I have a blabber tank on PShift, but I'm having a hard time finding enough
nitrous oxide to fill it.


On 29 October 2013 13:40, Dennis C. <capt...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> You're probably seeing them correctly. Use a water level to confirm.
>
> I don't have a problem with bladder tanks. I'd just go with a simple
> replacement in the existing location.
>
> I have a blabber tank on Touché.  It's located outboard of the head
> between the hull and liner.
>
> Dennis C.
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 29, 2013, at 1:55 PM, "djhaug...@juno.com" <djhaug...@juno.com>
> wrote:
>
> Dennis,
>
> Thanks!  Do you think this is preferable to the current location of the
> bladder tank?
>
> There is actually a thru hull I was planning on getting rid of under the
> starboard settee.  It is a transducer of some ancient equipment long
> abandoned.  I guess, as a pro, I could run a hose from the tank to that
> thru hull for possible dumping.
>
> That way, I could have a wye valve for direct discharge or tank flushing
> and then not need a wye valve for pumping/dumping.  2- connections on the
> tank.  I may even be able to pull off a gravity drain as the tank will be a
> little higher than the through-hull.  I would have to have the outlet at
> the bottom of the tank for that, and that does worry me some.  I could
> always mount a manual pump I guess...
>
> The only biggest con I see is that the toilet will actually be pumping
> uphill to the tank and will require more fresh water to clear the hose all
> the way to the tank, filling the tank faster.
>
> am I seeing things correctly?
>
> Danny
>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: "Dennis C." <capt...@yahoo.com>
> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Subject: Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system
> Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:24:25 -0500
>
> Danny,
>
> I just got on Touché and looked at the platform. Yup, it's part of the
> interior pan.
>
> Plan B - cut out the platform above the center storage. Use a jigsaw or a
> multimax vibrating saw. Drop in the tank. Put the cutout back by letting it
> rest on new wooden cleats under the cut. Just like the access panel except
> screwed down.
>
> Dennis C.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 29, 2013, at 12:47 PM, "djhaug...@juno.com" <djhaug...@juno.com>
> wrote:
>
> No, it is one large piece tabbed to the hull.  It has just the one hatch
> for access.
>
> my boat has a "V-birth!"  it gives life to it's (its) inhabitants each
> morning!
>
> Imagine what it could give birth to if I really do get the holding tank
> there...
>
> Danny
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: "Dennis C." <capt...@yahoo.com>
> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Subject: Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system
> Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:26:59 -0500
>
>
> Danny,
>
> Is the platform under the v-berth cushions screwed down?  If so, take it
> up, install the tank and replace it.
>
> Dennis C.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 29, 2013, at 9:05 AM, "djhaug...@juno.com" <djhaug...@juno.com>
> wrote:
>
> Well,
>
> I went down to the boat on Saturday to get the frame up for the cover.  I
> looked around a bit more and realized just how little room there is up in
> the V-birth.
>
> It seems, in order to get a tank up there, I'm going to be doing some
> cutting.  There is a drawer and cubby on each side where the removable
> piece comes out.  I don't really want to lose those and if I did take the
> one right up against the bulkhead to the head, it is so small that I would
> not only have to cut the bed platform for access, I'd have to hack out the
> bulkhead below the platform to get anywhere near and adequate sized tank.
>
> So, that leaves the center storage area below the V-birth.  This would
> entail having to open the platform in order drop a tank in there.  The
> access hatch is way too small to get a tank through.  This also creates a
> longer hose run from the toilet and back to the through hull.
>
> I could put the tank back where the bladder is now.  Which is under the
> "L" shaped settee just aft of the head.  This is probably the most
> convenient location.  Which is why the bladder is there now.
>
> I'm not really sure how Big a tank I can get in there but I think that is
> where I'll end up putting it.  I can't really see any reason not to put it
> there really.  Short hose runs,  close to the existing pump out.  I was
> kind of hoping to add some more water storage there.
>
> Any ideas or insight, as always, will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Danny
>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Paul Fountain <paul.fount...@sympatico.ca>
> To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Subject: Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system
> Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:09:49 -0400
>
>
>
> Marek,
>
>
>
> Check with Paynes in Burlington, they carry the hoses – but are strictly a
> wholesaler – they will have a local retailer who can order for you – in the
> Burlington/Oakville area I use Dockside Marine – I am sure James would ship
> to you if you wantd.
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* CnC-List 
> [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com<cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>]
> *On Behalf Of *Marek Dziedzic
> *Sent:* October-24-13 11:33 AM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system
>
>
>
> Steve,
>
>
>
> where did you source the replacement hoses (in Canada)? From what I know
> you should use only the very specific type (all others permeate the smell
> in 3-4 months)
>
>
>
> Marek
>
> in Ottawa
>
>
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:24:40 -0400
> From: Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com>
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Subject: Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system.
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>
> 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....
>
> Steve
> Suhana, C&C 32
> Toronto
>
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