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The crew of the Open 66 identified significant issues with the vessel's aging rig after relaunching in Borneo.▶ 0:21 While the rig remains functional, the cost and complexity of the necessary repairs prompted the crew to pause their travel in Johor Bahru to evaluate long-term maintenance and sustainability.▶ 0:01 During this period, Timo began fabricating custom carbon fiber parts for F5 racing powerboats in Singapore after an introduction from a local contact named Ebe.▶ 1:07 This transition allowed the family to spend time ashore and regroup before committing to a major refit.▶ 3:32 Despite the pending rig work, the crew decided to continue their voyage north through the Malacca Strait toward Thailand rather than stopping immediately.▶ 7:56 The upcoming refit planning remains on hold while the family hosts visiting relatives.▶ 7:48

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