ensenada. The Hotel Coral and Marina is a wonderful resort, very popular with cruisers and the helpful crew met us at the dock to catch our lines. Once we had Storm Haven secured and settled, we walked up to the Marina Office to clean in and then, after a wonderful Sunday brunch at the marina restaurant, we retired back to the boat to enjoy the rest of the day.
At the end of this video, we have a short debrief with Jeff, Don and Paulie reviewing trip details. If you would like a copy of the day log used aboard Storm Haven, please send an email to [e-mail] and in the subject line type “Daily Log” and we will email you a copy.
There is always something to learn every time you leave the dock. Hopefully you will pick up a few tips and ideas you can use. Thanks for watching.
A big THANK YOU to Don and Paulie Grover (and Bootsie the cat) for inviting Jeff to crew (and allowing him to film //:0).
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[@davidbarnes7360]

probably the best video of being on the wheelhouse underway ive ever seen

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

David: Thank you very much. Storm Haven has a great set up and it was fun to show others how Don and Paulie roll!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

@Hosea Swiatek No, we don't care. What is the point?

[@boblowell857]

😊😊😊

[@abassplayer4life]

That was the quickest 76 minute video. Great job. Thanks, Jeff.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

David: You are funny. Maybe the TimeZero software created a time warp? Thanks for sticking it out!

[@jameshowardhall3115]

I just started watching these videos while I heal from Chemotherapy, Radiation, 4 surgeries City of Hope, Duarte, CA and I gotta say, THEY ARE TERRIFIC. Clean picture. Well spoken. No nonsense but, sense of humor. Great guy! Thank you for video it is helping me heal....emotional stuff too. Appreciate it and I get to remember my Father and his time on his boat in Marina del Rey. His passion. 1970 TollyCraft Tri Cabin. He loved that boat and his Army buddies did too....Maybe too much! lol Alcohol killed them ALL...They sure knew how to have fun!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

James: Wow, very nice note, thank you. Get better and hopefully you can get out on the water!

[@jameshall8455]

@@JeffMerrillYachts indeed. After cancer treatments end I’ll get my old 1959 Bell Boy my grandfather owned in MAINE. Entire family loved fishing. Bell Boy sleeps two. 75 HPJohnson runs great. Smooth. All rebuilt. Very clean. 22 ft. Have ALL the equip. Needed on boat. Vests.#7. Emergency lights. Flares. Medical. Electrical all new. Wiring. CPT. Chair. New steering. Yes, my friend. I put way too much money in this boat! (Hole in water you throw money’s into ). Lol 😂 I have no kids so enjoy BOAT 🚣‍♀️ & FISHING

[@peter-rq3hw]

Get your mind with God bless you have all you dream of Jesus is the path 🙏 x

[@jamesalsante2388]

Hope you are well.

[@jameshowardhall3115]

@@jamesalsante2388 Thank you. chemo-RAD-surgeries completed now healing process. Hopefully, new scans show clear! Bless you.

[@DocTYoh]

Can't upvote this enough. The most informative, entertaining, and engaging boating video I have ever seen. Thank you!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Hi Peter! Wow, thank you very much for that. I have a blast trying to talk about what is going on and am very fortunate to have been doing this for a long time that it's second nature, especially when everything works as it is supposed to and no surprises. Storm Haven is very dialed in and operated by a fantastic couple, Don and Paulie.

[@lloydholm7523]

The purrr of that engine is wonderful.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Lloyd: Thank you for your note, that purring is what you want!

[@josemontalvo4532]

I had a small vessel at the Chula Vista Marina for a few years. Watching your vid brought back a lot of beautiful memories of the Southern San Diego Bay. The last time I was in Ensenada, Mexico was in La Bahia Marina. We were there for a week. Anti-Fouling was much cheaper than anywhere in the States. Putting on the Anti-Fouling, staying at a local hotel, and meals was about half the price of just putting the Anti-Foul in the States. Thank you for sharing! I enjoyed watching the video. Fair winds! Safe travels!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Jose: Thank you for your nice comment. I always enjoy going to Ensenada, wonderful place. San Diego is one of the best cities in the world in my opinion. All the best!

[@Toffie10]

Jeff, i really enjoyed this video. So informative and bring us direct into the "boat life." Thank you for that!!!!!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Pieter: Thank you for watching and for your nice note. It is fun to go offshore and try to explain some of what happens.

[@captainrick9379]

That was Awesome! Thanks for taking us along for the ride! 😎👍⚓

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Captain Rick: You are always most welcome, thanks!

[@jameshowardhall3115]

Thank you. Remembering my Father on his boat in Marina del Rey, California and for years he'd bring home wonderful fish for us all to eat and us kids would enjoy trips out once in awhile, as it was his time away from work and the grueling life he lived, RIP dad Veterans Cemetery Boulder, Nevada - KOREA WAR

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

James: Glad you got to go back in time. Veterans don't get the credit they deserve.

[@fredsillner4342]

Excellent job Jeff! That would be a great little starter trip for some us rookies. Thanks to Captain Don and Paulie!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Fred: Thank you very much. Actually a very short run and one we have all done a number of times, it is a good length for a day trip. Don and Paulie are an awesome team and fun to be aboard with.

[@fredsillner4342]

@@JeffMerrillYachts Still looking for that affordable live aboard trawler or at least during the summer months here in the Northeast while still working part time aboard. Hopefully in few years full time moving to warmer waters during the winter months. Nordhavn is probably not in the budget and probably not a necessity as not looking to cross the open seas at this point of my life! The ones you do see and have an interest are gone in a heartbeat! Do Don and Paulie live aboard full time ?

[@joegilman4996]

enjoyed this very much....very well done..thank you to our guests

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Joe: Thank you for your kind words.

[@hermannfernandespais7317]

Excellent video Jeff. Made for a great start of this Sunday morning here in rainy Seattle. I’m daydreaming, but someday I’ll have a Nordhavn.

[@jeffrobdine]

My thoughts exactly Hermann, 30 degrees here in Cincinnati, Ohio, and really appreciate taking a trip that I will never be able to do. Thank you Jeff, wonderful experience!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Thank you Hermann!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

@@jeffrobdine Thank you for jumping in and commenting.

[@tharwatatyiah1657]

that was great video on board the boat and the good news is sea was calm

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Tharwat: Calm seas, a good running boat, wonderful people - a lot of fun, thanks for your note!

[@_._._DJ_._._]

Nice to watch from cold, snowy Toronto... Thanks!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

DJ: Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your note!

[@56thSPSk970]

A joyful trip, thanks!!! Born raised in Chula Vista, Montana last 40 years.... Thank you so much again

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Lancer: Great area and I love Montana too!

[@bud1412]

Jeff this was a great video, love the fact it was the full trip and give a person a real idea of cruising a Nordhavn. Would love more like this.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Chuck: Thanks. I really didn't know how the pre sun footage and un-mic'd audio would turn out, but people seem to enjoy it.

[@christopherkohel8555]

Almost forgot; LOVE your vids, Jeff! Please continue posting more vids underway. Very cool!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Christopher: Thank you for watching, it is always great to get underway!

[@Vinnie101a]

Really great Jeff. Thank you for taking us along.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Vince: Enjoyed having you aboard! Thank you for watching.

[@stevedavis7882]

Jeff, thank you so much for taking us along on your slip move to Ensenada. And thank you so much to Paulie and Don. Beautiful N57.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Steve: Thank you for your nice note and I'll let Don and Paulie know!

[@dalsie105]

Great video more of these videos please. Thanks to them for sharing their boat cheers from the UK

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Darren G: Thank you for your comment, I'm being encouraged to do more, so let's see!

[@sharkamov]

As a globetrotting seaman (merchant marine) over a lifetime, retiring from my career in the North Sea oil & gas fields (@ the Norwegian conshelf) a few years back,... during this trip I felt the 'salt' in my blood . . . What an absolutely _magnificent_ boat for touring these beautiful waters! - What a treat . . . Thank you for sharing Don, Paulie & Jeff! . . . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🇳🇴

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Eric: Wow, really appreciate your nice note. Need to get you back on the water!

[@sharkamov]

@@JeffMerrillYachts The pleasure is all mine! 👍 (PS: I reckon my seafaring days are all over, even though I'd do the same over again, if _that_ was possible!...) 😉

[@garycummings1706]

Thanks for sharing. As a long time Nordhavn fan, I really appreciate the underway video, with ER tour. Also as a long time Wilbur Smith fan I bought my first book in Ekuk, Alaska in the early 80’s, & have read everything since. Someone does a great job on your listings. Diesel Duck, Jubilee makes me dream of far away places, but for now, cruising the east coast in an American Tug.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Gary: Thank you very much for your note. I do love a good read to unwind at the end of the day and Wilbur Smith is in my top 5 list of authors.

[@jeffslaven]

A great sail Jeff! Thanks for taking us with!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Hey Jeff! Thanks for watching and for your note!

[@Staffo1982Staffo]

These videos are better than any boat reviews. Please do more!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Staffo: Thank you, I am going to try to get out more and do some offshore travel, I'll bring my gear.

[@billyjay4672]

As always Jeff you show us a different world and we all appreciate you taking your time showing us the various gauges. Very informative. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Billy: Thank you, it is fun to shoot some film and give people a taste of what others are enjoying.

[@christopherdent2179]

Thank you Jeff, for the shout-out of my Racor filter vacuum gauge! Much appreciated!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Chris! Of course, just call 'em as I see 'em, the world needs to know about your better mouse trap! All the best for 2021!

[@fdavid]

Mr Dent how can we get in contact with you to purchase one

[@christopherdent2179]

@@fdavid Good morning, David. Thank you for the inquiry. www.DentMarine.com should give you all the information you need.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

@@fdavid Go to Dentmarine.com. Christopher is great, I'm a friend, no business involvement. Happy to recommend Christopher and his products

[@latetotheparty3070]

It must be so beautiful to be on the water away from harbor at dawn. Nice boat too!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Late: There are few things better than time at sea, especially in the night, or at sun rise/set - magical on a smooth sea. Thanks!

[@kj3rd2657]

This is the kind of Nordhavn videos I like to see! You guys driving around on the open waters. I have a Nordhavn 86 on my FSX PC Game that I use to practices driving around with and want to say thank you for posting your video and is waiting for some more. I feel like I am there with you guys in my VR Classes.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Keith: Thank you for your note and it's nice you have an option for getting out there without actually being there. Keep practicing and you be ready when it's your time.

[@davesnyder1183]

This was the best yacht video i've seen on boating..I thoroughly enjoyed it..Thank you for making it !..Good Job

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Dave: Wow, high praise and much appreciated, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@Big.Ron1]

Great video. I can't get enough of videos like this. Thank you and be safe.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Ron: Thank you, I'm sure I'll bring my equipment offshore again soon!

[@joejohnson3145]

I learn so much from these videos, thank you once again Jeff

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Joe: Thank you, I have fun doing them.

[@samantha1054]

Thanks u for this: Seeing my favorite boat and its operation. Great footage

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Samantha: Thank you very much and for taking the time to comment.

[@andrewfyakim525]

This is what my boat wants to be when it grows up.. I love your boat!.... Very nice video, thank you for taking us along on your trip!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Andrew: Thank you very much!

[@johnboone2581]

Great job! Very much enjoyed the trip.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

John: Thanks for coming along for the ride!

[@markcrawford8876]

Don, not to shabby for a sod-buster! Thank you guys for taking the time to take us along.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Mark: Glad you could join us!

[@aardvarkmindshank]

A lovely trip, thanks for sharing.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Aardvark: Glad you could come along.

[@10toMidnight]

Excellent video. Enjoyable and very informative. Thank you.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Steve: Thank you for your nice note!

[@davidevans8357]

Thanks Jeff and Owners of Storm Haven, good timing for this PNW captain to take an armchair cruise to Mexico. You have as standout N57! I hope to make a Taco Run myself in the near future.Safe travels, David Evans, N4310 Mary Pearl.

[@davidevans8357]

"Hungry as The Sea", was my favorite Wilbur Smith book.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

David: Always nice to hear from you. Yes, it was a fun, easy and comfortable trip. Also agree that Storm Haven is an exceptional Nordhavn 57!

[@JimJohnsoncoyahooo]

Jeff- Great vid. It was great to see the tour and do it underway. This is the exact type of boat I have been looking at, so it was great to see it in action.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Jim: Thank you for watching and your support. The Nordhavn 57 is a wonderful trawler, Storm Haven is an exceptional example and a true pleasure to spend time aboard.

[@benburra6655]

Third time I’m watching. Much more relevant as we’ve recently returned from 10-days of vacation in San Diego…condo on Mission Beach for New Year.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Thank you! Hope that you are getting new details from it each time.

[@maplebay32]

Thanks Jeff for taking us with you on Storm Haven - my all time favourite boat since I first saw her listed as Orion. She has clearly gone to a well deserving couple. (Not to split hairs, but those were Dolphins....)

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Conrad: Good memory, she was Orion. She is a great boat (if you have seen our Physics of Docking series you will recognize the giant red X on her hard top. I am not smart enough to tell the difference between Porpoise and Dolphin, but I appreciate the correction. Might be too late for my braid to adjust!

[@maplebay32]

@@JeffMerrillYachts Yes Jeff, I have viewed your great Physics of Docking series; there is always at least one gem in every episode! We have Dolphins and Porpoises in abundance around here (Desolation Sound, Discovery Islands etc.) and so get know the differences. Basically, the Dolphins have a hooked dorsal, while a Porpoise has a triangular dorsal.

[@bigdadgo]

I like the water depth being a single screen and large numerals!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Greg: I'm with you on that. If you don't have enough water under the keel, well, then, I guess you have to fix that quickly!

[@garyengelman7867]

Brings back memories, made that trip a number of times. Offshore delivery, HaHa, Puddle Jump. Good times.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Gary: It's a pretty easy trip, I agree. One many of us have done on multiple occasions.

[@Er1ch000]

Thanks Jeff! You’re the man.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Thank you for watching and your nice note!

[@wayneparke554]

Great content. Thank you for sharing.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Wayne: Thank you!

[@osu3221]

I've been a ship captain many decades. I was captain of of the ship that picked up the crew of the Exxon. I was just recently stuck outside the Suez for quite some time. If only everyone knew what was going on!!!!!!!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

OSU - thanks for your comment, until you do it, there is some mystery about what happens aboard.

[@leoalmeida5379]

Thanks for the Trip to Mexico. That was Fabulous !!!!!!!!!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Leo: Thanks for joining us!

[@santajeffclaus]

That was fun. Watched it all the way through. Thanks.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Thank you Santa! Ho, ho, ho!

[@ppgwhereeverett4412]

At 21:00, I remember taking the ferry to North Island Before the bridge was built ! Great Video! I miss San Diego.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

PPG: that does date things for you. Wonderful area, thank you for watching the video

[@glynpayne4393]

Very good video! Thanks for posting. Muy buen video. Gracias por publicar.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Glyn: Gracias! Appreciate your note!

[@robertblack7352]

Very good video, enjoyable. Thank you for sharing.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Robert: Thank you for watching!

[@Dionydejesus]

Beautiful enjoyable instructional trip. Thanks ⛴ ⛵⚓

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Diony: Thank you for your nice note, it’s fun to share this type of trip.

[@teddyrivas1082]

Saw the whole video, and it was inspiring, liked that yous show all the trip information, miles, hours for the trip that yous made, time left and arrived, the knots driving, and how much fuel was burned, fascinating! That was the best trip ive seen someone take with all the right information. And even checking the engine's for any thing along the trip. My dream is would Love how to plan, check, and drive a boat like that one! Beautiful yacht cruiser! Thanks for sharing that trip. God Bless all of yous, and all of your journeys!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Teddy: Thank you for your enthusiastic note. This is a great way to see the world!

[@steveharvey1876]

Really nice boat. Peaceful to watch. Cheers!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Steve: Thank you, it was a very smooth delivery

[@stevenumphlett2666]

Great video. love this. So enjoy it. And i like yall left early to demonstrate the conditions before sunrise. Shows off the awesome capabilities of the vessel. Love this boat.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Steven: Thank you for watching and commenting

[@stmiller8427]

Very interesting, very informative, and very entertaining. Thank you. Steve Miller - Los Angeles

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Steve: Thank you very much, what a wonderful comment! Cheers, Jeff

[@pedromoreno6836]

Great content... Thank you.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Pedro: Thank you!

[@kevinbrooks1104]

Go back you missed a bump. Calmer seas I have never seen. Thank you for producing this video . Once you have completed it. You can't get the time back. Nice tank , oh it's a boat

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Kevin: Smooth seas and a boring trip is all I ask for. Thank you for your nice note!

[@scottlomas5509]

Fantastic thank you for sharing.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Scott: Thank you for your nice note!

[@thecaptainb1]

Smooth trip start to finish. Thanks guys!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Captainb1: Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@FotoFFX]

Absolutely beautiful boat. Really one of my favorites. Man, that stand up headroom in the engine room is so special when checking on things while underway. When I go down in mine, I come out with a crick in my neck. I loved seeing how another couple work together while cruising. Very, very nice video. Thanks for taking us along. If you ever want to cruise the southern states and watch the Asian Carp jump instead of porpoises, let me know. ;)

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Dave: Thank you for your comment and yes, watching a seasoned team is impressive. I'll stick with the porpoises for now, but appreciate your nice offer!

[@paulkopp3634]

Just discovered your channel , so well done , relaxed informative great content unspoiled by raucous musical soundtracks like many others . Brilliant thank you , will be searching out your other videos. Boat and fuel consumption with these engines very impressive. I’m sure running costs particularly fuel can make the difference to a lot of potential owners, not everyone can afford $ 5000 dollars in fuel every time they go out , so thanks again for showing us a different path .

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Paul: Thank you. We have fun putting these together and try to make them informative. Our business is helping buyers and sellers of trawler and we love it when we get to join them aboard.

[@tcat5933]

Awesome! Looked like a blast!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Tcat: Thank you, it was a fun way to start out the day!

[@michaelrowlands1448]

Excellent and informative video, enjoyed it very much

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Michael: Thank you very much for watching and commenting.

[@carriearice]

Outstanding video and beautiful boat! We are fellow Pier32 Marina residents and hope to make that trip one of these days. Looks amazing!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Hi Carrie! You live in a wonderful place and that trip is pretty short really, hopefully you will have similar good weather as we did.

[@mattokeefe691]

Thanks for this . I have never been on a yacht. Very cool

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Matt: Glad you could join us!

[@mattokeefe691]

@@JeffMerrillYachts - Thanks sir. Piloting by instruments in dark and fog is scary

[@TheSighphiguy]

"its not an aircraft carrier but it might be a destroyer" lol thats like saying..."its not a Greyhound bus but it might be a Cooper Mini". loved the vid!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

SighPhi: Right! Seeing them bow out, in the dark they are impressive. I knew they were serious, I just couldn't identify them and was subconsciously trying to prepare/correct for the squawktalk from those who know. Thanks for enjoying this!

[@Will-tm5bj]

They dock the big carriers across from the midway. I miss San Diego so much. My great grandparents are buried at Cabrillo

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Will: The San Diego area is special to many people. The Midway is a real fun tour.

[@steveandtracysweeney3037]

Really great video interesting and fun to watch

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

S and T: Thank you!

[@joebeach7759]

Hull#2 is the USS Essex LHD-2(Landing Helicopter Dock) and #8 is the USS Makin Island LHD-8. They are both amphibious assault ships that carry helicopters, Osprey and soon, the F35 and they have an inner dock that can carry amphibious vehicles. Best of luck to your family member and I enjoyed this video!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Joe: Thank you! Very proud father in law and appreciative of all who have and do serve.

[@mepilot1]

great narration. appreciate all the level of detail.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

M Walker: Thank you for your nice comment

[@TomChame]

Excellent, thanks.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Tom Q - Thank you!

[@915917]

Daaaamn, it was fantstic trip and video!!!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

917: Thank you for watching and joining us on this short excursion!

[@esquinog]

We need more videos like this! And the one you trained a crew... best trawler videos on KZbin, they are scarce...

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Esquinog: Thank you, I'm encouraged to do more. Appreciate your note!

[@jeffreyharley1480]

Beautiful boat..

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Jeffrey: Thanks for watching, she is a lovely 57!

[@titibebe2510]

That marina in Ensenada was a beach back in the day (70's), I used to go there in my bike with my brothers and neighbors (we live nearby) and have a great day, We would also fish some halibuts out. The hotel and Marina was constructed back in the late 80's - early 90's

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

That is a great memory, thank you!

[@bulldawg6259]

Thank you please do more like that

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Bulldawg: Thank you, I never know what is going to happen or what I'm going to say or what the reaction will be once we post, but this video has been very well received.

[@JoseSuarez-cb8wk]

Jeff, Polly and Don are remarkable mariners. We love to see them at Coral this year once restrictions are more liberal. We plan to berth our 60 Hatteras at Coral this coming March. Fito and the Coral crew are the best. Great video. Thank you

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Jose: Thank you, it's a great community and I'm sure you will all get together. Yes, Fito and the Coral team are exceptional.

[@kevbjork1]

Always fun to do a trip on OPBs. Other peoples boats! LOL. Nice video.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Kev: Agree, we say OPT, same thing!

[@Matt-cc3fp]

Very informative video, nice boat, nice people - thank you!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Matt: Thank you for watching and commenting, nice to have you along.

[@Matt-cc3fp]

@@JeffMerrillYachts You are most welcome!

[@raym3760]

Smart comment about looking back to see where one came from!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Ray: Thanks, easy to get disoriented so nice to know if you do retreat that you are returning to the correct location. Thank you for watching.

[@peteez4396]

You guys are pros and having too much fun.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Pete: I don’t know about the pro part, but we are having fun!

[@peterkelly6232]

Never ever gets boring watching the Dolphins and the Porpoises riding the bow waves of the boat, I know if I had something like the Nordhavn I would always be out on her

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Peter: I agree, we had to edit that footage down I was up on the bow for 30 minutes and even though they are way more interesting than me, I needed to get back to crewing.

[@jimmyjohnstone7258]

Interesting. I will never get to be on such a boat but it is good to get a view of how the passage went on her. Thanks. From freezing cold Scotland. Hopefully Covid restrictions lift for me to get sailing and sea kayaking in the summer.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Jimmy: You Tube is not the same, but I hope this warmed you up a bit!

[@doughboi007]

this was an awesome video. It really puts into perspective the details and work put into operating a Nordhavn.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Andrew: Thank you for watching and for your kind comment!

[@fdavid]

I have watched the video numerous times. Great job by all. This video is everything I dream Of. The only thing that would of made it better if it was slightly longer to include some of the more technical stuff. We want to know what it’s like to be a virtual captain and see all the procedures, screens, buttons etc exactly as if we were there

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

David: Thank you. Based on the response we have had to this video we will try to do some more and focus on other aspects.

[@robhowen]

Nice video. My home marina used to be Pier 32 and this Nordhavn had to have been there while I was as well.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Rob: Thank you, Pier 32 is a wonderful location.

[@robhowen]

@@JeffMerrillYachts We are at Sunroad now and leaving for our first Catalina Two-Harbors trip soon.

[@paulrise5284]

Jeff, superb video.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Paul: Thank you for your comment!

[@cindyreid6404]

That was just awesome!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Cindy: Thank you for watching and your nice comment!

[@PhilbyFavourites]

From across the pond... 09:30 you can “lolleygag....” I thought the only guy that used that phrase was Slim Pickens, my favourite American actor. Great little ship, just so much tech lit up in the bridge? Maybe only plotter (with depth inset), radar and engine info. The bridge console shows it’s like the Starship Enterprise!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Phil B: Thank you, yes a lot of great input, but always good to take a look outside too and not become mesmerized by monitors.

[@themarinechannel]

Love the film, felt I was alongside you on the bridge 🙂

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

MC: Thank you for your nice note, great to have you along.

[@notboeingnotgoing5483]

Great video, every time I go to San Diego for work I always will tack on an extra day or two and stay at the Hilton San Diego at harbor island. It’s a great hotel to ship/yacht watch and the views back towards the Harbor into the city are amazing. Several years ago I joined a family friend and helped him bring their 60 foot Sea Ray from St. Louis Missouri to Saint Pete beach via the Mississippi River and then into the gulf, watching you two up on the bridge watching the plot/track brought back great memories. Great content

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

NBNG (like your handle): Thank you for chiming in and for your nice comments!

[@michaelheritage8822]

Really enjoyed this, thanks 🙏🇬🇧

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Michael: Thank you!

[@mikenonya9741]

AWESOME! Thank you!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Mike: Really appreciate your comment, thank you!

[@HaciendadelosSantos]

Excellent video...always informative and special. It took me back to my sailing days near the Coronado islands. As we say in Mexico, 'Vale la Pena' or worth the effort!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Jim: Well worth the effort and thank you for watching and your nice comment!

[@your_huge_ego_bores_me]

Awesome job with the video Jeff. Really enjoyed it, you made my day. :)

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

JR: Wow, thank you. You made mine with your comment!

[@joegilman4996]

good onfo at the end job well done to all thank you!!!!!!!!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Joe: You are welcome and Thank you for your comments!

[@donnieooo]

very nice enjoyed every minute thank you

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Donnieooo: Thank you for coming along on the ride.

[@jamesbaker2585]

Very interesting video. Thank you,

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

James: Thank you for commenting.

[@Smokeyham]

Thanks so much! A beautiful boat and a very well narrated. Would love to have a tour of the some of the interior spaces.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Smokeyham: Only you can prevent...wait, oh, thanks for watching. Another time for a tour, this is not a for sale video, just an underway and most of it happens in the pilothouse and engine room.

[@Smokeyham]

@@JeffMerrillYachts Great response! :) Love the Nordhavn's :)

[@kimberlyholyk6791]

USS Makin Island (LHD-8) Amphibious Assault Ship. when you said it looked like an aircraft carrier I thought it might be this one that is home ported in San Diego, CA. It has been a long time since I was stationed in SD. I enjoyed our passage. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Makin_Island_(LHD-8)