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Battling Light Winds and a Strong Current While Attempting to Sail to a Boat Yard in Phuket
20 April 2026 · 19 min · 14K views · Phuket
Sailboat heeling in choppy Phuket waters, crew at work
What this video covers
The owner of the Alberg 30 *Tritea* attempts a 19-mile coastal passage in Phuket, Thailand, to reach a boatyard for a haul-out and rudder repair.▶ 3:28 The vessel relies on a small Honda outboard engine due to a non-functional primary engine.▶ 2:19 After departing during an ebb tide, the boat encounters a strong adverse current and light winds, resulting in zero headway despite the outboard running.▶ 14:35 The owner abandons the attempt to reach the northern marina and instead anchors in a closer, protected bay to wait for a favorable flood tide.▶ 14:16 The passage serves as a test for a newly installed Pelagic autopilot, which remains in use during the short transit.▶ 7:47 Future plans include replacing the rudder with custom stainless steel parts from Raleigh Tasker and sourcing a replacement marine engine, with options including Beta Marine or Nanni.▶ 4:23 The owner intends to complete the haul-out and engine replacement before the April monsoon season to facilitate an Indian Ocean crossing.▶ 6:31
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