Choice of Sea Toilet?

[Mister E]

I need to replace the Sea Toilet, I have decided to fit a new Compact type. I can not make up my mind between Jabasco or Lalizas makes. not a lot of difference in cost but can not decide what is best for the long term.

Could you give me a few pointers to help decide.

 

[Clancy Moped]

I need to replace the Sea Toilet, I have decided to fit a new Compact type. I can not make up my mind between Jabasco or Lalizas makes. not a lot of difference in cost but can not decide what is best for the long term.

Could you give me a few pointers to help decide.

Access to spares would make my decision.

 

[Old Harry]

Lavac or even try to get a lavac, they are bullet proof

 

[V1701]

Jabsco are OK but you will end up having to dismantle and service it which is not pleasant but plenty of people do it. Better suited to occasional use I would say whereas Lavac are simpler, more reliable, generally less of a faff and better suited to longer term/more intensive use (liveaboard or extended stays on board). Never seen a Lalizas one...

 

[Boathook]

Lavac or even try to get a lavac, they are bullet proof

I prefer Lavac as well. The one and only pump (outlet) can be put where ever is convenient.

 

[Poignard]

Jabscos work well and are easy to service. Spares are readily available.

Sometimes you can get a bargain eg: Force 4 Manual Sea Toilet with Soft Close Lid | Force 4 Chandlery

 

[pvb]

Yes, Jabsco toilets are fine, and you can get spares all over the place. They're fitted as standard on many charter boats, so obviously aren't fragile devices!

I've had a Lavac on a previous boat and didn't much like it. Additionally, if you have a holding tank the Jabsco would be much more suitable than a Lavac as you can use less water.

 

[CAPTAIN FANTASTIC]

I had a Lalizas, Jabsco and Lavac. I don't like Lavac toilets, I have one on my current boat and I will be changing to a Jabsco, just a personal preference. Lalizas is Jabsco copy.

 

[rogerthebodger]

I have both a Lavac and a Jabsco.

I prefer the Lavac. I have converted both to electric

The Lavac has both a manual and a electric diaphragm pump. The electric ha a timer so it can be set to pump as long as you like with a single press. I use the manual when pumping into my holding tank.

The Jabsco has a separate inlet and out pump but have to operate both at different times to clear the bowl.

The Lavac is better for visitors as a single press will clear bowl as long as the lid is closed.

 

[peter gibbs]

I need to replace the Sea Toilet, I have decided to fit a new Compact type. I can not make up my mind between Jabasco or Lalizas makes. not a lot of difference in cost but can not decide what is best for the long term.

Could you give me a few pointers to help decide.

Availability of spares now, everywhere and over years is the critical determinant.

PWG

 

[laika]

Jabscos work well and are easy to service. Spares are readily available.

I ripped several thousand pounds worth of vacuflush kit out of my boat when I bought it (note to self: remember to eBay them) and replaced them with manual jabscos. They fitted what must have been the original head screw holes from1991. Simple to service. Any chandlery anywhere will sell you a joker valve or service kit. Worst case a whole new one won't break the bank.

 

[Rappey]

Blakes/lavac/taylors now make an electric conversion for the baby blake... No doubt it will be thousands though
would love to see how its plumbed in...
Im not recomending the baby blake due to it being a little on the expensive side...
I would choose the lavac due to its reliabilty and simplicity of use..

 

[Lucy52]

I went aboard a Rustler 37 at SIBS. They had a Jabsco head fitted.

 

[Kelpie]

First two boats had Jabsco, current one has Lavac. I'm not really convinced that the Lavac is any better.

 

[mbroom]

Jabsco are OK but you will end up having to dismantle and service it which is not pleasant but plenty of people do it. Better suited to occasional use I would say whereas Lavac are simpler, more reliable, generally less of a faff and better suited to longer term/more intensive use (liveaboard or extended stays on board). Never seen a Lalizas one...

Yep, Jabsco ok for occasional use. I replace my pumps almost every year, but I can buy the spares anywhere. If replacing, I would splash out and look at Lavac.

 

[seadog30]

Hi

My boat was fitted with a Lavac in 1972, its still going strong

Good luck

 

[Pete735]

Lavac every time for me, fitted to last 2 boats and no problems. Also simpler in my view for visitors to operate.

 

[PetiteFleur]

I've also got a Lavac - easy to use and no problems in over 12 yrs use, and as said easy for visitors to use.

 

[Elessar]

I need to replace the Sea Toilet, I have decided to fit a new Compact type. I can not make up my mind between Jabasco or Lalizas makes. not a lot of difference in cost but can not decide what is best for the long term.

Could you give me a few pointers to help decide.

Tecma. You’ll never look back.

 

[Star-Lord]

imho Jabsco manual or electric. If You have two heads then one electric and one manual (guests use electric) - everyone uses electric till it breaks!
ASAP supplies will sell and ship a Jabsco for almost the price of Dim Sum at Hakasan! I use Jabsco and dream of electric sheep.