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Finding a Safe Place for the VHF in My Cramped Boat.
19 July 2026 · 5 min · 2K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind installs a VHF radio in his cramped, small-scale sailboat, prioritizing security against potential capsizing or pitchpoling.▶ 0:01 He constructs a custom holder for the unit and secures it with a tethering line to ensure the radio remains in place during extreme vessel movement.▶ 2:27 The installation process involves removing existing screws and clearing a mounting pad that was previously glued to the bulkhead.▶ 0:52 He uses adhesive to secure the mounting hardware, noting that the limited space inside the cabin complicates the placement of the radio and its associated black and red power wiring.▶ 2:56 After clearing the obstruction, he successfully mounts the unit and verifies the adhesive bond.▶ 3:58 The project demonstrates a method for securing essential communication gear in a confined, high-latitude cruiser where equipment must withstand severe motion.
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