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Blue color and aft mast.
February 17, 2026 · 2 min · 8K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind is constructing a small, shallow-draft boat designed for high-latitude sailing in the Southern Ocean.▶ 0:07 He is currently painting the mast and yard using Epifanes 1018 paint to protect the components.▶ 0:36 To minimize weight and conserve materials, he leaves the lower section of the mast unpainted, as it remains submerged within the mast holder.▶ 1:16 The painting process involves applying multiple coats, with a four-hour drying interval between applications.▶ 1:35 He is finishing the aft section of the vessel in blue, incorporating Swedish color schemes into the design.▶ 2:03 The forward section features a bollard installation.▶ 2:13
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