You want some way to communicate long distance - either ssb or satphone, or both. You'll probably want sailmail or something similar as well.
You'll need some batteries to run that autopilot 24/7 You'll need tankage for fuel. And for water unless you go with a watermaker. But if you go with a watermaker, add more tankage for fuel to run your genset. A liferaft is also recommended. If you're adding a dodger, add a bimini too. In terms of wood for covering broken windows, I would just use an interior locker lid or something like that if it came down to it. I wouldn't pre-fab something special (a 34 is pretty small and you won't be able to store that much stuff) Same with emergency steering. Absolutely have a plan and make sure to have the materials on board. No need, imo, to have it made up and at the ready. Again, you can cannibalize other parts of the boat if need be. Another thing to think about is how you'll cut away the rig when it fails. I wouldn't necessarily rely on bolt cutters. Timingwise - from the NE, I'd head to Bermuda as soon as it's warm enough (mid May?), then to the Azores, and from there to Gibraltar. (I would prefer to leave from Norfolk so I could cross the stream within 24 hours) Or if you like cold, sail to Newfoundland, and then leave from there to Ireland in July (once the icebergs have moved on). This is a much shorter crossing, but imo, way too cold and foggy, with potential long periods of calm. Cheers! Colin On 9/1/13, Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> wrote: > Brent, > I think most C&Cs are built strong enough to make an Atlantic crossing, but > I would prefer a heavier, stiffer vessel like a Swan for such a task. > It made me ask the question: how would I prepare my present boat for such a > challenge? > > Here's a short list to start: > Rehead all rod ends > Add EPIRB, AIS, backup AutoHelm > Add Storm sails > Add sprit and rollgen for light winds > Add Dodger > Install backing plates to all lifeline stanchions. > Fabricate boards to cover the side windows should any be damaged, stow > below. > Fabricate an emergency rudder. > Investigate drogues or sea anchors > Investigate desalinators > Consider a generator or water turbine generator > > Time of year is crucial; I'd probably prefer to do it between June and July, > before hurricane season > > Work; who can afford to take off that much time? Are we sailing the boat > back? Right away? Storage cost, slip fees in Europe? > Might it be easier to buy a boat in Europe and sail her home? > > > Chuck > Resolute > 1990 C&C 34R > Atlantic City, NJ > -- Sent from my mobile device _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
