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More yellow paint.
15 February 2026 · 3 min · 3K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind prepares his custom-designed, shallow-draft boat for a planned 14,000-mile nonstop voyage through the Southern Ocean.▶ 0:18 The route spans from east to west, passing south of Africa and Australia toward New Zealand.▶ 0:19 Current construction tasks focus on hull finishing, including the removal of peel ply and surface sanding to ensure a smooth finish.▶ 1:17 Yrvind applies a second coat of epoxy to the hull and covers constrictor nuts with epoxy to create a flush, even surface.▶ 2:41 He uses masking tape to protect specific areas from the yellow paint application.▶ 1:30 The project includes installing a water yoke holder and securing the haljorsnur.▶ 1:00 Despite the repetitive nature of the work, multiple coats of paint are required to achieve the necessary finish on the hull.▶ 1:45
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