Trans-Atlantic Delivery Tips?

Hi,

You might also want to check all things mechanical before yu go and after you arrive if it s A 60HZ boat carry a few essential spares such as any motors needed to run Steering, AC etc as 60Hz stuff n Europe is hard to find if available at all locally.

Light bulbs can also be another difficult acquisition

Once you get there are you going to plug into shore power?

Hi,

If you have deadlghts for hull windows etc that would be good, if not have some ply in case you loose a window and need to make a repair.

Filling up the chain locker is another one to look at preventing , plenty of fuel filters, make sure your EPIRB info is up to date. Do you have any risk of sea water getting into tank vent pipes etc?

I am currently in the Bay of Biscay on a vessel a lot larger than what you are going to be crossing on - even when it is "calm" the sea conditions can make you glad you are well prepared.


I have had some great crossings in springtime from Carib to Med heading straight to Gib from Antigua and also by heading North towards Bermuda and then over to Gib.

If you do not have big fuel range you could go from the East Coast to Bermuda and then hop over to Azores then Gib then on into Med if that s where you are aiming for

Hi,

Yes it is to prevent water getting in.

The Spurling Pipes can have rags stuffed down beside the chain and sealed with expanding foam or a cement and sand mix - whatever you use make sure it can pull out easily if you want to drop anchor in a hurry.

Also any electrical boxes,switches for anchor windlass, lights etc on the foredeck should be very well waterproofed and isolated electrically at source if they are likely to get wet.

What sort of boat is it your crossing on?

You might also want to check with your insurance.

If you haven't made crossings before as Captain, then most insurance companies require a Captain who has made several crossings to at least be on board, if not in command.