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The screw-on pour spout.
July 6, 2026 · 9 min · 2K views
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind prepares water storage for a high-latitude cruiser by outfitting 18 five-and-a-half-liter plastic containers for installation within the boat.1:32 He calculates a total capacity of approximately 100 liters, which supports his long-standing consumption rate of one liter per day.1:38 To facilitate transferring water from these large containers into smaller bottles, he constructs a custom screw-on pour spout using a modified lid and a short length of hose.5:57 The installation process requires precise fitting of the plastic components, which he secures by hand to ensure a tight, leak-proof seal.7:20 While the original plan for a complex water collection system proved unnecessary for his current route to Madeira, the containers are designed to fit into tight spaces within the hull.1:55 Yrvind also fabricates custom lifting grips using needle, thread, and palm to maneuver the heavy, slippery containers into their final storage positions.4:43
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