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Sven Yrvind constructs a mock-up of a folding boarding ladder designed for his boat.▶ 0:17 The prototype uses a 25-millimeter wedge to secure the assembly, which features two folding steps that retract against the hull.▶ 0:27 Yrvind plans to fabricate the final version from 360 stainless steel, incorporating a five-centimeter extension and an adjusted angle for improved ergonomics.▶ 5:00 He compares the design to the boarding system used on his previous vessel, the Shine Runner, noting that the mechanism relies on simple, manual deployment.▶ 4:35 The current mock-up remains in the workshop phase for testing on an even keel before final metal fabrication.▶ 3:56 Yrvind also reports low sales figures for his book, illustrated by Pierre Hervé, and requests financial support through book purchases or donations to fund his ongoing boat-building projects and workshop expenses.▶ 0:52

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