Sven Yrvind · video

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Sven Yrvind modifies the interior ergonomics of his current boat project by raising the seat height by five centimeters and adjusting its angle for improved comfort.▶ 0:59 He uses mockups to refine the cockpit layout, ensuring the anchor deployment system and steering lines remain clear of the new seating configuration.▶ 2:11 The project also involves raising the hatch coaming by ten centimeters to accommodate the deck and gasket assembly, necessitating a redesign of the tiller to maintain a straight alignment.▶ 3:14 Yrvind coordinates with a welder to finalize the tiller modifications.▶ 4:11 Separately, Yrvind recounts the loss of a previous vessel, which was scrapped by a sponsor following a dispute involving corporate rivalries between Profitgruppen and a larger competitor.▶ 6:57 He disputes claims that the vessel suffered from corrosion due to electrical currents or dissimilar metals.▶ 8:26 Yrvind is currently building a new, larger twin-keel boat design, drafted with John Letcher, to accommodate two people for long-term cruising.▶ 9:24

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