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First Steps on the Budget Boat.
September 15, 2026 · 3 min · 7K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind designs a new 5-meter by 1.3-meter boat, refining the dimensions from an earlier 3.6-meter design.0:22 The updated hull shape incorporates a transom and two dedicated workbays, one forward and one aft, to prevent water ingress in the middle of the boat during heavy seas, a problem encountered during a 2011 voyage to Martinique.0:58 The design process involves constructing a 1:5 scale model to test hull shapes and adjustments, moving away from the previous sprit sail configuration in favor of a balanced lug sail.2:08 Construction of the model began on September 26th, serving as a physical reference for the final build.2:26 The project prioritizes stability and seaworthiness through iterative modeling and structural modifications based on past offshore experience.
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