25 June 2024 Third day glassfibre

Join us as we explore the latest episode of the 'Sailing Sven' series, featuring Sven Yrvind's unique approach to lamination in building a strong, lightweight, and stable glass fibre boat. Learn more here.

Sven Yrvind Glass Fiber Boat Lamination – A Closer Look

Hello friends, this is IR reporting live from the heart of Sven Yrvind’s boat building adventures. Over the last couple days, we’ve witnessed some impressive progress on what’s been an innovative off-part of the boat, especially concerning the laminations.

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Incredible Lamination Techniques

The third day saw even more laminations take place on this particular area of the boat. This section, measuring a substantial 1.7 meters, boasts almost no frames at all. It’s a testament to Yrvind’s innovative mindset that he has replaced traditional framing with an advanced lamination technique.

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Layered Innovation

In the limited space of 118 CM, Yrvind cleverly layered two and even three laminations over each other. This impressive setup is made using an extraordinary 450 G glass fiber, which is expected to perform as effectively as conventional frames. The boat’s small size makes it particularly susceptible to glacial forces; however, thanks to its square-cube law benefits, it’s unlikely to encounter any issues with stability.

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Progress Update

The current status of this section is nothing short of completed, with two more laminations on the opposite side expected to be finished in due course. It’s a marvel how much can be accomplished in a single day with determination and precision.

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Impressions So Far

The work being done here on the boat is nothing short of remarkable. As each day passes, we see new advancements that challenge conventional boat-building practices and redefine what’s possible with materials such as glass fiber.

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Conclusion

If you’ve ever been curious about the intricate world of boat-building and how far it has evolved, this is your chance to peek into a fascinating experiment led by none other than Sven Yrvind. It’s an eye-opening journey that continues to unfold as more progress is made. Remember, for those interested in delving deeper into the world of innovative boating solutions, there’s always room to learn and explore.

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This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind an 85 year and two months old dyslectic solo sailor building OCEANIC PHILOSOPHER a 5.7 meter long, 1.2 meter beam four masted lugger 6 square meter sail area, twin keeled, ocean going, high latitude cruiser. Often the 22 every month I do a resume of the project.
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