On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 08:39:35 -0600, "Karin Conover-Lewis"
wrote:

Skip

Swapping out a Lavac with a "regular pumper" isn't any more difficult than
the other way around, but the first time you have to rebuild the innards of
that "regular pumper" you'll be kicking yourself, hard. There's really
nothing in the Lavac that can break down or wear out, with the exception of
the huge (and dry) gaskets that seal the lid and seat. They are very
difficult to clog and very easy to repair. No joker valves soaking in
effluent, no little tiny o rings or any of that stuff. From time to time
you'll need to rebuild the diaphragm pump, but it's probably mounted on the
bulkhead above the bowl and stays dry most of the time -- particularly while
you're doing that quick overhaul.

Tell Lydia it's a boat, not a condo. If she is adamant, hide the hoses
behind a false bulkhead. ;-)

That's very good advice. I had heard reasons NOT to install a Lavac
that revolve around peculiarities of installation, price and so on,
but never has anyone suggested removing a fully functional one.

Their simplicity is their best advertisement. Also, in a pinch, they
make a great bilge pump. "THE TOILET THAT MAY SAVE YOUR
LIFE"...there's a slogan for the missus...

R.