We’ve moved a lot over the years. Up stairs, down hallways, across towns. But this move? This one is different. It’s the last one for a very, very long time — and it’s the one we’ve been waiting for. Moving back onboard feels like returning to ourselves. This boat is more than just a floating home — it’s where we feel free, grounded, and completely us. Sure, it’s still a mess. There are stuff everywhere and projects left to finish. But we’re here. And we’re home. 💙

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Would you explore hidden coves or host sunset cocktails aboard this sporty flybridge cruiser? Beneteau Monte‑Carlo 6 6S © Beneteau Yachts Length: 66 ft 6 in (20.27 m) Beam: 18 ft 3 in (5.55 m) Draft: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Top Speed: 28 knots Cruising Speed: 22 knots Range: approx. 400 nautical miles Price: approx. US\$ 2.7 Million The Monte‑Carlo 6 6S merges French elegance with robust performance. With its sleek hull lines, flush flybridge, and stylish windows, it delivers both sea-kindly handling and striking presence. The social flybridge includes a helm station, lounge seating, bar, and sunpad—ideal for entertaining underway or at anchor. Inside, high‑gloss wood finishes, ambient lighting, and panoramic windows create a luxurious atmosphere. Below decks, you’ll find up to four cabins and three en‑suite bathrooms, plus a galley that connects to the salon for open‑plan living. Designed for relaxed cruising without sacrificing speed or comfort. #BeneteauYachts #MonteCarlo66S #LuxuryMotorYacht #HarbourMasters

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You can sign up for Jeff’s Offshore Cruising course by going to https://www.boatersuniversity.com/ This Offshore Cruising Tip is called, “Through hulls”. Through hulls are vital operational features that every boat owner needs to understand. Many owners take through hulls for granted and don’t give them much thought. We’d like to encourage you to remember their vital roles. We recommend that you identify the location and purpose of each through hull on your boat. As part of your check lists and routines we suggest you test regularly and make sure each through hull is working – it can be freely opened and closed. When they aren’t used, they can “freeze” or become stubborn. Through hulls that supply raw water to strainers seem to get more service since they are closed off to clean out the strainers, then re-opened. Other through hulls, like deck drains, are rarely adjusted since they are almost always left open. “Exercising” through hulls keeps them active and ready. One tip we recommend is using a PVC pipe as a “long reach” to check those through hulls tucked away outboard and also as a “persuader” that can give you the extra leverage you need to nudge a through hull that has become stiff due to lack of use. Never force a through hull, you could break it and open the flow of water. It is a good practice to have soft wooden bungs and a soft blow hammer nearby to plug a broken through hull and stop the inflow of raw water. If your boat is hauled out you can be a bit more aggressive, but if they are really stuck, they may need to be disassembled or replaced. To learn more about preparing for safe cruising, we invite you to sign up for “Offshore Cruising – Preparing Craft and Crew” and learn why it has become one of the most popular classes offered. To log in and sign up for the course, please go to this link, https://www.boatersuniversity.com/courses/offshore-cruising/?omhide=true JMYS clients can insert the discount code JEFFSAVES at check out to receive a 20% discount. JMYS is proud to partner with Boaters University and we hope that you will sign up to take the course. We truly believe this course will be a huge help for all boaters who wish to travel offshore. Thank you for watching this special tip video, we welcome your comments. Please visit our website: https://www.JMYS.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmerrillyachtsales/?fref=nf Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/merrillyachts Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmystrawlers/ To get in touch with Jeff Merrill: Mobile +1 949.355.4950 | Email Jeff@JMYS.com

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The path out of the Strangford lough narrows on the way to the Irish Sea keeps any captain on their toes. With the tide racing almost as fast as the wind and plenty of rocks and depth changes you always have the chance to see some whirlpools while working to windward. The team on J109 GTR watch the waves build as the rudder was whipped from left to right as we past once of the larger whirlpools on the way to the strangford lough bar.

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