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Broken windlass and giving Sam a haircut before haul out
9 de agosto de 2025 · 25 min · 30K vistas · Chalong Pier, Phuket
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A cruising couple performs various boat maintenance projects in Shalong, Thailand, while preparing for an upcoming haul-out. During an attempt to weigh anchor, the windlass sustains damage when the chain exerts excessive tension, forcing the crew to fabricate custom reinforcement plates from hardened steel knives to repair the mounting point.▶ 7:11 The pair also installs a new cabin fan, organizes the interior to reduce weight, and reroutes the Starlink cable for a cleaner installation.▶ 9:12 After completing these repairs and provisioning for a short coastal passage, they sail to a nearby anchorage to stage for the scheduled haul-out.▶ 17:41 The upcoming yard period includes plans to unstep the mast, replace the standing rigging, and install a new Rolly Tasker sail bag.▶ 18:08
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