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19 Oct 2025 Thinking about water collection, furling and Matts Paradox
October 18, 2025 · 2 min · 2K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind evaluates a design for a rainwater collection system integrated into the sail and mast configuration of his small vessel. The proposed system utilizes a gutter-like structure positioned beneath the sail to channel water directly toward the aft and fore hatches.▶ 1:37 This design draws inspiration from the balanced lug sail rig used on Matt Leyden’s Paradox, though Yrvind notes a distinction between his balanced lug and Leyden’s standing lug configuration.▶ 0:53 To manage the weight of the collection apparatus, which currently measures 2,057.9 units, Yrvind considers shortening the components or potentially transitioning to a three-mast setup.▶ 0:02 The primary objective involves creating a functional, accessible method for gathering water while maintaining the structural integrity of the mast holder and deck layout.
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