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Work on the hatches
22 June 2026 · 5 min · 2K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind modifies the hatch configuration on his boat to improve weatherproofing and ventilation. He identifies that the existing front hatch lip is too low, providing only 10 mm of clearance, and decides to increase its height to prevent water ingress.▶ 2:01 To facilitate this, he constructs temporary wooden spacers that allow the hatch to remain slightly open for airflow during rain while keeping the cover secure.▶ 3:29 He also replaces the existing 1.2-meter hatch lines with new lines extended by 60 centimeters, adding extra corner eyes to simplify the securing process.▶ 0:29 These modifications serve as a temporary solution to maintain the current vessel's integrity while he conserves energy for the construction of his next boat.▶ 3:01 He installs these guiding ropes and gaskets to ensure the hatches remain functional and stable in adverse conditions.▶ 1:21
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