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SUBJECT: # 9648: direct overboard head

Submitted by r.s. (198.133.22.66) from NEW YORK on 4/14/99 8:28:00 AM

I have an old sportcraft cuddy that has a direct overboard head. I know these are illegal and I understand why. I have been checked by fish and game people several times on the L.I. sound but never had a full inspection done by the coastguard. If I do I know I'll have a problem. Does anyone know how to get around this without installing a holding tank ?? If I put a rubber plug in the port hole where it pumps out is that ok ??? I have heard something about locking the handle on the pump but I'm not exactly sure what that means .... thanks

1. 4/14/99 10:18:00 AM Geoff (169.132.59.14) from NEW JERSEY says lockout
   I think what you need is a lock on your discharge seacock. I'm not sure, but I would guess that you dont need a holding tank as long as you can prove that the straight discharge is locked out.

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2. 4/14/99 7:55:00 PM bert (205.188.199.32) from MARYLAND says head
   Buy a porti potty or get a lex san treatment unit

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3. 4/15/99 2:35:00 PM Jim Carter (142.154.80.201) from Canada says direct overboard head
   This type of set-up is illegal in Canadian Waters also. If you use a lock out you will be questioned on its use. If you have a "portable toilet" , it is also illegal in Canadian Waters. You MUST have a pump out type of holding tank.

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