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Gunnar Christensen prepares his Hans Christian 34, named *Pompoen*, for the Golden Globe Race 2026.0:26 The vessel features a rebuilt bowsprit, new standing rigging, and a Selden spar package that replaced the original aluminum rig.1:46 Christensen re-bedded the stanchions to address minor leaks and replaced the original wooden forward hatch with a Lewmar unit.2:09 For heating in the Southern Ocean, he installed a solid-fuel stove that burns pizza oven pellets.2:42 The boat retains its original worm-gear steering system, which Christensen operates from the side, similar to traditional schooners.5:37 He rewired the electrical system with four batteries and installed a combined GPS/AIS unit alongside an emergency AIS responder.7:28 The boat is powered by a 20-year-old Beta 38 engine.16:32 Christensen, a professional yachtsman, purchased the boat in Trinidad and completed a 4,000-mile transatlantic passage to prepare for the race.13:20 He relies on a professional support team to manage the campaign and utilizes Sanders sails.28:03

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