I realize my design and schedule seem scary, but the truth is, I wouldn’t be willing to sail this route in any production sailboat available on the market today. They’re all too expensive, of course, even used, but more important, almost all are sinkable, most are far too slow, and they’re just not strong enough.
— Seafarer David Vann is days away from attempting a non-stop solo circumnavigation in a home-made trimaran he built for $25,000 using tools and parts from Home Depot. Read his piece for Esquire and then follow his progress.
