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2 July 2025 I was pawn in a bigger game
1 July 2025 · 10 min · 4K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind modifies the interior ergonomics of his current boat project by raising the seat height by five centimeters and adjusting its angle for improved comfort.▶ 0:59 He uses mockups to refine the cockpit layout, ensuring the anchor deployment system and steering lines remain clear of the new seating configuration.▶ 2:11 The project also involves raising the hatch coaming by ten centimeters to accommodate the deck and gasket assembly, necessitating a redesign of the tiller to maintain a straight alignment.▶ 3:14 Yrvind coordinates with a welder to finalize the tiller modifications.▶ 4:11 Separately, Yrvind recounts the loss of a previous vessel, which was scrapped by a sponsor following a dispute involving corporate rivalries between Profitgruppen and a larger competitor.▶ 6:57 He disputes claims that the vessel suffered from corrosion due to electrical currents or dissimilar metals.▶ 8:26 Yrvind is currently building a new, larger twin-keel boat design, drafted with John Letcher, to accommodate two people for long-term cruising.▶ 9:24
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