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Ooops Tangled with a local Fisherman

4 July 2021 · 16 min · 74K views · Krabi River

What this video covers

The crew of the 45-ft catamaran Nahoa navigates the Krabi River in Thailand, anchoring near local fishing vessels while observing COVID-19 restrictions.Watch During the approach, the boat’s anchor fouls a local fisherman’s net, forcing the crew to weigh anchor and reposition to avoid damaging the gear.7:26 The crew notes that Thai Customs has extended temporary import permits for yachts to 2.5 years due to pandemic-related travel limitations.11:20 While exploring the river, the crew discusses the prevalence of 16-horsepower Honda outboard engines on local longtail boats and the varying security risks for dinghies in different Thai provinces.5:00 The vessel later experiences a fuel-related engine failure while entering a marina, attributed to a fuel bug in the starboard engine.13:31 The crew concludes their time in Thailand and transitions to filming in British Columbia, Canada, where they navigate local campsite booking challenges.14:23

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