R/V Heraclitus needs for North Atlantic Crossing

Operational support
5,000 litres of diesel ($7,500)
Ship's Equipment needed on R/V Heraclitus
Overhaul Northern Lights Generators
Overhaul Main Engine
Radar 24 nm radius
Hardbottom inflateable boat- 4.8 m (spex to be confirmed)
Diesel Deck Pump (1 1/2 inch) estimated $3,000
Mizzen sail replacement US$ 2,000
25 HP Yamaha outboard engine $4,000
10 Mattresses single size $1,000
Anchors 150 pounds
Charts and books - est.500,- $
Set up for emergency steering ( Blox and Tackle) - est. 600,-$

Expedition Equipment
4 sets of dive gear- BC, Octopus regulator
1 desk top computer - used - for image editing
1 video camera HD
1 set of coral and fish identification encyclopedia for caribbean

Miscellaneous Items
14 Riggers Knives for crew
Precision Tools
1 small hand grinder
1 hand mixer for galley
Coyles of Rope for lashings

Sponsorship for one apprentice or part of
9 month programme $10,800
Airticket $1,000
Equipment to prepare $1,000
(raingear, clothing, luggage, riggersknife etc. )

Sponsorship for an officer for 1 year or part of
12 months stipend $300/month total $3,600
1 return ticket to home country $1,500