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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.▶ 0:43 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.▶ 3:33 The application process involves mixing the heavy copper powder with epoxy resin.▶ 1:34 Yrvind emphasizes the durability of the coating for long-term immersion and intends to use the same product for his upcoming expedition vessel.▶ 4:08

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