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Welcome to MackenSea – Our Sailing Adventure & Boating Knowledge Hub​

 

Follow Our Journey & Learn From Our Experience

Follow us as we embark on an adventure aboard our Nautitech 44 Open Catamaran "MackenSea". We took delivery of our catamaran from the Nautitech factory in La Rochelle, France, in April 2024. After a period of familiarization and shakedown in La Rochelle, we set off across the Bay of Biscay, facing some rough seas along the way! As we sailed down the coast of Portugal, we hugged the shoreline to avoid the infamous Orca encounters before making our way into the Mediterranean. We are spending the season in the Med before crossing the Atlantic with the Atlantic Relay Crossing (ARC) in November. We are now in the sunny Caribbean.

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Along the way, we've faced challenges, learned a ton, and discovered just how important it is to have access to the right manuals, troubleshooting guides, and reliable advice when things go wrong. While we have been very pleased with the overall performance and robustness of our Nautitech 44; The old addage; "Cruising is fixing things in exotic places" holds true for us and everyone else we have met. Searching for documentation, the right YouTube tutorial, or firsthand insights from experienced cruisers can be frustrating and time-consuming—especially in remote locations. We would like to help others who follow in our wake, to this end we are developing a "Cruising IQ" section on our website.

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What is Cruising IQ?

Cruising IQ is an evolving knowledge base for boat maintenance, repairs, and system documentation. Whether you're searching for boat manuals, troubleshooting tips, or repair guides, Cruising IQ is designed to streamline the process, making critical information easy to find and access. Our experience has driven us to create this tool to help fellow cruisers navigate the challenges of maintaining their boats while living the dream.

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How Cruising IQ Works

  • Search & Retrieve: Find manuals, repair notes, and DIY guides for your boat’s systems.

  • Organized Documentation: Select Nautitech > 44 Open > 2024 to access MackenSea’s database.

  • Build Your Boat Profile (Coming Soon): Users will soon be able to clone an existing boat and customize the system documentation for their own vessel.

  • Community-Driven Growth: With user contributions, Cruising IQ will expand into a go-to resource for all cruisers.

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Get Involved

Cruising IQ is currently in development and primarily features data for our own boat, but our long-term vision is to build a community-driven database to help all liveaboards and cruisers. If you’re interested in contributing or have feedback, reach out via the contact form below!

Explore & Stay Updated

🔍 Start Exploring Cruising IQ Now – Visit the Cruising IQ page
📬 Stay Updated – Sign up for updates as we expand our boat documentation and troubleshooting resources.

 on this journey, learn from our experiences, and let's build a resource that helps all fellow cruisers! Smooth Sailing, and Welcome to Cruising IQ!

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Cheryl and Andrew

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