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Leaving our boat in Thailand
October 31, 2024 · 15 min · 179K views · Thailand
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The Island Spirit 525 sailing yacht Maverick features a C-Zone digital switching system that integrates with B&G chart plotters to control onboard electronics, including lighting, pumps, navigation equipment, and entertainment.3:06 The system allows for mode-based presets such as day sailing, night sailing, and anchoring, which automatically adjust navigation lights and system power.4:54 A 20-inch B&G display at the helm provides full system monitoring and control, with plans to install a secondary 7-inch display in the master cabin for remote monitoring of tank levels, wind data, and alarms.6:53 The vessel is currently undergoing final manufacturer adjustments in Thailand before being shipped to the United States for the Miami Boat Show.8:01 Following the handover, the crew traveled to Bangkok to utilize water taxis for transit to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, noting that local dress codes require covered shoulders and long pants for temple entry.12:59
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