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Our Batteries Were Dying… Then We Found Paradise
July 24, 2026 · 16 min · 258K views · Gulf of Thailand
What this video covers
A 50-mile coastal transit along the Gulf of Thailand turns into an unplanned stop at the fishing village of Bang Thong Lang due to recurring generator failures.9:54 The crew of Doodles, a yacht equipped with electric motors and a Yanmar-powered generator, experiences repeated shutdowns caused by a suspected software fault in the generator unit.9:54 While under power, the vessel maintains 4.8 to 6.5 knots, relying on a 130-kilowatt battery bank to sustain propulsion when the generator fails.10:50 The crew decides to anchor in Bang Thong Lang to await manufacturer support for the repairs.10:25 During the transit from Hua Hin, the crew navigates in the lee of the coast to avoid building seas, timing departures to utilize favorable tidal currents and minimize wind on the nose.2:06 The stop allows for local exploration, including a visit to a seaside Buddhist temple and local night markets.13:42 The generator remains non-functional, necessitating a pause in the planned passage toward Koh Samui.9:54
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