Retrofitting a Marine Toilet

[Helena Machado]

We love our 1985 Catalina 25 (Hide Out) and have been enjoying sailing the Potomac and the Chesapeake Bay for a two seasons. The one thing that we would really like to change is the current Porta-Potty. It simply is messy and a nuisance that neither of us enjoys dealing with. We have come across a vacuum toilet system at a local boat show that appears to be suitable to retrofit in a small boat like the 25, but are curious about what other 25 owners think and have tried. And if there is a reason we should not consider this, and if we should, is there one toilet that is more appropriately suited for this boat than another. Any input would be greatly apreciated.

 

[Don]

Port-a-Potty or Marine Head?

My last boat had a Port-a-Potty and I now have a C25 with a fixed marine head, and the marine head wins hands down without question, each time, every time. I will say that my marina has a self service pumpout that makes it easy and convenient to empty the holding tank, but if facilities weren't available then it might be a different story.If you are looking for a marine head system, you might want check Catalina Direct to see what they have to offer.

 

[ronrryan]

check the expert

Check the experts forum for information from Peggy Hall, who has more better advice about head installations than anybody. BTW I favor the portapottie for limited use, just due to simplicity, but for extended cruising the built-in is better. The Practical Sailor has had quite a few useful articles over the years, if you can find a library or individual with back issues. Fair winds, ron Cat 25 SrSk Orion