In most coastal waters, treated discharge is legal...but not in a good
portion MA coastal waters, including Buzzards Bay, Nantucket and MV. But
if you choose the right spot, it's definitely your best option...no
holding tank to maintain or service, and by FAR the most ecologically
sound solution to onboard waste management.

Give me a shout if I can answer any questions when you're ready to begin
construction.

Peggie
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Peggie Hall
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://www.seaworthy.com/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html


Bill wrote:
We aren't sure where we will end up going at this point, however it
will be on the east coast, harbor, maybe Cape Cod area, but not sure.
Bill


On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 22:50:12 GMT, Peggie Hall
wrote:


Bill wrote:

As some of you mentioned, yes, we have given this a little more than
just a quick thought. We have a gen set, so power isn't a problem. For
blackwater we are thinking of an Electrasan style disposal system...

Where do you plan to put the barge? If not in coastal waters or a
navigable river, you may not be able to use a treatment device
(Lectra/San)....'cuz all non-navigable inland lakes are "no discharge"
(black water only) water, which would limit you to a holding tank or
possibly a composter...but composters aren't entirely without drawbacks
either.

Peggie
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Peggie Hall
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://www.seaworthy.com/html/get_ri...oat_odors.html



and

we have even thought of a composting toilet, althoughmost harbors have
mobile pumpout boats. Potable water, and fuel will be transported by a
small boat. It is a trailer, so no power for side paddles, however we
plan to mount a motor on it so that it is a power boat and beats most
of the very restrictive house boat laws. I like the idea of the double
hull idea, similar to a cat. I hadn't thought of some of the points
you brought up, especially the lack of large equipment to move things.
Thanx for all of your replys, keep thinking. This idea seems to be
catching on.



On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 16:34:55 GMT, Bill wrote:



Does anyone have any plans for a barge that would comfortably float a
36 foot camper chained to the deck. Prefer wood with glass over than

Not a bad idea. 20 years ago, I almost bought an old landing craft, around
45' with twin stern drives, army surplus. I
I thougth of buying the landing craft, put a small motor home on it and
travel down the ICW that way.
It would have been ideal for what you describe. Maybe you should check US
governement surplus auctions.

--
Jacques
http://www.bateau.com

"Bill" wrote in message
...
Does anyone have any plans for a barge that would comfortably float a
36 foot camper chained to the deck. Prefer wood with glass over than
steel, but nothing is set in concrete. Plan to use it as a summer home
as property is so expensive. Drive it on in late spring, drive it off
in mid fall. Thanx.

Jacques idea sounds good. There is an outfit in Portsmouth, VA that
sells surplus landing craft. I've seen several converted to house boats
over the years. They are very sturdy and many come with diesels that
are rebuildable.

Ron

On the West Coast:

http://www.calequipment.com/landingcraft.html

"Ron Thornton" wrote in message
...
Jacques idea sounds good. There is an outfit in Portsmouth, VA that
sells surplus landing craft. I've seen several converted to house boats
over the years. They are very sturdy and many come with diesels that
are rebuildable.

Ron