On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 12:47:28 GMT, "Keith"
wrote:

No, you should have no marine toilet whatsoever in order to protect the
environment. You should just hold it until you get back, or better yet,
don't boat in "our swimming pool" as you put it.

I believe Paolo's concerns are valid and his queries sincere. While it
may be counter-productive to be obsessive on these topics, I believe
that it is helpful that we as sailors consider clearly our options in
regards to waste disposal and power management.

Part of the attraction to sailing as a lifestyle is that it is
relatively easy on the environment, as opposed to, say, driving a
Hummer to Mexico. The continuing interest in marine heads, composting,
windvane and wind turbines, solar panels, electric and/or fuel cell
diesel replacements, and so on reflects a concern not only for energy
"independence" to extend cruising, but also a desire to "sail lightly
upon the earth (or sea, I suppose)".

If forums like this can educate or elaborate on the options available,
all to the good. Sarcasm, I find, is less helpful, unless it is
directed at trolls.

R.