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Over the past weeks a new thing has developed. Due to sad circumstances, a beautiful sailing yacht is on the hard in Rattanah Chai which needs to be sailed to Turkey.  Now, the plan is to sail the yacht across the Red Sea, I will be the captain and I am looking to find a […]

This was a project I hope I will not have to repeat for a while.  Did find some dead bodies in the closet.  Finally got all the mounts installed, and the engine aligned right.  And, it runs like it used to.  Phew…… feeling very good about this.  Special thank to mr R., who prefers to […]

The engine mounts replacements has been a work in progress for the last two days. The front mounts replacement was an easy task. Rear engine mounts became a major struggle because of tough access, and on the starboard side the locks nuts were frozen. Ended up
taking the mounting bracket off the engine, to […]

After island hopping with varying wind conditions we had a bumpy ride after leaving Koh Lipe.  Then the wind still died before Langkawi.
The package with my engine mounts was already there.  Came into the marina this morning and getting started on the engine mount repairs.

Have been sailing day trips with Gerben (Winds & Tides), having a great time.  Hopping from one place to the other, now we are on Koh Lipe, which is only 25 miles from Langkawi.  It is beautiful here and we might stay a few more days.  Have not had much wind, but now today, since […]