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In Part 2 of this series “Converting to a Composting Marine Toilet”, we again connect with Michael & Esther, founders of WayfindersNow.com, who discuss the cost and the work required to install an 'Air Head' Composting Marine Toilet in their 35 Foot Sailboat.
As full-time liveaboards on a boat, and in keeping with their motto, living small to gain abundance, this project was a perfect fit. They share practical advice on the cost of each component and the work required to remove the old system and then install the new compost toilet. Notably removing the existing septic system had its challenges. But the building in the new compost system was relatively easy.
The Air Head compost toilet cost came to approx. $1000 (2021). The additional parts needed were about $300. The total project cost for installing a marine head totaled approximately $1300. This included an extra fan housing from an Etsy shop called 'Johnny Compost Toilet' (link below).
Michaels DIY time (to remove and install) was not included in the total project cost. This would need to be added should you hire someone for your project to convert a marine head to a modern composting toilet.
=> Watch This Episode on The Green Boater TV
https://youtu.be/vZzuG7bMjeg
About WayfindersNow
Esther and Michael founded WayfindersNow to share their stories —inspired by Polynesian navigators—aka wayfinders—who sailed thousands of miles without navigational tools and instead, paid close attention to nature by observing the stars, reading wind currents and ripples on the ocean surface to find their direction. Their wayfinding story is about their search for artistic flexibility and well-being. And doing it on our their own terms. All while enjoying boatlife, learning how to sail and liveaboard their 35’ sailboat named Hope.
About The Green Boater (TGB)
TGB seeks to educate boaters about innovative products and proven practices that can help stop all forms of ocean pollution. WE CONNECT WITH MANUFACTURERS, EXPERTS, INFLUENCERS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND SCIENTISTS TO EMPOWER BOATERS WITH KNOWLEDGE TO HELP STOP ALL FORMS OF OCEAN POLLUTION.
WayfindersNow Website
https://wayfindersnow.com/
WayfindersNow Blog - Composting Toilets
https://wayfindersnow.com/2020/05/13/economy-ecology-and-excrement-why-we-installed-a-composting-toilet/
Air Head Composting Toilet Website
https://airheadtoilet.com/
Johnny Compost Toilet (Etsy)
https://www.etsy.com/market/johnny_compost_toilet
Download FREE Green Boating Guide
https://relentless-crafter-4789.ck.page/0fec943b78
Follow this 3-part series, CONVERTING TO A MARINE COMPOSTING HEAD, for tips and advice from these liveaboard boaters as they walk through each step of their project.
Part 1: HOW WE CHOSE A COMPOSTING MARINE HEAD
Part 2: HOW MUCH TO INSTALL A COMPOSTING MARINE TOILET? (this episode)
Part 3: HOW TO USE A COMPOSTING HEAD ON A SAILBOAT
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By The Green BoaterIn Part 2 of this series “Converting to a Composting Marine Toilet”, we again connect with Michael & Esther, founders of WayfindersNow.com, who discuss the cost and the work required to install an 'Air Head' Composting Marine Toilet in their 35 Foot Sailboat.
As full-time liveaboards on a boat, and in keeping with their motto, living small to gain abundance, this project was a perfect fit. They share practical advice on the cost of each component and the work required to remove the old system and then install the new compost toilet. Notably removing the existing septic system had its challenges. But the building in the new compost system was relatively easy.
The Air Head compost toilet cost came to approx. $1000 (2021). The additional parts needed were about $300. The total project cost for installing a marine head totaled approximately $1300. This included an extra fan housing from an Etsy shop called 'Johnny Compost Toilet' (link below).
Michaels DIY time (to remove and install) was not included in the total project cost. This would need to be added should you hire someone for your project to convert a marine head to a modern composting toilet.
=> Watch This Episode on The Green Boater TV
https://youtu.be/vZzuG7bMjeg
About WayfindersNow
Esther and Michael founded WayfindersNow to share their stories —inspired by Polynesian navigators—aka wayfinders—who sailed thousands of miles without navigational tools and instead, paid close attention to nature by observing the stars, reading wind currents and ripples on the ocean surface to find their direction. Their wayfinding story is about their search for artistic flexibility and well-being. And doing it on our their own terms. All while enjoying boatlife, learning how to sail and liveaboard their 35’ sailboat named Hope.
About The Green Boater (TGB)
TGB seeks to educate boaters about innovative products and proven practices that can help stop all forms of ocean pollution. WE CONNECT WITH MANUFACTURERS, EXPERTS, INFLUENCERS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND SCIENTISTS TO EMPOWER BOATERS WITH KNOWLEDGE TO HELP STOP ALL FORMS OF OCEAN POLLUTION.
WayfindersNow Website
https://wayfindersnow.com/
WayfindersNow Blog - Composting Toilets
https://wayfindersnow.com/2020/05/13/economy-ecology-and-excrement-why-we-installed-a-composting-toilet/
Air Head Composting Toilet Website
https://airheadtoilet.com/
Johnny Compost Toilet (Etsy)
https://www.etsy.com/market/johnny_compost_toilet
Download FREE Green Boating Guide
https://relentless-crafter-4789.ck.page/0fec943b78
Follow this 3-part series, CONVERTING TO A MARINE COMPOSTING HEAD, for tips and advice from these liveaboard boaters as they walk through each step of their project.
Part 1: HOW WE CHOSE A COMPOSTING MARINE HEAD
Part 2: HOW MUCH TO INSTALL A COMPOSTING MARINE TOILET? (this episode)
Part 3: HOW TO USE A COMPOSTING HEAD ON A SAILBOAT