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Sven Yrvind abandons his 5.3-meter (17-foot) boat design after it sits too low in the water due to excessive weight and inaccessible storage compartments.0:10 The current vessel features bulkheads that prevent access to the bow and stern, making it impossible to redistribute weight effectively.1:20 To address these issues and reduce costs, he shifts to a new design measuring 4.6 meters (15 feet).0:31 This smaller, lighter boat aims to minimize structural forces while remaining capable of Southern Ocean passages.0:43 Despite the design change, he continues testing essential systems on the current boat in Västervik, Sweden, including oar-based propulsion, rainwater collection methods, and sail handling.2:37 He maintains his goal of reaching New Zealand with a vessel that is cheaper, safer, and more manageable.3:47 Smaller, lighter boat designs reduce structural stress and improve weight distribution for long-distance ocean sailing.0:43

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