Portable head for an O'Day 25

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Eric

My '76 O'Day 25 came without any head. Adding one wasn't originally a high priority for me, but I'm beginning to see the need for one. I won't be going on any long cruises any time soon, so a portable head seems like the way to go. I'm curious if anyone can recommend a decent portable head for that year and model O'Day. For that matter, has anyone had serious regrets about getting a portable head instead of a regular one?
 
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Tom Pralle

Fresh Water Flush..

is the only way to go. Some portable heads have two water containers. One for the fresh water flush and the other part for the "black" water. They cost about $100 give or take 20. And are easy to install if you have 16in by 16in space. Be sure to put some chemicals in the bottom part to keep it fresh smelling and sanitary. Check Sears and other camping stores. Have a good day!!
 
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JOHN POPP , 1975 MARINER

portable head

We bought a portable head from west marine and we are very happy with it. it is easy to empty and really hold everything in even in very rough situations. We have not noticed any smell from it but we do add the chemicals that you can get for them.check this link. fair winds and blue sky's http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=46543&catalogId=10001&classNum=715&subdeptNum=209&storeNum=11
 
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Frank

Thetford

I fitted a model called "Aquamate", made by Thetford. They have a web-site, and you can check out the various models they have. Mine comes in two parts, the top has the seat and a holding tank you fill with water, maybe 4-5 gallons. After use you open a sliding gate valve, that empties the bowl into the bottom half. You flush it with a bellows type plunger that swooshes the clean water around the bowl, and after your done you close the valve. So far, after two seasons with it, no odors or leaks. You get a chemical, you're boatyard probablby carries it, that you put a few ounces into the bottom before the first use. It's fine for an afternoon, or even a few days if not used by more than one or two people. It comes with clips to attach it to the deck, which you should do, as it is top heavy when the water is in the upper, clean, half, and the whole thing can go flying if you heel over suddenly. After your done you take the lower half home, or to a pump out station, and it's got a pipe to dump it, and a button you press to get the air going into it to keep it flowing. That part is not for the faint of heart. But they're great little items. Not too expensive at all, either. And they're really portable, so you could even take it car camping if you wanted to.
 
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