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Composting Toilet
Composting Toilet
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Three of us have composting toilets on our cruising boats. Between us, we cover the three major brands. We love them, but there's certainly been a learning curve.
 
Why we chose them and all the tips we wish someone would have told us!

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Composting Toilet on a Boat: Everything You Need to Know

Published on May 16, 2024; last updated on April 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Person pouring prepared coconut coir into a Nature's Head composting toilet on a boat

Ten years of composting toilet experience aboard — the exact coconut coir method, fly prevention, and what to do when things go wrong.

Nilodor Urine Digester for Composting Toilets

Published on March 20, 2019; last updated on April 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nilodor urine digester gallon jug and spray bottle for composting toilet urine container odor control

If the urine container for your composting toilet smells despite using vinegar, this is what works better — and lasts longer too.

What Can Go Wrong in Four Months?

Published on September 27, 2016; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four months in the Bahamas, 1100 miles. We knew some things would break, it was just a question of what and whether we had the parts to fix it.

What’s the Limiting Factor for Your Boating Adventures?

Published on January 28, 2015; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

boats in an anchorage - buying the perfect boat

Prioritizing boat projects is always tough. It seems our list is always in flux, as we realize what’s limiting us . . .

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