The bucket gets old, particularly for those without the ability to
stand to leeward. Portapotties are used, but I've done that and
hauling the tank for cleanout can be unpleasant as well. Telling
yourself or your guests to "hold it" will diminish your opportunities
to enjoy your boat.

Have you considered a LectraSan? My Pearson 323 came with one which
fits neatly under the V-berth and permits discharge in all but "no
discharge" areas. Waste goes from head to LectraSan (where it is
treated) and then overboard through a seacock (which is not that hard
to install). You can buy an older "new" unit on eBay with controls for
less than $700.

I'm actually contemplating turning my bow water tank into a holding
tank to receive the LectraSan-treated waste to give me the option of
not discharging even the treated waste when it is not convenient (don't
discharge where you sleep,etc.) The discharge line from the LectraSan
would have a T-valve to permit direct discharge or storage. I'd
convert the water feed line to a pump-out line, but also install a pump
to permit pumping out once past the 3 mile line.

The portapotties are the definitely the cheapest way to travel and they
will install rather easily where the head now stands, but I'd consider
a more flexible and permanent solution a higher priority.

Steve Hayes