Ocean Voyager 40 - A Yacht Delivery from Sri Lanka to Thailand
16 June 2026 · 12 min · 4K views · Bay of Bengal
What this video covers
A delivery crew prepares an Ovni 40 for a passage from Galle, Sri Lanka, to Phuket, Thailand.0:52 The vessel, typically used for day-charter catamaran excursions, requires improvised living arrangements, including a hammock rigged in the cockpit for the captain.0:49 During the transit across the Bay of Bengal, the crew maintains a watch schedule of three hours at night and four hours during the day.5:28 They encounter light winds and high-pressure systems, necessitating motor-sailing.5:57 The crew monitors engine performance, checking oil levels, impeller condition, and hydraulic steering components in the engine room.9:02 As they approach the Nicobar Islands, they evaluate fuel reserves to decide whether to proceed directly to Phuket or stop for refueling.8:50 The crew manages high ambient temperatures that affect electronic devices and relies on fresh provisions purchased in Sri Lanka.6:21 The delivery concludes with the vessel's arrival in Thailand, where it awaits further transport to Europe.10:58
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