Manual or Electric Head

[FF]

ON a boat that had the space the RV Sealand , with direct drop into a holding tank would be my first choice.

IF the tank were above the WL, the 3 way valve could select GRAVITY (when permitted by the great Poo Patrol Police ) for a trouble free set up.

The deck wash hose (or a bucket) could be used in the "pump out position " to get a really clean sweep of the holding tank.

 

[psneeld]

FF wrote:
ON a boat that had the space the RV Sealand , with direct drop into a holding tank would be my first choice.

IF the tank were above the WL, the 3 way valve could select GRAVITY (when permitted by the great Poo Patrol Police ) for a trouble free set up.

The deck wash hose (or a bucket) could be used in the "pump out position " to get a really clean sweep of the holding tank.

*Good points.* On my Albin the holding tank was glass with gelcoat interior.* When I was renovating...all the pipes going into it were rotton so I cut a rectangular access plate on top and installed the new inlets in a thick piece of plexiglass and reinstalled with a gasket.* When the tank was opened I cleaned it out and the gel coat showed whiter than the cabin sides topsides.

Now with the plexi top a quick glance when I'm in the engine room checking things lets me know level with no guessing or problematic sensors.

 

[Conrad]

I recall reading a review of a highly customized Willard 40 where the head had a straight drop into the holding tank. The interesting part was that the bottom of the holding tank was right at *the waterline so the outlet could be left open while at sea, giving the tank a slight seawater wash while underway. I thought that was kind of slick, although I'm not sure how useful it is in the grand scheme of things.

 

[FF]

"The interesting part was that the bottom of the holding tank was right at the waterline so the outlet could be left open while at sea, giving the tank a slight seawater wash while underway."

Nothing in the world better than KISS.

Nothing to fix is a boaters dream!

 

[Art]

We have two electric flush heads; each with identical and comfortable porcelain bowls.* Always use quick disintegration Marine TP.* One flushes*through Raritan LectraSan.* One empties into 30 gal holding tank.* Both use raw water.* I reflush with clean*water into tank and then*place plenty of emulsion tabs/liquid into holding tank at each pump out (experience no odors due to heavy hoses, thick tank material and well followed emulsion/deodorizer schedule).**Add salt per flush for LectraSan when in fresh water... if legal to use.* Head with holding tank gets much use! **I installed a gate valve on each of the incoming water hoses, placing it close to electric flush button.* We put a small water pool in bowl for a #2 and adjust a minimal water flow while flushing, thus using little water.* For #1 we simply flush and rinse via water trickle.* Experienced no problem for years. *Do need to instruct persons not accustom to my set up.* For younger grand kids... I get the honors, whats a Grand Pa ta do!!* LOL

 

[Pineapple Girl]

HeadMistress wrote:
SeaLand makes a self contained version of it called the 711-M28 "Marine Traveler"...the toilet is mounted directly atop a 9 gallon holding tank.

Peggy I was JUST looking at this on the Defender site.* We are looking getting a small boat for the delta and the one we like has a porta pottie with deck pump out.* To our knowledge it works but we'd prefer something more like a traditional marine head.*This sea land unit looked like a nice step up from a porta potty.* Are there any "watch outs" we need to keep in mind if we consider this unit?*

 

[HeadMistress]

Two caveats: Make sure there's enough level sole in the head for the 20' x 20" tank footprint and "knee room." It does use onboard pressurized flush water, so make sure you have enough fresh water to spare.

 

[Pineapple Girl]

ok thanks Peggy.* Still weighing options.

 

[motion30]

I just installed a new model jabsco head I has a computezed flush So far it is working great and uses little water Kinda loud but I am happy ...time will tell

 

[Nomad Willy]

We have an electric and like it. It's not a Vacuflush. Chris did'nt like the noise they make. I just winterized it today. Been dragging my feet as the weather has been mild. Has'nt been below 18 or 20 so far but it's supposed to be 10 in a day or two. But we like the electric head and have it plumed to fresh water.

Eric

 

[koliver]

I just installed a new model jabsco head I has a computezed flush So far it is working great and uses little water Kinda loud but I am happy ...time will tell

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