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gregc
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Initially Posted - 08/29/2010 :  08:13:07  Show Profile
Does anyone know the cost of converting a porta potty head to a full marine head?
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 08/29/2010 :  08:40:12  Show Profile
Beyond the cost of the porta-potti (Get a 5 gallon one) you just need some hose, clamps, and the deck fitting. The deck fitting is the most costly item. I recommend you buy the best hoses and fittings that you can. I would guess you will spend about $150 assuming about $100 for the deck fitting. There are deck plates for less which would reduce your cost.

Here is a link to my MSD project: [url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14873&SearchTerms=pumpout"]MSD Install[/url]

If I had it to do again I would skip the idea of converting the vent hose from 1/2" to 1" and just leave it 1/2" all the way.
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Tradewind
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Response Posted - 08/29/2010 :  10:55:50  Show Profile
I made the conversion several years ago, I'll see if I can find my list and some receipts. Wasn't a difficult install, toughest part was the holding tank and it's platform.
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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 08/30/2010 :  08:31:37  Show Profile
Not sure what boat you have, but if it's a C250 with wheel, be careful with placement and sizing of the holding tank. A previous owner of my boat had to downsize the holding tank to 6 gallons because the steering mechanism was rubbing against the holding tank.
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 08/31/2010 :  15:46:14  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Some choices exist for the installation. A Todd 13 gal holding tank can be installed directly aft of the wet locker or use the factory location in the aft compartment and use whatever tank they fit there.

Just aft of the wet locker offers shorter runs of piping and some of it can be standard sch 40 pvc.
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