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

[@jayflaherty1892]

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!!

[@jamesknight9922]

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]

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]

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

[@barryholiday8998]

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

[@robderstadt]

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

[@MVKariwaN62]

thanks for watching

[@geraldhimmelspach1154]

I will definitely be watching for more.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Stay safe and keep rolling! 👍👍

[@geraldhimmelspach1154]

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]

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

[@hhazelhoff1363]

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

[@MVKariwaN62]

oh well

[@Dan-sd5bm]

Wow that really is a good song

[@dougpennyjnr9497]

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

[@MVKariwaN62]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@teachingrounds]

Thanks for posting this … I love the content

[@MVKariwaN62]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@nataliegrobbelaar3684]

You two are amazing x

[@MVKariwaN62]

Thanks Nat, come for a cruise!

[@JohnDDyer]

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

[@MVKariwaN62]

Us too!

[@Lolaandcassidyadventures]

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

[@robertkleiman1502]

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]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lesliecoles7185]

Lekker video captain Coles.

[@MVKariwaN62]

thanks Admiral

[@steveblackbourn5002]

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

[@MVKariwaN62]

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

[@markduncan6690]

What a Handsome looking Ship!

[@MVKariwaN62]

Thanks

[@eprohoda]

Yo-thanks~ total ggorgeous ! MV,🌟

[@petercaras3696]

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]

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

[@marshmellow3110]

Welcome, to Jurassic Parrrrk.

[@darploin5071]

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

[@ahamedsaid7723]

Peace from Salalah enjoyable trip

[@jaguilar4072]

Please tune up that 🎸, nice video, thanks.

[@darploin5071]

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]

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

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@russcrosby]

You have a beautiful daughter

[@MVKariwaN62]

Haha

[@darploin5071]

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

[@jeffwhitelock1013]

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

[@MVKariwaN62]

Agree

[@CrispyOkra]

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

[@AgentRafa]

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

[@CrispyOkra]

@@AgentRafa Found it, thanks.

[@darploin5071]

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

[@goutvols103]

Thanks for sharing. What build number is your N62?

[@MVKariwaN62]

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

[@paulcunningham2859]

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

[@MVKariwaN62]

Grits?

[@paulcunningham2859]

@@MVKariwaN62 auto correct issues sorry

[@MVKariwaN62]

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

[@paulcunningham2859]

@@MVKariwaN62 my mistake sorry. No offense intended

[@MVKariwaN62]

@@paulcunningham2859 Its all good.

[@lesterpittenger5992]

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

[@MVKariwaN62]

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

[@lesterpittenger5992]

@@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.

[@daveok7131]

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

[@daveok7131]

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

[@sheepdog1102]

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]

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.

[@Regal2800]

how does the starlink work in that dome enclosure?

[@MVKariwaN62]

Works fine, these domes are designed for satellite reception

[@Regal2800]

@@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]

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

[@carpediemwithLesli]

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

[@MVKariwaN62]

Ours is a Nordhavn 62!!

[@carpediemwithLesli]

@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]

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

[@richardschneider4775]

Have scopolamine will travel

[@SmokeShadow49311]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@maheshp509]

😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉😢😢

[@Genxtrucker72]

How close will Cuba allow a boat to their land?

[@MVKariwaN62]

Boats cruise to Cuba all the time

[@Genxtrucker72]

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

[@darploin5071]

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]

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

[@darploin5071]

That water filter look disgusting compared to the new one

[@nessuno1948]

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]

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.

[@riaanbrits4568]

U guys sound South African

[@MVKariwaN62]

Zimbabwe... so close

[@bjarkeolsen]

you sound like a Zimbabwean , just guessing

[@MVKariwaN62]

Correct

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

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

[@MVKariwaN62]

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?

[@xLightsouTx628x]

A bit out of tune lol