"Skip Gundlach" writes:

We're looking at a boat with these heads, probably new. However, the
piping
(apparently) needed for them, and the pump, both, on the wall, is very
off-putting to Lydia.

Suggest she get a life.

There is Lavac and those that when they grow up wish they could be Lavac.


--
Lew

S/A: Challenge, The Bullet Proof Boat, (Under Construction in the Southland)
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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.

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.

On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 02:21:50 GMT, "Skip Gundlach"
.due.to.spam wrote:

I'm in the process of developing an appraisal equivalent format. That is,
each feature and spec of significance to us, whether positive or negative,
will be given a value. Just as in a real estate appraisal, where more in a
property being compared represents a deduction against the candidate, and
vice versa, we expect we should be able to quantify what really winds our
clock, and evaluate how best to pursue any given boat. After that, it's gut
feeling (which one do we really *love*?) :{))


You might have a book or two in you at this rate, certainly a series
of articles. I would enjoy reading your appraisal/evaluation forms or
notes when you finish them

R.

On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 02:21:50 GMT, "Skip Gundlach"
.due.to.spam wrote:

I'm in the process of developing an appraisal equivalent format. That is,
each feature and spec of significance to us, whether positive or negative,
will be given a value. Just as in a real estate appraisal, where more in a
property being compared represents a deduction against the candidate, and
vice versa, we expect we should be able to quantify what really winds our
clock, and evaluate how best to pursue any given boat. After that, it's gut
feeling (which one do we really *love*?) :{))


You might have a book or two in you at this rate, certainly a series
of articles. I would enjoy reading your appraisal/evaluation forms or
notes when you finish them

R.

Hi Skip,

If you purchase the boat and need to get rid of these troublesome heads drop
me a message and we will make a deal.. I wish to upgrade my current heads to
Lavacs. Are this manual or electric or both?

Mike

"Skip Gundlach"
.due.to.spam wrote in
message ink.net...
We're looking at a boat with these heads, probably new. However, the
piping
(apparently) needed for them, and the pump, both, on the wall, is very
off-putting to Lydia.

That they're part of a recent refit is an annoyance, but my stance is that
to replace marine heads is merely background noise in a purchase
consideration.

BICBW :{))

So, how big a deal is it to swap these out for the more typical pumpers?

L8R

Skip

Hi Skip,

If you purchase the boat and need to get rid of these troublesome heads drop
me a message and we will make a deal.. I wish to upgrade my current heads to
Lavacs. Are this manual or electric or both?

Mike

"Skip Gundlach"
.due.to.spam wrote in
message ink.net...
We're looking at a boat with these heads, probably new. However, the
piping
(apparently) needed for them, and the pump, both, on the wall, is very
off-putting to Lydia.

That they're part of a recent refit is an annoyance, but my stance is that
to replace marine heads is merely background noise in a purchase
consideration.

BICBW :{))

So, how big a deal is it to swap these out for the more typical pumpers?

L8R

Skip