Virbac Paprec team lift out their MOD70 for modifications that allow double handed operation for Transat Jacques Vabre

The Virbac Paprec team have lifted out their MOD70 in preparation for a round of modifications aimed at facilitating double handed operation for the upcoming Transat Jacques Vabre.  The main modifications that have been noted are the installation of an additional ballast tank in the rear of the main hull and an auto pilot system probably integrating an upside up system or similar.  Reports from the race organization indicate that the MOD70's are the largest multihulls that will be allowed to compete.

A small gallery of photos of the haul out procedure below:

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Virbac Paprec MOD70 lifted out for modifications, photo courtesy Virbac Paprec team