McNish used the mast of another of the boats, the Stancomb Wills, to strengthen the keel and build up the small 22 foot (6.7 m) long boat, so it would withstand the seas during the 800 mile (1480 km) trip.
McNish used the mast of another boat, the Stancomb Wills, to reinforce the keel and construct a small 22-foot (6.7-meter) long vessel. This would enable it to withstand the seas during the 800-mile (1480-kilometer) journey.