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The crew anchors their Island Spirit 525 at Ha Dhyan, a bay on the southern end of Ko Pha-ngan District, Thailand.0:13 They use a Highfield Sport 360 dinghy to access the Sanctuary, a resort accessible only by boat, where they dine and explore the local coastline.1:44 Supplies and food at this location arrive via boat, resulting in higher prices compared to mainland Thailand.4:04 The crew notes the utility of the Island Spirit 525’s forward cockpit, specifically highlighting the benefit of the integrated sunshade for daytime use.0:45 They also encounter technical challenges with interior 12-volt lighting, requiring a 100-frames-per-second camera setting to eliminate flickering caused by the boat's electrical system.7:50 The crew spends the evening at a nearby venue called Eden Garden, noting that the party remained active until the following afternoon.8:32 The vessel is scheduled to return to the manufacturer for warranty work following this final cruise.10:04

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