Friday 3 January 2020

Baltic sailor in Thailand - December 2019

As Belisama is quietly wintering in Wasahamnen, we decided to take some rest and some sun in Thailand for the end of the year break. An interesting experience where we discovered the longtail Thai boats that surprised us much.


With their truck engines mounted on the transom, the propeller shaft directly connected to the crankshaft, they look a bit crude in design. But don't get fooled, they are much smarter than they may look...