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Urwind reinforces the forward and aft mast holders on his 5.7-meter boat using plywood fillets and structural bracing at the deckhouse ends.Watch The design features a short 1.9-meter mast with a 1.56-square-meter sail area, prioritizing downwind efficiency over windward performance.3:31 The vessel incorporates a single deep-ballasted keel and a removable wheel-and-bogie system designed to allow the boat to dry out and roll onto launching ramps in shallow water.5:11 Living quarters are situated between two hatches, utilizing a ventilation system with a water trap that remains above the waterline if the boat capsizes.7:19 The rudder assembly uses a lashing-based attachment system inspired by James Wharram and Hanneke Boon.8:41 The builder plans to test the boat extensively in the Baltic and North Sea before seeking funding to construct a larger version for long-distance sailing in the Roaring Forties.6:31

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