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9 Nov 2025 Spacers for the steps
8 November 2025 · 2 min · 1K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind fabricates and installs custom wooden spacers for a boarding ladder on his boat.▶ 0:04 He constructs the spacers using plywood, glass fiber, and epoxy to achieve the necessary angle for the ladder steps.▶ 1:13 The design includes a support piece that allows the deep step to rest securely when folded in the stowed position.▶ 0:09 To ensure a strong bond, he hammers the components into place to squeeze out excess epoxy and creates a fillet at the joints.▶ 1:08 These spacers hold the ladder steps away from the hull to improve clearance and functionality.▶ 0:04 The assembly requires an overnight cure before the ladder is ready for use.▶ 0:04
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