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I am thinking of Atlantic crossing for some time in my tiny power boat,
Bayliner 30 footer Aft. bridge. I am doing some changes in boat to get it ready for this trip. 1. Replacing the Gas engine with diesel cauz diesel gives more milage plus its cheap in Europe as compare to gas. 2. Adding extra fuel tanks to carry diesel fuel. 3. Installing small wind generator for extra electrical power on boat. 4. As back up source, installing 1000watts solar panels and small diesel generator. 5. Another idea of using some kind of alteration on my outboard unit to drive it with electric motor as well as engine. Havn't done the calculation yet but I am sure it is possible. With extra onboard electric power I think it is possible to use DC motor to drive the propeller shaft atleast for some time and then switch over to diesel engine. 6. Another wild idea is to add flying kite thingy to my boat for extra pull under good wind situation, here is the link if some of you is not familar with this thing: http://www.kiteship.com/id2.html 7. I've already installed small sea water to fresh water converting unit, so no worries to carry extra water. 8. Getting all the communication equipments like GPS, HF Radio bla bla. Now the last thing .... what route ? should I use Northern route to cut down the long leg in sea like From New York to Halifax, St. John, Greenland, Iceland, Scottland and then onward. Or should I go through southern route which most of the sailing boats normally use, like from Florida to Panamma, Ponta Delgada and Gibraltor etc. I know it sounds like a crazy idea but hey peoples are doing it on rowing boats, why can't I do it. I am open to suggestions from Folks, Please give me your best shot or any good advise that help me or warn me of any dangers that I should be aware off besides normal open sea encounter. Any other thing that I am over looking here in my preparation ? What month is better ? Which route is good North or South ? |
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