Sailing Doodles · video

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During a shakedown cruise through the Thai islands, the crew of the catamaran Doodles experiences a total electrical system failure while attempting to raise the anchor.9:16 The vessel uses a Roy Pow lithium battery system, which includes five-kilowatt battery packs and an integrated battery management system.11:53 The power loss occurs during a software update, requiring a manual system reboot and a power cycle to restore functionality.13:12 The crew also identifies an issue with the chain locker capacity; the boat carries 130 meters of chain, but the locker cannot accommodate the full length, necessitating a reduction to 100 meters to improve weight distribution.15:13 After resolving the electrical fault, the crew sails from Koh Pai toward Koh Si Chong, navigating shallow waters near an abandoned pier to reach an anchorage.24:42 The crew uses a dinghy to land for dinner, encountering shallow rocks during the approach.28:29

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