Sven Yrvind · video

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Sven Yrvind completes the construction of the molds for his new 5.6-meter boat, an increase from his previous 5-meter design.1:03 He calculates the new station distances by dividing the total length, resulting in a series of measurements starting at 30 centimeters, followed by five 60-centimeter intervals, and ending with a 50-centimeter section.1:19 The build process currently awaits the arrival of aluminum profiles for the floor structure.2:00 Yrvind plans to incorporate an improved ventilation system and bulkhead design, drawing on engineering lessons learned from his 1974 Southern Ocean capsize and subsequent projects, including the Exlex and the ShineRunner.4:16 He intends to cut out the remaining molds and finalize the stem assembly once the materials arrive.3:51 The project represents an iterative development of his small-boat design philosophy, refining structural and ventilation components through successive builds.5:09

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