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The Worst Moment To Slow Down | S3 Ep 11
24 May 2026 · 9 min · 4K views · Johor Bahru
Man steers sailboat with dog on deck in choppy seas
What this video covers
The Open 66 Envy experienced significant performance degradation after sitting for three weeks in Johor Bahru, where tropical growth and a heavy carpet of black mussels accumulated on the hull.1:35 During a 500-nautical-mile transit through the Singapore Strait and Malacca Strait, the vessel struggled to maintain speed, recording only one knot at 1,000 RPM.1:43 To mitigate risks from heavy commercial traffic, floating debris, and fishing gear, the crew limited travel to daylight hours and anchored overnight among tankers and commercial vessels.2:48 Timo cleaned the propeller, rudder, and approximately one meter of the hull below the waterline while in the water, despite strong currents and the risk of crocodiles.5:01 He kept the dinghy outboard running nearby as a deterrent while working.4:33 This partial cleaning improved the boat's speed through the water for the remainder of the passage.5:51
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