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12 Nov 2025 Enlarging the starboard steps
11 November 2025 · 5 min · 2K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind modifies the starboard steps on his boat by widening them with plywood to improve footing.▶ 3:27 He prepares the surface by cleaning the material with acetone and using a hacksaw to create a better bonding texture.▶ 0:22 To ensure structural integrity, he uses a 25-millimeter thick steel table as a base for hammering components flat before applying epoxy.▶ 2:01 He incorporates a thickener into the epoxy mixture to increase rigidity once cured.▶ 3:59 During the installation, he encounters difficulty fitting a cotter pin into the holding pipe, eventually resolving the issue by bending the pin to secure the assembly.▶ 2:57 He improves his workflow by using screws to hold the plywood in position during the gluing process and employing organized clamps to maintain alignment.▶ 3:27 The process demonstrates a refined approach compared to his previous attempt on the opposite side, resulting in a smoother, more stable step.▶ 4:18
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