[C320-list] Composting head – has anyone done it?

[Michael Leschisin]

Thanks Kevin,

Looking forward to hearing how things go.

Michael



> On Sep 17, 2018, at 3:18 PM, Kevin Rooney <krooney at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Well, all I can say is that I have done a TON of research in the last six
> months after thinking about this for a couple years. I've read firsthand
> accounts on blogs, watched YouTube videos, and participated in numerous
> online forum discussions. I feel like I've become reasonably knowledgeable
> about the pros and cons of the composting head approach versus a
> traditional marine head system. The overwhelming majority of accounts that
> I seen have concluded that they would do it again.
> 
> Oh, and in another "for what it's worth" example, when the box with the new
> toilet was sitting in the marina office (they let me ship it there) a dock
> neighbor saw it and mentioned to the marina manager that he put in the same
> Airhead unit two years ago and he absolutely loves it. Anecdotal accounts
> are just that but I've seen so many positive ones now that I'm I'm
> reasonably confident this will be a good move.
> 
> I won't know for sure until I'm using it, though, and I am keeping my
> holding tank in place. It will be sealed and the various hoses removed but
> it will be possible to reverse the process if I end up concluding it was an
> expensive, boneheaded move.
> 
> I will document the process and my satisfaction with the outcome and share
> it with the list later.
> 
> Kevin
> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
> Deale, MD
> http://kevjot.com/boat/
> 
> 
> On Mon, Sep 17, 2018 at 3:01 PM Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com> wrote:
> 
>> For what it is worth,
>> 
>> One of those powerboat guys (he has a trawler) on my dock installed a
>> composting toilet and has regretted it since he installed it. He said he
>> will soon be uninstalling it. I do not remember all his issues, though I
>> seem to recall smell and disposal being the two biggest. He is also a
>> mechanical engineer, so I assume he installed correctly.
>> 
>> Again, I have no firsthand knowledge, but I know he is not pleased.
>> 
>> Jeff
>> 
>> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
>>  Original Message
>> From: Michael Leschisin
>> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 2:57 PM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Reply To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Composting head – has anyone done it?
>> 
>> 
>> Hey Kevin,
>> 
>> I’ve been thinking along the same lines of switching over to a composting
>> toilet but haven’t made any moves yet.  My wife is concerned about how
>> realistic it is to separate liquid and solid waist during the “deposit
>> phase” of using it.  Whatever you can do to document the installation, any
>> issue you might have with it and an update or two once you’ve been using it
>> for a while would be greatly appreciated!
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Michael
>> 
>> 
>> Michael Leschisin
>> C320 #995, Wild Blue Yonder
>> Menominee, MI
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sep 17, 2018, at 1:17 PM, Kevin Rooney <krooney at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I never heard from anyone on the list but I am moving forward with the
>>> installation of an Airhead toilet in the next few weeks. It will also be
>>> too high for ideal comfort so I'm working on a way to raise the floor in
>>> the head by a few inches.
>>> 
>>> Kevin
>>> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
>>> Deale, MD
>>> http://kevjot.com/boat/
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Sep 17, 2018 at 9:51 AM Mark Gillingham <markgill at uwalumni.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Cecilia,
>>>> 
>>>> Have you learned anything. I’m getting one for our shed renovation. I
>> would
>>>> think that the Nstureshead model would be too high to be comfortable in
>> the
>>>> 320 head space.
>>>> 
>>>> Mark
>>>> Speakeasy #612
>>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Aug 4, 2018 at 6:21 PM Kevin Rooney <krooney at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> I searched the list archives and did not find a previous discussion.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm looking at Airhead and Nature's Head. I've done a ton of research
>> but
>>>>> have to to hear from any c320 owners.
>>>>> 
>>>>> https://airheadtoilet.com
>>>>> http://natureshead.net
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm specifically wondering about fit and where you ran the air hose.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Kevin
>>>>> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
>>>>> Deale, MD
>>>>> http://kevjot.com/boat/
>>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> Mark Gillingham | @markgillingham | 312-543-3052
>>>> 
>> 
>>