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A crank, a little different
9 January 2026 · 5 min · 2K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind constructs a custom, shallow-draft boat designed for a 14,000-mile non-stop voyage through the Southern Ocean, passing south of Africa and Australia to reach New Zealand.▶ 0:17 To sustain the long-duration passage, he develops a specialized water collection system integrated into the vessel's design.▶ 0:38 The fabrication process involves modifying a crank mechanism to lock into place, utilizing a 20mm diameter pipe to facilitate the assembly.▶ 0:53 Yrvind laminates five layers of material, noting that gluing them as a single unit before cutting would have been more efficient.▶ 1:47 He uses epoxy to bond the components, ensuring the structural integrity of the water-gathering apparatus.▶ 4:37 The design incorporates a folding position for the crank, allowing for 180-degree rotation and secure locking.▶ 1:35 These modifications aim to simplify the mechanical operation of the water collection system while maintaining the boat's high-latitude capability.▶ 0:04
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