Porta potti

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monte brown

What type of replacement porta potti can be put in a 1994 Hunter 26. Thanks.
 
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Peggie Hall/Head Mistress

Any that you like and that will fit in the head.

As far as what will fit, there are only two sizes--2.3 gallons and 5.6 gallons. The larger one is considerablly taller (full household height, in fact), but they both have the same footprint. Both sizes are available in portable (carry the tank off the boat and find a toilet or other suitable place to dump it), or permanently installed models that are fitted for pumpout. Like most things, portapotties come in all price ranges--from $25-$30 at Sears or Walmart to about $125 for a 5.6 gallon SeaLand that can be permanently installed (Model 965MSD). Thetford even makes an "electric" model that runs on D cells! And like most things, you get what you pay for. I'd go with the SeaLand 965 MSD if it were my boat...exceptionally durable and user friendly, and can be maintained and pumped out like any other holding tank. Check the archives (if Phil has finished restoring 'em) for previous conversations about "pumpable" portapotties. But whatever you do, don't even THINK of buying a recirculating toilet (a self-contained system that's "charged" with water and chemical and then just keeps rercirculating that AND waste until it's full).
 
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Alan

But, like you said Peg...

...5 to 6 gal of, well you know what is heavy. Consider keeping two of the smaller porta-pottie tanks aboard if you don't change to a pumpout system. Switch when full and store till you can get rid of it. alan
 
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Peggie Hall/Head Mistress

Larger size should ONLY be permanently installed

A full tank weighs nearly 50 lbs! However, I'd think twice before buying a spare tank for the smaller model. Removing a portapotty tank just to take it up the dock isn't without its risks on a rocking boat (and boats can rock unexpectedly, even in a slip). Changing tanks and storing a full one is even riskier. And besides, where would you even WANT to store a full one (certainly not in the locker with the canned goods!), especially on a small sailboat that's gonna be heeling a LOT on both tacks?
 
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Peggie Hall/Head Mistress

West Marine carries it..so does BOAT/US...

And Defender. SeaLand part # for the 5.6 gal model that can permanently installed is 965 MSD. "MSD" in the part number means it can be permanently installed...the portable model is just the number...so be careful when you order it.
 
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