Holding tank size?

[maggie2]

we used to recken on 1 gallon per person per day this kept us going for about a week sailing uk coast not many pumping out stations at the top end of uk

 

[Robin]

we used to recken on 1 gallon per person per day this kept us going for about a week sailing uk coast not many pumping out stations at the top end of uk

Not many at bottom either.

 

[Heckler]

Like many boat owners in Spain without a holding tank, we carry a small PortaPotti, brand new in it's box and stashed in the forecabin. Hasn't been tested but the rumour has it that it will suffice in the case of an inspection!

I took out the 2nd head and fitted the porta potti there. Works a treat. I do the loo run every 3 days, works for us in the marina.

 

[alant]

My 34 has 2 heads each with a 40L tank both retro fitted. I'd say it's more a question of what space you have for it without overly compromising your living/storage space or access to machinery or equipment. If it's possible I'd strongly recommend a location which facilitates gravity discharge.

Won't that raise the CoG?

 

[Tranona]

Won't that raise the CoG?

Gravity is standard fitment on many new boats. Minimal effect on CoG as even full it is only 40kgs in this example - about the same weight as a 10 year old child and only just above the waterline. While it might have a small effect on stability if it is a big tank on an old lightweight boat (a sort of contradiction in terms) on a new boat its weight and location would already have been included in the design.

 

[Pete7]

Not many at bottom either.

The only one I can think of is in the new Portland marina at the top of the visitors pontoon. Any others?

 

[Tranona]

Poole in the marina on the quay.

 

[Robin]

The only one I can think of is in the new Portland marina at the top of the visitors pontoon. Any others?

Sheppard's in Cowes.