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Sam Holmes utilizes a workshop in the United States to fabricate custom components for his boat, *Pickled Herring*, before departing for an Atlantic crossing.Watch He installs a Creality Falcon 2 laser cutter to create a study model for a trimaran project and 3D prints replacement parts, including spinnaker pole sliders for a 1-inch track, boom chocks, and mast step spacers using UV-resistant ASA and TPU filaments.16:55 He also integrates a Starlink Mini for connectivity, mounting it flat on the dodger with custom 3D-printed brackets.9:54 During a visit to the Annapolis Sailboat Show, he evaluates various catamaran designs, specifically noting the interior volume of the XS-11 and the forward cockpit configuration of the Bali Cat Smart.20:05 He also investigates safety gear, including lithium battery fire extinguishers and boom brakes, as potential upgrades.21:49 Following the show, he prepares *Pickled Herring* for an eight-day passage from the Canary Islands toward Dakar, Gambia, and the Cape Verde Islands.23:53

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