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The Univers of Didier Bovard (InDy) didier artiste
 

MY WAY : Technical specifications

 
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Length : 6,10 meters
Width : 1,50 meters
Weight : 300 kg - Total weight about 650 kg
Waterproof boxes : 12
A fir tree body (light wood and a minimum cost) surrounded by a two way fiberglass tissue, glued with epoxy glue, then masticated and paint covered. The thickness is about 1 cm
The drive : a two blade, about 30 cm long, helix, 7 speed shimano system
Maximum speed : 2.5 knots on a calm day
One solar panel : 40 watts for a 80 amp battery, for the GPS, lights ( inside and outside : mast light) cd player, CB
 

Materiel on bord :

2 GPS, (1 fixed, 1 portable) for the satellite position
1 compass for the course
1 CB
1 large watermaker 5 liters/h, a quick 1 liter/h
1 beacon to trigger manual (Sarsat)
1 bag flares
1 anti collision radar
1 life jacket (single)
1 drain pump
1Mask, safety harness, knife, tool kit, gas canister, fire extinguisher
1 emergency first aid kit
 

For the last crossing were taken on board:

200 liters water, 100 liters soda
150 day Lyophilized food, biscuit and sugar
Books (Stephen King) and CDs (mostly Elvis Presley) Didier Bovard