nicholas49
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Hi All, Just had a thought, are holding tanks for loos needed in U.S.waters?What about sink drains? Nick(Dolphin of Fowey)
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Gargleblaster
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Nick,
This might be a better question to ask on the Jester Challenge Yahoo forum. Pete Sutherland is the moderator and as a US citizen [upper NY State resident] he can probably give the definitive answer.
My understanding is that a holding tank is required for black water, but I am unsure of grey water. Anywhere within the US 12 mile limit blackwater should not be discharged. You either discharge at a station at most marinas or go beyond the 12 mile limit to discharge.
The easy answer for small boat owners that don't want to fit a holding tank is to have a porta potty.
While I was in Newport Harbour I did dump urine over the side but went ashore to defecate - The Seaman's Mission has excellent facilities and does a good breakfast too.
This might be a better question to ask on the Jester Challenge Yahoo forum. Pete Sutherland is the moderator and as a US citizen [upper NY State resident] he can probably give the definitive answer.
My understanding is that a holding tank is required for black water, but I am unsure of grey water. Anywhere within the US 12 mile limit blackwater should not be discharged. You either discharge at a station at most marinas or go beyond the 12 mile limit to discharge.
The easy answer for small boat owners that don't want to fit a holding tank is to have a porta potty.
While I was in Newport Harbour I did dump urine over the side but went ashore to defecate - The Seaman's Mission has excellent facilities and does a good breakfast too.