Removing a toilet,anything i should know ?

[Ben Dockrell 22]

Yes its empty ( now )

Are there regulation requirements for toilets on personal leisure boats?


Just thought id ask

 

[Tranona]

No

 

[rob2]

I remember a story about a UK boat being inspected against Aussie regulations before they would be allowed to leave! When asked for the heads, he produced a bucket and lanyard from the cockpit locker. "Bilge pump?" - the bucket, "Fire extinguisher?" - the bucket. The official was very happy when he'd ticked all the boxes and the boat and bucket sailed away...

No, no regulations about the fittings in UK waters, but some countries do require holding tanks - can you get a bucket with a lid?

Rob

 

[stevebrassett]

No, no regulations about the fittings in UK waters, but some countries do require holding tanks - can you get a bucket with a lid?

Nappy buckets have lids.

 

[Ben Dockrell 22]

I remember a story about a UK boat being inspected against Aussie regulations before they would be allowed to leave! When asked for the heads, he produced a bucket and lanyard from the cockpit locker. "Bilge pump?" - the bucket, "Fire extinguisher?" - the bucket. The official was very happy when he'd ticked all the boxes and the boat and bucket sailed away...

No, no regulations about the fittings in UK waters, but some countries do require holding tanks - can you get a bucket with a lid?

Rob

Just in case its too wet or too cold to step on deck to empty the bowl yes i can Rob and thank-you

 

[Ben Dockrell 22]

Toilet and piping out, need to remove the valves from the hull now .

 

[Ben Dockrell 22]

Like with an anode if you have other metal fittings such as a valve in contact with the seawater you get more wear on that valve and around that area of the grp because of the electrical activity.

 

[sailorman]

Toilet and piping out, need to remove the valves from the hull now .

best done ashore imho

 

[Ben Dockrell 22]

best done ashore imho

LOL yes im on dry ground

I need to cap in hand to borrow a wrench after lunch

 

[sailorman]

LOL yes im on dry ground

I need to cap in hand to borrow a wrench after lunch

You are indeed a very lucky chap after the past 3 weeks

 

[Tranona]

Like with an anode if you have other metal fittings such as a valve in contact with the seawater you get more wear on that valve and around that area of the grp because of the electrical activity.

No. There is no "electrical activity" between a seacock and GRP. It might be a bit messy to remove because it will be bedded in sealer, or may even be glassed in.

 

[Rivers & creeks]

LOL yes im on dry ground

I need to cap in hand to borrow a wrench after lunch

Good grief I read that wrong at first, thought the lack of toilet had lead you to use your own hand as a receptacle.

 

[Ben Dockrell 22]

No. There is no "electrical activity" between a seacock and GRP. It might be a bit messy to remove because it will be bedded in sealer, or may even be glassed in.

The grp or paint around the valves inside the hull comes away easily with rubbing. Thats why i thought that.

 

[Ben Dockrell 22]

unscrewing the valves is clockwise or anticlockwise ?


its not budging at the moment!

 

[prv]

unscrewing the valves is clockwise or anticlockwise ?


its not budging at the moment!

It's a normal thread, but they're often pretty gunged up with sealant and/or corrosion. I had to take a hacksaw to mine, they wouldn't budge even with a 2-foot spanner and a lot of swearing.

Pete

 

[Ben Dockrell 22]

It's a normal thread, but they're often pretty gunged up with sealant and/or corrosion. I had to take a hacksaw to mine, they wouldn't budge even with a 2-foot spanner and a lot of swearing.

Pete

Given that the valve is essentially a hole though the hull which has to be glassed over what about just cutting around the valve as close as possible to it on the grp instead of trying to cut through the metal ?

 

[Tranona]

Best way if you are permanently removing them and they are normal mushroom shape skin fittings is to grind off the flange outside with an angle grinder and whack the remains through the hole in the hull. About 3 minutes each - be careful not to damage the surrounding GRP.

 

[Ben Dockrell 22]

Best way if you are permanently removing them and they are normal mushroom shape skin fittings is to grind off the flange outside with an angle grinder and whack the remains through the hole in the hull. About 3 minutes each - be careful not to damage the surrounding GRP.

Ahh well i think we will have to agree to disagree on this one

 

[prv]

Given that the valve is essentially a hole though the hull which has to be glassed over what about just cutting around the valve as close as possible to it on the grp instead of trying to cut through the metal ?

I guess that would work, but you then have a bigger hole to fix. And I'm not sure GRP is easier enough to saw through than bronze to make the longer cut easier overall.

Pete

 

[Ripster]

I would use a grinder and cut the fitting not the GRP. If you can grind the inner nut through it will split easily enough with a large screw driver twisted in the grind slot. You can then knock out the mushroom or lever it out from the outside. If levering use a scraper (or similar) under your lever to protect the hull.