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Sven Yrvind fabricates a 6mm stainless steel plate for his boat, addressing concerns regarding material choice in marine environments.Watch While acknowledging that bronze or duplex stainless steel offer superior corrosion resistance, he notes that standard stainless steel remains the common choice for boat builders in Sweden, Norway, and Finland due to local availability.0:21 He sources silicon bronze screws from the German supplier Topplykt for the ballast keels, noting their high tensile strength of 1127 kilograms per screw.2:14 With each keel weighing approximately 80 kilograms, he plans to install 14 screws per side to ensure structural integrity.4:01 To further distribute the load, he machines custom washers and secures the assembly using G11 rods.5:13 He emphasizes that load distribution and structural design remain more critical than the specific material strength, as the human element often serves as the limiting factor in boat construction.3:18

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