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[@starbucksgirl652]

The views are absolutely amazing

[@PuntBamaPunt1972]

My favorite country to have ever visited. Can't say enough about the wonderful people there.

[@eliciahalterman1961]

Looks amazing!! What a great opportunity and adventure..

[@AliasJimWirth]

That is an awesome setup at around 7:14; what a great place to stay and just relax.

[@MJSailing]

Agreed. We're sad we were only able to spend a few days there. But the food was so good it almost had us coming back just for meals!

[@beerded1731]

Matt's speed and smile walking to the boat says it all =)

[@scable-eq7bp]

Congrats, beautiful boat, background landscape is incredible, you might not want to go back to a mono hull after sailing a Cat for two weeks, I really miss our Cat, it was a Privilege 615, but it was time to down size, we now own a Dana 24, which is a very capable blue water boat, for us its perfect for sailing the Florida coastlines and occasional trip to the Bahamas....

[@mattjohnson6716]

Wow. That is a crazy big change! Opposite ends of the sailboat spectrum... from large cat to a classic Pacific Seacraft. Good for you embracing the smaller side :) Matt

[@magaisacult2023]

I'm 62, and when I grow up I wanna be like Matt.

[@Riley_1955]

I'm 64 this Saturday and you two make me so envious.....Right now the best I can hope for would be to get a jet ski lol.....Keep up the great work you two......And in the future make sure to include georgie as much as possible....Your pussycat reminds me of my cat(Riley) of 12 years that passed awhile back!

[@ausbinpippin5411]

Enjoy Thailand and the boat as they both are great. Have a cool one on me.

[@mattjohnson6716]

We had plenty of cold ones there! Under a buck for a beer in a restaurant... how can you go wrong :) Matt

[@mattjohnson6716]

Just sat the Paypal email. Thank you very much for the generosity! Matt

[@rickchollett]

Yeah. Thailand is on my list for sure now!

[@MJSailing]

We're very happy we chose to visit Thailand. Such a beautiful country with warm and welcoming people.

[@tomshively5419]

Cool Thai vistas!

[@mattjohnson6716]

It's hard not to be in awe of the location. It's really a special place. Matt

[@tomshively5419]

@@mattjohnson6716 keep up the good work..safety first!

[@klouism1]

: what a beautiful spot. So glad that you're enjoying yourselves. Keep having fun. Thanks for the video.

[@scottm9605]

well this was a surprise! very cool!

[@Phil.sailing.indochine.]

Looks lovely!

[@bandulasri]

Awesome locale ....beautiful place.~

[@MJSailing]

Thank you! We hope you like what's to come with our remaining Thai adventure!

[@danieloliver20]

Matt and Jess, you're living the dream.... a boat in the Azores and one in Thailand, I'm buying a couple of extra Lotto tickets today!

[@ghpjerry]

It's a Charter Company they brokered a deal with...It's not theirs. Yet (lolol).

[@pauloverland8816]

The Scenery is awesome (Jess) and the islands aren't bad either. Good job by you Matt... enjoy... Paul

[@kb1esx]

Matt looks like a kid in a candy store he can't wait to get on that boat!!

[@mattjohnson6716]

It had been three whole weeks since I'd been aboard a boat.... way too long :) Matt

[@CesarGonzalez-kt7vp]

While you're cruising in the Tropics we here in California have been pounded by rain and snow! Mammoth Lodge Snow Total for this year is at 40 feet. You Guys Rock!!!

[@mattjohnson6716]

Hopefully you're a skier :) We miss the snow, but as soon as we see any, we want back to the warmth ASAP. Next season in Norway is going to test our love of the cold. Matt

[@dabrte]

Cool, watched Sailing Doodles do something similar. Have fun!

[@mattjohnson6716]

After we setup the deal, we found out Doodles had done something similar with the same company. Small world. Matt

[@virgelmccluskey8700]

Great video. What is your opinion on the build quality of the catamaran? Thank you

[@mattjohnson6716]

It seemed well built... maybe over built? The decks and hull felt very solid with no deflection or the "eggshell" feel you get in a lot of cats trying to stay light. It may make it a bit heavy, but for the charter trade, you don't have to worry about it getting dinged up or holed. We were also on a well, well used one (not the one in this video) and it's held up with no spider cracking or visable construction issues. Plumbing was done well. Electrical was simple (not a big panel), but neat. The deck hardware was all name brand and appropriate size. There are a few things I'd change on the deck layout, but it all functioned fine. Every system looked like it was accessible and easy to maintain. Things I would have like: A bit better ventilation in the cabins and salon. The hulls have forward hatches, but the cabins themselves still get a bit stuffy. The issue is where to install a hatch? It would be right on the side deck and make passage forward difficult... so I'm not sure the answer there. They could also use a forward opening hatch in the salon (not overhead, but in the windshield). If I were redesigning the boat, I'd drop the side deck down (hull headroom is a massive seven feet), decrease windage and get better visibility from the galley and salon. Currently, if seated, you can only see out the open stern of the boat and not forward or either side. With a lowered side deck, they'd be able to fix that issue and I'd be about the perfect Caribbean cruiser cat. I'd love to own one :) Matt

[@MrTatts64]

My nose drips in sympathy at how you're both slumming it right now ;) Seriously though guys, great to see you enjoying another boat in another part of the world :)

[@MJSailing]

We're so thankful for the opportunity to continue our sailing adventure, even when we're not with Elements.

[@brianmoore5498]

wow, i didnt realize you got the entire catamaran to yourselves for two weeks. this looks like amazing fun !

[@MJSailing]

So much fun, but we really wish we had friends to share it with. We asked Nick and Terysa of Ruby Rose, but they had just accepted an invitation from the Wynns, haha.

[@chascheess8470]

Hey guys another great video at the end of all your travels write your book of adventures and retire reliving boating with all your great videos great job!!!

[@deesandiego]

how exciting

[@josuehernandezmago]

Great to see you are having fun! Great experience. I'm glad your channel grew and transitioned well from that hard work to hands on cruising. Regards from NZ

[@ackack612]

Wow! Bangkok, very cool!

[@rustycomer8502]

You guys did a Really nice job of editing this vlog! Your cuts were smooth and the b-roll was spot on! Very impressive!!!

[@williamlawton4451]

So what are your thoughts on the catamaran compared to your boat Have fun thanks for sharing your video look forward to the next one

[@mattjohnson6716]

We'll own a cat someday. For us, it's not the space, or sitting flat or any of the other reasons most people go cat... it's the view from inside and not living down in the hull that drives us that direction. We kind of duplicate that with our deck salon, but it's different when the galley and salon are on the same level with the cockpit. To find a monohull that can support a large pilothouse like that, we'd be looking over 50' and have windage issues. On a cat, we can do it under 40'. Elements was purchased for going North (and maybe South). Once we are done cruising those areas then we'll start looking for a cheap cat to refurbish. Matt

[@petermcnaughton9031]

Great seeing you in Thailand it’s a lovely place to live , I live in the middle of Thailand but get to the water about 5 times a year .

[@frandupuis5889]

Peter are you near Korat ?

[@mattjohnson6716]

It's an amazing county. One of the few places I went in with high hopes and wasn't disappointed. Matt

[@petermcnaughton9031]

Fran Dupuis near Buriram

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Saw some of these spots on Sailing Doodles. Lovely place!

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Pretty looking boat in a fabulous area. SailingDoodles were there a while back.

[@mattjohnson6716]

We just missed them this time around, but were able to meet up in Bangkok for a night of "sodas and coffee" ;) Matt

[@Dean0017]

Now that style of travel is for me.

[@mattjohnson6716]

It's not bad flying into a place and then just enjoying your time. Sailing to new places is awesome, but sometimes the easier modes of transport are a better option. Matt

[@rf-bh3fh]

Thank you

[@ZoneTelevision]

My friends from " Sailing Trimaran Sprit" are there. Awesome.

[@mattjohnson6716]

We didn't see any trimarans in the area. What kind is it? Matt

[@ZoneTelevision]

@@mattjohnson6716 It's a Formula 40 racer/cruiser.

[@mattjohnson6716]

@@ZoneTelevision Now that is a real sailors boat! I can't imagine cruising it, but it would be a blast from point A to B. Awhile ago, we tried buying a Chris White 39' Skyhook tri in Guatemala, but water had penetrated the core, and it was pronounced dead. I thought that would be a minimalist cruiser, but a Formula 40 makes it look palatial. Good for them! Matt

[@impirk3212]

Soooo envious

[@julien.pubert]

Hello, we will rent the same boat in Koh Chang and what is your feel back about the boat?

[@floridasaltlife]

looks like the 100k subscribers is bringing some value !! You guys deserve it for sure !!! :)

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much!

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks, It was our first time ever reaching out to a company for anything and it sure was a good score :) Matt

[@Gman-109]

Wow, what a beautiful 38ft boat. Great vid as well, hope to see some more content on this new charter/rental boat for a bit. You should buy one like it, hah. Sure would like to charter one of their boats myself next time we're there, big selection of boats it looks like. We're pretty new to sailing, but learning on a friends boat in Toronto.

[@mattjohnson6716]

I started my shopping again for catamarans the day we got on the boat. Now, we just need to figure out how to budget one in the future. Matt

[@khadijagwen]

What do you do with empty beverage containers.

[@rondejoux8006]

I can feel a catamaran coming on. Enjoy and take care.

[@jetlaggedchef6806]

Ha!! I just came back from there a few weeks ago. Ships in the night! :P

[@MJSailing]

Really? Would have been fun to join up for a beer!

[@jp0924]

just started watching the channel.

[@MJSailing]

Thanks for dropping in, we hope you enjoyed it!

[@oldguyriders]

Great video and a refreshing change from the Azores! Plus the fun in using a catamaran - what’s not to like?

[@eamonnlawlor2914]

Done the chicken bus 20 years ago a hell of alot more chickens than passengers back then . Great island hopping for when you go back with elements chalk down koh samui and koh samet for next time. Food and drink cheap as chips enjoy😎😎

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks for the info. Yeah, it's more tourist than locals, but it still was a great adventure. Matt

[@billmiller7331]

Nice video

[@skflyfish]

Geez how long did that decision take? Winter in West Michigan or Thailand. ;-) Good call especially considering the winter we just had. The robins, who started coming 3/12 and they still are WTF. Will we be seeing a multihull in your future? Cheers.

[@MJSailing]

The biggest unknown for us with our travels was Georgie. If we could only have found a vet to watch her, and be left in a crate all day, we would have gone to MI or AZ so we could take her. But when we found a good temporary home for her in Terceria, Thailand was an easy choice. 😁

[@friarfox]

I was surprised that for a country so reasonably priced on everything that the cat rental is so high. Not that it's not gorgeous or wouldn't charter for that elsewhere. It just surprises me for Thailand. I think it would be an idea to split the charter with another couple or two with all the roominess.The area is certainly beautiful and I hope you get the most out of your trip. Fair winds and weather.

[@mattjohnson6716]

I think it's a case of amortizing the boat regardless of destination. The boat purchase, maintenance, insurance and profit for the charter company and boat owner should all be very similar in each area. But, you do save a lot on dinner out on shore :) Matt

[@ronniefields5237]

Nice camera work and music!

[@karlfair]

What do you guys think of the open lay out? How about dealing with bugs?

[@mattjohnson6716]

We were concerned with the bugs too, but shockingly, we never had any bug issues at all in SE Asia. If using this boat in the Americas, you'd have to have some screens and a way to block off the stern of the boat at night, but that would be easy to do with a bit of canvas. I love the open layout... especially in a beautiful area like this! I'd feel a bit exposed if we were marina hopping, but for anchoring away from the crowds, it was perfect. This boat is designed for charter from the keel up, so there were more cabins and space dedicated to them than you'd have on an owners version. But the concept is awesome and I can see why it's a success. Matt

[@liongod1000]

Glad to see that the Island Spirit lives on as they originated from Cape Town South Africa and somehow just didn't seem to make it here. Not a bad cat though, my favourite South African cat is still the St.Francis. Now doubt the leopard cats are way at the top but so are their prices! Enjoy!

[@mattjohnson6716]

A little bit of a price difference between a St. Francis and an Island Spirit :) South Africa does make some amazing boats, but if I'm going for a catamaran, I'm going australian. I just love the sporty, yet still liveable designs that come from that region. Matt

[@liongod1000]

@@mattjohnson6716 And the Australian designs are?

[@mattjohnson6716]

Something like the Schionning, Oram and Grainger.... a more performance oriented cat and sold in kit form for home builders. USed home builder's boats command a much lower cost, so could potentially bring them into our price range. We did find a Erik Lerouge Jeffcat 44 for sale we liked, but we're looking to buy in a few years not now. Matt

[@soninlaw]

What cruising guide(s) would you recommend?

[@vampireslayer1989]

Toto, I have the feeling that we aren't in Michigan anymore.

[@dougborrett3566]

Acclimated is that the same as acclimatised?

[@mattjohnson6716]

Ok... just looked it up and it is a regional difference. In the US, acclimated is the most common usage. England, Aust, and NZ use acclimatised. Matt

[@edsondantas7179]

Parabéns excelente engenheiro arquiteto e linda modelo e bailarina e atriz está muito linda gosto muito de você e este maraviloso engenheiro este lindo gatinho fofinho

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

nice boat.. would love to hear you thoughts on build quality etc. and usability.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Build quality was very good. A few slight flaws, but easily corrected. Basically, I think they overbuilt it, but with its intended charter use, erroring on the side of too strong is probably smarter than trying to lighten it up. Matt

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

@@mattjohnson6716 Thanks Matt. They look good.

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

@@mattjohnson6716 Performance?

[@tuckermoreland147]

electronics have greatly improved navigation and weather prediction. i think traditional navigation skills could come in handy at some unforeseen time. you do attempt oceanic crossings. weather is predictable but not strictly dependable. and rogue waves are not fiction. you are blue water sailors and as such your bravery is unquestioned. you deserve the respect given any ships captain. both of you! the use of celestial navigation and a sextant could maybe be of use at some unforeseen time of difficulty. blow that off if you like but what is in your mind isn't gone until death. and could prevent death. i want to read of your adventures for years to come.

[@rodagerter7813]

Just one word, Incredible.

[@quintingrillenberger9130]

Waited so long for this serious Looks Awsom, can see Matt had a ball in Thailand gather going to see you in Thailand again in distant future maybe even with Elements and Georgie

[@pirateracer69]

Just so you know, if you didn't, Sailing Doodles is curently negociating to by a catamaran from them. They realy know each other well.

[@MJSailing]

We had dinner with Bobby and Laura in Bangkok and they were able to tell us all about it. 😁

[@mattjohnson6716]

The guys at Island Spirit are awesome, so I'm really excited for both parties if it works out. Matt

[@pirateracer69]

Bobby having lost his boat to a hurricane was heart braking, so best of luck to him and Laura who seems to be just as much a hard worker as he is. Thanks for taking the time to answer… have a good time during your 90 days. Marc

[@hippiehillape]

high wai sawaadeekaaaaaaap!!!

[@deanparsons9512]

What did the charter cost for 2 weeks

[@MJSailing]

For us they let it out in return for videos promoting the area. Kind of a win/win for both sides as if it had not been rented it would be just sitting at a dock. 🙂

[@raykem7739]

Matt & Jessica did you go with Island spirit because of Sailing doodles

[@MJSailing]

Actually I looked up Koh Chang first as a destination for us and then started searching charter companies and ran across Island Spirit. It wasn't until after I reached out that I'd realized they already worked with Doodles, lol.

[@raykem7739]

@@MJSailing very nice hope you have a good time i be looking for your next video love what your doing

[@HARRRYVID]

Yes those busses are unlicenced....that is why the walk so not controlled and unfortunately a high accident rate.

[@gregh7457]

ea, i had the same thing in bangkok. Driver there are often jacked up on yaba. Our bus he ran the red light on a busy street but I didn't know he ran one until everyone in the front of the bus started yelling at him. I think it was the brakes went out because about a half hour later he parked the bus at a rest stop and said it was broken but the engine was still working. Smaller busses came and picked us up. That bus was a POS. Private taxi would have been my #1 choice.

[@WallaceRoseVincent]

Someone please help me, what happened to the original boat? Why are they on a catamaran now?!?!

[@MJSailing]

We had to leave the EU for 90 days to let our visas reset. With our time away from the boat we decided to hang out in Thailand...and while there, got ourselves on a charter catamaran for two weeks. 😁

[@rickfucci4512]

Very coollll Yes "Shower the Monkeys" Once you go hot, you never go back... When you go on vacation from your boat life and still go boating, you know you are still in love with boating. How much was the boat? Rental?

[@mattjohnson6716]

We spent the first few weeks of the trip backpacking and couldn't wait to get back on a boat. It was the first good nights sleep I had... and one of the last until we were back on Elements. We were lucky enough to work out a deal exchanging airtime for the rental. It was the first time Jess contacted a company for anything and it sure was a great score for us. But, I really hope exposure helps open the area to cruisers or charter guest. The charter company more wanted exposure for the area than for their company.... they are great guys! Matt

[@corvairchris82]

Loved the Video, can't wait to see the rest of your Thai adventures. After watching your video and the ones from the Sailing Poodles, I'm seriously thinking I need to take a trip to Thailand and Rent a cat for a month. Did the Sailing Poodles have any influence on your choice to travel to Thailand?

[@mattjohnson6716]

Nope. It wasn't until after we talked to the Charter Company that we found out Doodles had worked with them before. Small world! Matt

[@edsondantas7179]

Boa viajem deus te acompanhe e um bom vento

[@jameswieser483]

Nice Cat. How did you like sailing it compared to your monohull ?

[@mattjohnson6716]

I prefer sailing a monohull (unless it's a sport cat or tri), but the room, view at anchor and comfort of a catamaran will bring us over to that side in a few years. We just want to spend some time in the North and Elements is a better choice for that area. Matt

[@aztreyful]

Where did you house Georgie?

[@MJSailing]

She's with a great family in Terceria that runs a pet sitting service from their home.

[@ronil.miller3690]

You are picking Georgie up ?

[@dougmaclean9752]

Spent a year in Thailand a hundred years ago - people and food are wonderful - traffic and drivers not so much

[@MJSailing]

It's not always ideal, but definitely a part if the experience.

[@mikecarnivale7304]

Comparing your B&G electronics to this boats Garmin, which do you like more?

[@MJSailing]

We'll..... As I said before, I'm not too big of a fan of our B&G gear, so the Garmin gets the nod here without much effort. The UI of the Garmin is much easier to understand without needing a bunch of sub-menus, and the display was nice and crisp, but I'm not a big fan of how Garmin as a company makes their equipment obsolete so fast. Maybe I'm just romanticizing my experience with Raymarine, but it really was wonderful stuff on our last boat and I hope to move back to it someday. They are still doing firmware updates for the C95 chartplotter we installed in 2012... That's commitment to helping people stay up to date! Matt

[@AliasJimWirth]

I had no idea there was that kind of issue with drones. I know some places flat out do not allow them and that it is posted for all to see, but getting the thing into a country is new info for me, as far as being an issue.

[@mattjohnson6716]

I think it is getting more common around the world (you are suppose to have a license of the Bahamas). Really, with the stupid things I've seen people do around crowds and attractions with drones, I can't blame anyone for banning them without a license. Matt

[@robsycko]

Sweet!

[@DiogenesofSinope1]

Well, I’m no longer terrified of sailing. Just pretty apprehensive. Would consider it. How do i book a week of touring with MJSailing?

[@Roucasson]

How come you have not chartered the (purring) cat with the boat ???

[@MJSailing]

We we're going to be doing so much jumping around Asia after the charter that it would have been horrible on Georgie to bring her along.

[@thatdutchguy2882]

Looks like a great trip guys 👍-up. How's Geogie holding up btw ?!

[@mattjohnson6716]

We get her back tonight! It's been three months, and we hope she still remembers us... and wants to live with us after the awesome treatment she's had with the sitters. Matt

[@thatdutchguy2882]

@@mattjohnson6716 Hahahah,...she might want to replace you guy's now xD. Anyway- Great video guy's,...too bad you didn't have the drone, still, amazing footage 👍-up.

[@mattjohnson6716]

@@thatdutchguy2882 Yeah, the lack of drone drove me crazy. Such a pretty environment and not being able to see it from the air... it so felt like 2012 :) Matt

[@stinkintoad]

Did you guys run into the sailing doodles crew?

[@leonardkevin12]

Regarding your transportation, been there, done that! My understanding of what I booked turned out something different in actuality. Regardless, got us where we needed to go.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Like you said, we made it there and it was comfortable, but we could have saved money and received the same treatment had we known more. The trip to Cambodia was an entirely different affair that we'll talk about later. Matt

[@randygilmour]

Island Sprite, made famous by Sailing Doodles, like yours another great channel. 😎

[@MJSailing]

We met Bobby and Laura for a fun night out in Bangkok, a really great couple!

[@eamonnlawlor2914]

Just looked up the prices for the two weeks jeeeezus

[@pavichapin]

It is only expensive if you have no friends and do it alone. Check out prices in the Caribbean

[@bird718]

i don't think i ever seen a thai cat before, i take it that the catamaran is much better or living but not what you would take out into blue waters?

[@stephenk.9344]

Matt & Jessica, I hope you're having a great time. I hope I'm not asking ffor too much personal info. But you have been so forthcoming with keeping us informed of your finances. I wanted to ask, (I undestand if you would rather remain quiet) how you negotiated the charter boat. I know you have agreed to provide promotion for them, but are these companies willing to do these deals 100% cash free? Just curious. Tell me to mind my own business, I understand.

[@MJSailing]

Hi Stephen! No, we don't mind answering at all! This was actually the first time we ever reached out to a company, and we were beyond thrilled when they responded they wanted to work with us as well. In this case I think it was a win/win for both parties: they had a boat which would have otherwise been sitting at the dock, and we got the chance an entirely new area. The boat was rented based on a certain number of videos in return, but we're incredibly happy to promote Island Charters and the Koh Chang area. Nothing but positive experiences for us from Island Spirit and SE Thailand.

[@andrewkeir2282]

@@MJSailing Island Spirit has form with this. They certainly supported Bobby White and Laura from Sailing Doodles and now you. Its seems a really good win/win for everyone. They get their product directed right at their target audience for the cost of someone using their boats when they weren't chartered. As for Bobby, he got to sail across the Pacific on a big Bendy Toe, and Island Spirit essentially got a free yacht delivery and heaps of promotion. I much prefer to watch this type of advertising than those awful advertisements on TV.

[@spiritrider3348]

If you dont mind me asking, how did your viral st Barths vlog fare? Suprised it did not translate into a ton of subs! MJ make great friendly vlogs!

[@harry-jamescowburn9907]

no sorry its south Thailand ps check it out on google I think you 2 will love it but cha-an and hua hin is across the bay from Phuket

[@BirdDog.]

I see island spirit is broadening their marketing to you guys as well.

[@alohathaxted]

No wonder they helped you off the dock, that Cat has a lot of windage.

[@mattjohnson6716]

It does have some freeboard. To give you an idea, I had a foot of headroom in the hulls and the floorboards were still a foot over the bilge. But, for a charter boat, the room was amazing. Matt

[@alohathaxted]

@@mattjohnson6716 My Dream Cat. A sailors Cat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apTIhn1ui7WCZ7M

[@mattjohnson6716]

@@alohathaxted I love Chris White designs! We tried buying Skyhook, a 39' Chris White Trimaran in 2013, but the surveyor spent about 20 minutes aboard before he told me it was a dead boat. Water had gotten in the core and delaminated the glass in the beams and amas. Normally a little glass work doesn't bother me, but in the high stress locations that were damaged, I'd always be a little unsure of the boat. Another one of his awesome designs.... did over 20knts down Biscay bay. Matt

[@alohathaxted]

@@mattjohnson6716 I saw a 33 ft sloop for sale on Yachtworld that had all the essentials. Nice galley and spacious head with shower and teak interior. yet it had a dead hull. You could live on her well. So i came up with the idea, that really this would make a great cabin in the woods. Build post and beam structure over her with a nice roof and build a deck all around her deck. surround the stucture with Hesco Bastian and plant ivy at the top and let it grow down the walls. You get a nice Aeire in the woods especially on a hillside and with the added roof space for solar for power. No septic. Bring a water tank on weekends. Call for septic guys for pumpouts. Like a Bhutanese home with a big wood stoveout on its deck and you can enjoy it in all kinds of weather. Like a short fire watch tower. ward8online.com/wp-content/uploads/fire-lookout-homes-tiny-houses_157645.jpg just a cheap camp really. the sloop was going for 3K. Probably took 1K www.heavenlybhutan.com/farm-house/

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

Ahhh... Bangkok, spent some R&R time there during the SE Asia War Games...but I'm sure your reasons for visiting are much different than our objectives were. 🤔😂😂

[@johnlampe3258]

Oh, no! You've tasted the catamaran! How will you ever be comfortable on Elements again!? ;-)

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Have ONE brief look from outside and You'll know .... Cats like that are for landlubbers, making a fancy holiday aboard less demanding for them by being floating condos with some kind of a sail somewhere, too. Sailboats, in the opposite, are aimed towards ocean sailing and have berths and a galley, too.

[@steware]

I thought for a moment that you’d sold your other boat! I was on the sister ship to your’s in January and really liked it. Hit me up if you ever plan to sell. AND WHERE’s GEORGIE??

[@mattjohnson6716]

It will be for sale in a year or two. We're going to finish the North and then buy a different boat for the mid lats if we can budget the change. Matt

[@ericdavi1231]

Bangkok has them now! 😜

[@harry-jamescowburn9907]

hi my name is harry from the UK I have been to Thailand 14 times back packing. if you get chance go to cha-an and Hua Hin and go and see the elephant sanctuaries or railay bay and ko phi phi island. have fun and B-HAPPY

[@mattjohnson6716]

Are those closer to Phuket? Unfortunately, we never made it down there., but did make it North to Chiang Mai. Matt

[@TheAtma50]

Matt... did your Mother never tell you not to play with your food before you ate it ? (the cat)

[@mattjohnson6716]

ugh! Jess' parents lived in Vietnam for a few years and were warned off a few restaurants because of dog. Matt

[@lnewbyliveca]

In Thailand you eat with your spoon.......you fork never goes in your mouth it is for taking food from a common plate on the table......

[@MJSailing]

It's funny we would have thought it would be opposite since spoons are better for scooping things from a common plate.

[@mattjohnson6716]

I never heard that. We did learn that you don't mix the food together before eating... just pushing the amount that's going into your mouth at one time. Matt

[@obg6446]

90 days out of the EU ? I'm surprised most people who come here never leave.

[@iam8mo27]

16:30 Never ignore the people that Helps you !

[@garysouza2277]

Agree

[@bugmantim]

That cat looks good on you guys. So when are you getting yours? 😜😜

[@MJSailing]

Haha, as soon as Elements serves her purpose of taking us north.

[@aliceyoung3874]

🙏❤❤

[@CawffeeTyme]

Great April Fools prank, too bad you're a couple of days late....LOL :)

[@dougmarder]

I would not go testing-out that "they don't check or care [about the drone]." BTW -- rarely if ever mentioned here, but thank you for all your posts on CF!

[@frankbean1347]

Now I’m pissed, I’m at work! 🤣🤣

[@jasongrinnell1986]

Just Wow! I’m Jealous.