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Sven Yrvind completes the rigging and sail attachment process for his small boat, finalizing the installation of a 1.85-square-meter sail.▶ 6:20 He installs a custom locking mechanism on the boom and implements a rainwater collection system that channels runoff into a canister.▶ 1:12 To manage the topping lift, he drills four anchor points—two on each side, one forward, and one aft—to secure the lines.▶ 3:42 The project includes repurposing 50-year-old screws and cutting down a large supply of incorrectly delivered yellow paper into A6-sized sheets for long-term use.▶ 2:31 Yrvind plans to travel to Göteborg to install an AIS unit and a VHF radio.▶ 6:46 He notes that the boom design allows it to be flipped upside down to hang from the downhaul, providing a simple method for sail storage and sun protection.▶ 1:55

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