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Sven Yrvind prepares the keel and ballast box for his boat, focusing on structural assembly and hardware installation. He begins by sanding epoxy surfaces and organizing his workspace while awaiting the delivery of solar panels for the roof.▶ 0:05 To manage the remaining construction tasks, he creates a detailed checklist to estimate the timeline for launching the vessel and beginning a voyage to New Zealand.▶ 0:47 He fabricates custom washers for the keel assembly, cutting them to 30 mm to fit 38 mm by 3.37 mm bronze screws.▶ 3:03 After drilling and countersinking fourteen holes in the keel structure, he notes that the material cuts faster than wood.▶ 3:51 He incorporates additional holes into the keel design to accommodate polyurethane wheels, which will allow him to maneuver the boat during the construction process.▶ 5:32 With the assistance of his friend Lars, he moves the keel components outside to be stored under a tarp.▶ 6:15

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