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samfieldhouse replied to the thread Partial? holding tank system - is that a thing?.I did wonder if the breather actually interfered. It certainly didn’t help with pump out! -
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To help stop the holding tank from blocking I have taped up the tank breather. This means that when the heads pump is operated the black... -
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I’m currently on a Dufour 325 flotilla in Greece and had a blocked holding tank yesterday. As tempting as it was to call the engineer...
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samfieldhouse replied to the thread Partial? holding tank system - is that a thing?.Well thank you all for your replies. It would appear the tank has no tube extending down from the sucking point, so needed a LOT of...
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samfieldhouse replied to the thread Partial? holding tank system - is that a thing?.Indeed I’m more familiar with diverter valve setups. I’ll feed all this back, thank you! And to confirm, when the seacock is opened at...
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Our holding tank blocked whilst we were docked at Kilmore Quay, where the pump out station was out of action. We then set off to Spain...
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Bin essential. Lots of flush water. Empty black tank as often as possible. Never leave it loaded for weeks at a time. Can top load the...
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samfieldhouse replied to the thread 34ft sailing boat recommendations.I’d be going for the late 1990s with that budget; an X yachts 362 or 382 with the mid ships galley, or a Westerley Oceanranger...
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One other factor, to consider, is the effect that design era has on length overall as a guide to either waterline length (displacement...
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samfieldhouse replied to the thread Partial? holding tank system - is that a thing?.Thank you for all the info and the replies. It’s tricky when it’s not your own boat! I operate a “if you haven’t eaten it, don’t flush...
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Maybe after pumping out the addition of a generous dose of white vinegar followed by a long wait will help dissolve the whatever is...
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I've sailed modern Jeanneau and Beneteau boats (own included) and the holding tank system is set up as you describe. Are you sure...
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samfieldhouse replied to the thread Partial? holding tank system - is that a thing?.It would appear that the deck access p, as well as being only about 6” above the tank, is almost above the seacock exit so that’s a good...
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samfieldhouse replied to the thread Partial? holding tank system - is that a thing?.Hmmm replying to my own thread, but having done some searching on this excellent forum it would appear to be a “through flow” holding...
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samfieldhouse posted the thread Partial? holding tank system - is that a thing? in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader.I crew on a 2000s Dufour 38 that has various quirks. There appears to be a holding tank that doesn’t function like any I’ve seen...
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