Peggy, This past weekend I finally pulled out my holding tank and hoses to find the problem I have been having with regards to my head "hard" pumping. I did not put in the holding tank, which is about 4 years old on a '79 Hunter 30', so I thought the inflow line might be at the bottom of the tank instead of the top. I had previously checked the the small vent hose to make sure that was clear. I did find the "Y" diverter valve was hooked up backwards, and the inlet flow was connected to the overboard seacock (which I had replaced when the boat was on the hard because the original was a rusty gate-type valve-did I do this or the yard). I removed and re-attached the 1.5" lines (good reason to keep a hair dryer on board), and now the head pumps very easy. I see the flow going into the holding tank with every stroke in the dry-pump setting. I think I finally have it correct. Now- here is the question. I have removed the diverter handle and the seacock handle. Is this sufficient for Coast Guard regs and the local marine police? I sail in the middle Cheasapeake Bay area. Should I put them back on and figure out how to lock (with a lock)in a closed position. Many thanks Ian
