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Post by franky on Oct 29, 2006 10:12:02 GMT
I am planning a trip to Eastern Med and will need to have a holding tank fitted.Is there any info available or has anyone had one fitted.Cost,location on boat,DIY or boatyard.Any advice welcome
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Post by MartyB on Oct 31, 2006 17:51:16 GMT
Are you sure you do not have a tank already there, but not installed? My 84 Arcadia was this way. But then, being in the US may have different rules upfront than European from what I can gather. Mine is in the front of the port cockpit storage area under the seat, above the fuel tank IIRC, it may be below also> I am drawing a blank as to how they are situated.
Marty
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Post by franky on Nov 1, 2006 9:34:39 GMT
I should have been more specific by saying that I have the SO34 single aft cabin model.Fuel tank is under berth in the cabin which is to starboard.There is I think plenty of space in the locker area behind or alongside the wet locker.Thanks for the reply.Good sailing.
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Post by MartyB on Nov 1, 2006 15:16:16 GMT
Boy was I out of it yesterday, I probably have a similar plan, ie starboard locker under the seat. Anyway, your probably on the right track for where to put the holding tank. My head is on the otherside of the wall from the HT. real close and easy to hook up with a manual outflow, ie thru the hull where legal, and a thru deck for pumping out at the dock. If you can find another yacht of equal floor plan, no matter the brand, you can probably get a good visual on how to begin setting up your yacht.
Marty
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Post by MalcolmP on Nov 5, 2006 20:24:40 GMT
Franky I have a love/hate (mostly hate) relationship with the holding tank on our 34.2. Best to only read the remainder of this if of a robust constitution ;D The OEM stainless unit was not available so 2 seasons ago I fitted a similar sized one made by Vetus (www.vetus.nl) which fitted perfectly on the bulkhead in the port locker (we have a single aft cabin) The tank is well made and relatively easy to fix. I put a very large vent pipe (50mm) which vents via a fitting on the stern, I added the expense of a charcoal filter, and fitted a pump out deck cap on the side deck. The tank is moulded plastic and if you hold a high power spotlight on it you can easily see the liquid level. The tank is easy to install as gravity discharge when you can use the same outlet seacock and does not requires a diverter valve. That was the good news. The bad news is that with the standard manual WC it is too easy to get blockages when the tank tries to drain  I therefore invested last year in an electric conversion for the Jabsco head (not cheap) that includes a macerator, it is really noisy but has stopped the blockage problem, but can trip out under too much load (although I think the wiring is undersized, so I plan to upgrade this winter) The remaining problem with the electric head is a recycling of waste. I have contacted Jabsco and it appear that the inlet pipe will need to be extended to be higher that the holding tank top to stop this, not that easy to do without looking a botch. I will experiment further this winter, but am seriously thinking about putting in a diverter valve to isolate the holding tank, which rather defeats the purpose Ideas from others would be welcome Malcolm |
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Post by franky on Nov 6, 2006 13:00:30 GMT
Hi Malcolm
Thanks for the info.I had at look at the OEM picture.I am thinking of having it installed by a Jeanneau dealer when I get to the South of France next season.From the photo it looks as though it is held in place by plates fixed to side of hull and I dont want to make any more hull holes than neccesary.Is it possible to strap the tank to the bulkhead ? If you have any more info it would be appreciated.
Frank
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Post by MalcolmP on Nov 6, 2006 17:48:33 GMT
 Frank This is the Vetus tank, it bolts onto the bulkhead without too much difficulty I put a stringer in as well Malcolm |
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