I would like to install a marine head in my hunter 260 year 2001 Is there anyone who has done this, how hard is it and are ther any recommendation
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Installing a marine toilet requires a lot more
than just swapping out the portapotty for a toilet. You'll have to install a thru-hull and seacock for the flush water intake...and you'll also have to find room for a holding tank within 6' of the toilet. Because a marine toilet uses so much more flush water, to gain any advantage over the number of flushes a 5-6 gal portapotty holds, you'd need at least an 18-20 gallon tank. That requires two more holes in your boat--one for the tank vent and another on deck for the pumpout fitting. And of course the hoses needed to connect 'em all, along with a vented loop in the head intake. If you only want to increase your capacity and eliminate the need to carry a portapotty tank off the boat to empty it, you can accomplish that--in fact have ALL the advantages of a marine toilet and tank without going through what it takes to install and maintain one OR giving up valuable storage space for the tank by replacing your portapotty with one designed to be permanently installed and fitted for pumpout. No plumbing needed except a vent, deck pumpout fitting and enough hose to connect 'em. I think you'll find the link the below useful
than just swapping out the portapotty for a toilet. You'll have to install a thru-hull and seacock for the flush water intake...and you'll also have to find room for a holding tank within 6' of the toilet. Because a marine toilet uses so much more flush water, to gain any advantage over the number of flushes a 5-6 gal portapotty holds, you'd need at least an 18-20 gallon tank. That requires two more holes in your boat--one for the tank vent and another on deck for the pumpout fitting. And of course the hoses needed to connect 'em all, along with a vented loop in the head intake. If you only want to increase your capacity and eliminate the need to carry a portapotty tank off the boat to empty it, you can accomplish that--in fact have ALL the advantages of a marine toilet and tank without going through what it takes to install and maintain one OR giving up valuable storage space for the tank by replacing your portapotty with one designed to be permanently installed and fitted for pumpout. No plumbing needed except a vent, deck pumpout fitting and enough hose to connect 'em. I think you'll find the link the below useful
SeaLand "Sanipottie" model 965 MSD
A bit more expensive than some others, but best quality. And btw...the "MSD" designation on all portapotties means it's a model that can be permanently installed and fitted for pumpout. The only difference, btw, between a small 2-3 gal portapotty and the larger 5-6 gal models is the height...the footprints are the same and the same hold down brackets can be used if only replacing with the same brand. However, on smaller boats that don't have an enclosed head but only have a portapotty under a settee or berth cushion, the additional height could be a problem. But one that can usually be solved by removing the lid and allowing the cushion to serve as the cover. Since the bowl will be empty the trap in it to the tank closed, it doesn't matter whether the portapotty is covered by a closable lid or only by a cushion. But MEASURE to make sure that will work before buying!
A bit more expensive than some others, but best quality. And btw...the "MSD" designation on all portapotties means it's a model that can be permanently installed and fitted for pumpout. The only difference, btw, between a small 2-3 gal portapotty and the larger 5-6 gal models is the height...the footprints are the same and the same hold down brackets can be used if only replacing with the same brand. However, on smaller boats that don't have an enclosed head but only have a portapotty under a settee or berth cushion, the additional height could be a problem. But one that can usually be solved by removing the lid and allowing the cushion to serve as the cover. Since the bowl will be empty the trap in it to the tank closed, it doesn't matter whether the portapotty is covered by a closable lid or only by a cushion. But MEASURE to make sure that will work before buying!
SeaLand "Sanipottie" model 965 MSD in 260
I took Peggies advice and put the 965 MSD in my 2001 260. I fits on the same mounting as the original unit. Run you hoses under the rear berth. I put the pump out fitting on the sloped section on the side of the stern and the vent right above the bilge thruhull.
I took Peggies advice and put the 965 MSD in my 2001 260. I fits on the same mounting as the original unit. Run you hoses under the rear berth. I put the pump out fitting on the sloped section on the side of the stern and the vent right above the bilge thruhull.
Yes...and no...
Canadian law does require a permanently installed tank...no portable portapotties. However, they only seem to enforce it on Canadian flagged boats...'cuz I've yet to hear--ever--of any US flagged boat with portable portapotties that have had any problem in Canadian waters. The Canadian authorities are remarkably tolerant of the very minor differences between US and Canadian marine sanitation laws.
Canadian law does require a permanently installed tank...no portable portapotties. However, they only seem to enforce it on Canadian flagged boats...'cuz I've yet to hear--ever--of any US flagged boat with portable portapotties that have had any problem in Canadian waters. The Canadian authorities are remarkably tolerant of the very minor differences between US and Canadian marine sanitation laws.
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