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Ocean crossing requires careful consideration of boat size, crew size, and vessel preparation. Longer waterlines, such as those on 50-foot vessels, provide smoother motion and faster passage times compared to smaller boats.9:39 While two-person crews are common, adding a third or fourth person reduces the workload and provides a safety margin if a crew member becomes incapacitated by injury or seasickness.15:33 When selecting a vessel, sailors can choose between new production boats, older boats requiring significant refits of rigging and engines, or specialized powerboats like the Diesel Duck or Nordhavn 46.12:34 Participating in organized events like the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) offers safety inspections and seminars, though it mandates a fixed departure date.15:52 Regardless of the vessel, managing power consumption remains critical; installing solar arrays or towed generators helps maintain self-sufficiency during long passages.18:31 Proper sail configuration, such as using downwind poles for twin headsails, maximizes speed in trade wind conditions.10:28

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