Sven Yrvind · video

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Sven Yrvind details design specifications for his next boat, planning for a 160-centimeter beam compared to the 122-centimeter beam of his current vessel.0:42 He argues that boat size cannot be defined by length alone, citing the 25-foot, 5-ton Virtue as a heavy design that contrasts with the lightweight, long-profile of an Olympic single scull.1:29 He references Archimedes’ work on floating bodies to explain that displacement varies significantly based on construction materials, noting that a one-cubic-meter displacement results in vastly different interior volumes depending on whether the hull is built from steel or honeycomb carbon fiber.3:39 Yrvind also demonstrates the installation of a strong point for a hatch on his current boat.4:59 He drills a hole, clears the material, and secures the fitting using epoxy.5:08 The epoxy requires 24 hours to cure before the hatch installation is complete.5:58

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