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Our Boat Broke Down… So We Made the Best of Koh Samui!
10 de agosto de 2026 · 12 min · 162K visitas · Koh Samui
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The generator motor controller on Doodles failed, forcing the crew to delay their cruising plans in the Ko Samui District, Thailand. The failure followed an earlier coolant pump malfunction that caused the generator motor controller to overheat repeatedly, eventually rendering it inoperable and preventing battery charging.9:55 While replacement units are currently in stock at the Island Spirit factory, they remain held in Thai customs after being shipped from China.10:39 The crew expects a four-day wait for the part and a 30-minute installation by a technician, resulting in a total loss of approximately 10 days from their three-week cruising itinerary.11:21 While waiting for repairs, the crew rented a Honda Click 160 motorbike for local transport, visited a petting zoo, attended Muay Thai matches, and spent time at a beach club.Watch They plan to sail to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao once the generator is operational before returning to Pattaya.11:36
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