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The host visits the White Squall, a 1990s Beneteau 50 used as a sailing school boat in Pattaya, Thailand, which he previously sailed across the South Pacific.0:02 The vessel remains largely unchanged, featuring the original bimini and interior layout, though it now includes a modern chart plotter.1:57 The host reflects on the challenges of long-distance cruising on the boat, specifically noting the lack of air conditioning and solar power, and the difficulty of clearing clogged toilets while underway.4:12 Separately, the host tours the new Island Spirit factory in Pattaya, which utilises robotics and modular tents to increase production capacity to 12 boats per year.11:18 The facility features KUKA robots for precision hull moulding and a streamlined assembly workflow.12:51 Finally, the host details the RoyPow lithium-ion house battery system installed on his current yacht.16:23 The system consists of five 5.1-kilowatt packs totalling 25.5 kilowatts, managed by a central monitoring unit that regulates charging and liquid cooling for the drive bank.16:23 The batteries are housed beneath the master cabin bed.18:56

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