Indimini, The boat we recently purchased was previously docked and sailed in salt water, where discharge is allowed. Also, salt water is necessary for operation of the Electro San system. We'll be sailing on a fresh water lake in upstate NY, where discharge is not allowed. If we keep the Electro San system, we'd have to either add a holding tank to the system or remove the system and just go with a holding tank. There's also the issue of adding salt water to the system to have it function. The idea of a composting head has the appeal of being environmentally sound, and easy to maintain. It also eliminates the cost of pumping out..MMcD, I am curious to hear why you are looking to get rid of the Electro Scan. I've been toying with the idea of replacing our holding tank with one of these types of units. My home marina doesn't have pump out station so being able to safely discharge seems appealing.
Jguyer, thanks for the feedback. It's great to get input from other S2 owners.My firend has had the natures head on his boat for over 10 years. He loves it .. He has no electric exhaust fan, just a vent host. He is proud to say that " there has never been any smell." And that he has NEVER emptied the "solids" part. However, I don't think he poops in it very often. I have read that these toilets can get overwhelmed if used regularly by large crews. If I had to replace the entire toilet - holding tank system I would go the composting rout. However since my septic system is in OK condition I can't justify replacing it .
Indimini, sorry for the long delay in responding to your last post. We're hoping to start working on our S2 9.2c soon. When we get the ElectroSan unit out I'll let you know. If you're still interested we can discuss what it may be worth.MMcD, sailing on fresh water definitely is problematic for the unit. Are you considering selling the ElectroScan when you pull it from the boat? Assuming it is in decent working order, I'd be interested in knowing what you would want for the unit.