louis jordan , 37 , released a three-paragraph statement on monday in a bid to answer critics suspicious of his amazing survival story .
the sailor said he survived by staying inside his cabin to keep dry and avoid sun , wind , waves and sea spray during his 66 day ordeal .
he also said he rationed food and water and kept his calorie expenditure low .
` god is truly great , ' he said as he revealed that he now plans to write a book around his experience .