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swampu

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First, I apologize I have not searched this at all. I need to make some quick decisions on the holding tank potential of my boat. New tank or tanks. Does anyone have there own pump out at the house? I don't plan on dumping in the sound and legally I would have to go several miles out past the barrier islands to pump out. I have a septic tank on my lot and I could put a pump station by the bulk head. I just need to get the "stuff" about 30' to the pump station. I will start search but I would love some suggestions. Thanks
 
Contact Edson Marine. They make everything you need. They can set you up with a portable system or a fixed on dock system. They are nice people and make quality products.
Here is a link: Pump-n-Rinse Pump Out Equipment
 
RVers used a regular macerator pump that can be plumbed in a boat as well and they pump it through a garden hose hundreds of feet to their house sewage lines (usually into a cleanout somewhere near the house)

No need for an expensive vacuum system when a $100 worth of pump and hose will do.
 
The key to house pumpout is to NOT < NOT < NOT use chemicals in the boats holding tank.

The stuff that poisons the stench will also kill the septic tank workers and flood the field with solids.

A bit of sugar , ir a spoon of septic tank warriors is fine , but NO chemicals.

Obendorf makes a great 120V waste pump to set up the system , usually dumping into the home clean out .
 
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How would that compare with an onboard treatment system cost and hassle wise?
 

The Eagle has a 4 person Microphor sanitation system which is sort of like a septic tank as you just use it. No chemicals or electricity required by the time the stuff works it way down and passes though a final chlorine chamber. So I lied as it does require a chlorine tablet. :ermm:

However, if there was no pump out boat and I had to pump it out. I would build a portable 20+ gallon pump out that could be loaded on a dink and/or cart. However, I would much rather oay someone. Yuck!:D
 
How would that compare with an onboard treatment system cost and hassle wise?

Onboard treatment is not a legal choice in many areas.
 

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