Why We Bought a Sailboat in Southeast Asia (Cheap, Tax-Free & Worth It?)

We get asked this question all the time — why did we buy a sailboat in Southeast Asia? In this video, we break down exactly why buying our sailboat in Langkawi, Malaysia ended up being one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. From tax-free boat purchases, to affordable upgrades and repairs, easy access to yacht supplies, and safe, beautiful sailing — we show you the real reasons sailors from all over the world come here to buy, refit, and launch their boats. We talk about: • Why Malaysia (and Langkawi) is tax-free • How we saved huge money on davits, electrics, and rigging • Installing a full Victron Energy setup • Access to yacht supply stores and marina deliveries • Why Langkawi is a safe, beginner-friendly place to sail • The massive international sailing community here • And how close you are to Thailand, Indonesia, and beyond If you’re thinking about buying a sailboat — especially outside the US, Australia, or Europe — this video is for you. If you want to see boats for sale locally, check out Sea Spray Yacht Sales — they’re right next door to us at the marina. Thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment — and we’ll see you next week as we sail into Thailand ⛵️🌴 💙 A huge thank you to everyone supporting us on Patreon — you truly help make this sailboat life possible. Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/cw/Jesse_and_camille Who we are - https://youtu.be/fWhhJpkirKc?si=1xAabVPlHIZiPpYF Podcast of Jesse’s Bike Journey- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ODqtowFPNMSDXnSjevgLs?si=d49KK69ZRcqyoRVTo7KxBg&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree&nd=1&dlsi=8c0c7685b43f4691 Last video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L1ouhVmW4c&t=12s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stella.overboard/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stella.overboard?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Contact- Stella.Overboard@gmail.com Other Links- https://linktr.ee/jesse_camille?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnYWXYeaRbtG8cuME808htx0I_89npta6Uwm2QSM5oJ_jfDz2UR0u1VZTF2ds_aem_ti5GChu7Y2Kort48E57V9A #sailing #sailboatlife , #liveaboardsailing#sail #buyingasailboat #buyingaboatoverseas