Category Archives: Asia

Locked Down on the Boat

Thoughts and Video during our Lockdown in Malaysia

So, now the complete Lock down has also arrived to Malaysia. Since Apr 1st the second phase is in place, the controls are more strict, thousands (Mar 31: 1100 people) have already been arrested or fined (6 months jail or RMY 1000 (USD 250.-). We read from a man that has been arrested for jogging all by himself. Great!

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Revision of Yanmar SD60 Saildrives and Installing Lithium Batteries

From Nai Harn in the South of Phuket we sail upwind to Langkawi, where we do a revision of both clutches of our Yanmar SD 60 Saildrives and install new Lithium Ion Batteries on board.

With joint forces we have to take out the old lead acid batteries
Lithium is great but first we have to take out the old 60 kg AGMs!
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