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Sven Yrvind is constructing a 17-foot, shallow-draft boat designed for a 14,000-mile non-stop circumnavigation through the Southern Ocean.▶ 0:22 The route includes passages south of Africa and Australia, requiring specialized equipment to manage limited storage space.▶ 0:28 Yrvind is currently fabricating custom booms that serve dual purposes: reefing the sail and collecting rainwater.▶ 0:41 He is building three of these booms, each weighing approximately 8 kilograms, to ensure adequate water supply during the long-distance voyage.▶ 4:12 The design requires removing four screws to change the sail, a trade-off necessitated by the boat's small dimensions.▶ 2:37 Yrvind is currently installing these components and plans to conduct structural testing once the assembly is complete.▶ 4:19

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