Sven Yrvind · video

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Sven Yrvind modifies the aft section of his boat to integrate a sliding seat and a stowage compartment for a spare anchor.Watch The seat slides in and out to provide a vantage point for observation while maximizing interior space.0:28 By designing the spare anchor to be disassembled, he creates room beneath the seat to store shoes, ropes, and chain.1:00 He mounts the anchor on the bumpkin for rapid deployment when entering an anchorage.1:55 The construction involves reinforcing the aft area with epoxy and two layers of glass fiber, which also functions as an additional partial bulkhead.7:15 New limber holes ensure proper drainage within the compartment.7:35 Yrvind notes that the project timeline remains uncertain because the build involves custom, one-off design solutions rather than mass-produced manufacturing processes.3:12

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