...........and please don't say, 24 gallons! I'm planning on purchasing a 320 soon and am wondering if a 24 gallon holding tank is enough capacity for a week or two on the water with two aboard and while I'm on that subject, is 50 gallons enough water? Also, someone here suggested that I might consider upgrading the alternator. Does anyone have an idea as to what that would cost, I guess the voltage regulator would have to be changed as well. Does anyone feel that an electric windlass is worth $ 2300 on a boat like the 320 (same as the 310), or could I do better to add one later on. Thanks in advance for any comments and rest assured that I'll have more questions before I "dive" into this thing.
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Jim Rushing
A Gallon isn't always a Gallon
You may want to measure your holding tank to make sure that it is the size as advertized. The holding tank for my 35.5 is 25 gallons according to the brochure. However, after measuring it, I determined that it was only 14 gallons. When I called Hunter about the difference, they only said that they forgot to correct the brochure. The 14 gallon tank is good for a week if you are careful. Good luck.
You may want to measure your holding tank to make sure that it is the size as advertized. The holding tank for my 35.5 is 25 gallons according to the brochure. However, after measuring it, I determined that it was only 14 gallons. When I called Hunter about the difference, they only said that they forgot to correct the brochure. The 14 gallon tank is good for a week if you are careful. Good luck.
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Roy Mosteller
14 Gal Holding Tank-4 Days
Holding tank on my 30T is 14 gallons. Cruising with two on board we find 4 days is maximum before it is full. We try to pump sufficient water so hose is flushed after each use.
Holding tank on my 30T is 14 gallons. Cruising with two on board we find 4 days is maximum before it is full. We try to pump sufficient water so hose is flushed after each use.
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Bruce Grant
Windlass
I have the windlass on my 320 and was considering adding it after the fact, after checking into the cost and hassle factor (and I like to do things like this myself) I opted to have it factory installed. Regards. Bruce. Neon Moon
I have the windlass on my 320 and was considering adding it after the fact, after checking into the cost and hassle factor (and I like to do things like this myself) I opted to have it factory installed. Regards. Bruce. Neon Moon
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Peggie Hall/HeadMistress
Holding tank days depend on several factors...
How many people aboard, how much flush water the toilet needs. If you have a manual toilet, 24 gallons--if it IS 24 gallons--might be enough for a week with two people, but you'd be lucky to get a 3 day weekend out of it with 4. No way will you get two weeks. If you have a macerating electric toilet, 3-4 days is about all it will hold because macerating electric toilets (unless equipped with the fresh water solenoid option instead of a seawater pump) need a minimum of a gallon a flush. 50 gallons of water is enough for two people for a week--IF you're VERY conservative with it. I doubt it would last a week with 4 aboard. However, you have to consider how long you're REALLY likely to stay out without coming in at least once for fuel, ice, provisions, sightseeing... You're not heading for Bora Bora....even on a two week cruise, most people come in every 2-3 days for something, and you can refill the water tank and pump out.
How many people aboard, how much flush water the toilet needs. If you have a manual toilet, 24 gallons--if it IS 24 gallons--might be enough for a week with two people, but you'd be lucky to get a 3 day weekend out of it with 4. No way will you get two weeks. If you have a macerating electric toilet, 3-4 days is about all it will hold because macerating electric toilets (unless equipped with the fresh water solenoid option instead of a seawater pump) need a minimum of a gallon a flush. 50 gallons of water is enough for two people for a week--IF you're VERY conservative with it. I doubt it would last a week with 4 aboard. However, you have to consider how long you're REALLY likely to stay out without coming in at least once for fuel, ice, provisions, sightseeing... You're not heading for Bora Bora....even on a two week cruise, most people come in every 2-3 days for something, and you can refill the water tank and pump out.
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Wayne
Water Usage, Is 50 gallons enough?
I would expect 50 gallons could last 2 persons a week if you are careful with how you use the water. Some habits folks have at home can waste a lot of water on a cruising boat. Letting water continuously run when brushing your teeth or washing your hands or rinsing dishes is sure to empty the water supply before a week is out. With 3 persons aboard our 340, we have had the 80 gallons aboard last 2 weeks. Have also used it up in about 1 week when not limiting use of water. 50 gallons should be adequate for a week if you do not waste it. The 27 gallon holding tank has been adequate for us also.
I would expect 50 gallons could last 2 persons a week if you are careful with how you use the water. Some habits folks have at home can waste a lot of water on a cruising boat. Letting water continuously run when brushing your teeth or washing your hands or rinsing dishes is sure to empty the water supply before a week is out. With 3 persons aboard our 340, we have had the 80 gallons aboard last 2 weeks. Have also used it up in about 1 week when not limiting use of water. 50 gallons should be adequate for a week if you do not waste it. The 27 gallon holding tank has been adequate for us also.
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Stevec
Windlass II......
I personally find $2300 for an electric windlass excessive. I do agree that (at least on the L37') that manhandling a 35lb anchor/chain is a problem. What I did was install one of those little 'anchorman' windlass things that has a chain/rope gypsy and is cranked with a winch handle. Naturally, you don'r use the windlass to break out the anchor, but when it's free of the bed, you crank the thing like a winch. Works great for that and 1/5 the price.
I personally find $2300 for an electric windlass excessive. I do agree that (at least on the L37') that manhandling a 35lb anchor/chain is a problem. What I did was install one of those little 'anchorman' windlass things that has a chain/rope gypsy and is cranked with a winch handle. Naturally, you don'r use the windlass to break out the anchor, but when it's free of the bed, you crank the thing like a winch. Works great for that and 1/5 the price.
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Stevec
It's a crap shoot.......
as far as the holding tank. Actually, it depends on how much beer, tacos, tofu you plan on consuming.. Seriously, if you will be putting to any marinas, clubs, you'll have a chance to pump out, take on water, etc. If not, you WILL have to pump. The 50 gals of water, on the other hand would definately last my wife and I. You have to be a bit frugle but you can make it last. Don't let it run when you're not using it. Don't drink it. Drink beer instead. But then, that defeats your head question. If you are in relatively warm waters, take a dip, lather up and rinse off with the stern shower (if you have one.. good reason to put one in), If you don't have a stern shower, limit yourself to 2 min. showers and again, don't let it run while you're lathering. As mentioned in other post, don't let water run when washing dishes. Every little bit helps.
as far as the holding tank. Actually, it depends on how much beer, tacos, tofu you plan on consuming.. Seriously, if you will be putting to any marinas, clubs, you'll have a chance to pump out, take on water, etc. If not, you WILL have to pump. The 50 gals of water, on the other hand would definately last my wife and I. You have to be a bit frugle but you can make it last. Don't let it run when you're not using it. Don't drink it. Drink beer instead. But then, that defeats your head question. If you are in relatively warm waters, take a dip, lather up and rinse off with the stern shower (if you have one.. good reason to put one in), If you don't have a stern shower, limit yourself to 2 min. showers and again, don't let it run while you're lathering. As mentioned in other post, don't let water run when washing dishes. Every little bit helps.
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Julian Sandford
windlass needed?
I thought the same about fitting ,but with 30m 7mm calibrated chain and SL10 kg Delta have had no probs cruising in H310 for 2 weeks, anchoring in sand & mud. My wife can retrieve fine. It just needs sensible helming / engine control. On the same subject, yet another draw on batteries unwelcome. Anyone upgraded alternator on 2GM20F?
I thought the same about fitting ,but with 30m 7mm calibrated chain and SL10 kg Delta have had no probs cruising in H310 for 2 weeks, anchoring in sand & mud. My wife can retrieve fine. It just needs sensible helming / engine control. On the same subject, yet another draw on batteries unwelcome. Anyone upgraded alternator on 2GM20F?
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Ed Schenck
How many Amps...
does the new alternator generate? A company in the Keys makes a price competitive 100 Amp alternator with built in regulator. See: http://www.yanmardiesel.com/
does the new alternator generate? A company in the Keys makes a price competitive 100 Amp alternator with built in regulator. See: http://www.yanmardiesel.com/
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