Sven Yrvind · video

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Sven Yrvind is designing a new sailboat with a target weight of 10.1 grams for his scale model, aiming for a length of 5.8 meters to ensure the vessel fits inside a standard 20-foot shipping container.2:45 This design choice facilitates easy transport and secure storage on a trailer or within a container at a destination.4:00 To achieve a shallow draft of approximately 50 centimeters, the design replaces a traditional bow centerboard with twin keels featuring a lower aspect ratio.4:17 While increasing the beam to compensate for reduced interior space will likely decrease speed, the designer prioritizes portability and ease of logistics over performance.3:46 The current project follows his extensive experience with previous vessels, including the 1971 Breeze, which completed a circumnavigation involving Cape Horn, and his 2019 build that sailed the North Atlantic.1:21

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