Sail Life - New bulkhead & Athena's new layout - DIY sailboat refit

In this video, I go over Athena's new layout and install the first of the new bulkheads.
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[@nofollowpigs]

I just found many many years of rot hiding in a bulkhead.. Thank you so much for this video.. It is just what I needed.

[@thierryeymard9259]

i accidentally found your channel and have been glued to the screen for hours for days now watching you create your dream boat as a DIY, the amount of knowledge you have and are willing to try astounds me, you are a rare breed of man, amazing..

[@corujariousa]

The learning about the importance of that gap between the hull and bulkhead was great! Thanks for another good video.

[@morganandreason]

"The tabbing turned out... ok. It's not the neatest job, as you can see there's kind of epoxy everywhere, but all of this is gonna be covered, so you're not gonna be able to see it, so... it's ok." Who are you, and where have you buried Mads' body?

[@waynestokes9046]

Mads, as an Architectural Designer , I always look at how the space will work for people going and coming through the space and how it is used. I have been in this field for 42 years now and one of the biggest things I have learned about small compact spaces is to avoid 90 degree outside corners as much as possible. Your plan is good, however I would suggest you avoid having too many outside corners. For example, the island and salon table, the corners should be rounded/radiused. The exterior bulkhead corners should be rounded/radiused as well. If you can decrease the width of the Nav Table so that it does not protrude out in to the salon space that will not only free up valuable space but it will also decrease the chance of someone being hurt if they fall into the corner. That is the key, you have to look at the items in the space, and asked yourself , how can I minimize the risk of being injured when at sea and the boat is rolling.

[@SailLife]

That is excellent feedback! Thank you :) It is the plan to round all corners I just haven't included that in the drawing yet :) I'd love to hear your opinion on the head layout once I've made the first cardboard mockup :)

[@justlooking2222]

I think what Wayne is saying....don't just round off the corners but an actual arc, a quarter of a circle, curved the wall around.

[@martinsoka17]

As an interior designer I will 100% back up what Wayne said!

[@irgski]

In a previous vid you mentioned doing a rounded corner where the new bulkhead meets the head door. Is that still your thinking?

[@NortyNige]

@@martinsoka17 Do you sail Kat?

[@TheEphemeris]

I'm excited for what looks like a Pullman birth! The layout reminds me a little of a Hans Christian 33!! :)

[@rs1329]

Mads, a friend of mine with a 36' reconfigured his head to include a shower during his refit. He walled off the shower from the sink and toity. Looked great. Bragged about it. Then he used it on a weekend trip. Problem, even though he built a simulated model and stepped in it. His wife did also. They thought it was perfect. 6 months later he asked me if I wanted to help him remove the wall. His statement, you can never have too much room in the shower esp for bending over, extending arms and elbows. We removed the wall and moved the sink to be included in the shower so that when the curtain is pulled for a shower the sink is in there also. Sounds weird but the amount of room it frees up is incredible. The sink in the shower while using it does not get in the way and in many cases is helpful. Just think of the added elbow room. And the sink? so what let the shower water run on it, its a sink !

[@nathancoye]

R S this sounds like a great idea. More elbow room in the shower ftw

[@Garryck-1]

As someone with a smallish shower at home, this gets my vote. Elbow and turn-around room in a shower is important!

[@davidcoleman4800]

I really like the new layout. There are so many improved features to really appreciate. But what I really liked was the look on your face when introducing it, I can tell how much you guys are going to love it.

[@tombarker3608]

You did ask for suggestions. Since the majority of the shower will occupie the flat floor of the head. The curve space that is the starboard wall you should ask Ava if she would like a seat or bench area in the shower. I would utilize the curve of the boat for a tank. Waist tank/water tank whatever. Enclose the tank by building a shower seat/bench over it. You then can put up a closet rod over the seat/bench to hang wet clothes. I wish I could draw it out and send it to you. I think you probable understand. Keep up the great work I enjoy the videos. Hi Ava.

[@andybrands1883]

Mads that big mark on the floor was me in 1998 sailing from Troon to Islay in 38 knots after a heavy night at Ahmeds special tandoori all you can eat for a tenner and Guiness special promotion night in Ayr!! One not to be missed for all you cruisers!!!

[@Dynaco77]

Great design. I think the head will turn out great with a separate shower.

[@Thomas..Anderson]

A small shelf to sit and put shower stuff on is a very useful thing.

[@honorharrington4546]

Mads, you almost have a bank canvas. A racing sailboat wants its mass centered so it can tack or gybe quickly. a cruising boat on the other hand wats its mass fore/aft and side to side. putting the diesel tank centered over the keel looses mass at the sides that will resist rolling at anchor. Hold a stick horizontal in front of you with weights taped at the ends, try to rotate it like the hands of a clock. It resists the movement. do it again with the weights in the middle and it rotates much easier. Use the diesel and water tanks to your advantage in making the boat more comfortable under way and at anchor. I would suggest diesel tanks at the sides and water forward to balance the engine. At anchor you will not be running the engine much if at all so the full diesel tanks at the sides will dampen the rolling. Enjoying your channel very much. :)

[@laxmannate07]

What I like the most about the new design is the fact that the bulkheads will no longer be awkwardly placed in the middle of the portlights

[@aleciacarpenter7856]

Mads "talking" to the little black spot on the floor had me laughing! Way to go Mads! Keep fighting the good fight! We Love you here in the Grand Canyon State.

[@789train]

we love you in this part of grand canyon state also! i installed a 'c head' composting toilet from captain sandy, its great so far. also most experts recommend installing head for and aft with plenty brace side to side?

[@PhillipBolan123]

Mads, what about placing the table top on a gas jack arrangement so that when you're preparing food you will have both the island table and the dining table at the same height. A couple of tabs attached to the dining table will ensure that it comes to the same height as the centre island top when fully raised. The table can be lowered to the desired height for dining once the meal is ready and then also if the dining table is on a slider attached to the top of the gas lift, it can be slid under the top of the centre island when not needed. Hope this makes sense. Look forward to Monday mornings when your videos appear here in Western Australia. Good luck.

[@bluejeans725]

I totally agree with everyone who says don't partition into too many small spaces, unless you are going to have multiple occupants and that's a whole new design game that usually doesn't work. About room in the wet area, important points for me are a toilet that has a wide fold down panel that can be sat on for bracing during washing while underway as well as hides the toilet from view all the time, allows the toilet to be placed in view without any offensiveness attached. Its a feature of some beneteau that I really like. Another point is that the shower floorspace in a boat is or should be a multi-function area and if it isn't then it is taking up way too much space for a single function or its too small to be comfortably usable and makes extra walls to be wiped. Basin in the shower area and vic versa is the perfect way to ensure the whole space is used properly. Wet gear will also hang in this area so not too many high cupboards please Mads, keep the whole area airy and light and spacious. ( 650 x anything is way too small a space to do anything much in let alone wash). Also change the right angle wall corner next to the saloon seat, a 200 or 300 45 degree wall there will open that visually and physically without impinging on the wet area if you keep spacious. Otherwise quite like the new layout with the island and sliding table.

[@drwindsurf]

Thank you for another brilliant video Mads. I have been laying up glass for the past 30+ years (as a hobbyist) and I never thought to roll two layers of glass one following the other before...I always lay one and then the other - thank you for once again teaching me something new :)

[@mikeyadrick5154]

I have used the "Payson Scarf Joint" and have been very impressed. I was further impressed when I saw a commercial builder using the same joints in a small assault boat--Wooden Boat Magazine has that article-----Mikey

[@BorisFett]

That thing is super spiffy !! Looks great.

[@stuartmcmichael5250]

I’ve been watching you refit Athena since you purchased her from my homeland in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. I think you work is very precise in all you do. Now that I’ve caught up I look forward to seeing you, Ava, and your lovely dog in the forthcoming episodes. Thank you.⛵️

[@jackrabbit5047]

That is good looking plywood. Nice new layout, too.

[@philrogers177]

I had to replace the main bulkhead on my 1970 Frigate 36. I used the but joint reinforced with fg but also added three bolts (with heads cut off) set into butt for extra stability/strength. Not sure I needed it. I always enjoy the vids and shows that it’s the journey just as much as the destination.

[@denniscollins2032]

Good job on your bulkhead joint. There are many ways but I think you have come up with a winner on this aspect. As a side benefit you got a nice flat waterproof joint. The scarf joint would have been a big hassle to get flat. I only see a much stronger joint then if it was a whole piece. On plywood I agree totally, if it makes the specs then it is marine grade (waterproof glue and voids 'fixed') no matter what the advertising hoopla says. To any of other builders don't underestimate a biscuit joint but for boats follow Mads' solution.

[@kevbjork1]

Mads, you might want to put the shower to the back bulkhead and access your tech area through the shower with the sink and head forward and along the hull side. That way you don't have to move plumbing when accessing tech area.

[@elp9716]

One suggestion: I would think about some way to have direct access to the shower stall from the companionway (or, more precisely, the landing just below the companionway). Then, if you place a tension bar across the shower stall, when you are under way you could hang wet rain-gear from it without having to go through the rest of the head compartment. That would keep water from being dripped all over the cabin, and the head compartment; isolating the wetness to just the area around the companionway and the shower stall. The tension bar could then be easily removed and stored when not needed, returning access to the shower when at anchor or docked. A dedicated "wet" locker would be another way to accomplish this. But such lockers are almost always too small to allow enough air circulation for the rain-gear to actually dry out, and they tend to just turn into a mildewy mess filled with long-forgotten gear and such.

[@0MinorThreat0]

SHOWER SUGGESTION: create a seat on the hull side facing the centre of the boat. Showering underway is difficult. A seat will definitely help. Could use the under seat as a wet cubby to store shower supplies. (Girls tend to use more supplies, at least mine does)

[@Lenny2353]

If I am to add my two pence here I would say firstly that once again the work you are doing is amazing, I had the thought from the use of smaller bathrooms myself that the sink being in the shower area would give you tons more space and it really doesn’t matter if it gets wet (that is what it is designed for after all) but to keep the throne separate will make a big difference. as I said this is just my humble opinion, either way I look forward to your future videos.

[@ianlangley987]

Hi, I enjoying watching your videos and as I have built a 9.5 metre Lotus 950 I understand exactly what you are on about. When I did the inside I built a temporary bench on the port side to work on the stbd side and switched it for thr other side. You are doing a good job and I like the way you work as you are so tidy and this shows in your professional finish. Cheers from Ian from New Zealand.

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Looks awsome! Consider using pocket doors (will probably only be possible for the side where the head is located because of the sculpted roof), this will free up some additional space and will also be very beneficial for ventilation during summer :) Concerning the shower - don't make it too small. This is the part of your bathroom where you move the most by a large margin.

[@AllenKll]

My small recommendation would be for a wet locker inside the shower stall up against the hull. The area wouldn't be good for standing, but would be good for storing diving gear.

[@johnandbernadette]

Just a thought, put the galley sink in your 'island' thingy. That allows you to move the stove further from the wall. If you bin the 'coffee table' idea, you could hings the table.

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

Just couple of ideas for the head and galley: -It could be a good idea to make the shower with a seat. That way you can have shower safely under way and also maybe use the space under the seat for black water tank or something? -For the galley, you should make the distance between the countertops narrow enough that you can brace yourself on the opposite side when cooking under way. Maybe stainless tubes on both sides as grab rails? Other than that, I really like the layout idea with big and usable head and shower. IMO they make the boat just that more livable.

[@corruption902]

I almost spit out my coffee when you started to talk to the spot on the floor! I think you're going to go into withdrawal when you no longer have to sand. I can see you pulling into a new port looking to assist someone with a sanding project. ;) As always, awesome work. I can't wait for next week!

[@buskmann]

I just finished binge watching all your videos, and i love them all. I feel I have learned a lot. I can honestly say you are the best boat DIY channel i have seen on youtube. You have gotten gradually better in making the videos without loosing the soul of it. The only thing i fear now, is how I am going to survive a week between each video. (Giving me unlimited candy, then rationing it all of the sudden ;D) Thanks a lot for all the videos, and I am looking forward to the ones to come.

[@dicksmulders8903]

You asked for feedback on the design of the new head. May I point out the following about the placing of the toilet. You mentioned you want room but also support. I think you should also allow for the amount of sailclothing that wil be ‘around your ankles’ when using the head under sail in foul weather. In my much smaller head I have difficulty using the toilet because of the amount of material I have to peel off before I can do the bussiness! I think putting the toilet in the middle could make a difference in this matter. Greetings from Amsterdam!

[@abeaky16]

Build a shower seat and shelves into the curve of the hull. Many modern head designs use this and it really works for the separate shower space layout. Cheers!

[@clemburke1668]

I can't believe how easy you made that look.

[@1kfarrel]

I really like your settee with the 90-degree inside corners, there you can brace yourself in and still get cozy at the same time.. I'd install the toilet facing directly forward, and I'd move the galley sink onto the kitchen island,.

[@prqrsqtful]

You are without a doubt the most tenacious person I have ever seen! I'm really excited to see how this turns out. Thanks for the awesome videos Mads! You rock!

[@tarivard]

Awesome! Just gets better and better.

[@pezpengy9308]

cool new video, great how-to on mocking up a bulkhead... but mostly, great new sweater!!!!

[@Kun2112]

Super Spiffy! If the space allows, I would consider widening the shower (fore to aft) and placing the sink opposite of the head (head stbrd, sink port). The ability to tuurn around in the shower is a very welcome luxury, plus moving the sink towards the centerline will offer more standing headroom for getting ready in the morning. It would add a little complexity to the plumbing, but I think you would be glad you did it.

[@Garryck-1]

That would make access to the tech room kinda difficult, though!

[@Jdefries1]

You do great work my friend!!!! Take it from a safety director and a woodworker safe work is the best!!!!!! You set a good example all the time...

[@amarieshearer7613]

Nice to see that part done!

[@yannkevin8309]

My dad used to say measure 3 times to cut only once...I was expecting a dang it!too short...😊. Nice video and thx for sharing. Only point I would raise is that this extended bulkhead might give an impression of corridor when entering the boat...hope it will turn well in the end.

[@solarsail56]

Made - good call on moving the bulkhead, it looks great. I’ll bet all the suggestions in the comments are driving you crazy! Good job, keep it up.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Mads another excellent video. I would recommend putting a seat on the starboard hull side of the shower so you can sit down while showering. Maybe a fold up/fold down style. That way if you are heeled or where there are waves while anchored you can still take a comfortable shower. This is going to be a luxurious head. Thank you and have a good week ahead.

[@rhirwin10]

Mads, Your technical woodworking and fiberglass skills always amaze me. Very impressive your approach to defining the level datums. Well done as always. That is a "Like"

[@resarfw]

I've read that a common practice among 1970's and 80's boatbuilders was to attach foam strips to the hull where it met the bulkheads. This was to protect it from bulkhead work hardening and deformation and to allow for some degree of flex. Warrior left a gap instead. I'm not sure which is better, but it would seem foam would be helpful in reducing hull issues as well as filling the void.

[@PerhapsMyDad]

Excellent solution to the bulkhead joint, and a much quicker solution than any other. As a woodworker, we tend to forget that we can use other materials to put things together. Really well done. Keep bringing the spiffiness!

[@rmconsultant]

Hi Mads, Just a thought, but if you use the shower as foul weather gear storage when underway, can you build in a radiator into the compartment from the reflex. That way you have nice dry wet weather gear each time you put it on. I sailed on a boat with this set up and it was a joy.

[@JaapvanGoor]

Last month I was in a hotel in Antwerpen and the layout of the bathroom (unit) had a quite interesting solution to the door. The door swings inside and then can be used as a door seperating the toilet from the rest of the bathroom. So 2 persons can use the bathroom at the same time :-) So maybe you can also use the door of your 'bathroom' as a kind of shower curtain or toilet seperator door when open?

[@buffettfanman]

Hahahahaha Mads I used to work in a lumber yard in Florida. We kept our exterior plywood outside but covered with a tarp.the only time one must worry about plywood is if it gets saturated repeatedly. Coat the edges with clear epoxy and it'll last forever! No worries mate!

[@trinescape]

Hi first off i love your channel it's great ,in australia i have seen boat builders use a thin layer of pvc foam on edge of bulkhead where it contacts the hull ,this is then tabbed as you did on Athena it helps stabilise the bulkhead and prevents the bulkhead showing on the outside of the hull when the glass has cured but what you did was good also cheers Andy

[@forresta65]

A helpful tip for lasers....Hi Mads, I worked with lasers for many years in construction. It might be a good idea to check for parallel with the centerline (create a semi permanent reference line) of the boat. This may save some heartburn as the ausbau continues, and insure that everything lines up. Never trust a laser (bearing gifts), lol.

[@pierpalicious]

Way to go, mads. I look forward to your videos every Sunday. Your positivity and persistence are inspiring to all of us!

[@robertrosenfeldt5806]

Since it's still in the future, consider putting the galley sink in the center island. It will drain better and not be as likely to back fill when sailing. I really like the center island anyway, seems like a great utilization of interior space. By the way, love your channel.

[@Garryck-1]

I was going to suggest the same thing. Drains equally well on either tack, that way.

[@michaelsenior7858]

I wonder when all the work is finished including the interior .. Will it look like a very good homebulid DIY ...or a cross between a halberg rassy and a oyster ...one thing is very clear though you love what you are doing to this boat ..

[@dancartier561]

Just saw your video with high summer temps, when I installed my new engine in my boat with high summer temps, 95F degree with high humidity , I installed ( easy to remove) a small ( 6000btu) home window Air Conditioning unit in my companion way , It made my work way more productive and comfortable. Hope this helps

[@g2macs]

I always smile when I see 'Troon, Scotland ' I hope you keep it.

[@zkcessnaguy]

Me too! Lots of childhood sailing memories there.

[@Garryck-1]

Unfortunately, when he registers the boat In Denmark, that will have to be changed.

[@richardayres2949]

Hi Mads. Bearing in mind sailing is usually a pretty sociable pastime. Will the new table and seating layout allow you to entertain the many guest whom I’m sure will want to join you for meals and drinks. How many people can you seat for supper round the table? Another informative video.

[@WaterFaucet24]

Mads, looking at your layout, I think you should consider the access to your “technical room”. The sharp turn (from entering the new head, then turning to the entrance of the tecnical room) will make it dificult to store or move items into there. In particular bicycles, dive compressors, or generators. Have you considered a large hatch from the cockpit? So that you could lower items down into the technical space? Otherwise, great work! Enjoying the refit.

[@NortyNige]

Keeping it small so you don't bring too much crap on to the yacht is a wise move. ;-)

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

such a clever duck

[@mattrice3055]

I would offer my opinion that you might want to flip the swing of the door to the head. You will rarely be entering the 'technical' area and having the door covering it when you enter will be a small inconvenience. Having the door swing to the shower means you will always be trying to go around the door to get to the toilet and the shower, it will always be in the way.

[@PMMM9]

Great video. Think about built in translucent light panels to provide more light into the head. Not just solid walls.

[@svZia-Switch51]

Nice update, exciting stuff! I'm really looking forward to your new head mock-up, I think it's going to be fantastic!

[@brucemacsr.6776]

Wow what confidence. Also, let's replace the current sanding motto with the following" "Vary much overkill but there is no harm." at 15:52. Keep up the good work.

[@derekwilkinson7939]

Took me a few minutes to realise why you cut a sheet of plywood when a full sheet was obviously big enough for the bulkhead. I like the way you tackle the jobs you do,very precise and well executed. Cheers Mads from the UK 👍

[@steviebee1989]

derek wilkinson So you didn’t actually watch all the video, Mads carefully explained that the full sheet would not fit through the companionway.

[@derekwilkinson7939]

Stevie Bee yes I did watch the whole video, must of missed that bit.

[@scottwatson5767]

Awesome skills Mads, your getting better at the whole boat building thing. When you start the new sail boat company , call me I’ll work for ya!! Lol keep up the great job!!!

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

Another great episode Mads and things are really starting to take shape now. As others have mentioned I would suggest having the toilet more towards the centreline of the boat and facing forward. Having it on the side like you have shown will make it pretty "interesting" to use when you are on port tack! On the subject of toilets have you considered installing a composting toilet like the Natures Head? It has several advantages - getting rid of two holes in the hull, no pump-out required and no icky clean out jobs...

[@Garryck-1]

And, as everyone who's switched to composting heads will tell you, they smell a lot better, too.

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

@@Garryck-1 I assume you have one?

[@Garryck-1]

@@sailingmoonshadow3169 - Not yet.. but I've been researching the hell out of them (and lots of other stuff!) in preparation for building my own 38 foot bluewater boat later this year. And the votes are overwhelmingly positive for reduction of smell compared to blackwater systems. Presently leaning towards a Kildwick composting toilet. (Well, I went to get a link for you, and found the company is presently shut down for some restructuring.. should start up again in the next couple of months, apparently. If not, fallback position would probably be a C-Head. Not that there's any rush at this point.. I expect to spend 3-4 years on the build.)

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

@@Garryck-1 any reason you picked those over the Nature's Head? Herb and Maddie (The Rigging Doctor) have a NH and speak very highly of it

[@Garryck-1]

@@sailingmoonshadow3169 - I like that it's more enclosed (less utilitarian looking than NH) and is easier to blend in with the rest of the boat's decor. To my mind, the separator for liquid/solid wastes is better thought out/designed as well. www.google.com/search?q=Kildwick+composting+toilet&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiem8SBjoLjAhVDVH0KHSIrB9wQ_AUIECgB&biw=1600&bih=838

[@nick.caffrey]

I love your clarity.

[@bluejeans725]

One space, Throne facing aft on salon wall, basin on hull wall, walk through shower to get to tech room, hang wet gear on hull wall in shwr, shared floor no partitions, classic compact design for small spaces, best access you'll get to tech and using throne on a moving boat problem solved by being inline. that'll be 2c pls :)

[@paulbennett7743]

Great layout

[@rwplace]

Have a look at the aft head on a Norseman 447, the center cockpit version. It's a great example of everything you are looking for in what I suspect is about the same size space but a bit different layout than what you have in the drawing. Having the head near the door has some advantages when having to fix it down the road.

[@EricEversonArtAndDesign]

Nice work, as always! I would love to see you soften some of the corners in your plan. Eliminate as many hazards as you can. You never know when someone could be thrown off balance.

[@sea4see]

Damn mad! You completely change the interior chapeau!

[@frodehartviksen]

winner winner chicken dinner sold me lol

[@cleeshann1928]

NICE WORK! GREAT JOB!

[@lyfandeth]

Mads, I hope you will consider mounting the head athwartships. Makes it easier to use when heeled. And to install an overhead "closet" bar in the shower, running fore and aft, so it can be used as a wet locker as well.

[@sailingcontigo7953]

I disagree.... it's okay on one tack but you can be throw off on the opposite tack. I have sailed on boats set up both ways. The head on my boat faces forward and has a cabinet on one side and a bulkhead on the other. I've never been bucked off, even in big swells.

[@stephenjdixon1]

I would certainly make the heads/shower one room only built to wetroom standards with two floor drains. The shower would be isolated if required with a folding door or curtain giving a much larger shower area , 750x750 preferably and a hanging rail

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Don't forget all the limber holes this time before you lay down cabin sole unlike the factory did when Athena was first build.

[@oldmanflyer1]

great job Mads, take your time and do it right.

[@sonnylange3051]

Amazing how you are redesigning the interior of the boat. I never understood the bulkhead in the middle of the port.

[@bruceklein9008]

Because of the movement of the boat,consider moving the sink(s) to the center island.This would also give you a workspace countertop next to the HOB,oven.

[@ABeriault]

Hurray for extra room.....specially in the head! Cheers

[@rwess]

When you cruise you'll find the shower gets very little use. Deck showers are the norm (or marina showers). - And, when you plumb in the sink install a diverter valve from the sink drain to the head-flush inlet line. That way you can rinse the head with a bit of fresh water at the end. (Fill sink to desired level - open valve - flush, flush, flush till sink is empty. It's strangely satisfying.)

[@Garryck-1]

Deck showers don't see a lot of use in high latitude sailing, which Mads has said interests him. Not many marinas in those locations, either.

[@tomaswest6541]

One halved port light gone, one to go. You should have a celebration once completed

[@navyguywandell]

Have you considered makeing the bulkhead doors into pocket doors? Like the doors that slide into the walls. Just a thought to save some space

[@faksen13]

Make sure you have space enough to sitt when you put on/off your foulweather gear. Shower is a good space for weath clothing to drip off a little.

[@mazdarx7887]

It's really funny how people insist on marine ply. Marine ply is only about 10% better than exterior ply and ie about four times the cost. In most applications the ply is going to be covered with epoxy, resin and maybe also glass or carbon fiber anyway. But then again most making comments about techniques and materials are armchair builders.

[@orlovsskibet]

When boy meets girl, bulkheads are moved and heads grow larger 😎

[@ProjectManaia]

sounds like it happened to you before? :D

[@__NEMO__]

When a boy meets a girl, he needs a bigger shower. :)

[@stanthology]

@MrWolfsack Nicely put!

[@marshallbrowne5371]

Mads.....you are a manimal with that sawzall !

[@honorharrington4546]

Remember when laying out bulkheads and cabinets to make servicing through-hulls as awkward as possible. Bonus points if you can force someone's head into the bilge while twisting there arm into a pretzel. If you can make it where they have no leverage to force in a bung while sinking you could win the Darwin Award! Just Kidding. I have seen too many remodels leave tasks almost impossible to do because they didn't think ahead. SO not your problem. :) The Hunter 260 has a curved door into the head that you might like to incorporate into your design.

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Re: Plywood There is one company here in the US selling "marine" grade plywood at a discounted price. It use "water resistant" glue, Grade A Douglas-fir front and back veneers and Grade B (small cracks, large defects are plugged) Douglass-Fir inner plys. What you have is MUCH better

[@Pat.Mustard]

I’d be inclined to keep the shower area as open/large/simple as possible. As a minimum, you should be able to pick up anything dropped on the floor. It should also be as easy to clean as possible and well ventilated. I’d go for one big open area in the heads.

[@Norwegianwoodworker]

Hello mr. Good video as usual I enjoy all of them. Short question I am moving in to refurbishing a sailboat. And I am wondering have you considered el motors and compost heads ? In my experience being in different boats 2 things are common. Diesel smell (barf) and septic smell (dobbel barf) so I am going for El propulsion and compost head. Any insight for one of your patreons :) Best regards Norway.

[@aserta]

How about putting the head facing towards aft where the blue jacket is? You could have one that has a cover over it, whenever in use, you lift it and it becomes the head, whenever you don't, you lower it and have space for stuff to be used behind it.

[@kateristrobel2022]

Maybe you can change the window into a fan window to keep the humidity low. Good luck Ma

[@nunyabizness6734]

If you end up using the scarf joint, try using a router with large flat bit and a jig. It'll be messy, but I think you'll find you get better results and have more control.