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Sven Yrvind attends the Göteborg boat show (Bootshoe) in February 2025, staying at a hotel with a view of Liseberg amusement park.0:21 Attendees recognize him and ask for photos.0:44 The main exhibit he examines is a Venetian gondola from Venice, built in the 1970s, 10.85 meters long, weighing 500 kilograms, and constructed from eight wood types including oak, mahogany, larch, cherry, and walnut.1:51 The oarlock fitting, called a Forkola, is carved from a single piece of walnut.2:03 One person can propel the gondola at up to 3.5 knots using the Venetian rowing style.2:18 Yrvind notes the boat draws crowds and generates interest. After the show, he returns to Västervik to continue building his own boat.3:18

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