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fisherkb
Joined: 04 Sep 2005 Posts: 70 City/Region: Austin
State or Province: TX
C-Dory Year: 1989
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Slack Tide
Photos: C-Hunt
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:23 pm Post subject: While we are on the subject.... |
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Living in a very hot summer environment I am curious about about what is the best chemical deodorizer to use. In the winter I never notice the porta potty but needless to say the tolerance gets a bit lower in 100 degree temperatures....
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El and Bill
Joined: 08 Nov 2003 Posts: 3200 City/Region: Lakewood, CO
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Halcyon
Photos: Halcyon
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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Our little mene is hardly a slave. Just a hard working guy who likes to help out and keep a happy home - most of the day he's kicked back snoring in the little burrow he dug in the foam under the v-berth.
Why, we know folks who work for peanuts and he gets bananas. However, he left a note about maybe retiring some day but he's kinda hooked on bananas - and when he heard his retirement pension is peanuts he figured life ain't so bad working after all - kinda like other folks we know. _________________ El and Bill (former live-aboards)
Halcyon 2000 CD 22 Bought 2000 Sold 2012
http://cruisingamerica-halcyondays.com/ |
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journey on
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 3597 City/Region: Valley Centre
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: journey on
Photos: Journey On
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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Who makes the toilet used in the newer C-Dory 25? The one with the built-in holding tank?
Boris |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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Boris, if it's the same one that's in the TC, it's a Traveler 711-M28 Marine Sanitation System . Has a 9.5 gallon holding tank. West Marine shown, lots of folks sell them.
Charlie _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
K4KBA |
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Tommy J
Joined: 30 Sep 2009 Posts: 44 City/Region: Mt Vernon
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1991
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Tommy Jean
Photos: Tommy Jean
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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For a deodorant we have used "AQUA-KEM" by Thetford for years and have been totally satisfied. (use quite abit less than instructions and no odor). Boy, this appears to be one of the more popular topics! |
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El and Bill
Joined: 08 Nov 2003 Posts: 3200 City/Region: Lakewood, CO
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Halcyon
Photos: Halcyon
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:17 am Post subject: |
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We also use Thetford. No problem. Yep, an important topic for all and one often dodged. Isn't this site great? - as long as we're 'nice' we talk about anything. |
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marco422
Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 103 City/Region: Salt Spring Island
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Gaiasika
Photos: Gaiasika
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Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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Returning to the original post which initiated this thread, my understanding is that porta-potties are no longer permitted in Ontario. |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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True.
"Free-standing portable toilets (i.e. porta potty) are not permitted onboard. Boats fitted with a toilet must have a holding tank, or, a marine sanitation device. (Boats built prior to May 3, 2007 have until May 3, 2012 to comply. Boats built on or after May 3, 2007 must comply now."
If you've got an older boat, you've got a little more time.
Charlie |
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Tug
Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 983 City/Region: Sault Ste. Marie
State or Province: ON
C-Dory Year: 1985
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Drifter
Photos: Drifter
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Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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Charlie..i just went to the Transport Canada site and i couldn't find anything about prohibiting porti-potties in 2012...where did you read that. Tug
Charlie i found where it was stated that ...no Porta-Potties are allowed in Ontario..........that is weird.....Tug |
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colobear
Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 2154 City/Region: Denver
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Photos: C-Cakes
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Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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It may be a province-wide ruling. As far as I know there is no similar ruling in BC. _________________ Patti and Barry
formerly C-Cakes, now
rving around N. America |
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jennykatz
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1678 City/Region: naples
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Little Treasurer
Photos: Jennykatz
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Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:35 am Post subject: toilets |
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Ontario rules say nhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-quick-quick_visitor-1610.htm#o porta -potti's must have through hull pump out I was hoping to do the rideau and trent canals but this could be problamatic I can't hold it that long _________________ retired 8/08 from UAL, still working pt tm
Duck c-22 cruiser sold 6/23/08
06 Venture Cruiser with merc115CT
00 cd16 cruiser honda 40 sold 3/12 |
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Tug
Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 983 City/Region: Sault Ste. Marie
State or Province: ON
C-Dory Year: 1985
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Drifter
Photos: Drifter
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Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Well...sorry to say that most recreational boaters will end up using a 5 gallon bucket in an emergency and dump it over the side. Tug |
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teflonmom
Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 415 City/Region: Red Lion
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Snickers AUG 08
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Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 1:45 pm Post subject: Porta-Potty |
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My favorite subject! We have uses Tetford Tank product for years. We use the blue powered type. I think it does have some formaldehyde, but we have not had any odor.
Perhaps El and Bill will comment on the Ontario rules. They have cruised all over and probably have a good answer for you.
Fred, Pat and Mr. Grey (the cat) _________________ Pat & Fred Messerly |
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ffheap
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 733 City/Region: Hingham
State or Province: MA
C-Dory Year: 1983
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Inn-The-Water
Photos: Inn-The-Water
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Folks,
Remember the cedar bucket in L. Francis book THE COMPLETE CRUISER. I wonder if they are outlawed in Canada?
Most of the Porti-potti's now have a place in the rear of them so they can be pumped out. If held down, they become a holding tank. Maybe somebody could find out if that would work.
If not, the good old bucket, cedar, plastic or metal would work. We just won't let them know that it has another use besides for bailing or washing.
Fred _________________ Fred |
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 2331 City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
Photos: Aurelia
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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We gave the new Sealand Portapotti some day testing over the past three weeks and some thorough testing over the weekend and after 3 days/2 nights with the three of us it worked great and was only 1/3 full (5gal model) not registering on the sight gauge yet. It used just barely over one gallon of the 2.5 built-in for flushing. We had none of the previous odor issues and the stern of the boat remained lighter than before without a full tank back there. The air pressure flush is actually pretty slick and does hold pressure for a few hours and uses not needing pumping all the time. When it does, just 15 quick pumps fills it and the release valve lets you know its full.
It appears we can safely make it for 5+ nights without need for any action. which is all we were hoping for and I can now move forward with drilling for vent line and removing all traces (tank,macerator) of the old salt water system.
I have manually dumped it twice now and while not being enjoyable is really not a big deal and I like that I will have that option. I will however be moving hastily to hook up the pumpout option for the vast majority of our future use. Now the trick will be how to engineer the fittings for cleanest possible backup manual dump option when we find ourselves in foreign, pumpless surroundings.
Greg _________________ Greg, Cindie & Aven
Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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