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Textile Padeyes for Waterjug.
May 28, 2026 · 3 min · 2K views
Textile padeye embedded in resin block under tension
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind fabricates custom textile padeyes to secure water jugs aboard his high-latitude boat.▶ 0:06 He constructs the padeyes by cutting and melting synthetic material, then roughening the surface to improve adhesive bonding.▶ 0:21 Each padeye is attached to the hull using a combination of glue and screws, with the screws serving primarily to hold the fitting in place while the adhesive cures.▶ 0:44 Yrvind installs six of these padeyes to manage a water collection system, allowing him to switch between containers without losing water during the transition.▶ 1:06 He performs a strength test on May 27, planning to hang weights from the fittings after a 48-hour curing period to verify their load-bearing capacity.▶ 2:02 The system is designed to support 5-kilogram water containers.▶ 2:50 Testing the bond strength of glued and screwed textile fittings confirms their suitability for securing lightweight water storage.
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