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DIY Boat Projects
We wrap up a few projects and get closer to having the boat ready for cruising. Patricia models the new Cavu Bikini available at https://sailing-cavu.printify.me/products
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Offatts Bayou Solo
Dave and Patricia return to Offatts Bayou for the first time solo. Trying out their new Penn fishing rods and reels. They have to endure heavy ship traffic, a fierce storm at anchor and a rogue dolphin.
Return to RedFish
Dave and Patricia sail a short 10 miles on their Jeanneau 440 to the man made island of Redfish in Galveston Bay. Enjoy a bonfire on the island at sunset and try some treasure hunting.
Red Fish Island
Dave and Patricia sail off to Red Fish Island. Just a short 10 miles away. On the way we get a distress call from the Coast Guard. Join us at the Annapolis Boat Show October 14-18th Use promo code SailingCavu2021 to get $5 off tickets.
Trailer
Patricia and I decided to buy a sailboat while on vacation in French Polynesia. When we returned we ordered a new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 that we got last April. This channel is about the outfitting and upgrades we are doing to the boat plus some Texas Co...
Offatts Bayou 4K
David and Patricia bought a brand new Jeanneau 440 and are outfitting it for cruising. This will be their first solo sail and first overnight anchorage. They are traveling from Kemah Texas to Offatts Bayou about 28 miles away.
DIY Nav Lights for Dinghy
I added nav lights to our True Kit Discovery 330. The installation went well and I'm pleased with the results. Attached is a parts list, some parts were sourced locally or was in my inventory. I did use heat shrink tubing on all the wires but this set wasn...
Phinn the Belgian Shepherd goes boating 4K
Phinn is our Belgian Shepherd Tervuren. He is four years old and we have debated whether or not he will make the transition to the boat. Join Dave and Patricia as they outfit their new 2021 Jeanneau 440 and learn to sail. Be sure and like and subscribe so...
True Kit Discovery 330 4K
I love our True Kit Discovery but I may need to upgrade to padded seats.
DIY Battery Box 4K
We build a diy battery box for the electric start Mercury Marine 15hp EFI outboard on our True Kit Discovery 330. Here is a parts list if you would like to make one: https://amzn.to/34JmDR9 .50 cal ammo can https://amzn.to/3uKPKxX Cliena electric panel...