Hi everyone,
My first time posting here, but long-time lurker.
I’m about to pull the trigger on an airhead composting toilet for my Cape Dory motorsailer. My only real concern at this point is the venting issue. I really, really don’t want to drill big holes in my deck. One possible solution is to run the vent hose aft (a run of about 7 feet) and vent into the engine compartment. The vent would enter the engine compartment close to the aluminum fuel tank and starting battery (enclosed in a vented box).
Does anyone see any potential problems with this such as accelerated corrosion? I figure the diesel could always use more air and the methane might boost the hp a bit . If it doesn’t work out I can always drill that big hole in the deck later.
Any and all replies appreciated.
My first time posting here, but long-time lurker.
I’m about to pull the trigger on an airhead composting toilet for my Cape Dory motorsailer. My only real concern at this point is the venting issue. I really, really don’t want to drill big holes in my deck. One possible solution is to run the vent hose aft (a run of about 7 feet) and vent into the engine compartment. The vent would enter the engine compartment close to the aluminum fuel tank and starting battery (enclosed in a vented box).
Does anyone see any potential problems with this such as accelerated corrosion? I figure the diesel could always use more air and the methane might boost the hp a bit . If it doesn’t work out I can always drill that big hole in the deck later.
Any and all replies appreciated.