Sven Yrvind · video

What this video covers

Sven Yrvind modifies his small, deep-draft boat to prepare for a 14,000-kilometer voyage to New Zealand via the Southern Ocean.▶ 0:27 To improve visibility and utility, he cuts two additional window openings into the hull on the starboard side.▶ 1:00 He tips the boat onto its side to facilitate the work, rounding the edges of the cutouts before applying fillets to the gaps.▶ 1:39 He fills these voids with structural material and plans to reinforce the areas with fiberglass once the filler cures.▶ 2:25 This process involves applying fillets and fiberglass to both the interior and exterior edges of the window frames to ensure structural integrity. After completing the starboard side, he intends to repeat the same procedure on the port side.▶ 3:12 The modifications aim to provide mounting points for lights and other necessary equipment for the upcoming long-distance passage.▶ 0:48 Proper application of fillets and fiberglass reinforcement creates a strong, durable bond around hull penetrations.

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