Sven Yrvind · video

What this video covers

Sven Yrvind visits Hamel Sails in Karlshamn, Sweden, to have the sails on his boat modified for an in-boom furler system.0:27 The sailmaker's staff — including the owner, described as a former football player — work on converting the sail's panels to fit the furling mechanism.Watch A technician named Ansis runs a test furl to check the fit and operation.5:02 The in-boom furler is demonstrated, with a note that incorrect handling causes the sail to spiral and jam, breaking the system.0:27 The bottom of the sail will carry a 15 mm band once the conversion is complete.4:04 All the sail panels are finished by the end of the visit, and Yrvind judges the result satisfactory before the four-hour drive back to Västerby.5:34 No offshore or technical installation detail beyond the sail conversion work is covered.

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