Sven Yrvind · video

What this video covers

Sven Yrvind prepares his high-latitude boat, X-Lex, for final assembly inside a large temporary tent structure.Watch The workspace allows for the installation of the mast and sails before the vessel is moved to the water.0:27 Yrvind plans to attach wheels to the boat’s hull using pre-cut axle holes to facilitate transport.0:58 Inside the cabin, he installs a Garmin inReach Mini 2 and configures the electrical system, including USB-C charging ports and a voltage converter capable of stepping up 5-volt input to 12.4 volts.8:19 He prepares a protective wrap for the inReach using heavy-duty aluminum foil sourced from Mammendorf, Germany, to shield the device from potential lightning strikes.6:43 Yrvind also organizes his medical supplies, including various vitamins and hormone supplements, though he expresses skepticism regarding the necessity of the latter.2:43 He fabricates an adapter to mount the inReach unit, noting that the mounting holes on the new hardware do not align perfectly with existing fixtures.7:00

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