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30 Aug 2025 Tufnol is good for many things
29 August 2025 · 2 min · 1K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind replaces small structural components on his boat with Tufnol, a phenolic laminate material widely used in marine hardware — winches, blocks, and similar fittings — during the 1950s and 1960s for its weather resistance.▶ 0:51 The parts being replaced include small pieces with holes and side panels on the floor structure.▶ 0:29 Alongside Tufnol, he uses G11, a fibreglass-epoxy laminate he describes as heavier, harder to work with, and more expensive but stronger; a rod and at least one other component are made from G11.▶ 0:52 After shaping the Tufnol pieces, he coats them with epoxy to produce a smooth finished surface.▶ 1:44 The swap from the original parts to the new Tufnol versions improves fit.▶ 0:04 No boat dimensions, passage plans, or navigation content appear; the focus is entirely on material selection and small-part fabrication.
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