Sven Yrvind · video

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Sven Yrvind installs six textile padeyes inside his boat to provide additional attachment points for gear.▶ 1:30 He constructs each padeye by layering fiberglass over a loop of line, using a segment of hose to maintain the opening and prevent the epoxy from blocking the hole.▶ 0:08 To manage the cramped working conditions, he divides the lamination process into two separate sessions.▶ 1:51 He applies two layers of glass fiber on each side of the padeyes and finishes the surface with peel ply.▶ 1:43 Yrvind notes that while textile padeyes are labor-intensive to fabricate, they offer a lightweight alternative to the metal hardware and backing plates typically found on larger vessels.▶ 0:39 He also fabricates a custom handle to improve ergonomics within the confined interior space.▶ 0:51 Breaking complex tasks into smaller, manageable segments reduces physical strain when working in tight quarters.▶ 2:02

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