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My Boat Isn’t Ready… So We Took This One Instead
April 20, 2026 · 16 min · 138K views · Phuket
Catamaran anchored at Ko Panyi under pink sunset sky
What this video covers
The Island Spirit 525 is a 52-foot catamaran designed for charter, featuring a six-cabin layout with dry heads and an air conditioning chiller system capable of running on a 25-kilowatt-hour house bank without the generator.2:52 The vessel utilizes an electric drive system, which allows for quiet operation and minimal vibration while motor sailing.7:27 During a test sail through the islands north of Phuket, Thailand, the boat maintained a speed of nearly seven knots while drawing 25 amps of power.7:16 The helm includes a 360-degree enclosure and integrated camera systems for docking assistance.5:59 The boat is equipped with a Yanmar generator, which provides charging capabilities while operating at 2700 RPM.9:38 The crew anchored in 25 feet of water near the overwater village of Panyi, a Muslim community where local customs restrict alcohol and pets on shore.14:23 The vessel features a forward cockpit, a flybridge dining area, and electric furling and winches for sail handling.5:11
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