Sven Yrvind · video

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Sven Yrvind prepares to laminate boat panels using Nilsvongren epoxy, glass fiber, and fumed silica, a combination he has utilized since 1986.0:51 He is currently modifying the hull design by stretching the midsection between frames 15, 21, and 27 to increase displacement and stability.3:25 The expansion involves adding 88 centimeters to specific sections, resulting in a total length increase of 28 centimeters.4:05 Yrvind marks the frame positions on the base, ensuring they remain parallel and level.5:05 He notes that while plywood boat builders like Bolger might use simpler methods, he prefers this controlled approach to shape the panels accurately.6:51 During the layout process, he identifies a calculation error regarding the center frame, which he corrects using acetone to erase and remark the measurements.7:46 A 64-kilogram roll of glass fiber requires assistance to move and unroll properly.2:14 Yrvind plans to elevate the structure by a few centimeters to provide clearance for fasteners before proceeding with the lamination.8:56

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