It seems to me that more appropriate name for his tri would be "Tincanic" or "Tintanic".
On the other hand we all know about Thor Heyerdahl who twice crossed Atlantic in the boats made of papyrus reeds. granted those were well prepared and thought expeditions based on historical facts.
Or better yet I read in some sailing magazine about some sailing across the Atlantic in the boat constructed of NYC garbage!
looks like Vann's tri is stronger than NYC garbage <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)
what if despite of all odds he is gonna make it ?
At least he's archived one of his goals - publicity.
maybe this is already more than enough for him ?