[C320-list] Holding tank vent

[Jeff Hare]

As a mid-season project followup in this area, remember I posted earlier about upgrading the head vent.

We can say for certain now, that there hasn't been one whiff of holding tank odor inside or on deck since. The new vent is also virtually clog proof compared to the factory one and can be flushed out from on deck during a pumpout. 

One of the top upgrades we've done to date. Installing the DryRoll dispenser recommended by Allan Field was really well received by the regular crew also.

-jeff 

Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

While at anchor, we take some of the warm soapy dishwater from doing dishes and use that in the head. The soapy water helps alot and would be wasted anyway.

We generally leave leave the boat after pumping a cup or two of mildly soapy water through it. Its a 2001 boat still on original head, pump and seals and still operates smoothly. Also over the winter the RV antifreeze seems to make the pump work exceptionally smooth the following spring.

The head lube works well also, but not significantly better for us than a little dawn laced dishwater. :)

-jeff

"Allan S. Field" <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:

Do you periodically lube the pump?

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Irving Grunes
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 5:04 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Holding tank vent

We just left the boat and now realise that the Jabsco head pump resistance
is because of a clogged holding tank vent.

Where is that vent located and how do you clear it/


Irv Grunes
2001 #851