Although the townspeople were amused by Slocum's ambitions, the author saw a different side of the boat. What plans did Slocum have for the Spray?

While it was clear that the townspeople thought Slocum was crazy for taking on such a project, Slocum saw the Spray as being the perfect vessel to sail around the world. Little did the people know that the Spray would be the boat to take Slocum on his three year voyage, crossing the Atlantic Ocean twice.