Wow! Thanks, Peggie, for your quick attention/response to my question.
Typically, two adults aboard. Although there will be guests, it will
not be the norm. There will be passages, and yes, I would like the
ability to flush directly overboard at sea. Knowing my propensity to
put my feet up and just sit back and enjoy the world I should prepare
for extended stays in an anchorage. That said, I don't mind a trip
offshore or to a marina once in a while. Frankly, with the size of the
vessel I'm afraid to try to build too much storage capacity into the
head system. I just don't foresee having the equipment and stores for
two people stuffed into a 28 footer to last for several weeks of
independent anchoring.
Can you refer me to a prior post of yours in which you discuss
appropriate head storage capacity?
Thanks!
Peggie Hall wrote:
wrote:
Hi.
I am in the process of refitting a 1968 Columbia 28 for extensive
coastal cruising. I've been researching/reading posts in this
newsgroup about heads but frankly, even after my research I'm
undecided
about how to proceed. The only thing about which I am certain is
that
I want to completely refit with new.
She is a small sv for cruising so space is at a premium. Based on
that
factor, after reading prior discussions I have considered a
portable
(self-contained) head with pumpout fitting. OTOH, I do want a
quality
installation. I want reliability. I want sanitary. I want low
maintenance and ease/simplicity of maintenance.
On several occasions Peggie has prompted a writer to simply name
his/her vessel. As I said, mine is a '68 C-28. A suggestion as to
the
best head refit for her would be highly appreciated!
I need a little more information than that. How many people typically
aboard? Adults, or children too? You said "extensive coastal
cruising"...does that mean you'll rarely if ever be offshore at least
3
miles? If you will be offshore, do you want the ability to flush
directly overboard at sea? How long at a time do you expect to be
anchored/moored in one place--days/weeks...or only overnights?
All of these things factor into the best system for a given boat and
her
owners.
--
Peggie
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Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems
and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://www.seaworthy.com/store/custo...0&cat=6&page=1