The ancient transport method used still in Lombok. (ep 287)
1 Μαρτίου 2025 · 10 λεπτά · 4K προβολές · Lake Macquarie
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Vernon, host of the catamaran Learning By Doing, secures 100 liters of diesel and a week’s worth of fresh produce while anchored off Gili Air, Lombok.2:31 Because the island lacks fuel infrastructure, he transits two miles to the mainland using a Highfield 3.1 dinghy powered by a 15-horsepower two-stroke outboard.1:41 To avoid morning chop and afternoon winds, he departs early, utilizing a local horse-drawn cart to transport the fuel containers from a station to the shore.2:58 He purchases Dex, the highest grade of diesel available, for approximately 14,080 rupiah per liter.3:47 The provisioning trip also includes pineapples, dragon fruit, rambutan, papaya, watermelon, and snake fruit for a total cost of 100,000 rupiah.8:00 The return trip encounters increasing wind and chop, highlighting the necessity of timing dinghy transits to match local weather patterns.7:18 Flexibility remains essential for cruisers in Indonesia, as fuel procurement methods vary significantly by location.8:28
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