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Last Sail 0f 2021

Dave and Patricia close out 2021 with finale sail down to Redfish Island. Foggy night and great sail back ahead of a strong cold front. Dave and Patricia bought a new Jeanneau 440 in 2021 with no previous sailing experience. Follow them as they outfit Cavu...

Jan 03, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:26

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Organizing storage on our sailboat

Dave and Patricia finally find a solution for their storage woes aboard their Jeanneau SO 440 CAVU... the Milwaukee Pack Out system. This storage system is light weight and water proof. The Milwaukee Pack Out System is usually used by construction works bu...

Jan 09, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:58

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Top 10 features we like about our Jeanneau 440

Dave and Patricia do the obligatory Top 10 list on CAVU. Patricia walks around their Jeanneau SO 440 counting down their favorite features. 10) Electronic swim platform 9) Convertible coaming 8) Walk around deck 7) Garage 6) Windows 5) Wine cellar 4) Pop...

Jan 24, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:12

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Top 10 Jeanneau 440 Dislikes

Dave and Patricia discuss their top 10 dislikes about the Jeanneau 440. Last episode was the top 10 things they liked about the Jeanneau 440, https://youtu.be/3BlJxDfs6t4 1. AC water returns 2. Emergency Tiller Stowage 3. Rear Pulpit 4. Mismatched screen...

Feb 07, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:26

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No Bikini, still too cold in Texas. So DIY Flag Halyard

It's still winter here in Texas so we sent Patricia up the mast for the first time to install our spreader flag halyards. This is also our first time using the bosun chair. Here is our part list 2 Harken mini blocks 4 Stainless Steal clips 100' of line 2 J...

Feb 22, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:31

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Organizing the Sail Locker

We add some hooks to our sail locker in order to make it more accessible. We store two life jackets and a throwable floatation device up front and they all ways seemed to be buried under the other things in the locker. In an emergency they are now readily ...

Mar 09, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:34

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Making Redfish Green

While continuing to downsize we had some potting soil and wild flower seeds. We had the wild flower seeds for the property we owned prior to getting the boat. That property backed up to a preserve and we had planned to sow the seeds there. No longer needed...

Mar 23, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:02

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Sunrise adventure to Offatts

We get started at sunrise with the hope of catching some wind and we have to beat a channel closing on the the way to Offatts Bayou. Once we get there we enjoy a prime anchoring spot and explore some recent ship wrecks on the dinghy. We also scout a route ...

Apr 06, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:23

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Harbor House Marina & Galveston Strand E40

Patricia and Dave sail to Galveston to go out on the Tall Ship Elissa. They dock for the first time at a marina other than their home port and it's their first time solo docking without assistance.

Apr 19, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:13

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Sailing the Elissa 4K

Dave and Patrica get rescheduled to sail on the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa. They were able to get two of the limited number of ELISSA day sail spots on board as a sail training student. As a sail training student, participants will experience what life was lik...

May 03, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:29

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Size Matters Mantus M2 Upgrade

We upgrade our anchor to the Mantus M2 and also add the Mantus Swivel to the chain. We have purchase a few thing from Mantus Marine over the year like the rail clamps to mount our grill, the anchor snubber and our dinghy anchor. After watching the compari...

May 17, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:29

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Excess 11 Catamaran Tour

Our friend Joel Turner at Murry Yacht Sales let us tour this new Catamaran from Excess. Contact Joel at 1500 Marina Bay Drive Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 (281) 673-6705 [email protected] https://murrayyachtsales.com/dt_team/joel-turner/ Th...

May 24, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:51

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Beneteau 40.1 Boat Tour

Our friend Joel Turner at Murry Yacht Sales let us tour this new Beneteau Oceanis 40.1. Following in the wake of her elder sister the Oceanis 46.1, this 40-foot cruiser, with a new hull design by Marc Lombard, offers unrivaled deck volume and interior sp...

Jun 07, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:24

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Bikini contest fail

Patricia and Dave take Cavu to Offatts Bayou to celebrate their anniversary and participate in a charity vintage bathing suit competition benefiting the Historic Society. Patricia has wears a 1966 vintage paper dress to the cocktail party. Paper dresses w...

Jun 21, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:36

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Sail to Surfside Beach

Patricia and Dave push their sailing boundaries by leaving in the darkness of night and venturing into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time. They explore Surfside Beach near Freeport Texas and sail back thru the beautiful Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge...

Jul 05, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:56

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Drunken bikini ghost story

Having fun on her birthday, Patricia decides to share a ghost story from her past. She may of had some Champaign.

Jul 09, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:00

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Patricia’s Birthday Sail 4K

We go on a three day sail to celebrate Patricia's birthday. Try out a new anchorage and spend a day in the gulf, only our second time. Patricia shows of some of her crochet projects and we nearly capsize the boat. Ember joins the crew officially for the fi...

Jul 19, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:24

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Fishing and treasure hunting Offatts Bayou

Dave and Patricia brave the Houston Ship Channel again to do some treasure hunting and fishing at Offatts Bayou.

Aug 02, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:43

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Beneteau First 27 tour

We tour a new Beneteau First 27 at Murray Yacht Sales. Flagship of the new FIRST line, the First 27 is unquestionably the fastest and safest cruiser in this size range. Her modern and state-of-the-art design delivers the magic of planing sailing to famili...

Aug 16, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:03

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Hydrofoil and Prop upgrade

We add a hydrofoil and new prop to the 15 hp Mercury we have on out TrueKit Discovery. Hopefully to solve the cavitation problem and get the dinghy up on plane faster. If you are going to the 2022 Annapolis Boat show get $5 off each ticket with code saili...

Sep 13, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:33

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2022 Annapolis Sailboat show agenda

Patricia and David share their plans for attending the 2022 Annapolis Sailboat Show. Trying to knock some items needed to make Cavu cruise ready and spending some time socializing and in the YouTube sailing channel booth. Come see them Thursday October 13t...

Sep 30, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:41

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Boat Life Boat Chores 4K

It not all fun and sun owning a boat. Dave and Patricia fill a weekend of boat chores and repairs on what would still be considered a new boat. They restore the teak in the cockpit back to new. Dave tackles changing the joker valve in both heads for the fi...

Oct 11, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:33

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Annapolis Boat Show, What did we buy? 4K

We just got back from the Annapolis sailboat show and we have some big projects ahead of us. Upgraded alternator, lithium battery bank, custom solar arch and davits and a water maker.

Oct 19, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:40

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Patricia give a tour of the Beneteau 46.1

Patrica gives a tour of the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 at the 2022 Annapolis Boat Show We don't get any sponsorship from Murray Yacht Sales we are just helping our friend Joel. Stanton Murray is a class act. Let me share the email I got following Hurricane Ian....

Oct 25, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:25

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Moving onto the Boat 4K

We downsize over the last two years to. get small enough to move onto the boat. This is an important step towards leaving the dock for good. We still have upcoming projects to make us off the grid ready before we can leave.

Nov 08, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:20

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Boat Tour Jeanneau 380 4K

Patrica gives a tour of the newest Jeanneau Walk Around series boat, the Jeanneau 380. LENGTH OVERALL. 11.22 M / 36'10" HULL LENGTH. 10.77 M / 35'4" FUEL CAPACITY. 130 L / 34 US GAL CABINS. 2/3 AVAILABLE ENGINES •STANDARD (SHAFT DRIVE): YANMAR 29H...

Nov 22, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:19

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Great last minute gift ideas for the boater on your list 1. Ugo bag https://ugowear.com/ promo code UGOCAVU 2. Dry Bag https://amzn.to/3UUKAwt 3. Gear Ties. https://amzn.to/3HNEM5d 4. Silicone Food Container https://amzn.to/3YhTzuB 5. Wine Chiller ht...

Dec 13, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:26

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AC Flush

Dave and Patrica are doing boat maintenance on Cavu. This weeks project is flushing the Heating and cooling system with Barnacle Buster.

Feb 07, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:59

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Trailer 2

Trailer for Sailing Cavu. Dave and Patricia sold their house and bought a new Jeanneau 440.They have been working hard to outfit and upgrade her for the cruising lifestyle. Could 2023 be the year they leave the dock for good?

Feb 11, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:31

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Retevis RM21 Review

Retevis sent us their new RM-21 floating VHS to review, We will be giving this radio away to a viewer. For more information from Retevis http://bit.ly/3kyC1eB To purchase a Retevis RM-21 click the link here: https://amzn.to/3HVhdpe Whether it's engine noi...

Feb 14, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:08

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Radio drawing

Drawing for RETEVIS RM-21

Mar 04, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:40

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Beneteau Oceanis 38 1

The Oceanis 38.1’s chined hull offers particularly surprising cruising comfort. Good and taut to aft and low on the water, the rigidity under sail of this cruiser takes her further and faster, with exceptional stability. It is a joy to have two helm stat...

Mar 14, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:44

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Sarasota to Nassau Passage

Dave and Patricia fly to Sarasota to join the crew of a boat from their marina bound for the Bahamas

Jun 20, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:37

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Day Sail 4K

We take you out on a quick daysail

Jul 04, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:40

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Installing Atkins & Hoyle’s Solar Arch

We needed a semi custom solution for the walk around deck we have on Cavu and Atkins & Hoyle stepped up. We ordered a semi custom kit from them at the Annapolis Boat Show last year and tried to get in installed durning the hot Texas summer.

Aug 22, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:22

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Seawater Pro Water maker install

Dave installs the Seawater Pro water maker on the Jeanneau 440.

Sep 05, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:00

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