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Sven Yrvind installs fairleads on his boat, grinding the wire leads to fit flush against the hull before securing them with epoxy.▶ 0:27 The project involves routing lines through the hull to improve deck organization. Beyond the current maintenance, Yrvind discusses the design influence of Matt Layden’s Paradox, a 4.2-meter flat-bottomed boat featuring chine runners.▶ 4:04 These runners extend two inches beyond the hull, providing resistance when the boat heels to improve windward performance.▶ 6:22 Yrvind incorporated similar chine runners into his own vessel for a 2011 Atlantic crossing from Ireland to Martinique.▶ 6:47 He notes that while Layden’s design excels in shallow coastal waters like the U.S. East Coast and the Bahamas, the lack of deep-water stability makes it less suitable for offshore passages compared to his own, slightly beamier design.▶ 9:26 Yrvind recounts testing his boat’s windward ability during a gale near Martinique and emphasizes the importance of rudder management to prevent the boat from rounding up in heavy conditions.▶ 7:38

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