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November 6, 2025 · 25 min · 68K views
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The owner of the Sailing Doodles channel plans to take delivery of a new Island Spirit catamaran in Pattaya, Thailand, in February.▶ 10:39 The vessel, which will retain the name Maverick, features a layout with a main cabin, an office, and a larger head on the port side, with two cabins and two heads on the starboard side.▶ 5:55 The builder is replacing the previous generator model with a Yanmar unit, and the helm station lighting will include red-light options for night navigation.▶ 7:29 Following the delivery, the owner intends to cruise Thailand for four months before returning to the United States in June to travel by RV.▶ 11:03 Future plans include a potential flotilla in Koh Chang, Thailand, during March or April.▶ 9:59 The owner notes that aviation training, including coursework in navigation, weather, and mechanical systems, provided a foundation for his sailing skills.▶ 15:27 He manages off-grid finances through automated payments and digital expense tracking.▶ 17:52
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