DIY - Washing Machine

Lynn Hollibaugh

It’s the little things that make all the difference. We had a freezer inset into our counter that no longer worked and we decided not to repair it. We already bought another freezer that we store under our salon table. After our three month trip to the Bahamas last summer we decided we really wanted to add a washing machine. So, we bought a very small portable washing machine and made the decision to rip out the broken freezer and replaced it with our new washing machine. It all seemed fairly straightforward. Yet it turned out to be anything but straightforward. Tearing out the old freezer was a battle on its own. After that, we had to modify our little washer to fit in the space. Modifying it included cutting off the base, cutting off most of the side casing, moving the water inlet, rewiring it, reconfiguring the sump pump, and making a mounting base for it out of starboard. After all that extensive prep work, we installed it in its new home by running all the new wiring and plumbing needed. After running all the necessary test to make sure everything was working correctly. We closed up the space. I am happy to report that it has been working great and makes being a live-aboard a little more relaxing.

Boat & Crew

Nauti Dream

Beneteau , Oceanis 45

Lynn Hollibaugh

First Mate

Daniel (Sailing Nauti Dream)

Owner