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Sven Yrvind uses carbon fiber and epoxy to construct boat components, emphasizing that structural integrity depends on proper layup and design rather than inherent material brittleness.0:09 To prevent splitting, he recommends orienting fibers at 45-degree angles.1:19 When mixing epoxy, he rejects the use of pumps, which he considers inaccurate, in favor of a scale calibrated to 0.1-kilogram precision.4:35 He ensures a thorough chemical distribution by mixing the resin and hardener in one container, pouring the mixture into a second pot, and then transferring it back to the first to eliminate unmixed material clinging to the edges.4:35 Reflecting on his experience building trimarans with Dick Newick in Martha's Vineyard during the 1970s, he notes that early boatbuilding practices lacked safety protocols like gloves.2:22 He now advises using gloves to avoid allergic reactions to epoxy, noting that the resin is not highly volatile but can cause sensitization.3:26

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