This week we install our Airhead Composting Toilet and give you our thoughts on it after 3 weeks of use. #airhead composting toilet #sailing #compostingtoilet #liveaboardlife #caborico

We arrive back from Florida to start the work on Charlevoixager. This week we prep and paint the bottom and launch the boat. We used Pettit Odyssey HD Anti-Fouling and loved the results. We have many upgrades and videos to make, so follow along.

Aaris trying out her new paddle board. Its April in Michigan and the water is still cold but we had some amazing summer like days.

Welcome to S/V Charlevoixager, watch as we unbox and review our new Aqua Marina Aircat Inflatable Catamaran. Outfitted with a 4 stroke 4hp outboard. http://www.aquamarina.com

We head home from Vermilion Oh and run into several storms, one of which knocks us down. #knockdown #sailinglakeerie #sailing

We spend a short time in Cleveland Ohio and make our way to our favorite stop so far, Vermilion Ohio.

We leave Kelley's Island and head for Lorane and Cleveland.

Setting off on our week long sailing trip on Lake Erie. We spend a day sailing to Kelly's Island and stay for another to have fun.

Our first sail on Nauti Pirate and her first sail in 7rys. She flies through the water.

After weeks of stress and trying to finish Nauti Pirate she finally gets launched and touches water again for the first time in 7 yrs. Thank you all that followed this journey so far. You are our Nauti Pirate family

Just a little update while we are on a week long sailing adventure.

Finally nice weather and I paint the sides (Above the Waterline) of the Irwin 32.

I take advantage of a warm and windy day and get the 1st coat of bottom paint on the Irwin 32.

Keelin and I tackle the two man job of removing the teak toe rails and find what we fear.

How to rebuild your Oberdorfer 202M Water Pump.

I remove the fuel tank from the Irwin and also the water pump which needs rebuilt. Slowly but surely getting the refit done.

I remove a chainplate knee from the Irwin 32 and take the rest of hte day to make new parts.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

That's right.. More refit how to... I make a gasket for my thermostat and also show you how to test it.

Attempt #4 for a full video download.... 5 days 4 nights in the Bahamas. a much needed vacation to relax and reflect