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Attracted to Her Ep118
We went to the beach for some snorkeling. It was too rough and the water was stirred up so that was a bust. Took our Electroscan unit out and installed a holding tank for the forward head. Decided to go to Key West for awhile. At lunch (Poke bowl with Salm...![When Holding Tank and Through Holes FAIL on a 2014 Boat – what to check for [Boat Work] (S4 E42)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/Z8iDpUANwWI/mqdefault.webp)
When Holding Tank and Through Holes FAIL on a 2014 Boat – what to check for [Boat Work] (S4 E42)
Well as you can see from the thumbnail sometimes holding tanks go wrong. In this weeks episode of Barefoot Travels we deal with the unpleasantness of poo. The reality of life on a boat is that it's not always rainbows, beaches and bikinis! Everybody poops!...
Should We Have Built This Holding Tank Ourselves? (MJ Sailing – Ep 275)
We are trying so very hard not to bore you with more videos of us just fairing and sanding, although that is basically what is taking up 90% of our time right now. And although more primer should be going on very very soon, we didn't think you'd be intere...
Cutting Open A 44 Year Old Sailboat Holding Tank With A Sawzall | Sailboat Story 170
I cut open a 44 year old sailboat holding tank with a sawzall. While I'm at it, I also cut large holes in our fuel tanks to install larger inspection ports. Despite their destructive nature, these are actually necessary steps as we refit our old sailboat a...
Ep.67 Heads!! Sea toilet issues again!! – Carl and Jenny
Heads!! Sea toilet issues again!! Well I don't know how many times you can actually get blocked heads, but on our boat we've had our fair share. In this latest video, Jen goes overboard in the dark to try and clear the outlet with a plunger! --------------...
PLUMBING for a HOLDING TANK! | A S**T SHOW
Episode 134: Part 2 of our holding tank install. Watch part one below 👇 https://youtu.be/n_kbgD3Wjfk We had to decide if we wanted to have the debris from our toilet flush straight through our holding tank and then out to the ocean if the valve is turn...
HOLDING TANK INSTALL! 🚽 | Vetus
Episode 133 Part 1 of our holding tank install. We have put off putting in our holding tank because man we thought this job is gonna suck!! Holding tanks are part of a lot of countries regulations so it was a job we had to do. Thank goodness for our favori...
Smelly Boat Projects: fuel tank & composting head
Cleaning the fuel tank results in a full replacement. I replace my head and holding tank with a simple 5 gallon composting bucket. Follow me on instagram @SamHolmesSailing If you’re interested in contributing, links for patreon, venmo or paypal are b...
Wakebording, sailing and flying
Just some random adventures while I’m waiting to get back to my boat in Florida. I try out a wakeboarding at a cable park. Then my buddy shows me how to pump out a holding tank and we go for a sail in Pedro. Then we hike and fly our paragliders and I als...
Blocked holding tank – easy cheap fix. (#28)
#shit #holdingtank #blocked #dirtyjob How to unblock your holding tank, when is full of waste. Easy fix with thing and tools that you have on your boat anyway. No special tool required. Do it yourself. ***Do you like to support us?*** —BUY SOME SWAG!...
Q&A Under Sail: Toilet Talk, Safety Procedures, CIGUATERA POISONING & more FAQ#2
Join us as we answer your frequently asked questions while sailing our yacht at no less than 6.5 knots (which is pretty fast for us!). Topics covered: 00:37 Why we chose a Holding Tank over a Composting Toilet 02:14 Could the Toilet Pump be Used as a Bil...
OMG What STINKS?!! Is it our holding tanks? | Boating Journey
In episode 47 Scott and Ally try to figure out what stinks on their boat and where the awful smell is coming from. We own a 2002 Bayliner 4087 Aft Cabin MY. We thought our holding tank was leaking....turns out it was the inline vent that needed to be repl...
Just About Sailing September 2 2019 – Enjoyable, Achievable & Connected Boat DIY, done slowly
A few odd jobs in this episode; Lucy finishing off the 'mock' Holding Tank, me finally gluing up the rest of the headlining, plus fixing a broken TV - but is there anything worth watching? The moral of this short video is that anyone can fix anything and a...
Visiting a Turkish Boat Yard, Anchoring in Marmaris Bay and Blue Poo Cards #045
After seeing how Turkish Gullets are made in a Bozburun boat yard (and seeing where Roman Abramovich had his yacht built!) we sail to Marmaris and traverse the bureaucracy of agents, crew lists and the Turkish blue card scheme aka 'poo cards'. Turkey's 'pu...
Wild Weather Woman – Free Range Sailing Ep 98
Come and see why Pascale doesn't believe in theoretical hull speed! This week we say goodbye to Brisbane and sail north past Fraser Island to the Capricorn Bunker group. Along the way we recap on our time in Brisbane including giving you a run down on ou...
Just About Sailing September 2019 – DIY Holding Tank Pt3 – Thru hull & Seacock install
This video went on a bit longer than anticipated, but so did the install process. First a bit of an update, then a detailed look at fitting the new Forespar Series 93 2" combined thru-hull and seacock for the holding tank waste outlet. This is how I did i...
Just About Sailing July 2019 – DIY Holding Tank Pt 2 – I have a new apprentice
This is one of those 'proud dad' videos. My daughter has now graduated as a Master in Marine Biology after spending the last six months counting sharks in Mexico. She volunteered to help with Serenity's refurbishment. Here's what happened. Pt 1 of the Hol...
Just About Sailing September 2018 – Making and Installing a new Holding Tank, Pt 1
This is the first of a two part project. I decided to make a holding tank from glass fibre covered plywood. Partly because of cost, but also to make sure I can get the exact shape and fit that I want. Seemed like a good idea at the time.
Just About Sailing August 2018 – Checking for leaks in the rain, stern anchor locker, new water tank
Well it rained off and on for ages whilst I was fitting the windows. Then nothing for weeks. But today it is pouring, so I am checking for leaks before I finalise the gluing of the headlining. I have also found a spot for a stern anchor chain locker. And ...
Just About Sailing July 2018 – Putting the old windows back in, every silver cloud has a lining
I only really took the old windows (portlights) out because I needed to paint the outside - and fill in the old holes. However, as we all know, there is no such thing as doing one job on a boat. Every job is always accompanied by at least 5 more. Plus I ...
Hooking up the plumbing on the head on an Alberg 30 – Part 3
On this episode I install the ports on the holding tank, get all the plumbing sorted out, install the Y valves and figure out the best way to align and find the best spot for the macerator pump. The hose that leads to the Thru-hull would NOT go on so I end...
Dry Fitting Holding Tank and Cutting Access Hole on an Alberg 30 – Part 2
On this episode I do a dry fit of the new holding tank I am installation on my 1965 Alberg 30. I then move on to cutting out bases for the Y-Valves and finally cut an access hole in the top of my holding tank. I make my project videos on the slow side le...
Removing Cabinet for Holding Tank and Head on an Alberg 30 – Part 1
On this episode I start cutting out the old head cabinet on my 1965 Alberg 30 in preparation for installing a holding tank and re-plumbing my entire head. I make my project videos on the slow side letting people see what I did and how I dealt with obstac...
Poo Explosion!!! – Pacific Ocean Crossing Day 17 – S2:E41
Our holding tank is full and is clogged. here is how we handled that! This channel is funded by viewers like you. Please help us keep this channel creating great content by becoming a patron for as little as $1 per week. Visit: http://www.sailingdoodle...
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