Well, Peggie Hall is supposed to be the utmost authority on an odor free boat.
She says the biggest cause of odor is anaerobic bacteria that thrives in an
environment with little or no air. Aerobic bacteria supposedly does not smell
and, will kill off the anaerobic bacteria, needs good ventilation to thrive.
So she recommends 2, at least 1" vents to keep the aerobic bacteria healthy and
alive which in turn breaks down the waste without odor. Allowing your hoses to
droop causing traps will allow waste to pool there and begin braking down.
Again this will anaerobic breakdown and cause odor and eventually permeate the
hoses. It seems necessary to flush the whole thing with fresh water at least
at the end of the day or when you're about to close up the boat for any length
of time. also, you really need to use sanitary hose for the water intake line.
I can attest to the stench you get out of those braided, clear hoses. Geeze, I
guess I have been doing some reading on this topic... LOL now, lets hope it
pays off in practice! Danny
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From: Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com>
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system.
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:27:28 -0400
Hadn't though about doing it in the cold. Good idea. Maybe I'll use a
respirator, too!
Has anyone got thoughts on how to avoid fragrant whiffs for the vent whenever
someone uses the head?
AndyC&C 40Peregrine
On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 10:24 AM, Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com> wrote:
I changed my hoses when it was cold out. Smell is less .. impacting .. when
it's cold. But it's harder to get the hoses off. They'll be hard to remove in
any case. If I was doing it over again I'de use one of those multi-tools to put
a slit in the hose end and replace the fitting if it got damaged. Would save a
lot of frustration. Have those big heavy duty contractor grade garbage bags on
hand. They'll contain anything....
SteveSuhana, C&C 32Toronto
On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 10:19 AM, Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com>
wrote:
Please do share. I'm replacing smelly hoses this year.AndyPeregrineC&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,Lolita1973 Viking 33Westport Point,
MA���
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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
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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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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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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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