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Now I can finally see the finish line
December 31, 2025 · 6 min · 3K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind prepares his custom-built, small high-latitude sailboat for a 14,000-kilometer voyage scheduled for 2026, when he will be 87 years old.▶ 0:18 The route includes passages south of Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.▶ 0:26 Current construction tasks include installing a bottom screen, through-hull fittings, and a wheel arch.▶ 0:50 He expects a shipment of Polytron rubber in January to assist with sealing.▶ 1:47 Additional work involves rigging rain-catching booms, mounting solar panels, and adding anchor points to the forward hatch.▶ 2:23 Yrvind also details the geometry of his rudder deflector, calculating a 5-degree angle to optimize performance.▶ 4:02 He incorporates a step into the design to facilitate boarding from the water or a dinghy.▶ 5:28 The project remains in the final outfitting stage as he completes his remaining checklist of modifications.
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