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Made it to Malaysia! - S2:E96

November 9, 2018 · 8 min · 75K views · Tioman Island

What this video covers

Bobby and the crew of Doodles depart Singapore after completing repairs, including a starter replacement, and clearing customs at a designated quarantine zone where officials collect passports directly from the boat.Watch The crew sails overnight to the Malaysian island of Tioman, where they anchor after finding no space at the transient dock.1:57 While ashore, the crew attempts to repair a sticking throttle cable on their dinghy motor, which requires a temporary fix using zip ties to secure a detached cable bracket.6:22 After departing Tioman, the crew flies a spinnaker in light winds during a passage to Redang.6:28 Upon arrival at Redang, the crew observes several mega yachts anchored near the island's resorts and beaches.7:12 The crew plans to continue their journey toward Thailand in the following leg of their trip.7:18

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