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Sven Yrvind constructs a custom swim step for his small, high-latitude sailboat designed for a 14,000-mile non-stop circumnavigation.▶ 0:20 The route includes passages south of Africa and Australia, continuing east through the Southern Ocean toward New Zealand.▶ 0:29 The swim step installation involves shaping the component, laminating it with fiberglass for structural permanence, and mounting it to the hull.▶ 0:49 Yrvind adds integrated handholds between the windows to assist with boarding and stability.▶ 0:49 The design features multiple steps to facilitate entry and exit from the water, specifically intended for cleaning the hull of barnacles while at sea.▶ 1:41 These modifications allow for safer swimming and maintenance in deep-water environments. The addition of a permanent, reinforced swim step improves accessibility for hull maintenance during long-distance solo voyages.

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