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Sven Yrvind installs additional padeyes and reinforces textile handholds on his boat to improve interior utility and structural security. He recalls a 1974 or 1975 incident in the trade winds where a flying fish entered his cabin through an open window, striking his book and causing significant noise.▶ 0:23 To prevent similar intrusions or debris from entering through ventilation points, he installs protective netting.▶ 1:09 The current project involves drilling into the cabin roof to mount custom padeyes, which he secures with epoxy and glass fiber for added strength.▶ 1:55 He emphasizes the utility of having numerous small, unobtrusive padeyes throughout the cabin for securing gear.▶ 2:24 The reinforcement process for the textile handholds requires thickened epoxy, glass fiber, and peel ply to ensure durability.▶ 4:03 He tests these methods to determine if the base of the handles can be stiffened effectively without excessive mess or labor.▶ 3:10

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