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Should We Swap Our Sailboat for One of These? | S3 Ep 13
7 de junho de 2026 · 16 min · 3K visualizações · Pangkor Island
Crew member clears propeller underwater beside sailboat hull
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew of the Open 66 navigates the Malacca Strait toward Pangkor, Malaysia, encountering heavy fishing traffic and numerous nets that necessitate daylight travel.▶ 0:57 Upon arrival, they anchor in a sheltered bay on the south side of the island.▶ 2:41 During departure, the boat experiences performance issues caused by a large plastic bag wrapped around the propeller, which requires an underwater inspection and manual removal.▶ 5:24 While in the area, the crew inspects a secondhand carbon jib and replaces a worn stainless steel ball joint in the autopilot system, noting this is the third such failure in six years.▶ 11:20 The vessel then prepares for the final leg toward Langkawi, a major regional hub for cruising sailors.▶ 12:24 The passage highlights the challenges of navigating high-traffic shipping lanes and the necessity of routine maintenance for critical steering and propulsion components.
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