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Sven Yrvind installs a port-side grab rail on his boat using carbon fiber and Divinycell foam.▶ 0:01 The construction process involves a 3-centimeter foam core reinforced with three layers of epoxy and carbon fiber.▶ 0:11 Each end of the rail features two layers of 600-gram carbon fiber, while the middle section contains one layer.▶ 1:03 The finished rail measures 40 millimeters in diameter and provides a rigid, secure handhold.▶ 2:10 The structure remains strong even before the epoxy reaches a full cure.▶ 2:40 Yrvind intends to use the rail as a secure attachment point for a lifeline during swimming or other deck activities.▶ 2:55 The installation also accommodates the boarding ladder.▶ 1:22 Proper reinforcement with carbon fiber creates a structural handhold capable of supporting a person's weight.▶ 1:34

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