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Sven Yrvind reinforces the mast step on his small, high-latitude boat by securing it with additional screws set in epoxy.▶ 0:00 He cleans the mounting surfaces with acetone and pre-drills holes before driving the screws into the structure.▶ 0:00 To address the mast's backward lean, he plans to offset the rudder and adjust the lines for the balanced lug sail.▶ 1:06 He also modifies the mast step by winding polyester fibers saturated with epoxy around the base to increase its width and structural integrity.▶ 3:11 For the antenna installation, he drills a hole through the deck and plans to seal the cable entry with self-organizing tape to prevent water ingress.▶ 2:04 He tests the accessibility of the rigging by reaching over the deck to tie knots, confirming the configuration is manageable despite the physical constraints of the small vessel.▶ 3:42

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