Alternatives for the word “spiffy”: good, smart, clever, good idea, brilliant, slick, adept, genious, perfect, fantastic, fancy, very likeable, great, favorable, superb, wonderful, tip-top, first class, eminent, stupendous, splendid, and luxurious… just to mention a few. ;) keep up your fantastic journey that bring joy to so much joy to so many… some of us viewers are cunning linguists or possibly, master debators in our spare time. One love from us back home DK.
Have you considered getting a bidet seat cover. All the "spraying" action is contained in the seat and autimated, even heats the water and the toilet seat for you.. May even be nema2000 compliant.. lol
Very smart how you have Ava in the mix without changing YOUR channel to something else. Love Ava, of course, who wouldn’t, but I am coming for the “DYI FUN”. Seriously love Ava though. 😁
We love our Sailrite as well. Just a suggestion - Basting tape is likely the greatest invention ever (possible exaggeration) and will make your sewing future much easier than stick pins, especially when dealing with odd shapes, such as your upcoming sail cover.
Basting tape is the second greatest invention ever. First place goes to painkillers. Think back on your history lessons in school. Life before painkillers REALLY sucked!
You mentioned a mattress topper? How about a DIY box spring. Froli System comes as a kit of snap together springs for building a mattress foundation customized to the sleepers. You could build a completely different foundation for yourself and Ava.
Great video, as usual. One suggestion - it would be good to have a high water alarm at the helm as well - if you're both outside, with the noise of wind and waves, and possibly with the companionway closed, you may not hear the alarm that's located inside.
Great video! About the Butt Spa 2000; my thoughts excacly. Boats run usually on water so there should be plenty available. Toilet paper on the other hand are made of trees which are rarely met on oceans.
Mads and Ava If you are spending the next few months plugged into shorepower then I would recommend reconnecting the original 12v battery and saving the new one for when you cast off. All batteries have a finite life, and you will just be shortening that of the new cell by fitting it now.
Glad you showed the water sensor switch to provide context. Had you told us you have a Jonson Pump, I would have been thinking Sail Life has taken a turn to the adult content side.
Mads, regarding those silver-metal-colored screws, use a black Sharpie pen and color the screw heads black, for maximum spifiness!. Also, for the buttsprayer 2000, you need a pressure adjustment, not just a ball valve. Always TUNE FOR MAXIMUM SPIFINESS!
My life is divided into two chapters: before, and after I got my bidet. :) It's life changing. I also have one on my boat (toilet seat style), and it's wonderful. I go through 1/3rd as much toilet paper and always feel fresh!
Hey Madds! About butt sprayer.. It's a very convenient thing, also it helps to avoid hemorrhoids as a regular contrasting butt shower. Only one thing to mention.. This sprayer valve is very limited in reliability, being subjected to a water pressure. The best solution is to use some shower faucet and push the trigger every time after closing water. Or you have to change it approx every year.
Awww, I was hoping to see a tutorial on how one uses the ButtSprayer-2000. Well, maybe it's better that you passed on that. Not being adept at sewing projects I would have liked more on how Ava made the mattress covers fit.
500...just 500 more people and Mads and Ava hit 100K Subs!! WTG you two. Athena is looking Spiffy for sure. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to sell that old Wind Vane, especially in a sail friendly area. Good stuff you two!
I've been wanting my bride to get a bidet for just over ten years. They are so much cleaner than dry paper. I have anted a Sailrite for two years, but I already own a great old Singer, (that can sew through a brick) so, unless it explodes, I'm going to be happy with it.
Hey guys nice job going through small stuff quickly. I was wondering if you could make a boring video about the budget? Specifically what you have spent what was overkill and what was necessary.
Many RUclips sailing channels have been showing boat works over the past years to the point where it's usually become a bit boring to watch but you managed to make yours quite interesting: you opt for plenty of solutions I have never seen elsewhere and you don't waste too much time showing how it's done but instead you go straight to the point only adding what personally motivated you to choose those options. I love the narration too. Congrats!
On your windvane, with all these items on your stern mounted I would go for a less high tech solution and that's sheet to tiller or steering wheel 😉 just check YT. Reckon that for less than 100 euro you can build a set.
Bear with me a second... when adding a second 12 volt battery and some additional lights to my pickup truck. The mounting plate came with two of the holes and three switches. I put a double USB port in one and a double dc volt meter (one for each battery) in the extra hole. But you solved two problems in a single shot.
Hey Mads and Ava! What a pleasant tradition this is, rounding off the week with your diy fun. This sure was a jam packed episode! You've been with me through a lot - from living at home to owning and (currently) restoring my own house, and you're a great inspiration to say the least. Your attention to detail, rational and positive outlook, and passion for what you do is so helpful when tackling my own projects. Thank you from Sweden :)
Gday Mads. I put a bidet sprayer in our boat 7 years ago. Our family likes it because it is cleaner and we don't get ant toilet issues with clogging as it is the paper which does all the clogging in my experience. We subsequently put one in the house as we liked it so much on the boat. We still have paper, but use much less now.
Hi Mads - you are both making great progress chipping away at the to do list. Seeing you fill the hole with the battery monitor got me thinking have you got a fire extinguisher injection connector for the engine room (and perhaps the technical area) . 😀👍⛵️
Could you show us how the kitchen island hinge worked out? Very curious to see that. I loved the idea but it seems like all the available hinges of that type don't provide a very big opening. Thanks!
@@1977Timp the old vid is about the hinge mechanism at the time BUT with a promise on how it is going to be upgraded in the future, ie now. That’s my interpretation anyway, I don’t think I’ve ever missed an episode.
@@teeanahera8949 I'm pretty sure I saw it.. perhaps when he built the fridge/freezer.. i think at that time he was explaining how it works and waiting for the hinges to be delivered.. I don't miss episodes too 😉. This is one of the best channels.
Came down from London to IW this weekend - passing through Portsmouth - after years of watching you it is strangely comforting you are over in Gosport - looking forward to your Atlantic voyage !
This is probably a silly comment, but depending on your UK knowledge.. Wickes and B&Q are both big DIY chains with walk-in shops/warehouses that stock a whole range of different DIY tools and supplies. Screwfix and Toolstation are also good, but you have to know what you want with them as they are just a counter, you can't walk around looking at bits for inspiration as you can with the first two.
What about adding a rail around the galley/nav station partition top for a USB/12V charging station; after all, that's where all the outlets are! Also, maybe change out the 12V battery monitor in the companionway for a small display screen to show a 'leaving the boat to-do list'! "Don't forget your keys"!, "Bring back milk and bread". Or a tiny printer; push a button and print a shopping list. But seriously, I think you've made some great choices. As a wooden boat owner, I hate to see refinishable wood painted over so you might think of the companionway area as a 'front door' and keep it bright.
Mads, omg I'm not as big Nerd as you but under the navy station all those wires and plugs there about to put me over the edge. I hope you clean that out when you do the other finishing touches next week. Also you mentioned you are going to put a cover at the end to finish it off, just thinking your knees my appreciate you leaving it more open. Love what you both have done she's beautiful.
With the wonderful addition of Ava and the refit almost done, we need new words for the SailLife drinking game. Used to be a shot for each "spiffy" or "thickened epoxy"... Suggestions?
Ooooh, my dad would never let a boat out of coastal waters without a wind vane autopilot. With only two of you aboard, this is not a place to skimp. Also, having the auxiliary rudder type gives you an extra backup in case your rudder siezes.
Maybe a bit personal, but how are you two doing? As a couple? After being alone for a long time and now living on this boat, that seems challenging… hope you’re living the dream! Thank you for sharing your adventures 💪🏻
Never have I ever had a problem leaving a like for you guys. I would like a video of 20 minutes of paint drying as long as it was narrated. Lots of little projects getting done. Mads, have you looked into making your own wind vane steering system. There are a number of them out there on the interweb. Wave Rover has one that he used for his circumnavigation of the Atlantic that may be adaptable to Athena. Take care and keep ticking off those tasks. It is going to be a long winter this year. Good time to stay busy.
Interested to see your charging station setup on the side of the island bench. One suggestion, plan for a spillage on the island bench top. Whether it is a glass of wine or full coconut, some sort of fiddle on the back edge to prevent liquids making it to all your expensive electronics in the charging station might be worth doing.
Mads, you may want to plan ahead. USB3-PD is the Power Delivery standard, using USB-C to fully power laptops and other devices. Or YSB-QC, the Quick Charge standard. USB4 is also ready for release. So some of those extra holes can be used to provide newer ports. Plain USB-C 3.x will be obsolete sooner than you think.
USB-C PD versions of your USB power outlets are easily available and I like them a lot. My phone is happy with them and they run up to ~20V IIRC. My drill charges off them nice and quick :)
Great video Mads and Ava. Lots of work done, and lot's more to do. Loved your pronunciation of Bidet. In the UK we tend to say Bee Day. Looking forward to more DiY fun next Sunday.
The butt sprayer 2000 segment was great to see! A couple years ago I was suggested a comical video on bidets by the famous RUclips algorithm and decided to give one a try. Wow! I am officially pissed that here in America we teach our children the *wrong* way to clean up after no. 2. A question in the video that started my path to the dark side was, “If you accidentally get poop on your hand, are you satisfied with just smearing it around with a piece of tissue paper?” That piece of logic was very enlightening.
@@kevinmills5293 the one he installed uses cold water but, surprisingly, that isn’t much of an issue down there. I have had both cold and hot/cold versions. The hot is nice but not really necessary to get the job done.
re the jib boom - dump it. it's not required, it doesn't increase performance, it doesn't lengthen the life of your sail and so on (if they were that good then every boat would have one). It then makes life on the foredeck much simpler.
I had the same high water alarm in my boat. One day at sea my wife says, I smell smoke. Yup, the sensor was smoking, filled the bilge with smoke, yet never popped the fuse. I was not impressed. I ended up using the same alarm/switch panel, but used a rule float for the trigger.
that is one hell of a birthday present but don't be fooled you have a large leaning curve ahead of you . A good machine for the boat but I would prefer another brand for land use Be careful on what project you wish to tackle KISS Keep it simple Smatrt at first
Understand about the cleanliness aspects of the butt sprayer but not sure about that bidet sprayer in Marina's as you have limited holding tank capacity unless you want to be moving over to the poop dock every second day. When you are offshore, your holding tank is open anyway but in places like the US, you need to actually lock off the holding tank when in coastal waters (and the USCG will check it on boat inspections... big fine if they find the valve is in the wrong position). You have an electric toilet with a macerator so the TP is not much of an issue as it gets ground into sludge anyway.
Your video are looking good,getting the jobs done ✅, hope yourenjoying your stay in Portsmouth mydaughter live in Southampton she work for griffin hove craft,we love gosport and Portsmouth 👍🇬🇧👍
You want to put a valve on the butt washer where you can get to it while using it. I've had them in my house for over ten years. The nozzle it self really isn't made to hold back pressure for a long period of time, it will leak. Most will come with a valve you can close while not in use this allows you to depressurize the spray nozzle and hose after use.
Worked on a ship one time where the fiddles fitted over the edges like a frame, they had little Right angle plates nicely chromed, these had a single fixing which allowed them to rotate, Position 1. Fiddle stood up. Position 2. Fiddle same level as your central console.
Have you thought about creating a 'basket' on top of the Nav station divide? Same wood as the kitchen island, some fiddles, so it can hold small stuff like phones, keys, earbuds, etc.
Love this whole series. What stood out in this video was the install of the battery monitor. And “oh looky here” there’s an existing hole in which I can mount one more piece of the electronic equipment!!! 😀👍😀
Re toilet paper in the holding tanks, a little more expensive but have you ever thought about maybe for a place where you will not be able to empty as often, the rapid dissolve Campervan/Motorhome/camping toilet paper? Whenever I empty my camper toilet there is no visible paper in there (because it dissolved) so if you do have to empty at sea it’s obviously better and also less conspicuous
Catching up on some of your interesting videos. You mention 12v charging options. Check out the XT60 and XT90 types for high power charging. As you say the cigarette lighter style are insecure and ultimately a possible fir risk when drawing high power like charging your outboard. Sailing fair Isle did a tech video on this and well worth considering. I’ll do that later this season on my boat.
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Ya put any more electronics in that boat your gonna need a bigger boat. Lol
Most technology advanced boat I've ever seen. Nice!
The butt gun is a 'must have' on a boat!!! You're the first I've seen in 6+ yrs of watching YT vids...
I tried a bidet once.... and I'll never, never go back to toilet paper! Life changing :)
Alternatives for the word “spiffy”: good, smart, clever, good idea, brilliant, slick, adept, genious, perfect, fantastic, fancy, very likeable, great, favorable, superb, wonderful, tip-top, first class, eminent, stupendous, splendid, and luxurious… just to mention a few. ;) keep up your fantastic journey that bring joy to so much joy to so many… some of us viewers are cunning linguists or possibly, master debators in our spare time. One love from us back home DK.
Have you considered getting a bidet seat cover. All the "spraying" action is contained in the seat and autimated, even heats the water and the toilet seat for you.. May even be nema2000 compliant.. lol
Very smart how you have Ava in the mix without changing YOUR channel to something else. Love Ava, of course, who wouldn’t, but I am coming for the “DYI FUN”. Seriously love Ava though. 😁
S&S at the same time, that door better work! A proper bidet nozzle might be desirable. And, I love the Johnson pump!
Looking good! A sewing machine for her birthday? Next year an iron? You silly man. You lucky lady!! I wish it was my birthday. Thanks 4 sharing :-)
Mad's next t-shirt should say "somewhat extensive refit"😉
After using a bidet, I'll never go back to the "old" method. Far more sanitary and pleasant.
We love our Sailrite as well. Just a suggestion - Basting tape is likely the greatest invention ever (possible exaggeration) and will make your sewing future much easier than stick pins, especially when dealing with odd shapes, such as your upcoming sail cover.
Basting tape is the second greatest invention ever. First place goes to painkillers. Think back on your history lessons in school. Life before painkillers REALLY sucked!
Sailrite should be called "Sew-rite", I love machine! BTW, basting tape is the bomb! 💣
Love the bidet such a great way to cut down on waste but eliminates need for toilet paper!
ROKK/Scanstrut makes a fabulous waterproof usb charger in a few different configurations.
You will love the washing machine. The cost to do laundry in many ports is quite high.
You mentioned a mattress topper? How about a DIY box spring. Froli System comes as a kit of snap together springs for building a mattress foundation customized to the sleepers. You could build a completely different foundation for yourself and Ava.
If you go back far enough in his videos, he has installed and used the very system you just mentioned on his old boat.
Whoa Mads, your under NAV station needs some serious work. Wires everywhere. The sprayer gets two thumbs up!
Great video, as usual. One suggestion - it would be good to have a high water alarm at the helm as well - if you're both outside, with the noise of wind and waves, and possibly with the companionway closed, you may not hear the alarm that's located inside.
Seconded!
Great video! About the Butt Spa 2000; my thoughts excacly. Boats run usually on water so there should be plenty available. Toilet paper on the other hand are made of trees which are rarely met on oceans.
Great video. Neat that you are at the stage of knocking out details. All the best from southern Wisconsin USA
Mads, with enough solar to power the autopilot, enough battery capacity, and the spares you mentioned, you might not need to worry about a wind vane.
I was hoping to see Ava do a tour of something again. She does a good job of that.
Mads and Ava
If you are spending the next few months plugged into shorepower then I would recommend reconnecting the original 12v battery and saving the new one for when you cast off. All batteries have a finite life, and you will just be shortening that of the new cell by fitting it now.
Glad you showed the water sensor switch to provide context. Had you told us you have a Jonson Pump, I would have been thinking Sail Life has taken a turn to the adult content side.
Mads, regarding those silver-metal-colored screws, use a black Sharpie pen and color the screw heads black, for maximum spifiness!. Also, for the buttsprayer 2000, you need a pressure adjustment, not just a ball valve. Always TUNE FOR MAXIMUM SPIFINESS!
😂👍🏽
The noisy fan is a feature, if your guests don't want others to hear the sounds from inside the head while in use. Athena is looking so beautiful!
My life is divided into two chapters: before, and after I got my bidet. :)
It's life changing. I also have one on my boat (toilet seat style), and it's wonderful. I go through 1/3rd as much toilet paper and always feel fresh!
Fresh lamb?? Sorry, can't help myself.
@@theadventuresoffatcat1886 You got it! :p
Hey Madds! About butt sprayer.. It's a very convenient thing, also it helps to avoid hemorrhoids as a regular contrasting butt shower. Only one thing to mention.. This sprayer valve is very limited in reliability, being subjected to a water pressure. The best solution is to use some shower faucet and push the trigger every time after closing water. Or you have to change it approx every year.
Awww, I was hoping to see a tutorial on how one uses the ButtSprayer-2000. Well, maybe it's better that you passed on that.
Not being adept at sewing projects I would have liked more on how Ava made the mattress covers fit.
500...just 500 more people and Mads and Ava hit 100K Subs!! WTG you two. Athena is looking Spiffy for sure. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to sell that old Wind Vane, especially in a sail friendly area. Good stuff you two!
You don’t have to convince me. Been using a Japanese Toto for a few years now. Best thing I ever did. Carry on!
My day is now complete. Thanks Ava and Mads
I've been wanting my bride to get a bidet for just over ten years. They are so much cleaner than dry paper. I have anted a Sailrite for two years, but I already own a great old Singer, (that can sew through a brick) so, unless it explodes, I'm going to be happy with it.
100K subscribers coming up. That will call for a celebration. Good work guys….
Hey guys nice job going through small stuff quickly. I was wondering if you could make a boring video about the budget? Specifically what you have spent what was overkill and what was necessary.
I hope Ava can take us on another outing sometime. To the hovercraft or diving museums, maybe?
Your w&d are excellent additions!
Many RUclips sailing channels have been showing boat works over the past years to the point where it's usually become a bit boring to watch but you managed to make yours quite interesting: you opt for plenty of solutions I have never seen elsewhere and you don't waste too much time showing how it's done but instead you go straight to the point only adding what personally motivated you to choose those options. I love the narration too. Congrats!
I remember you talking about the 12v monitor 5 years ago lol
Wow! Yoo Toob’s A.I. Is doing exceptional work. Ad’s for a bidet showed up on your video.
such a good show Mads, love the humor.
That’s not a Nav Station- that’s a Mad’s Station! Thanks for posting all this.
Mads sets out to overhaul Athena but builds NCC-1701 instead. Well done Mads and Ava!
On your windvane, with all these items on your stern mounted I would go for a less high tech solution and that's sheet to tiller or steering wheel 😉 just check YT. Reckon that for less than 100 euro you can build a set.
Bear with me a second... when adding a second 12 volt battery and some additional lights to my pickup truck. The mounting plate came with two of the holes and three switches. I put a double USB port in one and a double dc volt meter (one for each battery) in the extra hole. But you solved two problems in a single shot.
Hey Mads and Ava! What a pleasant tradition this is, rounding off the week with your diy fun. This sure was a jam packed episode! You've been with me through a lot - from living at home to owning and (currently) restoring my own house, and you're a great inspiration to say the least. Your attention to detail, rational and positive outlook, and passion for what you do is so helpful when tackling my own projects. Thank you from Sweden :)
Onboard Athena and any cruiser, a clean bum is a prerequisite for happy sailing!))) Cheers!)))
Gday Mads. I put a bidet sprayer in our boat 7 years ago. Our family likes it because it is cleaner and we don't get ant toilet issues with clogging as it is the paper which does all the clogging in my experience. We subsequently put one in the house as we liked it so much on the boat. We still have paper, but use much less now.
Hi Mads - you are both making great progress chipping away at the to do list. Seeing you fill the hole with the battery monitor got me thinking have you got a fire extinguisher injection connector for the engine room (and perhaps the technical area) . 😀👍⛵️
Could you show us how the kitchen island hinge worked out? Very curious to see that. I loved the idea but it seems like all the available hinges of that type don't provide a very big opening. Thanks!
There is an old video about that
@@1977Timp the old vid is about the hinge mechanism at the time BUT with a promise on how it is going to be upgraded in the future, ie now. That’s my interpretation anyway, I don’t think I’ve ever missed an episode.
@@teeanahera8949 I'm pretty sure I saw it.. perhaps when he built the fridge/freezer.. i think at that time he was explaining how it works and waiting for the hinges to be delivered.. I don't miss episodes too 😉.
This is one of the best channels.
😡 NO HE DID NOT SHOW THE FINAL PRODUCT ! And, nobody missed it.
@@stevenr8606 if nobody missed it why are we talking about it?
Haven't used toilet paper since the start of the Pandemic. Spray and then dry with some Reusable Bamboo Kitchen Towels which are washable for reuse.😎
Nice video Glad to see so many items getting completed off your list
Came down from London to IW this weekend - passing through Portsmouth - after years of watching you it is strangely comforting you are over in Gosport - looking forward to your Atlantic voyage !
Love your show. Please install some door knobs
Thanks again guys! I see we use a blanket on the kitchen countertop these days 😂
This is probably a silly comment, but depending on your UK knowledge.. Wickes and B&Q are both big DIY chains with walk-in shops/warehouses that stock a whole range of different DIY tools and supplies. Screwfix and Toolstation are also good, but you have to know what you want with them as they are just a counter, you can't walk around looking at bits for inspiration as you can with the first two.
The boat for WATER WOOLD #3
What about adding a rail around the galley/nav station partition top for a USB/12V charging station; after all, that's where all the outlets are!
Also, maybe change out the 12V battery monitor in the companionway for a small display screen to show a 'leaving the boat to-do list'! "Don't forget your keys"!, "Bring back milk and bread". Or a tiny printer; push a button and print a shopping list.
But seriously, I think you've made some great choices. As a wooden boat owner, I hate to see refinishable wood painted over so you might think of the companionway area as a 'front door' and keep it bright.
Considering the inordinate amount of electronics aboard...one lightening strike, and half the value of the boat is gonna go up in smoke.
Mads, omg I'm not as big Nerd as you but under the navy station all those wires and plugs there about to put me over the edge. I hope you clean that out when you do the other finishing touches next week. Also you mentioned you are going to put a cover at the end to finish it off, just thinking your knees my appreciate you leaving it more open. Love what you both have done she's beautiful.
With the wonderful addition of Ava and the refit almost done, we need new words for the SailLife drinking game. Used to be a shot for each "spiffy" or "thickened epoxy"... Suggestions?
Ooooh, my dad would never let a boat out of coastal waters without a wind vane autopilot. With only two of you aboard, this is not a place to skimp. Also, having the auxiliary rudder type gives you an extra backup in case your rudder siezes.
I have been staring at the dreaded nav station hole for what seems like years wondering when it would make it onto the Kanban board.
The boat looks fantastic.
Maybe a bit personal, but how are you two doing? As a couple? After being alone for a long time and now living on this boat, that seems challenging… hope you’re living the dream! Thank you for sharing your adventures 💪🏻
Cut the wind vane down to size or make one. You can do it .
Hydro vane,, Make a shorter vane that will fit under the arch. Shorter and wider to get the same area.
You got a lot done this week. Alan
consider mixing bidet water with hot water when you start sailing colder climates. Unless you want a stern wakeup after your morning potty-break.
Why? It cuts out the need for a morning coffee!
Enjoying being back to DIY.
Never have I ever had a problem leaving a like for you guys. I would like a video of 20 minutes of paint drying as long as it was narrated. Lots of little projects getting done.
Mads, have you looked into making your own wind vane steering system. There are a number of them out there on the interweb. Wave Rover has one that he used for his circumnavigation of the Atlantic that may be adaptable to Athena.
Take care and keep ticking off those tasks. It is going to be a long winter this year. Good time to stay busy.
Interested to see your charging station setup on the side of the island bench.
One suggestion, plan for a spillage on the island bench top.
Whether it is a glass of wine or full coconut, some sort of fiddle on the back edge to prevent liquids making it to all your expensive electronics in the charging station might be worth doing.
Mads, you may want to plan ahead. USB3-PD is the Power Delivery standard, using USB-C to fully power laptops and other devices. Or YSB-QC, the Quick Charge standard. USB4 is also ready for release. So some of those extra holes can be used to provide newer ports. Plain USB-C 3.x will be obsolete sooner than you think.
USB-C PD versions of your USB power outlets are easily available and I like them a lot. My phone is happy with them and they run up to ~20V IIRC. My drill charges off them nice and quick :)
8:30 - You should close the DC outlets story and open a regression bug for the outlet in the forward cabin that you cannibalized. XD
Great video Mads and Ava. Lots of work done, and lot's more to do. Loved your pronunciation of Bidet. In the UK we tend to say Bee Day. Looking forward to more DiY fun next Sunday.
The butt sprayer 2000 segment was great to see! A couple years ago I was suggested a comical video on bidets by the famous RUclips algorithm and decided to give one a try. Wow! I am officially pissed that here in America we teach our children the *wrong* way to clean up after no. 2. A question in the video that started my path to the dark side was, “If you accidentally get poop on your hand, are you satisfied with just smearing it around with a piece of tissue paper?” That piece of logic was very enlightening.
What I want to know is, is the butt sprayer 2000 using heated water?
Much past the middle east heading east butt sprayers are normal - so much better than paper.
I’ve never used a bum blaster
My question is. How do you dry yourself afterwards. Toilet paper?
@@kevinmills5293 the one he installed uses cold water but, surprisingly, that isn’t much of an issue down there. I have had both cold and hot/cold versions. The hot is nice but not really necessary to get the job done.
@@stephenrankin2078 a very small amount of TP is all you need. If you have some $$$ you can get the really nice ones that have heated air to dry you.
re the jib boom - dump it. it's not required, it doesn't increase performance, it doesn't lengthen the life of your sail and so on (if they were that good then every boat would have one). It then makes life on the foredeck much simpler.
I had the same high water alarm in my boat. One day at sea my wife says, I smell smoke. Yup, the sensor was smoking, filled the bilge with smoke, yet never popped the fuse. I was not impressed. I ended up using the same alarm/switch panel, but used a rule float for the trigger.
When the weather is nice go and check out the fort and the view from portsdown hill 👍
that is one hell of a birthday present but don't be fooled you have a large leaning curve ahead of you . A good machine for the boat but I would prefer another brand for land use Be careful on what project you wish to tackle KISS Keep it simple Smatrt at first
Stay healthy and we'll see you next week.
Understand about the cleanliness aspects of the butt sprayer but not sure about that bidet sprayer in Marina's as you have limited holding tank capacity unless you want to be moving over to the poop dock every second day. When you are offshore, your holding tank is open anyway but in places like the US, you need to actually lock off the holding tank when in coastal waters (and the USCG will check it on boat inspections... big fine if they find the valve is in the wrong position). You have an electric toilet with a macerator so the TP is not much of an issue as it gets ground into sludge anyway.
Is there a todo item for setting the oven clock yet?
ill hope so hahahah
stole my thunder!
@@737MaxPilot I was last week the one who asked
Your video are looking good,getting the jobs done ✅, hope yourenjoying your stay in Portsmouth mydaughter live in Southampton she work for griffin hove craft,we love gosport and Portsmouth 👍🇬🇧👍
You want to put a valve on the butt washer where you can get to it while using it. I've had them in my house for over ten years. The nozzle it self really isn't made to hold back pressure for a long period of time, it will leak. Most will come with a valve you can close while not in use this allows you to depressurize the spray nozzle and hose after use.
Worked on a ship one time where the fiddles fitted over the edges like a frame, they had little Right angle plates nicely chromed, these had a single fixing which allowed them to rotate, Position 1. Fiddle stood up. Position 2. Fiddle same level as your central console.
Have you thought about creating a 'basket' on top of the Nav station divide? Same wood as the kitchen island, some fiddles, so it can hold small stuff like phones, keys, earbuds, etc.
Bidets Rule, so much cleaner than smearing Pooh with paper. Plus if it’s cold water it wakes u up lol
Love this whole series. What stood out in this video was the install of the battery monitor. And “oh looky here” there’s an existing hole in which I can mount one more piece of the electronic equipment!!! 😀👍😀
Butt sprayer! I heard bug sprayer! OMG well I never expected either to be equipment on a sailing vessel!
Re toilet paper in the holding tanks, a little more expensive but have you ever thought about maybe for a place where you will not be able to empty as often, the rapid dissolve Campervan/Motorhome/camping toilet paper? Whenever I empty my camper toilet there is no visible paper in there (because it dissolved) so if you do have to empty at sea it’s obviously better and also less conspicuous
Thank you for another excellent video Mads & Ava. 😊👍
After living in Asia for the past 7 years, I have to say that the bum guns are the best thing since sliced bread!
After living in Bangkok for the past decade, I totally agree. But relocating back to USA to let Medicare help me cope w/Stage 4 colo-rectal cancer...
For outdoor usb you could consider scanstrut Rokk usb, saying no to crushed usb-connectors
Hi Mads, are you planning on solving the creaking noises on the companionway?
Catching up on some of your interesting videos. You mention 12v charging options. Check out the XT60 and XT90 types for high power charging. As you say the cigarette lighter style are insecure and ultimately a possible fir risk when drawing high power like charging your outboard. Sailing fair Isle did a tech video on this and well worth considering. I’ll do that later this season on my boat.
Also when your in the marina there is always a public restroom.
Make sure all your USB and Cigarette lighter sockets are FUSED. Otherwise love the high tech fit out.
Above the Nav Station computer...basket screwed down so you can throw in whatever you are charging or other stuff.
Big controversy at my house over that handheld bidet, so I ordered one.