Sven Yrvindvideo
11 June 2025 Sealing bow ventilation and starting on aft
10 de junio de 2025 · 13 min · 2K vistas
¿Qué cubre este video?
Sven Yrvind seals bow ventilation fittings on his boat, Breeze, using epoxy and fillets to ensure a watertight seal.▶ 0:06 He tests the repair by pouring water into the fitting with a funnel to verify the integrity of the seal.▶ 1:26 The narrative shifts to a historical account of refitting the vessel in 1973 after experiencing stability issues caused by an overly heavy mast.▶ 2:54 To correct the boat's performance, Yrvind replaced the original mast with a 20-foot aluminum spar, removed the centerboard, and cast a 250-pound lead keel using melted organ pipes.▶ 8:08 Following these modifications, he and his partner, Janneke, departed Sweden for a maiden voyage in June 1973.▶ 10:10 Despite encountering intense squalls and sleet during the departure from the harbor, the vessel remained dry.▶ 11:34 They navigated to the harbor of Marstrand, where they assessed the boat's handling in rough conditions.▶ 12:02
Más de Sven Yrvind
De Sven Yrvind — ve el barco, la tripulación y cada video analizado del canal.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
Un correo electrónico con los mejores hallazgos de la flota: los momentos, barcos e historias que valen tu tiempo de visualización. Ingresa tu propia dirección para obtener tu propia copia.