billblack01
New Member
Hi folks. I am in search of some guidance on Type 2 MSD systems or perhaps suggestions for some better plan.
I recently purchased a 96' steel work vessel that is currently flagged in the Bahamas. We'll be moving her to the US (Florida) in a couple of weeks and I need to make <much> better sanitation arrangements. She has 6 cabins with one head downstairs with a 50(ish) gallon holding tank and an upstairs head that is plumbed to evacuate overboard. Prior to her arrival in US waters, I will put the upstairs head out of commission (possibly just remove the toilet from the plumbing completely) so as to have no arguments with the USCG. I am currently looking at two possibilities - a marine incinerating toilet or an MSD Type 2 like an Ahead Tank by Ahead Sanitation Systems ( aheadsanitationsystems.com) or a Marine Fast LX by Scienco (www.sciencofast.com).
The incinerating toilets have a good bit more power demand than I would like, but we do have adequate generators aboard. She has freshwater tanks for 2400 gallons and a 1000 gpd watermaker so fresh water is not an issue.
I would appreciate any guidance from someone who has first hand experience with either system.
What is the best bang for the operation and maintenance buck?
Thanks in advance!!
Bill Black
Search and Salvage LLC
Sebastian, FL 32958
I recently purchased a 96' steel work vessel that is currently flagged in the Bahamas. We'll be moving her to the US (Florida) in a couple of weeks and I need to make <much> better sanitation arrangements. She has 6 cabins with one head downstairs with a 50(ish) gallon holding tank and an upstairs head that is plumbed to evacuate overboard. Prior to her arrival in US waters, I will put the upstairs head out of commission (possibly just remove the toilet from the plumbing completely) so as to have no arguments with the USCG. I am currently looking at two possibilities - a marine incinerating toilet or an MSD Type 2 like an Ahead Tank by Ahead Sanitation Systems ( aheadsanitationsystems.com) or a Marine Fast LX by Scienco (www.sciencofast.com).
The incinerating toilets have a good bit more power demand than I would like, but we do have adequate generators aboard. She has freshwater tanks for 2400 gallons and a 1000 gpd watermaker so fresh water is not an issue.
I would appreciate any guidance from someone who has first hand experience with either system.
What is the best bang for the operation and maintenance buck?
Thanks in advance!!
Bill Black
Search and Salvage LLC
Sebastian, FL 32958