Hurleyburly
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Need a new sea toilet which will fit in the very confined space between the two forward berths of my Hurley 22.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Best Compact Sea Toilet
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snowleopard
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If you have enough height, a brydon PAR which has a bowl like a baby's potty. If there is enough width for a full size bowl but limited room below or at the back, an SL 400.
Dipper
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My 1968 Hurley 22 (previous boat) used to have a Brydon compact (now Jabsco compact). Since it is in the centre line, it is a good idea to have the inlet seacock on the opposite side of the boat from the outlet seacock. This ensures the flushing water is clean!
alahol2
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I'm just in the process of fitting a Lavac 'popular'.
The thing with this loo is that the bowl is entirely separate from the pump which can be sited wherever is convenient[sic]. Check it out. Port Solent superstore are doing them about the cheapest at the moment.
The thing with this loo is that the bowl is entirely separate from the pump which can be sited wherever is convenient[sic]. Check it out. Port Solent superstore are doing them about the cheapest at the moment.
kengill
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When sizing the bowl measure the distance between the rear edge of your anus and the top skin of your penis when leaning forward as if defecating then add sufficient distance to get your hand in the front of the bowl carrying toilet tissue to the appropriate orifice. You will find that this distance is the minimum comfortable inner diameter for a toilet bow/seat. Anything else tends to squeeze the nuts or ensure the penis is in contact with the toilet bowl - which is unhygenic.
Or am I being unreasonable?. There's no reason that I can see why toilet bowls cannot be oval like the German pattern. Why do we insist in having tiny little bowls designed purely for women? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Ken
Or am I being unreasonable?. There's no reason that I can see why toilet bowls cannot be oval like the German pattern. Why do we insist in having tiny little bowls designed purely for women? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Ken
ex-Gladys
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SL400 have been out of production for years.....
StugeronSteve
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Why not go for a "caravanny" cassette type portapotti? Compact, no sea cocks, or holding tanks to worry about and you can take it ashore every now and again for a good clean.
machurley22
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The SL 400 is available again from here along with spares and service kits.
snowleopard
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SL400 have been out of production for years.....
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No - back in production. See here.
SL400 have been out of production for years.....
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No - back in production. See here.
VicS
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Re: SL 400
I too am looking for a new loo to be simlarly located. The SL400 is way too expensive but I know it will fit my boat perfectly. It also has a poor reputation!
Regarding the Lavac suggested by alahol2. I doubt if it is a practical proposition, excellent though it is. You could fit many other types without big loops in the pipework if you are very careful about closing the seacocks after use but the vented inlet loop is central to the way in which a Lavac operates. It also uses a large and separate pump which might be a problem in a confined space.
I just don't fancy a Potapotti on the boat for various reasons although I used one for years when camping.
Regarding Vitalman's vital dimensions I suggest the distance between the dangly bits and the water level in the bowl is also taken into consideration.
I too am looking for a new loo to be simlarly located. The SL400 is way too expensive but I know it will fit my boat perfectly. It also has a poor reputation!
Regarding the Lavac suggested by alahol2. I doubt if it is a practical proposition, excellent though it is. You could fit many other types without big loops in the pipework if you are very careful about closing the seacocks after use but the vented inlet loop is central to the way in which a Lavac operates. It also uses a large and separate pump which might be a problem in a confined space.
I just don't fancy a Potapotti on the boat for various reasons although I used one for years when camping.
Regarding Vitalman's vital dimensions I suggest the distance between the dangly bits and the water level in the bowl is also taken into consideration.
Hurleyburly
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Currently have an non-functioning SL400, I believe it is of original vintage ('69) - and the service kits are more expensive than a new run of the mill complete toilet.
I am erring towards the Jabsco.
I am erring towards the Jabsco.
Phoenix of Hamble
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Very happy with my Jabsco.... might get 'knocked' as cheap... but ours has been reliable, and is very low cost, and very easy to service...
Slow_boat
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I'd like to hi jack this for a sec;
How do you clean the bowl of these cassete type chemical loos? Don't they have some sort of dry flush system that puts the waste into a sealed gel bag?
And where can one empty a chemical loos in marinas etc? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
How do you clean the bowl of these cassete type chemical loos? Don't they have some sort of dry flush system that puts the waste into a sealed gel bag?
And where can one empty a chemical loos in marinas etc? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
HeadMistress
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You can use any bowl cleaner you like to clean a portapotty bowl. To clean the cassette, just use a mixture of detergent and water, seal it, shake it a bit, dump it out, rinse it out.
There are some chemical toilets (portapotties) that use a bag, but unless it's designed to use one, putting a bag in the cassette doesn't work very well.
As for where to empty the tanks, every marina has its own policy about where, or even whether, you can dump it down the loo. Some here have "portapotty dump stations" on the docks next to the pumpout, but from what I've observed there, those haven't caught on in the UK yet. The best option MAY be to swap out your portable model with one that can be permanently installed and fitted for pumpout. If you have a thru-hull, you could also add a y-valve and pump to allow you to dump it where legal. The tanks in the permanently installed models are also easier to clean...just stick a hose (NOT one used to fill your water tank!) in the "trap door" in the bowl--or pour it in from a bucket--while dumping or pumping out.
There are some chemical toilets (portapotties) that use a bag, but unless it's designed to use one, putting a bag in the cassette doesn't work very well.
As for where to empty the tanks, every marina has its own policy about where, or even whether, you can dump it down the loo. Some here have "portapotty dump stations" on the docks next to the pumpout, but from what I've observed there, those haven't caught on in the UK yet. The best option MAY be to swap out your portable model with one that can be permanently installed and fitted for pumpout. If you have a thru-hull, you could also add a y-valve and pump to allow you to dump it where legal. The tanks in the permanently installed models are also easier to clean...just stick a hose (NOT one used to fill your water tank!) in the "trap door" in the bowl--or pour it in from a bucket--while dumping or pumping out.
kengill
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Re: SL 400
I always have to pump out first
I always have to pump out first
