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Preparation for a solo, 6,000-mile round-trip voyage requires extensive redundancy in gear and emergency supplies.Watch To prevent sail damage from UV exposure, the owner replaces four-year-old jack lines and plans to add a UV-resistant Dacron sleeve to the luff tape of the headsail.0:17 For heavy weather, the vessel carries a Jordan Series drogue with a 50-foot bridle and a 20-pound chain weight to prevent broaching.5:37 The cockpit features a custom companionway hatch cover and Velcro-secured hatch sticks to prevent water ingress during severe conditions.6:57 Navigation relies on a laptop running UU+ software, connected to a satellite phone and a hockey puck GPS.11:10 The owner also installs a Cape Horn self-steering system and a fuel gauge, though he maintains a manual dipstick for verification.6:08 Storage includes 90 days of food in sealed buckets and emergency repair materials like lumber and drywall screws.9:00 The vessel carries 65.9 gallons of diesel fuel for the transit.11:43

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