Sven Yrvind · vidéo

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Sven Yrvind prepares to apply Coppercoat antifouling paint to the hull of his new, small, shallow-draft boat designed for high-latitude sailing in the Southern Ocean.0:02 Janne assisted with the procurement and regulatory paperwork required to acquire the epoxy-based copper coating.0:42 Yrvind previously used Coppercoat on his boat X-Lex, which remained in the water for 18 months during a voyage from Ålesund, Norway, through the Azores and Madeira to Ireland.2:59 After that extended period in tropical waters, the hull required only minimal wiping to remain clean.3:45 Yrvind also observed successful performance after one season of sailing along the east and west coasts of Sweden.3:28 The application process involves mixing the heavy copper powder with epoxy resin.1:28 Yrvind emphasizes the durability of the coating for long-term immersion and intends to use the same product for his upcoming expedition vessel.4:06

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