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T- 4 days (ish) Before Solo Transatlantic
March 20, 2026 · 22 min · 2K views
Sailor points toward marina boats during departure
What this video covers
Chris prepares for a solo transatlantic passage by completing several critical maintenance tasks on his Grand Mestral sailboat. He installs a custom-milled acetyl mast track piece to replace a lost headboard car, restoring the mainsail's functionality.0:06 The fuel system receives a new manifold that allows for selective drawing from two main tanks, a reserve tank, or an external jerry can via a scavenging pipe.1:53 He also installs a new emergency fuel pump and strainer to address intake issues encountered during upwind sailing.3:49 To improve deck ergonomics, he removes unused handles from the stern.5:12 Future plans include integrating a Prusa 3D printer for custom part fabrication at sea and structural modifications to the stern to improve accessibility and simplify vessel registration.10:32 Chris also details plans to replace the standing rigging and reinforce chain plates following a professional hull inspection.17:01 He is currently recruiting crew for the upcoming Newport Bermuda race, with two spots remaining.8:03
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