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Hi guys, 

In this week's video, we share some useful shops and locations we have encountered in Trinidad. Struff that might be nice to know about as a cruiser coming to Chaguaramas. There is also time for one last bit of exploration :)  

In real-time, we're currently in Martinique. We have had a busy week :) We have been all over Martinique and seen a lot of what the island has to offer. We also managed to get our hands on a new 15hp 2-stroke Yamaha outboard. With our current dingy (Zodiac Cadet 270 alu rib) that is way more outboard than we need. We get up on a plane with around 15% throttle, but the 15hp and the 9.9hp are identical in terms of motor, size, and weight. At least this way, we're future-proofed a little bit ;) I still want to build a new dinghy while we're in the US this summer/fall. Our Zodiac is PVC, and after one season in the sun, it's already showing signs of UV damage. A DIY version of the OC tender (lightweight foam core composite dinghy) would be a great option for us. I'm sure someone will ask, why not just buy an OC tender? ;) They are very expensive, and also, where would the fun be in that ;) :D 

Ava and I are off to Saint Anne to test the new outboard. It's around three nautical miles. This is something we would not have been able to do with the battery-powered outboard. Technically, I guess we could, but we'd have to go under 1 knot - meaning just getting there and back would be around 6 hours. I'm very excited about the boost in our autonomy! This is going to be awesome for diving and exploring! 

I hope you have a fantastic weekend :) Thank you so much for your support!