Bought new from the factory, we knew from the outset we’d have to make a lot of changes to Navasana to prepare her for our transatlantic voyage with the ARC.
I’d previously crossed the Pacific in a Beneteau First 38s5, Sudden Stops Necessary, where I’d made several modifications and fixes along the way.
The factory didn’t offer lithium or big solar options on our new Nautitech 46 Open, and there were some features I wasn’t keen on such as the dinghy davits or the anchor setup.
Finding a broker that could help us make all these modifications aftermarket was critical in our search and was the reason we purchased the boat from Neomarine in La Rochelle. They could show us boats with solar and lithium installations they’d completed – and we’re glad we went with them as all the work was done to a very high standard.
Powering up
Starting with energy, we wanted to be completely green and derive all our energy from solar and wind.
We built an arch behind the mainsail and while I was concerned it would ruin the look of the boat, the benefits – protecting the tender, more shade, and providing a place to hold onto when
