I seem to remember reading somewhere or hearing about a porta potty that can be pumped out instead of hand carried to be dumped. Anyone familiar with that? John
Porta potty pump out?
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Thetford Aquamate 885
Purchased an Aquamate 885 Pour Out Marine Head, Thetford - online at "Go2Marine.com". It came with both pour out and pump out connections from holding tank - you just screw on which connection system you want. You would have to add an access hatch and piping in your boat for a direct at the dock pump out. I use the pour out system - head works well with the captain. (also has electric flush which runs on AA batteries - so I keep extra batteries on hand). Mike T.
Purchased an Aquamate 885 Pour Out Marine Head, Thetford - online at "Go2Marine.com". It came with both pour out and pump out connections from holding tank - you just screw on which connection system you want. You would have to add an access hatch and piping in your boat for a direct at the dock pump out. I use the pour out system - head works well with the captain. (also has electric flush which runs on AA batteries - so I keep extra batteries on hand). Mike T.
If pumped out you need an air vent line.
If you don't, your tank will implode - same as with a regular pump out system.
If you don't, your tank will implode - same as with a regular pump out system.
porta potty pump out
Hi Yes, its the greatest thing yet, with all the rules and regs., pumpout stations that are non existing or "closed" this is the cats meow. Its either or, or and ... Its legal, carry ashore to dump, or pump out if out far enough to do so. I bought mine, I believe, at west marine...its a SeaLand sanipottie portable, model # 960 series. Its 3.2g fresh, and 5g holding (which is pretty heavy full). It comes with a vent attachment and a pump out discharge hookup. Good sailing.... Larry SV Corlreef
Hi Yes, its the greatest thing yet, with all the rules and regs., pumpout stations that are non existing or "closed" this is the cats meow. Its either or, or and ... Its legal, carry ashore to dump, or pump out if out far enough to do so. I bought mine, I believe, at west marine...its a SeaLand sanipottie portable, model # 960 series. Its 3.2g fresh, and 5g holding (which is pretty heavy full). It comes with a vent attachment and a pump out discharge hookup. Good sailing.... Larry SV Corlreef
Any portapotty model that has an MSD designation
in its model name or number can be permanently installed and fitted for pumpout. If it's not an "MSD" model, it's portable only...so you have to be careful. The SeaLand 964 and 965 Sanipotties are portable only...the 964MSD and 965MSD are the "pumpable" versions. And btw, it's Thetford, not Telford. Thetford makes several MSD portapotty models, not just the 885.
in its model name or number can be permanently installed and fitted for pumpout. If it's not an "MSD" model, it's portable only...so you have to be careful. The SeaLand 964 and 965 Sanipotties are portable only...the 964MSD and 965MSD are the "pumpable" versions. And btw, it's Thetford, not Telford. Thetford makes several MSD portapotty models, not just the 885.
Small bowl
I have one of the Sealand units (the 965 I think) It has the option of being connected through a pumpout or can be hand carried. Thoughtfully, It comes with all the fittings necessary on the toilet end, but you would have to provide the rest of the plumbing. Only drawback is that the bowl is kind of small and not very deep. There is also the option of the Sealand Traveller. It has a full size bowl with a +/- nine gallon tank underneath. I had the Mansfield version on mine which I replaced with the little Sealand. After 25 years it was pretty beat up.
I have one of the Sealand units (the 965 I think) It has the option of being connected through a pumpout or can be hand carried. Thoughtfully, It comes with all the fittings necessary on the toilet end, but you would have to provide the rest of the plumbing. Only drawback is that the bowl is kind of small and not very deep. There is also the option of the Sealand Traveller. It has a full size bowl with a +/- nine gallon tank underneath. I had the Mansfield version on mine which I replaced with the little Sealand. After 25 years it was pretty beat up.
"Head Room" for the Head?
The question with my head on my little '66 Mariner is can I contort my 6' 2" frame on more time on that #%&$* Porta-pottie? On the plus side, it isn't far to the head at 3AM. Guess sailing really is a matter of trade-offs, huh?
The question with my head on my little '66 Mariner is can I contort my 6' 2" frame on more time on that #%&$* Porta-pottie? On the plus side, it isn't far to the head at 3AM. Guess sailing really is a matter of trade-offs, huh?
Higher than expected capacity
Because you need little or no flush water for a porta-potty, 5 gallons may hold as much as a 10 to 15 gallon holding tank. An regular dosing with Odorlos, or another oxidizer will practically eliminate odors. Our pumpable unit works like a charm! David Lady Lillie
Because you need little or no flush water for a porta-potty, 5 gallons may hold as much as a 10 to 15 gallon holding tank. An regular dosing with Odorlos, or another oxidizer will practically eliminate odors. Our pumpable unit works like a charm! David Lady Lillie
HEAD RELOCATION
Thanks for a response. I built the pot in just port or the rear hatch. Fits well and looks good. Under the forward hatch as you suggested would be on the narrow end of the vee-berths of the two berth cabin. I stand up in the forward hatch on the bunk to do work on the forward deck in rough weather. I could gain a bit of head space by using a 3 gallon rather than a 5 gallon pot but I use the boat only for extended cruising and on the lower Ohio River dump stations are few and far between. I need the capacity. My wife, Julie, gifted me a small, folding cart to haul the full porta pottie and that works well. I enclosed the open end of the cabin, installed hatch boards and a small window as I sail a lot when its cold at night. I've considered putting in a sliding hatch as that would give me much needed head space. But, its a lot of work and I'm not sure of the installation. Any thoughts or experience there? I could change boats but I like the Mariner. The shallow draft is perfect for sneaking into creeks or behind islands to anchor at night and I have made it quite comfortable for solo sailing, which is all I do. I'll be 76 come March, God willing, and my legs aren't what they once were when I change the jub on that little bow in rough weather. I am considering either adding a bow pulpit on a jib furler. Any thoughts on that? Again, thanks! Walt
Thanks for a response. I built the pot in just port or the rear hatch. Fits well and looks good. Under the forward hatch as you suggested would be on the narrow end of the vee-berths of the two berth cabin. I stand up in the forward hatch on the bunk to do work on the forward deck in rough weather. I could gain a bit of head space by using a 3 gallon rather than a 5 gallon pot but I use the boat only for extended cruising and on the lower Ohio River dump stations are few and far between. I need the capacity. My wife, Julie, gifted me a small, folding cart to haul the full porta pottie and that works well. I enclosed the open end of the cabin, installed hatch boards and a small window as I sail a lot when its cold at night. I've considered putting in a sliding hatch as that would give me much needed head space. But, its a lot of work and I'm not sure of the installation. Any thoughts or experience there? I could change boats but I like the Mariner. The shallow draft is perfect for sneaking into creeks or behind islands to anchor at night and I have made it quite comfortable for solo sailing, which is all I do. I'll be 76 come March, God willing, and my legs aren't what they once were when I change the jub on that little bow in rough weather. I am considering either adding a bow pulpit on a jib furler. Any thoughts on that? Again, thanks! Walt
Ian Nicholson has a nice book on all manner of
hull and deck fittings like hatches. tables etc. If a three gallon holding tank would help why not get spare. have two, three gallon tanks and when one is full make the switch. They would be easier to handle and with a little planning you'd never get caught with them both full.
hull and deck fittings like hatches. tables etc. If a three gallon holding tank would help why not get spare. have two, three gallon tanks and when one is full make the switch. They would be easier to handle and with a little planning you'd never get caught with them both full.
A Simple Solution!
Two small pots instead of one large one. Would you believe it never occured to me? And, I know just the place to store the spare--and capacity is increased. The next time I'm sitting there "thinking", I believe thats the word, I'll bless you for the additional inches of head space. Walt
Two small pots instead of one large one. Would you believe it never occured to me? And, I know just the place to store the spare--and capacity is increased. The next time I'm sitting there "thinking", I believe thats the word, I'll bless you for the additional inches of head space. Walt
No, you can't
you have to dump it! You can install a holding tank and a new head if you want to.
you have to dump it! You can install a holding tank and a new head if you want to.
David, a little more info please?
Hi David, can you describe your pumpable setup a little more. Which unit do you have, is it electric or manual, how do you pump it and to where do you pump it to? What boat do you have it in? Thanks in advance. Jack Hart SEA-YA!
Hi David, can you describe your pumpable setup a little more. Which unit do you have, is it electric or manual, how do you pump it and to where do you pump it to? What boat do you have it in? Thanks in advance. Jack Hart SEA-YA!
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