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 ONLY TRUE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Komodo National Park Indonesia – Our Ultimate Guide S4 – Episode 96 There is only one, true house of the dragon on this planet and it’s located in Indonesia’s Komodo National Park. On these stunning volcanic islands survivors of the dinosaur age still live and thrive. We first walked amongst the Komodo Dragons back in 2010 when we sailed here on the Panisi Umbah Puti and now in 2023 we were back on Our Dreamtime and keen to see one of the earth’s rarest animals once more. But Komodo National Park holds many other treasures including breath taking views from Padar Island, the stunning red coral infused Pink Beach, and amazing underwater life where you can drift along with huge Manta Rays, Turtles and prolific fish life. We even found Nemo. Join us as we set out to experience it all. Through Patreon or Ko-fi you can support our video productions for less than price of a coffee per episode. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives and to improve the quality of our shows. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail

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Embark on a storytelling journey with us in this YT short, set on the picturesque island of Alonissos, Greece. Listen as we recount a personal experience of docking a boat, where everything seemed to be going smoothly until an unexpected twist occurred. Dive into this relatable tale of boating mishaps and the reminder that everyone makes mistakes, even when feeling confident. Share your own stories in the comments and join us in exploring the ups and downs of life at sea.

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