A snippet of the build of the latest Dazcat, a blue water performance cruising (and a bit of racing) catamaran for launch summer 2011. Build blog on the site at http://www.dazcat.co.uk

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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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Lagoon Exclusive Days – March 11-14, 2026 🇫🇷 Ever wondered how a Lagoon catamaran is built? Here’s your chance to see it up close in Bordeaux, France! Join us for Exclusive Days, tour the shipyard, meet the experts, and be among the first to see the world premiere of the Lagoon EIGHTY 3. ✨ Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today! 🔗 https://www.signaturecatamarans.com/event-details/lagoon-exclusive-days 💬 Tag someone who would love to experience this! #LagoonCatamarans #ExclusiveExperience #SignatureCatamarans #CatamaranLife #Bordeaux #LuxurySailing

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I help boat owners on their maiden long passage or to help them deliver their boat to a home port. During the passage, I teach, mentor, and provide owners with the skillset and mindset required to become a confident sailing cruiser. The current couple I am helping to sail the boat from Baltimore to Ft Lauderdale. So far, we've made it to Charleston. Our next passage is directly to Fort Lauderdale, but we will stop at Cape Canaveral or St Augustine if conditions are not good. More details here: https://sailingbritican.com/sailboat-delivery-assistance/ #boatdelivery #sailboat #sailingadventure #boattrip #boat #learntosail #boating #boatcaptain #britican

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