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  • Is Coppercoat the Best Antifouling for Your Boat?

    Coppercoat antifouling is a very polarizing topic amongst boaters. While researching different antifouling bottom paints to use on our Tartan 37, we heard everything from “It’s magic!” to “It’s snake oil–beware.” Surprisingly, we didn’t hear a whole lot of opinions in the middle, which only made the decision-making process Click here for full post: https://sailingsoulianis.com/is-coppercoat-the-best-antifouling-bottom-paint-for-your-boat/ Instagram: […] More

  • What’s the deal with Centerboards?

    Most of you who have followed our journey for some time are familiar with our somewhat infamous centerboard issue, where we ran aground in the Illinois river in 8′ of water when our boat should only draw 4′.  This was the most dramatic and expensive example of the Click here for full post: https://sailingsoulianis.com/whats-the-deal-with-centerboards/ Instagram: […] More

  • How to Prepare your Boat for Dry Storage over Hurricane Season

    Storing your boat away for hurricane season is a daunting task. There’s not much you can really do if Mother Nature conjures up her worst, but with proper planning and solid preparation you’ll sleep better knowing you did your best — and short of suffering the direct hit Click here for full post: https://sailingsoulianis.com/prepare-boat-dry-storage-hurricane-season/ Instagram: […] More

  • Kid Corner: Thoughts on Composting Toilets?

    “Soo…we are leaving in a month. I’ll update u. school has started, and it’s the end of September. School is SOOOO boaring. Dad is provisioning up. I actually thought that he had things under control……until he got 50 of these little sugar cubes that were actually stuff to start fires. More

  • Poop in a Bucket – Thoughts on our Composting Head

    “Oh no, it’s poop again!” While we probably have received the most inquiries about where are mast is, questions about our composting toilet are definitely number two. Hehe. Replacing our traditional marine flush toilet and holding tank with a composting toilet was the first big boat project we Click here for full post: https://sailingsoulianis.com/poop-in-a-bucket-thoughts-on-our-composting-head/ Instagram: […] More

  • Urine Digester

    Urine Digester is a bio-enzymatic liquid that you add to the pee container for composting toilets. Better than vinegar for eliminating odors and deposits. [More] Urine Digester Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/urine-digester/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More

  • Where to Buy Gnatrol

    Gnatrol prevents fungus gnats in composting toilets. Absolute best way to prevent infestations. How to use it and where to buy Gnatrol in small quantities. [More] Where to Buy Gnatrol Click here for full post: https://theboatgalley.com/where-to-buy-gnatrol/ Twitter: @theboatgalley More