We're solid.

Sit down and we'll plan our game." The plan, as it developed after the circle re-formed, was a simple one.
They were to wait until the ship was within two or three days' voyage from the coast of Central America--their destination--and then they would act.

They had secured to their side the firemen and the first assistant engineer.

That meant that they could run the ship safely with the bos'n, who understood navigation, at the wheel.

They would select a night, and then, on the command of Hovey, the men would take the arms which they had prepared.
One of the Japanese cabin boys, Kamasura, was a member of the plot.