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Shaping the lidcore and making mold for the lip
6 November 2021 · 1 min · 3K views · Göteborg
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind constructs a hatch lid and lip assembly for his boat in Gothenburg, Sweden, on November 6, 2021.Watch He utilizes foam as the core material for the hatch, shaping it to fit against a bulkhead.0:44 To ensure a watertight seal, he fabricates a spacer and a test piece designed to interface with the gaskets.0:30 The process involves creating a mold for the lip, which overlaps the hatch edge to prevent water ingress.0:56 By breaking the fabrication into small, incremental steps, he maintains precision in the composite work.1:17 The design focuses on a simple, functional geometry that allows the lid to seat securely against the gasket system. Breaking complex boatbuilding tasks into small, manageable steps simplifies the construction of custom composite components.
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