[Rhodes22-list] Sorry to bring this subject up

[Geoff Farrell]

Hey Mary Lou, thanks for that link. They are out of stock right now (maybe
this thread is prompting purchases) but I will definitely read this. Geoff

On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 2:26 PM, Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net> wrote:

> Geoff,
> Most folks pump out only when their tank is approaching full. With
> proper treatment and a filter in the vent line there shouldn't be any
> odor. There is an entire book written on the subject:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1892399156/002-5220878-9496823?v=glance&n=283155
>
> Mary Lou
>
>
> At 03:18 PM 6/14/2010, you wrote:
> >Rick: Am I understanding you correctly that you don't have to pump out
> after
> >each use? I thought I would have to. If I could pump out just a couple or
> >few times a season, that would be worth the trip to the marina. I thought
> >that the smell would be overwhelming if I let the holding tank sit with
> >contents in it for weeks at a time. Geoff
> >
> >On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 1:41 PM, Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Joe,
> > >
> > > Many marinas will brand you *persona non grata* for doing what you
> suggest.
> > > In fact, I wouldn't want to use one that didn't.
> > >
> > > I have a 17 year old boat with Stan's Swell Head (the porcelain one,
> not
> > > the
> > > bearded one).  The only maintenance has been to replace the rubber
> parts in
> > > the water pump after about 10 years.  The holding tank is large enough
> that
> > > an annual pump out is often enough, even after a few days cruising.
> > >
> > > Your guests aboard and those you dock near with will thank you for
> being
> > > properly equipped.  No smell, no fuss.
> > >
> > > Rick
> > >
> > > On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 7:49 AM, Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net>
> wrote:
> > >
> > >  > Geoff,
> > > > Sharon and I went through the very same gyrations trying to decide
> > > > between MSD and porta potti.  We went with the porta potti and have
> been
> > > > happy with our choice.  Hauling the thing in and out of the boat is a
> > > > minor nuisance but nothing compared to the joy of disassembling an
> MSD
> > > > and associated plumbing when things go wronb.  Also, finding a
> pumping
> > > > station when you need one may not always be easy, but every marina
> will
> > > > have a toilet to dump the potti.
> > > > Joe
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