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A crew sails a new Neil 43 trimaran from Coconut Grove to Ocean Reef in the Florida Keys.Watch With calm, glassy conditions and 1.9 knots of true wind, the crew motors the 24-mile passage at 7.5 knots using a 50-horsepower Volvo Penta engine.7:51 Before departure, the host calibrates the depth transducer to account for the 5-foot draft and the sensor's position on the hull, ensuring accurate readings for the shallow channel transit to the fuel dock.3:39 The crew manages two 10-pound puppies on board using a synthetic grass mat for waste.1:57 Upon arrival at the private Ocean Reef club, the crew docks the vessel using a figure-eight cleat technique to prevent line binding.12:08 The passage concludes with the crew utilizing a private hot tub and touring the facility by golf cart.13:04

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