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The moving handhold and no rope ladders
January 2, 2026 · 6 min · 3K views · Sweden
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind is constructing a custom, shallow-draft boat designed for a 14,000-mile non-stop voyage through the Southern Ocean.0:16 To facilitate boarding from the water, he is fabricating integrated fiberglass swim steps into the hull, reinforcing them with multiple layers of glass and epoxy.1:11 He rejects traditional rope ladders, noting they are unstable, prone to sliding under the hull, and awkward to use against a curved topside.2:56 Instead, he installs a fixed, rigid step system that provides a steady grip for reboarding.3:39 To prevent chafe on the hatch-closing mechanism, he is installing a Tufnol insert to guide the control line, ensuring the rope does not rub against the fiberglass.4:56 Additionally, Yrvind is updating his digital donation infrastructure with the assistance of his friend Petter to resolve technical issues with his PayPal account.5:55
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