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Sven Yrvind installs a 10-kilogram backup anchor and associated ground tackle, focusing on redundancy and secure connections for emergency deployment.▶ 4:53 He reinforces the anchor shank and chain connection using a stainless steel fitting, which he secures with rivets to prevent accidental detachment.▶ 3:06 For the rope-to-chain connection, he employs a self-locking knot reinforced with stitches and whippings to ensure the line remains secure under load.▶ 4:34 The anchor assembly stows within a dedicated hatch beneath the cockpit seat, allowing for rapid access during unplanned situations.▶ 4:56 Yrvind also installs stainless steel pad eyes near the anchor storage area to serve as attachment points for a seat belt, designed to keep the sailor in position if the boat capsizes.▶ 5:37 He uses Dyneema for critical lashings to maintain high strength and reliability in the anchoring system.

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