Rebuilding the Head

[Richard Formica]

Hi,
In the off season I want to rebuild the head on my 36.

I have two questions.
1. Regarding the floor. There is some rot in the 'subflooring' on the aft side of the shower drain. To repair this I thought that after removing the tiles (installed by previous owner), I would cut out the rot , by feeling around underneath this seems to be fairly limited to the area of the drain. Then I would cut a piece of marine plywood to the shape of the entire floor and then place it over what remains of the existing floor. I decided on this approach because it seems the subflooring is one piece for the whole cabin or at least I can't seem to find a seam. Is this a reasonable approach? Any other suggestions?

2. Do any of you have any experience with the SeaLand head that has the 9 gallon holding tank directly underneath the toilet? My idea was to attach a Y-valve to the pump out connector and then run one line over to discharge seacock and one to a pumpout fitting on the deck. This idea eliminates the problems with a hose (currently it is at least 12 feet long and takes 2 90 degree turns) leading to the holding tank under the V-breath and the holding tank itself. I plan to use the locking Jabsco Y-valve so that while in Long Island Sound I should be in compliance with the DEP. Again any suggestions or comments are appreciated.

Thanks
rich



richard.formica@yale.edu

[M. R. Bober]

In our part of the world, you can employ the services of every type of marine tradesman, EXCEPT a plumber. If you are without a mother-in-law, it will keep you humble. Yachting in the grand tradition.
Good luck on your project.
Mitchell Bober
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