Please do share. I'm replacing smelly hoses this year. Andy Peregrine C&C 40
On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 10:14 AM, djhaug...@juno.com <djhaug...@juno.com>wrote: > Okay, > > So, I sent Peggie Hall a private message on "Cruisers Forum" and she wrote > back saying she would be happy to help me design a solid system for my > boat. I have a phone call scheduled with her this evening! That is pretty > amazing that she is so willing to help a complete stranger. She said she > would prefer a phone call because she could transfer more information in 45 > minutes to an hour conversation than loads of back and fourth emails. > > I'll share whatever info I get if you all are interested. > > Danny, > Lolita > 1973 Viking 33 > Westport Point, MA > > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: "j...@svpaws.net" <j...@svpaws.net> > To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system. > Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:35:52 -0400 > > Ah.... Are you sure about the lectrasan? You seem to be implying that > their use is legal in a no discharge zone? > > John > > > Sent from my iPad > > 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* > > > > *From:* CnC-List > [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com<cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] > *On Behalf Of *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. > > T-Mobile. America’s First Nationwide 4G Network > > ----- Reply message ----- > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Ave Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ phone +401 965 5260
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