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Sailing Doodles · video

My New Boat Was Damaged… 12 Days Before Launch!

May 1, 2026 · 14 min · 168K views · Pattaya

Man inspects catamaran hull in boatyard under bright sun

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Construction of an Island Spirit 525 catamaran continues at the factory in Pattaya, Thailand, with a scheduled launch date approximately 12 days after April 30.▶ 0:07 The vessel is currently undergoing final electrical commissioning, bottom painting, and interior trim installation.▶ 3:36 A replacement boom for the Selden in-mast electric furling system was sourced after the original unit sustained damage during transport from Malaysia.▶ 0:50 The build includes a custom camera surveillance system integrated into the chart plotter, a full-size refrigerator, and a specialized server rack for recording equipment.▶ 3:03 The factory is also installing a freshwater wash-down line for the anchor locker and utilizing soft-density mattresses in the cabins.▶ 9:07 Following factory completion, the boat will be transported by road to a marina for mast stepping, keel attachment, and hardtop installation.▶ 12:31 The owner plans to remain in the area to document the transport process before the vessel enters the water for initial sea trials.▶ 12:41

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