Kevin Murphy
Sacramento, CA
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Model/Year: Catalina 22/1973
Hull No. 2526
Hailing Port: Sacramento, CA |
 06/09/2004 10:58 AM Pacific Time
I just purchased a '73 Catalina 22 with an illegal marine head. The head appears to be in good shape but I wonder if it would be better to remove it in favor of a porta-pottie or go ahead and add a holding tank and the proper hoses (probably under the forward seat of the dinette)? |
Michael Smalter
Webster, NY
Boat Name: Marrakesh
Model/Year: 1986
Hull No. 13645
Hailing Port: Rochester, NY |
06/09/2004 1:20 PM Pacific Time
It depends on how you're going to use the boat. Will you do any cruising? The 3 gallon porta-potti tank fills up fast on a cruise, but is fine for occasional/day sailing use.
Don't put in a proper head unless you have a pump-out station near where you berth your boat.
If you are going to trailer sail, the porta-potti makes sense (less to go wrong, and empty at home). |
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06/27/2004 6:13 AM Pacific Time
I agree with what Michael says. Accept I would take into consideration the cost + convience. You already have a head installed. They are larger and more comfortable. It might be more convenient to just attach a tank and use a pump out station. That's what I would do! |
Tim Seifert
Boat Name: Mary's Joy
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Hull No. 8281
Hailing Port: Holyrood, Newfoundland |
06/23/2005 5:57 AM Pacific Time
Did you decide to keep or remove the head? What is the brand/model of the head? Where is it located? Where is the holding tank located? |
