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Laminating in a very well lit, but truly confined space
23 December 2025 · 3 min · 2K views
Sven Yrvind inspects freshly laminated hull interior
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind is constructing a small, high-latitude boat designed for a 14,000-mile nonstop circumnavigation through the Southern Ocean.▶ 0:15 The build focuses on structural reinforcement, specifically laminating ribs and roof sections within the confined interior.▶ 0:56 The process involves applying glass fiber fillets and taping at 30-centimeter intervals across seven distinct locations.▶ 1:56 The hull construction utilizes five tons of glass fiber to ensure structural integrity for the planned route south of Africa and Australia toward New Zealand.▶ 2:08 An exhaust system provides ventilation and cooling during the lamination process, which is performed in a well-lit, compact workspace.▶ 1:19 After the current fiberglass work cures, the interior surfaces will be smoothed and finished with a white coating.▶ 2:41 The design prioritizes a compact, agile layout to accommodate the builder's long-distance, solo sailing objectives.
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