Sailing Hiraya Ep:6 Composting toilet! Natures head.
November 20, 2021 · 16 min · 255 views
What this video covers
The crew of the 34-foot sailboat Adventure Can't Wait removes the existing marine head and holding tank to install a Nature's Head composting toilet.11:58 To create more interior space, they dismantle the head's bulkhead, doors, and floor trim, scraping away stubborn adhesive residue from the subfloor before refinishing the wood.2:36 The installation requires building a new pedestal platform for the composting unit.11:46 To address privacy concerns created by the open-concept layout, the crew installs curtains between the head, the galley, and the v-berth.16:07 After testing the system in Monterey Bay, California, the owners report that the composting head eliminates odors, simplifies waste disposal, and provides more usable living space compared to the original septic system.14:07 They manage stability while using the head under sail by bracing against the mast.15:39 The project confirms that removing interior doors and switching to a composting toilet significantly improves the livability of a small vessel.
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