Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

Sam Holmes and his guest, Annalene, cruise the waters around Krabi, Thailand, whilst performing routine maintenance on their catamaran. The crew navigates shallow, tide-dependent anchorages near Koh Hong and Kulanta, frequently contending with significant swell and noisy local longtail boat traffic. During the passage, Sam adjusts the autopilot to a "no drift" mode to compensate for the boat's tendency to crab with the daggerboards raised.0:42 Maintenance tasks include tightening a squealing starboard engine belt, repairing a leaking air seal in a marine toilet, and installing a remote switch for the inverter to reduce nighttime power draw.8:14 Additionally, Sam repairs a damaged sun cover on the screecher sail using a portable sewing machine.21:01 The crew visits Port Tacola to replenish 400 litres of water and 50 litres of fuel.13:17 Proper belt tensioning and secure hose connections resolved the engine noise and plumbing issues, respectively.

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