EP 15: Two women refit sailboat in Mexico. Installing a composting head, stove and custom countertop
February 22, 2024 · 10 min · 351 views · Guaymas
What this video covers
After experiencing multiple dragging incidents, the crew spent two weeks in a marina to upgrade their ground tackle.0:32 They commissioned a custom, heavy-duty bow roller from a local fabricator to accommodate a 66-pound Bruce anchor, which required drilling the bowsprit and installing a backing plate.0:49 While docked, they addressed a series of system failures, including broken forward lights, a faulty faucet, and a malfunctioning marine head.3:09 They removed the existing toilet and its associated hoses to install a composting head.3:24 Additionally, the crew refitted the galley by replacing the countertop with a custom piece made of peroté wood and cedar, sealed with multiple layers of epoxy.7:33 They also installed a new stove and tested a riding sail while anchored in a cove near Wymas to escape the noise of the local Carnival celebrations.6:10
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