[Rhodes22-list] boating and dealing withhumanexcrement..was:Erlyand towi...

[Brad Haslett]

Here is a ten minute instructional video on the subject.  Brad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzO1mCAVyMw&eurl=


On 9/21/06, Hank <hnw555 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> The issue with the y valve and macerator pump is that you cannot pump
> overboard within 3 mile of the coast or any inland body of water.  You
> actually have to lock the y-valve closed from pumping overboard with
> either
> a pad lock or a plastic cable tie.  If the coast guard boards you and you
> don't havee that, it can be a hefty fine.
>
> Another option to deal with waste is a lectrasan type 1 marine sanitation
> device.  It uses the salt water and electrical current to treat the waste
> to
> a point where it can be discharged.  If you sail in fresh or brackish
> water,
> there is a device you can buy to add salt to the system for it to function
> properly.  These can be used everywhere except in designated no discharge
> zones.
>
> Hank
>
> On 9/21/06, Bill Effros <bill at effros.com> wrote:
> >
> > Bob,
> >
> > I love the Y-valve and macerator pump.  In 1 direction it pumps out to
> > the deck outlet for disposal--just like the big boats.  No muss.  No
> > fuss.  No handling.
> >
> > Yours was the beautiful autotiller installation?
> >
> > I'm having trouble finding it back on my computer--that's the way I want
> > to go--did you post pictures?  Can you repost or should I google myself
> > better?
> >
> > Bill Effros
> >
> > Bob Keller wrote:
> > > Speaking of poop, why has not one person recommended the Y-valve and
> > > macerator pump option?  That's the best option - just not in Lake
> > > Hartwell please.
> > > Bob K
> > >
> > >
> > >> From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
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> > >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] boating and dealing
> > >> withhumanexcrement..was:Erlyand towi...
> > >> Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:39:51 EDT
> > >>
> > >> There is way to much time being spent on poop.
> > >>
> > >> Rummy
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