Nordhavn 57 - San Diego to Ensenada - [Offshore Underway]
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- 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 Jeff@JMYS.com 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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probably the best video of being on the wheelhouse underway ive ever seen
David: Thank you very much. Storm Haven has a great set up and it was fun to show others how Don and Paulie roll!
@Hosea Swiatek No, we don't care. What is the point?
Can't upvote this enough. The most informative, entertaining, and engaging boating video I have ever seen. Thank you!
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.
That was the quickest 76 minute video. Great job. Thanks, Jeff.
David: You are funny. Maybe the TimeZero software created a time warp? Thanks for sticking it out!
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!
James: Wow, very nice note, thank you. Get better and hopefully you can get out on the water!
@@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
Get your mind with God bless you have all you dream of Jesus is the path 🙏 x
Hope you are well.
@@jamesalsante2388 Thank you. chemo-RAD-surgeries completed now healing process. Hopefully, new scans show clear! Bless you.
The purrr of that engine is wonderful.
Lloyd: Thank you for your note, that purring is what you want!
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!
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!
That was Awesome! Thanks for taking us along for the ride! 😎👍⚓
Captain Rick: You are always most welcome, thanks!
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
James: Glad you got to go back in time. Veterans don't get the credit they deserve.
Jeff, i really enjoyed this video. So informative and bring us direct into the "boat life." Thank you for that!!!!!
Pieter: Thank you for watching and for your nice note. It is fun to go offshore and try to explain some of what happens.
I like the water depth being a single screen and large numerals!
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!
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.
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!
Thank you Hermann!
@@jeffrobdine Thank you for jumping in and commenting.
Nice to watch from cold, snowy Toronto... Thanks!
DJ: Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your note!
Almost forgot; LOVE your vids, Jeff!
Please continue posting more vids underway. Very cool!
Christopher: Thank you for watching, it is always great to get underway!
enjoyed this very much....very well done..thank you to our guests
Joe: Thank you for your kind words.
Excellent job Jeff! That would be a great little starter trip for some us rookies. Thanks to Captain Don and Paulie!
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.
@@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 ?
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.
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.
A great sail Jeff! Thanks for taking us with!
Hey Jeff! Thanks for watching and for your note!
These videos are better than any boat reviews. Please do more!
Staffo: Thank you, I am going to try to get out more and do some offshore travel, I'll bring my gear.
that was great video on board the boat and the good news is sea was calm
Tharwat: Calm seas, a good running boat, wonderful people - a lot of fun, thanks for your note!
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.
Steve: Thank you for your nice note and I'll let Don and Paulie know!
Thank you Jeff, for the shout-out of my Racor filter vacuum gauge! Much appreciated!
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!
Mr Dent how can we get in contact with you to purchase one
@@fdavid Good morning, David. Thank you for the inquiry. www.DentMarine.com should give you all the information you need.
@@fdavid Go to Dentmarine.com. Christopher is great, I'm a friend, no business involvement. Happy to recommend Christopher and his products
This was the best yacht video i've seen on boating..I thoroughly enjoyed it..Thank you for making it !..Good Job
Dave: Wow, high praise and much appreciated, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
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.
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.
A joyful trip, thanks!!!
Born raised in Chula Vista, Montana last 40 years....
Thank you so much again
Lancer: Great area and I love Montana too!
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.
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.
Brings back memories, made that trip a number of times. Offshore delivery, HaHa, Puddle Jump. Good times.
Gary: It's a pretty easy trip, I agree. One many of us have done on multiple occasions.
Really great Jeff. Thank you for taking us along.
Vince: Enjoyed having you aboard! Thank you for watching.
Great video more of these videos please. Thanks to them for sharing their boat cheers from the UK
Darren G: Thank you for your comment, I'm being encouraged to do more, so let's see!
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.
Thank you! Hope that you are getting new details from it each time.
Great video. I can't get enough of videos like this. Thank you and be safe.
Ron: Thank you, I'm sure I'll bring my equipment offshore again soon!
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! . . . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🇳🇴
Eric: Wow, really appreciate your nice note. Need to get you back on the water!
@@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!...) 😉
It must be so beautiful to be on the water away from harbor at dawn. Nice boat too!
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!
A lovely trip, thanks for sharing.
Aardvark: Glad you could come along.
I learn so much from these videos, thank you once again Jeff
Joe: Thank you, I have fun doing them.
Smooth trip start to finish. Thanks guys!
Captainb1: Thank you for watching and commenting!
Great content.
Thank you for sharing.
Wayne: Thank you!
Thanks u for this: Seeing my favorite boat and its operation. Great footage
Samantha: Thank you very much and for taking the time to comment.
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.
Steven: Thank you for watching and commenting
That was fun. Watched it all the way through. Thanks.
Thank you Santa! Ho, ho, ho!
Very good video, enjoyable. Thank you for sharing.
Robert: Thank you for watching!
Fantastic thank you for sharing.
Scott: Thank you for your nice note!
Great job! Very much enjoyed the trip.
John: Thanks for coming along for the ride!
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.
"Hungry as The Sea", was my favorite Wilbur Smith book.
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!
Excellent video. Enjoyable and very informative. Thank you.
Steve: Thank you for your nice note!
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.
Billy: Thank you, it is fun to shoot some film and give people a taste of what others are enjoying.
Great content... Thank you.
Pedro: Thank you!
Beautiful enjoyable instructional trip. Thanks ⛴ ⛵⚓
Diony: Thank you for your nice note, it’s fun to share this type of trip.
Excellent and informative video, enjoyed it very much
Michael: Thank you very much for watching and commenting.
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!
Andrew: Thank you very much!
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....)
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!
@@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.
very nice enjoyed every minute thank you
Donnieooo: Thank you for coming along on the ride.
Really nice boat. Peaceful to watch. Cheers!
Steve: Thank you, it was a very smooth delivery
Thanks for the Trip to Mexico. That was Fabulous !!!!!!!!!
Leo: Thanks for joining us!
Great video. Thank you Jeff!!
Mark: Appreciate your kind words, thank you!
Thanks for such an awesome video!
Raeq: Thank you for your nice note and for watching!
AWESOME! Thank you!
Mike: Really appreciate your comment, thank you!
Awesome! Looked like a blast!
Tcat: Thank you, it was a fun way to start out the day!
Awesome trip! And such lovely hosts too ;-)
BushTherapy: Thanks, it was a fun run and the best part was the time with Don and Paulie, thanks for watching.
Really enjoyed this, thanks 🙏🇬🇧
Michael: Thank you!
Really great video interesting and fun to watch
S and T: Thank you!
Awesome job with the video Jeff. Really enjoyed it, you made my day. :)
JR: Wow, thank you. You made mine with your comment!
Very interesting, very informative, and very entertaining. Thank you. Steve Miller - Los Angeles
Steve: Thank you very much, what a wonderful comment! Cheers, Jeff
Very informative - thanks.
Dan: Thanks, glad you got something out of the time spent viewing.
Thank you sir, great video, I had a super time on that journey. Have a great day.
Mark: Thank you for your kind words and for joining us on the ride. All the best!
Excellent, thanks.
Tom Q - Thank you!
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.
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.
Very interesting video. Thank you,
James: Thank you for commenting.
Very informative video, nice boat, nice people - thank you!
Matt: Thank you for watching and commenting, nice to have you along.
@@JeffMerrillYachts You are most welcome!
great narration. appreciate all the level of detail.
M Walker: Thank you for your nice comment
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!
Teddy: Thank you for your enthusiastic note. This is a great way to see the world!
Thanks for the trip
Bruce: Thanks for coming along
They dock the big carriers across from the midway.
I miss San Diego so much. My great grandparents are buried at Cabrillo
Will: The San Diego area is special to many people. The Midway is a real fun tour.
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
That is a great memory, thank you!
Great video. I learned so much.
Philzee: Appreciate your comment and glad it helped you learn something.
At 21:00, I remember taking the ferry to North Island Before the bridge was built ! Great Video! I miss San Diego.
PPG: that does date things for you. Wonderful area, thank you for watching the video
That was just awesome!
Cindy: Thank you for watching and your nice comment!
Great video. Thanks for sharing this voyage and informative commentary.
NormT: Thank you very much for your nice note!
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. ;)
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!
Amazing vídeo.
Wander N: Thank you very much!
thank for this very nice trip 🙂
Paul - thank you for joining us!
Thanks for this . I have never been on a yacht. Very cool
Matt: Glad you could join us!
@@JeffMerrillYachts - Thanks sir. Piloting by instruments in dark and fog is scary
I really enjoyed this video! Thanks!
Gb: Thank you for watching!
Great video! We just got back up to Newport Beach from Ensenada, and had a great trip... you did a great job of making your video both informative and interesting... thank you 🙏
Jordan: Thank you very much for watching and commenting, it’s kind of cool that you can be in Mexico from California by water without a lot of hassle, and being out on the water is the best.
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
NBNG (like your handle): Thank you for chiming in and for your nice comments!
Love it! I so want to jump on one of these and go on a trip. Loved the video.
Campbell: Thank you, it’s a great way to travel, especially with wonderful people who own the trawler.
Very good video! Thanks for posting. Muy buen video. Gracias por publicar.
Glyn: Gracias! Appreciate your note!
Daaaamn, it was fantstic trip and video!!!
917: Thank you for watching and joining us on this short excursion!
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!!!!!!!
OSU - thanks for your comment, until you do it, there is some mystery about what happens aboard.
You guys are pros and having too much fun.
Pete: I don’t know about the pro part, but we are having fun!
Jeff, superb video.
Paul: Thank you for your comment!
Outstanding video and beautiful boat! We are fellow Pier32 Marina residents and hope to make that trip one of these days. Looks amazing!
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.
Thank you please do more like that
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.
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!
Jim: Well worth the effort and thank you for watching and your nice comment!
Love your boat.
Cole: They do own a beauty!
Thanks for taking me along!!
TunaSLayer1: Glad you could join us!
good onfo at the end job well done to all thank you!!!!!!!!
Joe: You are welcome and Thank you for your comments!
Great video
Ed - thank you very much!
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
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.
Nice video. My home marina used to be Pier 32 and this Nordhavn had to have been there while I was as well.
Rob: Thank you, Pier 32 is a wonderful location.
@@JeffMerrillYachts We are at Sunroad now and leaving for our first Catalina Two-Harbors trip soon.
Always wanted to know the routine to Ensenada. Great video !
Mike - thank you!