Sailing Triteia · video

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James and Victoria prepare the 30-ft Alberg 30, *Triteia*, for a cruise from Langkawi, Malaysia, to Phuket, Thailand, by installing a Honda outboard motor on the transom.3:54 The installation proves difficult due to the transom's geometry, which prevents the motor from clearing the deck or shifting gears properly.6:00 The crew fabricates a spacer from marine plywood to extend the mount's distance from the transom, allowing the engine to clear the hull and operate in forward gear.6:52 Additionally, James cleans the carburetor on a Tohatsu outboard to address high idle and stalling issues.1:48 The crew also attempts to repair a damaged Highfield dinghy, though they ultimately rely on the transom-mounted Honda for primary propulsion.2:02 They plan to depart the marina for the nearby island of Singa Besar to spend Christmas at anchor.16:29

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