The image above is what I think Parfait's sanitation system looks like. I understand from the owner's manual that there was an optional pump etc. that Parfait does not have. Does anyone want to brag about the wonderful modifications they have made to the head / holding tank system in their 36 or any other boat that has no way to empty the holding tank except through the use of the deck fitting and a pump out facility?
West Marine does a decent job of explaining the generic options, but I am looking for practical advice for Parfait. Should I install another Whale Gusher, thru-hull, seacock, and the associated hoses similar to the factory option? Is there room to run a discharge line back to the seacock in the head? Has anyone tried this?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Ken
S/V Parfait
Raleigh, NC
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parfait@nc.rr.com
Sanitation System
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Chris Schnell
Re: Sanitation System
Ken,
I'm getting ready to fix my system since I found it not in compliance, plus the senses tell you of its presence. The thing I'm really considering on my CD30 is using plumbing grade rigid PVC piping for the whole system. I believe I read that it will prevent these odors from impregnation of the piping over time, which most tubing suffers from. I just need to look real close at what this entails. I am going to the in-line y-valve config like you currently have. I go off shore far enough and frequently enough and the pump out station is a quarter mile away. It will be several years before we get into long-term cruising that doesn't include frequent marina stops, so this is a very adequate configuration for me. If my needs change it's not that hard to access it and revise it. Good Luck.
Chris Schnell
s/v MADNESS III CD30 #235
Southport, NC
swabbie@compaq.net
I'm getting ready to fix my system since I found it not in compliance, plus the senses tell you of its presence. The thing I'm really considering on my CD30 is using plumbing grade rigid PVC piping for the whole system. I believe I read that it will prevent these odors from impregnation of the piping over time, which most tubing suffers from. I just need to look real close at what this entails. I am going to the in-line y-valve config like you currently have. I go off shore far enough and frequently enough and the pump out station is a quarter mile away. It will be several years before we get into long-term cruising that doesn't include frequent marina stops, so this is a very adequate configuration for me. If my needs change it's not that hard to access it and revise it. Good Luck.
Chris Schnell
s/v MADNESS III CD30 #235
Southport, NC
swabbie@compaq.net
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Jeff Barnes
Re: Sanitation System
Ken:
My CD-36 (#68) has a set up similar to yours. A couple of years ago I made one modification that has been great. I placed a Y-valve in the outlet. On side of the Y-valve outlet goes to the deck fitting for marina pump out. The other goes to an electric macerator pump (either West Marine or PAR). This device pumps and grinds, and has (I think) either a 3/4 ro 1 inch outlet. This goes to a new through-hull. When sufficiently off-shore, I hit the switch, and no more s---. In the event of pump failure, its obvioulsy back to the marina for a pump out.
Jeff
jbarnes@oxbio.com
My CD-36 (#68) has a set up similar to yours. A couple of years ago I made one modification that has been great. I placed a Y-valve in the outlet. On side of the Y-valve outlet goes to the deck fitting for marina pump out. The other goes to an electric macerator pump (either West Marine or PAR). This device pumps and grinds, and has (I think) either a 3/4 ro 1 inch outlet. This goes to a new through-hull. When sufficiently off-shore, I hit the switch, and no more s---. In the event of pump failure, its obvioulsy back to the marina for a pump out.
Jeff
jbarnes@oxbio.com
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John R.
Re: Sanitation System
Another option is to use a gusher pump rather than a macerator and then not be dependant on electrical power. Of course it requires a little manual labor to use the gusher pump. I have a gusher pump mounted under the V-berth with a flush mount kit installed. Just move the berth cushion out of the way and insert the pump handle and pump away until the tank is empty.Jeff Barnes wrote: Ken:
My CD-36 (#68) has a set up similar to yours. A couple of years ago I made one modification that has been great. I placed a Y-valve in the outlet. On side of the Y-valve outlet goes to the deck fitting for marina pump out. The other goes to an electric macerator pump (either West Marine or PAR). This device pumps and grinds, and has (I think) either a 3/4 ro 1 inch outlet. This goes to a new through-hull. When sufficiently off-shore, I hit the switch, and no more s---. In the event of pump failure, its obvioulsy back to the marina for a pump out.
Jeff