Sailing Doodles · video

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The crew of Doodles motors 90 miles from the Naples Town Dock in Naples, Florida, to the Key West Bight Marina in Key West.0:04 The transit takes approximately six hours in 8-to-10-knot winds, resulting in a bouncy sea state.0:32 The vessel consumes fuel at a rate of roughly 1.2 to 1.3 gallons per mile, necessitating careful range management for the 150-mile fuel capacity.1:27 Upon arrival in Key West, the crew secures a slip at the Bight Marina, noting that local marinas are less crowded than expected.4:37 The crew meets friends for lunch and sightseeing, visiting the Southernmost Point buoy and the Southernmost Beach Cafe.7:32 The visit includes a walk down Duval Street and a stop at the Jimmy Buffett studio mural.10:34 The crew manages dinghy storage on the swim deck using a flat-mounted flag holder to prevent damage to the inflatable.2:32

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