Sailing Doodles · video

What this video covers

The crew of Doodles, a new yacht, departs Pattaya, Thailand, for a 17-mile passage to Koh Pai.10:59 During the transit, the crew tests the boat’s sailing performance, reaching 6 knots in 14 knots of true wind.8:23 Upon arrival at the anchorage, the crew deploys the anchor and sets a bridle.13:40 Shortly after, the vessel experiences a fuel leak when the automated fuel transfer system erroneously activates while in anchor mode, pumping diesel overboard.15:13 The operator identifies the fault in the boat's integrated control system and manually disables the pump to stop the discharge.16:50 The crew also installs a temporary Highfield dinghy on the deck using ratchet straps while awaiting a custom cradle.5:27 The vessel is equipped with a CMC Marine lightning protection device from Certec to manage atmospheric discharge.14:59

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