The toilet in a boat is called a head, and composting toilets are called Composting Heads; in a boat.
We have successfully used a composting head for about 7 years now and feel that they are very easy to use and work really well in a full time cruising boat. This means that they will work especially well in a weekend or day sailboat!
In this video, we go into depth talking about the specifics and all the ins and outs of a composting toilet!
Vinyl letters look awesome! They give your boat a name and a character. Installing these defining features can be a bit tricky at first thought, but it really is simple once you get the hang of it.
In this video, Herby shows you how to install vinyl letters on your boat, allowing you to install the boat’s name yourself!
Rudders are what separate a yacht from a barge. Having the ability to steer a course and move in an intentional direction is wildly important! This video explains the ins and outs of rudders along with their styles.
As with everything on a boat, the rudder is a mash-up of compromise. The strengths and weaknesses of each design are discussed, as well as an explanation of the target sailor who will appreciate the characteristics of each of these rudders.
We arrived in the Azores August 2018, and spent the entire winter on the hard while carrying out a refit. Now, 10 months later, we are finally ready to go back into the water and get sailing again!
The head refit took significantly longer than I expected. Part of my underestimation was my belief that I could accomplish more in a given day than was possible, the other part was due to the fact that I ignored the fact that “curing time” is a thing.
The project started with a simple plan to change out our head cabinet to “open” the space up further. After some light demolition, serious rot was discovered in the bulkhead and further demolition needed to take place to accomplish the task.
The project was planned to take about 2 weeks, but in reality, it elapsed over 6 months.
