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How dockside and roving pumpout stations work, tips on getting the most from them, and a run through the history, including pricing history of the various clean water laws. Read this if you need some calming down about having to use a holding tank.
[SailNet, 9 May 2003]
A manufacturers explanation of the intricacies of designing a custom tank for your boat. Includes discussion of hose tail fittings, internal baffles, inspection hatches, and senders.
[Tek-Tanks Ltd., Upper Froyle, Hampshire, UK]
Here′s a list of U.S. locations where you must padlock your overboard discharge valve and must not discharge even treated waste.
[BoatUS, Alexandria, VA, USA]
Replacing a fuel or water tank can be involve invasive surgery on your boat. Here are tips for a well-engineered, long-lasting water, fuel or waste tank. 3 pages with photos and vendor list.
[Cruising World, October 2000]
Extensive grab bag of checklists for sending distress calls, abandoning ship, contacting important people, dealing with medical emergencies, a fouled propeller, dead batteries, and dozens of other difficult situations. Contains excerpts from hard-to-find bulletin board and newsgroup postings, as well as links to useful sites and vendor pages.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
Rhode Island bans any discharge but has virtually no pump-out stations
[Cruising World, May 2001]
What to look for when inspecting and testing your freshwater, sewage, and engine plumbing, including through-hulls, valves, hoses and tanks.
[SailNet, 10 November 2001]
Critical tips for avoiding holding tank mishaps, including measuring the level, rinsing the tank after every pumpout, clearing the vent, and reducing odors. 3 pages with sidebar on winterizing, and list of tank monitor vendors.
[Sail Magazine, October 2001]
Useful diagram of a holding tank installation. A good one is a lot more complex than you think.
[Ronco Plastics, Tustin, CA, USA]
"All three of the pumps used for this demonstration were pulled out of dumpsters at boat yards. And all three were repaired at a cost of nothing more than my time. Not one single new part was used! And it took a grand total of one hour and seventeen minutes to repair all three."
[Yachtsurvey.com]
Marine and Coastal Environment
Waste pumpout facilities for boaters are now conveniently available in many areas, usually for free.
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