Sven Yrvind · video

What this video covers

Sven Yrvind begins the construction of new bow and aft hatches for his boat using Divinycell foam core, fiberglass, and NM epoxy.▶ 0:03 He creates a mock-up to determine the necessary flange depth and fit for the hatch openings.▶ 0:14 To improve the hatch mechanism, he incorporates Tufnol components into the side assemblies.▶ 0:03 The current front hatch assembly weighs 28 kilograms.▶ 0:48 Yrvind plans to build both the bow and aft hatches simultaneously to ensure the flange geometry remains consistent across both installations.▶ 2:39 He verifies the clearance and fit of the cutouts from inside the cabin to ensure the structural integrity of the deck openings before finalizing the lamination process.▶ 1:18

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