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by JRMay
Nov 21st, '16, 20:43
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: 1984 CD 36 Waste holding tank removal and riser mod
Replies: 5
Views: 487

Re: 1984 CD 36 Waste holding tank removal and riser mod

Hi Skylark, I appreciate an odor free head in working order, however I also appreciate less maintenance, reduced operating cost, eliminating a nasty repair job and the inconvenience of an "Out of Order" head. For the above reasons and having one less item on my "to do list" are m...
by JRMay
Nov 6th, '16, 08:46
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: 1984 CD 36 Waste holding tank removal and riser mod
Replies: 5
Views: 487

Re: 1984 CD 36 Waste holding tank removal and riser mod

Thanks Tim, I like the idea of ditching the liquids container and utilizing the existing tank or doing a modification to halve the tank capacity (currently 24 gals.) Since my post I've read online that the waste tank on the CD 36 is glassed in, if this is true the tank mod project becomes more diffi...
by JRMay
Nov 5th, '16, 09:30
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: 1984 CD 36 Waste holding tank removal and riser mod
Replies: 5
Views: 487

1984 CD 36 Waste holding tank removal and riser mod

Hello fellow CD lovers, I recently purchased a 1984 CD 36 and intend to install a composting head (Nature's Head) this spring. Two questions to resolve before starting the project are: Cutting down the riser where the original head is mounted to lower the seat height of the composting head. The base...