We’ve been following along as 48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Peterson tackle “The Duracell Project” in their backyard in Port Townsend.

They’ve been making steady progress turning the Open 60 former ocean racer into a comfortable cruiser, which they are documenting in a series of YouTube videos.

In one of their recent videos, Matt shares the design of the sail plan and cockpit layout and asks followers for input. Check it out here:

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