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The Island Spirit 525 is a 52-foot catamaran designed for charter, featuring a six-cabin layout with dry heads and an air conditioning chiller system capable of running on a 25-kilowatt-hour house bank without the generator.▶ 2:52 The vessel utilizes an electric drive system, which allows for quiet operation and minimal vibration while motor sailing.▶ 7:27 During a test sail through the islands north of Phuket, Thailand, the boat maintained a speed of nearly seven knots while drawing 25 amps of power.▶ 7:16 The helm includes a 360-degree enclosure and integrated camera systems for docking assistance.▶ 5:59 The boat is equipped with a Yanmar generator, which provides charging capabilities while operating at 2700 RPM.▶ 9:38 The crew anchored in 25 feet of water near the overwater village of Panyi, a Muslim community where local customs restrict alcohol and pets on shore.▶ 14:23 The vessel features a forward cockpit, a flybridge dining area, and electric furling and winches for sail handling.▶ 5:11

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