Head Question

Whatfiero1 · Aug 25, 2019

I'd just buy it from local west marine and try it. Just sit it in boat don't actually use it so you can return if it doesn't fit

Peggie Hall HeadMistress · Aug 25, 2019

Kevy said:
Just wondering if anyone with a 320 has replaced the head with a Jabsco household size? Ours has a compact and while it looks like the household size will fit,

The bowl is the only difference between the "standard" and household size, so that's all you need to replace. You do need to check measurements, especially front-back, though...because marine toilet bowls all have the drain hole in the center of the bowl, the larger bowl needs a couple of inches more space behind it too. So make sure your toilet bowl isn't already sitting too close to the bulkhead behind it to provide that extra space needed. If not, hopefully you have room in front of the base to move the whole toilet forward enough. Jabsco (and Raritan too) uses the same toilet base for either size bowl, so a household bowl WILL fit side to side.
You'll find the dimensions for both bowls here Jabsco 29090 Twist 'n' Lock Manual Toilet

Fwiw, the mounting bolt pattern on the Raritan PH SuperFlush is an exact match for the Jabsco manual toilet.
--Peggie

Peggie Hall HeadMistress · Aug 26, 2019

Kevy, depending on how far you are from the US border, you might want to consider getting a US address. Easy and inexpensive at shops like Mailboxes Etc...there a several chains and a whole bunch of independents. You'd still declare anything you buy from US sources, but you'll save a fortune in international shipping charges and "customs brokerage fees" (which also drive up prices in Canada), plus you'll get stuff in days instead of weeks. We had a number of Canadian customers who did that. If you're even as much as two hours drive from the nearest US town, it could be worth doing.
--Peggie

Ralph Johnstone · Aug 26, 2019

Peggie Hall HeadMistress said:
Kevy, depending on how far you are from the US border, you might want to consider getting a US address.

I hate to be a traitor to Canadian commerce, but I cut off Canadian purchases at about $100.00 and head south of the border above that.

I learned decades ago that local Vancouver chandlers are grossly overpriced and so turned to the cheaper competition south of the border. The drop off we use is Blaine Enterprises:

Blaine Enterprises – You can use Blaine Enterprises U.S. address to receive packages as well as rent a mail box

blaineenterprises.com

They are right on the border in Blaine Wa. and would be your closest choice.

Peggie Hall HeadMistress · Aug 26, 2019

But depending on the price of the item, can be worth the effort...and having the address doesn't mean you have to use it for everything you buy. The rent for one is very inexpensive...you could even cut that cost by sharing it with a friend.
Just sayin'....

--Peggie

Ralph Johnstone · Aug 26, 2019

Peggie Hall HeadMistress said:
The rent for one is very inexpensive...you could even cut that cost by sharing it with a friend.

It's even simpler than that. Just a flat $3.00 fee for every parcel they receive and hold for you. No box rental required.

One of the big savings for us is avoiding the Canadian 5% GST (goods and service tax) and 7% PST (provincial sales tax) on items purchased from the US of A. Mind you, that 12% tax helps with our medical system. Even with the difference in value between the CAN. and US. $$$, there are still big savings on purchasing boat parts in the US. As far as purchasing drug prescriptions, other way around. According to US Senator Bernie Sanders, about 90% cheaper.

Bernie Sanders coming to Canada with group seeking cheaper insulin

Sanders said he'll be crossing the border with a group of Type 1 diabetics, who can purchase insulin at one-tenth the cost in Canada.

globalnews.ca