[Davidwarner]

I too dream of crossing the Atlantic solo (east to west) and would like to do it within the next 5 years in a boat less than 20''. My experience is very limited and I know it would be a great risk and a bit fool hardy. But it can be and has been done many times by people with little experience and useing small boats. Robert Manry in his 13.5'' clinker built sloop is one that comes to mind. www.famousmallboats has a list of just some of the more notorised examples. Other than Manry it seems that many of the people (mostly record breaking attempts) use small craft that have been specialy built. I would prefer to find a well built production boat for my attempt.