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Attaching the sails.
25 April 2026 · 5 min · 3K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind prepares his boat for an upcoming departure by installing rain collection booms and attaching sails to the mast profile.▶ 2:55 He plans to travel to Göteborg on Monday to acquire a VHF radio and an AIS unit.▶ 0:28 During the installation process, Yrvind notes that he previously marked the booms for alignment but obscured the markings with paint, requiring him to re-evaluate their positioning.▶ 3:12 Attaching the sails involves unscrewing components on the mast profile to insert the sail slides, then re-securing the hardware.▶ 3:55 Yrvind secures the sails using two knots, noting that once installed, the hardware should remain in place for a long duration.▶ 4:42 He also addresses concerns regarding his swimming steps, stating that he has used them for years without issue, even during a 150-day voyage.▶ 0:47 He intends to relocate his electrical components to a new position before finalizing his preparations.▶ 0:47
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