Sailing NV

Ciao! We're a sailing family pursuing an unconventional dream of converting an ex Vendée Globe Open 66 race boat into a fast family cruiser. We're an English (Jo) & Italian (Timo) couple with countless ocean miles under our belts plus our son Nemo & furry son Solo. Our sailboat NV was originally designed, built & raced by famous Hungarian sailor Nándor Fa. He competed in her in the 1992 Vendée Gl…

Kuah, Malaysia· juli 2026

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Our Engine Room Is Flooding… Where Is the Water Coming From? | S3 Ep 21The crew of NV repairs a leaking siphon break to prevent saltwater flooding in the engine room.27. sep. 2026

Publisert27. sep. 2026

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BEFORE YOU SERVICE YOUR MARINE DIESEL, WATCH THIS! | Nanni N4.65 Full ServiceService a Nanni N4.65 marine diesel by replacing filters, the raw water impeller, and the sacrificial anode.6. sep. 2026

Publisert6. sep. 2026

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How to Save Your Boat at Anchor: 2-Anchor Systems Explained | S3 Ep 20Timo and Jo demonstrate tandem and weighted two-anchor systems to improve holding power on NV.23. aug. 2026

Publisert23. aug. 2026

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We Didn't See This Coming... | S3 Ep 19Timo recovered from leptospirosis in Langkawi, Malaysia, after contracting the infection from freshwater jungle waterfalls.9. aug. 2026

Publisert9. aug. 2026

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A Turning Point for Our Race Boat | S3 Ep 18The crew of NV plans a major rigging replacement and refit after discovering damaged rod rigging terminals.26. juli 2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

Publisert26. juli 2026

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StedKuah, Malaysia

Would You Take Your Kids In Here? | S3 Ep 17The crew of NV scrubs the hull and sails from Thailand to Langkawi, Malaysia, for a passage.12. juli 2026 · Haad Farang, Thailand

Publisert12. juli 2026

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StedHaad Farang, Thailand

Sailing as a Blended Family - 3 Generations, 1 Boat | S3 Ep 16A three-generation family cruises Thailand on an Open 66, practicing safe cave free-diving and language immersion.28. juni 2026 · Ban Bo Pong, Thailand

Publisert28. juni 2026

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The Adventure Is About To Get Bigger | S3 Ep 15Sailing NV clears out of Malaysia and arrives in Phuket with family joining aboard in Thailand.21. juni 2026 · somewhere in the Andaman Sea between Langkawi and Phuket

Publisert21. juni 2026

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Stedsomewhere in the Andaman Sea between Langkawi and Phuket

We Found Langkawi's Hidden Paradise | S3 Ep 14Navigating the shallow, current-swept limestone channels of Langkawi requires reliable depth soundings and careful coastal exploration.14. juni 2026 · Langkawi, Malaysia

Publisert14. juni 2026

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Should We Swap Our Sailboat for One of These? | S3 Ep 13The crew clears a fouled propeller and replaces a worn autopilot ball joint before reaching Pangkor, Malaysia.7. juni 2026 · Pangkor Island, Malaysia

Publisert7. juni 2026

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Family Sailing Through the Singapore & Malacca Straits | S3 Ep 12Navigating the Singapore and Malacca Straits requires constant AIS monitoring and timing transits with favorable tidal currents.31. mai 2026 · Singapore Strait

Publisert31. mai 2026

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The Worst Moment To Slow Down | S3 Ep 11Cleaning hull growth and mussels in strong currents improved engine performance after a long stationary period.24. mai 2026 · Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Publisert24. mai 2026

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StedJohor Bahru, Malaysia

Something Is Wrong With Our Boat... And Things Are Changing | S3 Ep 10The crew pauses in Johor Bahru to address aging rig issues on their Open 66.17. mai 2026 · Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Publisert17. mai 2026

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He Jumped In… In the World’s Busiest Shipping Lane | S3 Ep 9A shipyard wedge jammed in the propeller forces an emergency stop in the South China Sea.3. mai 2026 · South China Sea

Publisert3. mai 2026

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Have We Broken Our New Engine…? Right Before the World’s Busiest Shipping Lane | S3 Ep 8The engine on an Open 66 stops abruptly during a passage after a loud mechanical bang.19. apr. 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publisert19. apr. 2026

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StedRiau Islands, Indonesia

They always said we couldn’t do this…but we still do it. | S3 Ep 7An Open 66 with a five-meter draft navigates coral-choked Indonesian channels others said were impossible.5. apr. 2026 · Indonesia

Publisert5. apr. 2026

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Big Risk… Big Reward | Sailing Into The Anambas | S3 Ep 6A local guide assists the deep-draft Open 66 through a narrow, reef-lined entrance in the Anambas Islands.22. mars 2026 · Anambas Islands

Publisert22. mars 2026

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This Is Why We sail | S3 Ep 5The crew sourced diesel from a local fishing boat while exploring a remote, clean village in Natuna.8. mars 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publisert8. mars 2026

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StedRiau Islands, Indonesia

We Had To Get Out Of There | Storm Senyar Builds | S3 Ep 4A crew uses Hollyland headsets to coordinate a high-tension anchor retrieval in heavy swell and wind.22. feb. 2026 · Terempa, Indonesia

Publisert22. feb. 2026

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Storm Senyar Is Coming… | S3 Ep 3The crew adjusts their J prop pitch to increase speed before navigating around a developing tropical storm.8. feb. 2026 · near the Anambas Islands

Publisert8. feb. 2026

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We Thought We Were Ready | S3 Ep 2The crew repaired a torn mainsail by hand over several days while underway to the Anambas Islands.25. jan. 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publisert25. jan. 2026

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Sailing Into the Unknown – A New Chapter for Sailing NV | S3 Ep 1Deep-keel boat threads 10 miles of abandoned fishing platforms in 10-meter water off Borneo at dusk.11. jan. 2026 · Pulau Tiga,

Publisert11. jan. 2026

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StedPulau Tiga,

How We Soundproofed Our Engine Room (Huge Noise Reduction)The crew of the Open 66 sailboat NV installs custom-fitted foam panels to soundproof the engine room.28. des. 2025 · Padang Tengku, Malaysia

Publisert28. des. 2025

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StedPadang Tengku, Malaysia

We Left Our Boat for This | Wild Borneo & The Kinabatagan RiverA deep-keel boat forces a plane detour to the Kinabatangan River for a rare wild orangutan encounter.14. des. 2025 · Kampung Air, Malaysia

Publisert14. des. 2025

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No Spare Parts? No Problem. Windlass Rebuild in Remote Borneo | S2 Ep 81A sailboat crew rebuilds a burnt-out windlass motor by sourcing custom-machined parts in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo.30. nov. 2025 · Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Publisert30. nov. 2025

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StedKota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Sailing into a Sea of Plastic – The Reality No One Shows You | S2 Ep 80A broken windlass and failed house batteries strand Envy in 20 metres off Kota Kinabalu.23. nov. 2025 · Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Publisert23. nov. 2025

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StedKota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Out of Fuel in the Middle of Nowhere | Sailing Borneo | S2 Ep 79The crew of the Open 66 NV sources diesel from a remote fishing village in Campo Baru Baru.16. nov. 2025 · Tuaran, Malaysia

Publisert16. nov. 2025

Varighet12:12

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StedTuaran, Malaysia

The Calm Before the Breakdowns — Sailing Borneo’s Wild Coast | S2 Ep 78The crew of NV uses a custom rain catcher to supplement water supplies while cruising North Borneo.9. nov. 2025 · Kudat Division, Malaysia

Publisert9. nov. 2025

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We Couldn’t Sail Until We Fixed All This! | Boat Life Fix-It Week! | S2 Ep 77Timo performs maintenance on the Open 66 NV, including autopilot repairs, deck hatch installation, and galley pump relocation.2. nov. 2025 · Marudi, Malaysia

Publisert2. nov. 2025

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Back in the Water - And Faster Than Ever! | S2 Ep 76A new engine installation and J-Prop propeller pitch adjustment increase the vessel's top speed to 8 knots.26. okt. 2025

Publisert26. okt. 2025

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New Beginning - Relaunch Day Is Here! | S2 Ep 75The crew successfully repowers an Open 66 and troubleshoots a saltwater strainer airlock during initial sea trials.19. okt. 2025

Publisert19. okt. 2025

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The Prop That Fits Any Gearbox — Here’s How | S2 Ep.74Installing a J-PROP propeller on a new gearbox requires a custom spline insert and specific spacer alignment.12. okt. 2025

Publisert12. okt. 2025

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REPOWERED: We Finally Start Our New Engine — Will She Fire? | S2 Ep 73Installing a dual-valve RACOR filter allows for fuel filter changes without needing to bleed the system.5. okt. 2025 · Tenom, Malaysia

Publisert5. okt. 2025

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Tips & Secrets for an Exhilarating Exhaust install | S2 Ep 72The crew of the Open 66 *NV* fabricates a custom carbon fiber through-hull for their new exhaust system.28. sep. 2025 · Tenom, Malaysia

Publisert28. sep. 2025

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Today We Fit the New Engine: Nanni N4.65 Goes In | S2 Ep 71The crew of NV installs a 60-horsepower Nanni N4.65 diesel engine using a custom-rigged chain block system.21. sep. 2025

Publisert21. sep. 2025

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Saildrive first! The repower officially begins | S2 Ep 70The crew of NV installs a new ZF gearbox and sail drive during a full engine repower.14. sep. 2025 · Belaga, Malaysia

Publisert14. sep. 2025

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If This Fails, We Sink | Installing the Engine Bed with Carbon Fibre | S2 Ep 69Timo installs a carbon fiber engine bed on NV to improve sail drive alignment and propeller clearance.7. sep. 2025

Publisert7. sep. 2025

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The Dirtiest & Most Critical Stage of Our Engine Install | S2 Ep 68Timo removes the old engine bed on NV to prepare for a new engine installation and lamination.31. aug. 2025 · Ba, Fiji

Publisert31. aug. 2025

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StedBa, Fiji

Essential Engine Parts for Cruising Remote Areas | S2 Ep 67The crew of the Open 66 NV upgrades their engine room with Nanni components and four years of spares.24. aug. 2025 · Tongod, Malaysia

Publisert24. aug. 2025

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Our New Engine Has Arrived! (Nanni N4.65 Unboxing) | S2 Ep 66The crew of NV received a 59-horsepower Nanni N4.65 diesel engine and ZF saildrive for their refit.17. aug. 2025

Publisert17. aug. 2025

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The Scary Truth Behind Our Old Engine | S2 Ep 65The crew of *NV* discovered severe, hidden corrosion in their exhaust system while replacing a Volvo engine.10. aug. 2025 · Kudat Division, Malaysia

Publisert10. aug. 2025

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Prop SECRETS that are saving our engine upgrade | S2 Ep 64The crew of the Open 66 *NV* modifies their J-Prop inner core to fit a new sail drive.3. aug. 2025 · Marudi, Malaysia

Publisert3. aug. 2025

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Do We Take Too Many Risks? | Hauling Out Our Open 66 in Remote Borneo | S2 Ep 63The crew of NV hauls their 4.5-meter draft Open 66 in North Borneo for an engine replacement.27. juli 2025

Publisert27. juli 2025

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Our Engine Is Coming… But So Is a Storm | S2 Ep 62The crew of the Open 66 NV postponed a haul-out due to forecasted 40-knot winds in Borneo.20. juli 2025

Publisert20. juli 2025

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4 Essential Sailing Knots + 5 Bowline Techniques You Should KnowThe crew of NV demonstrates four essential sailing knots and five distinct techniques for tying a bowline.13. juli 2025 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Publisert13. juli 2025

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StedNaitasiri, Fiji

Family fibreglass job - teaching the kids whilst waiting for the engineThe crew modifies a sailing dinghy transom using salvaged fiberglass and epoxy while anchored in Kudat, Borneo.6. juli 2025

Publisert6. juli 2025

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Big Change to Our Saloon — Was It a Mistake? | S2 Ep 60Timo modifies the companionway stairs on NV to create engine room space and additional saloon seating.29. juni 2025

Publisert29. juni 2025

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5 years in 20 minutes - How We Transformed Our Racing Sailboat into a Family HomeThe crew converted an Open 66 racing sailboat into a family home by repurposing ballast tanks.22. juni 2025

Publisert22. juni 2025

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Our New Engine Is Too Big — Here's What We Have to Change | S2 Ep 5915. juni 2025

Publisert15. juni 2025

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Our New Engine Reveal (and Why It IS the Right Choice) | S2 Ep 58Jo and Timo are repowering their Open 66, NV, with a Nanni Diesel engine for improved cruising reliability.8. juni 2025

Publisert8. juni 2025

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Sailing Survivor: 7 People. 1 Dog. 1 Race Boat. Wild Borneo | S2 Ep 57The crew of NV navigates the northern coast of Borneo using sonar and visual soundings for anchoring.1. juni 2025 · Tanah Jambu, Brunei

Publisert1. juni 2025

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StedTanah Jambu, Brunei

They Said We Couldn’t Cruise on This Boat… | S2 Ep 5625. mai 2025

Publisert25. mai 2025

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We Need a New Engine… But Where Can We Haul Out? | S2 Ep 55The crew of NV secures a haul-out in Kudat, Malaysia, to facilitate a necessary engine replacement.18. mai 2025 · Sabah, Malaysia

Publisert18. mai 2025

Varighet11:22

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Tough Choices and a Big Step Forward | S2 Ep 54The owners of the 65-foot sailboat NV plan a major engine replacement and structural engine room refit.11. mai 2025 · Sabah, Malaysia

Publisert11. mai 2025

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WATCH THIS before you buy a boat... | S2 Ep 53The crew of NV performs recurring repairs on their 13.5-meter sailboat, including damper plate and macerator maintenance.4. mai 2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publisert4. mai 2025

Varighet19:10

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StedWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

The ideal sail plan for our OPEN 60The Open 60 NV uses three forestays and three mainsail reefs to manage 16 distinct sail configurations.27. apr. 2025

Publisert27. apr. 2025

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Difficult times: We'll explain everything | S2 Ep 52The crew of NV considers replacing their corroded, failing engine after repeated, unsuccessful attempts at mechanical repairs.24. apr. 2025

Publisert24. apr. 2025

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Engine rebuild time-lapse in 10 minutes!NV's engine cylinder head, heat exchanger, and water pump are refitted in a time-lapse rebuild.20. apr. 2025

Publisert20. apr. 2025

Varighet10:33

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Marine propeller underwater installation - the ONLY prop in the WORLD that can do this!Timo installs a Marine Propeller J prop underwater on NV, adding 1.5 knots and adjustable pitch.17. apr. 2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publisert17. apr. 2025

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StedWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

This RIGGING INSPECTION could SAVE your MASTA thorough mast and rigging inspection identifies terminal cracks, corrosion, and hardware failures before they cause damage.13. apr. 2025

Publisert13. apr. 2025

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