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Nov 26 2022 Hamel my good sailmaker Ordering the 3 sails. For 12 years Hans has provided me with excellence
November 26, 2022 · 6 min · 5K views · Karlshamn
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind visits Hans Hammel at Hammel's Sail Mockery in Karlshamn, Sweden, to commission three new sails for his boat.1:28 The order includes two sails measuring approximately 30 square meters and one sail measuring 20 square meters, all constructed from 8-ounce sailcloth.2:44 The design features a balance lug rig configuration with side-by-side masts, allowing the sails to function like a wing-on-wing setup for downwind sailing.3:23 To ensure durability in heavy weather, the sails will incorporate large patches and steel rings for reefing.4:33 Yrvind specifies that the sails must withstand 40-knot winds.4:24 The sailmaker utilizes a vacuum table equipped with a laser cutter to ensure precision during the manufacturing process.5:32 Yrvind has sourced his sails from this loft for 12 years, citing their reliability and performance as the primary reasons for his continued patronage.4:58
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