Some of the Coasties in our area have a little trouble understanding what
constitutes a No Discharge zone. I watched a couple of issue a citation to a
boat for his bilge pump discharge in an area that is definitely not a no
discharge zone. That issue was cleared up after a conversation with the
regional commander of the coasties!
James
S/V Delaney
1976 C&C 38
Oriental, NC
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Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system.
Ah.... Are you sure about the lectrasan? You seem to be implying that their
use is legal in a no discharge zone?
John
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On Oct 23, 2013, at 4:27 PM, "Rick Brass" <rickbr...@earthlink.net> wrote:
Did an offshore passage in a boat with a composting head, and heartily
recommend the concept. The only downside I found to the installation I
experienced was the need to climb up onto the head – this one was pretty tall.
I removed the holding tank on my 38 a few years ago and installed in its
place a Lectra-San, a 9 gallon tank, and a group 24 deep cycle battery to power
the Lectra-San and the windlass. In the past 4 years or so I’ve never had to
worry about a pumpout or overboard discharge – though I have had to explain to
a couple of Coasties and USCG Auxilliary folks what “No Discharge” means and
the CG rules for a type I MSD.
Rick Brass
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djhaug...@juno.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 7:00 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system.
I'm not really sure what the banana would do... Lol
I have thought about the porta potty and then thought the composting toilet
would have been a better idea. I'm still not completely convinced that it
isn't. It is an easy install and for the amount of time we need it, it may
well be a good solution. However, it grossed out the admiral. So, I'm on to
this solution of a good holding tank design.
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From: "bobmor99 ." <bobmo...@gmail.com>
To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system.
Date: Mon, Oct 21, 2013 9:51 pm
I'm mainly a daysailor who has so far avoided the poo issue. If I were to
forgo my very comfortable bed and spend a night aboard Ox, I would first try to
address the poo problem at the source - with bananas. Beyond that, I'd go Porta
Potti and deal with it.
Bob M
Ox 33-1
Jax, FL
On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 11:27 AM, djhaug...@juno.com <djhaug...@juno.com>
wrote:
Okay guys,
I'm planning a new waste system. I'm going with the Raritan PHC head and a
new holding tank. I currently have a very old Jabsco head and a bladder
holding tank. I really don't like the bladder. It has worked okay but, one
day it will fail and it will be disgusting! I just want rid of it...
I'm looking for ideas on the design. i.e. Where to install the tank and
how to pipe it. I've been reading and I was thinking to try and install about
a 16-18 gallon tank, that conforms to the hull, behind the head. However,
after a closer look on Saturday, I'm not sure there is enough room there. I
was kind of hoping to install it there in order to pipe up a gravity drain for
when I'm in an area where that is possible. This would also keep the hose runs
very short and I could easily vent and pipe the pump-out fitting in the side
deck above.
Of course that would have the need of piping up hill to get into the tank
and make it a bit harder to clear the waste from the hose with every flush.
Then I heard it might be better to have the waste run downhill to the tank.
That would create the need of pumping overboard if I were in an area that
allowed it and the need of another pump.
I'm not exactly sure how the pump-out system works when having it done at a
pump-out station. Is it a fitting that attaches to the deck fitting and sucks
it up the hose or, do they run a smaller hose down into the tank and suck it
directly out with their hose?
Anyway, As always, any and all advice, insights and colorful comments are
appreciated!
Danny
Lolita
1973 Viking 33
Westport Point, MA
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